Minute 1 C – Page 191
Hurihangataitoko No.3
Were the ‘hapus’ occupying at Huri hanga taitoko. These cultivations were at Potahi between Maringi Awai and Rangiuru. The land claimed by Tamati was cleared the second year of our being here, by the two ‘hapu’s’. After the fight, Te Tuahu and Huirae went back. The Horo horo ‘pa’ was put up at Potahi. After this, Ngatiraukawa occupied Rangiuru on this side. This was in 1840 after the ‘kuititanga’. After this, I saw Horohau occupying on the land claimed by Tamati. He occupied a house himself and I saw a ‘pakeha’ house there. A store which was not long occupied. It was at the crossings of Maringi Awai.
Case for Plaintiff.
Tamati Te Rohu in defense.
Pene Te Ruapuia – Sworn.
I live at Otaki. Of Tuhourangi. I know the land. It was Te Tuahu’s. The two tribes Tuhourangi and Ngatituara occupied. Corroborates evidence of former witnesses on both sides. We surveyed the land on hearing that Hape.
Tesed by Hape
Te Tuahu said ‘We leave the land to Te Huirae’.
Certificat ordered in favor of –
· Hape Horohau
· Pene Te Ruapuia
· Tamati Te Rohu
· Rupuha Taki ai noa
· Natauahira Te Waro
Piece of land at Otaki containing a1 – r3 – p35 called Huri hanga tai toko No. 3.
Court to recommend no restrictions.
Fees demanded as usual £3 – 10 – 0.
Mr. Swainson to be allowed to apply to the court to notify charges amounting to £1 – 5 – 0 as unpaid if not paid before close of sitting.
Court adjourned at 5 pm till tomorrow.
