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They say that they are no longer desirous to retain their Maori customs. These thoughts they expressed to me. They say that if you were Resident Magistrate of Upper Waikato they would at once decide what course to adopt. The reason why they are not vigorous is because Mr. Gorst is Resident Magistrate for this upper part, their desire is great to be under you. These parties who are friends of Hakiriwhi and who consent as above mentioned, are 22 in number. This is my desire that they will adhere to Queen Victoria ; so may God help them. Friend Salutations to you in this work, which is progressing under Governor Grey. This is all. From Winitana Nga Pr/. To Mr. Armitage.

Enclosure 2 to No. 10. Makiri, June 23, 1862. Fbiend Abmitage,— Salutations to you. Your friend Winitana Nga Pu has come to me and has informed me of the system. His conversation was very good. I highly praised hig views. When ho arrived here the people assembled to listen to his conversation. 29 men coincided with his views and wished to join him. From Hakieiwhi.

No. 11. THE RESIDENT MAGISTBATE, LOWEB WAIKATO, TO THE HONOBABLE THE NATIVE MINISTEB. Resident Magistrate's Office, Lower Waikato, 24th June, 1862. Sib,— Referring to Section 2 of Instructions, dated 24th February last, received by me from the Hon. the Attorney-General, I have the honor to inform you that in compliance with these instructions Local Regulations for each of the six Hundreds in this District, viz. :—Kahumatuku, Kohekohe, Taupiri, Te Akau, Whaingaroa, and Aotea, have been drawn up by me and forwarded to the various Runangas of such Hundreds for the general assent "of the Natives affected thereby." The Local Regulations for the Hundred of the Kohekohe were forwarded to you duly assented to by the Runanga there, on the 19 th instant. I have, &c, J. Aemitaoe. The Honorable the Native Minister, Auckland.

No. 12. INSTRUCTIONS foe me. eogan in eefeeence to the peoposed eoad feom whaingaeoa to "WAIPA. Wiremu Neeo and the Natives at Whaingaroa have urged on the Government the construction of a road from that place to Waipa, and expressed their readiness to do it, if aided by the Government. They state that the line proposed to be taken runs exclusively on land belonging to Nero and his people. The Governor is very desirous that this work should be undertaken without delay. Mr. Rogan will proceed as early as possible to Raglan, for the purpose of communicating with Nero, laying off the road, and making arrangements for the undertaking of the work as early as possible. The Government will provide all necessary tools, and pay such reasonable wages to the Natives as Mr. Rogan may recommend. It is suggested that the principle of piece work may be introduced with advantage. The Natives of Upper Waikato have, it is stated, threatened to interfere with the road, and prevent its construction. It is believed that they will not make any such attempt. But Mr. Rogan's general experience and local knowledge will enable him to judge whether there is any hazard in progressing with the work. Mr. Rogan will keep the Government advised by every opportnnity. Wm. Fox. May 5th, 1862.

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