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Proceedings of of the Kohimarama Conference, Comprising Nos. 13 to 18 of the "Maori Messenger."

Resolutions adopted by the Conference on the 10th August, 1860

Resolutions adopted by the Conference on the 10th August, 1860.

The Chiefs having assembled in the Conference Hall, Paikea rose and proposed the following Resolution:—

"That this Conference takes cognizance of the fact that the several Chiefs, members thereof, are pledged to each other to do nothing inconsistent with their declared recognition of the Queen's sovereignty, and of the union of the two races; also to discountenance all proceedings tending to a breach of the covenant here solemnly entered into by them."

Seconded by Te Manihera Ruia.

Mr. McLean then said, "Let those Chiefs of the Conference who approve of this hold up their hands."

Resolution carried unanimously.

Wiremu Nero Te Awaitaia rose and proposed:—

"That this Conference is of opinion that the project of setting up a Maori King in New Zealand is a cause of strife and division, and is fraught with trouble to the country."

Seconded by Hamiora Matenga Tu.

Mr. McLean said again, "Let those Chiefs who approve hold up their hands." At this point there was some confusion. Tukihaumene, and some other of the older Chiefs, cried out to those who were holding up their hands, "What! do you consent to the King?" Some of the Chiefs then said, "Let us lift up our hands, and then lower them to the ground, as a token of our disapproval of the King "The Resolution was again put to the Meeting, and many of the Chiefs lifted up their hands, and page 7 then lowered them to the ground. But some of them who are related to the Waikato people remained still, and did neither approve nor disapprove of this Resolution.

Proposed by Winiata Pekamu Tohi-teururangi, and seconded by Perenara:—

"That this Conference having heard explained the circumstances which led to the war at Taranaki, is of opinion that the Governor was justified in the course taken by him; that Wiremu Kingi Te Rangitake himself provoked the quarrel; and that the proceedings of the latter are wholly indefensible."

Mr. McLean said again, "Let those Chiefs who approve lift up their hands." There was a good deal of confusion. Te Makarini Te Uhiniko got up and said, "My reason for rising is that I do not see many hands lifted up." Herewini Te Amohau, rising up, addressed Te Makarini Te Uhiniko thus: "Your opposition to the Governor is of old; that seems to be your chief work." Te Makarini replied, "I am not opposing now, for I lifted up my hand."

Proposed by Wiremu Tamihana, and seconded by Te Manihera Matangi:—

"That this Conference deprecates in the strongest manner the murders of unarmed Europeans committed by the Natives now fighting at Taranaki."

Resolution carried.

Proposed by Tamihana Te Rauparaha, and seconded by Mete Kingi:—

"That this Conference desires to thank the Bishop of New Zealand for his kindness in allowing them the use of the buildings at Kohimarama." Resolution carried.

Proposed by Wiremu Patene Whitirangi, and seconded by Hamiora Matenga Tu:—

"That this Conference desires to thank His Excellency the Governor for his goodness to the Maori people; that is, for his constant kindness and love towards them; and also, for granting them this great boon, the Runanga whereby they are enabled to express their views, and to propose measures for the settlement of the difficulties which arise among the Native people."

Resolution carried.

Proposed by Makarini Te Uhiniko, and seconded by Tamihana Te Rauparaha:—

"That this Conference desires to thank their friend, Mr. McLean, for his great exertions on their behalf, and for his kindness to the Natives of this Island of New Zealand; page 8 and to assure him that if he should ever leave this country he will never be forgotten by this Runanga—never! never !" Resolution carried.

To prevent any misunderstanding, the Resolutions were afterwards written out, and it was requested that those Chiefs who approved of them should sign their names thereto. The following signatures were attached, viz.:—

  • Wiremu Nero Te Awaitaia,
  • Hemi Matini,
  • Hetaraka Nero,
  • Tamati Waka x Te Ruki,
  • Hapeta Waka, x his mark,
  • Reweti Waikato, x his mark,
  • Mohi Te Rongomau,
  • Matutaera Punga-a-waka, x
  • Winiata Pekamu Tohi Te Ururangi, x
  • Tomika Te Mutu, x
  • Wiremu Patene Whitirangi, x
  • Hamiora Matenga Tu, x
  • Hamuera Te Paki, x
  • Maihi Te Pohepohe, x
  • Menehira Kingi Te Rakau, x
  • Makarini Te Uhiniko,
  • Mohi Kupe, x
  • Topine Te Amohau, x
  • Te Herewini Te Amohau,
  • Tamati Wharehinaki, x
  • Aomarere Te Puna,
  • Takerei Te Nawe, x
  • Hope,
  • Wiremu Kingi Tutepakihirangi,
  • Taiapo Te Waiatua, x
  • Ngahuruhuru, x
  • Tauaru, x
  • Ngarama Te Tipitipi, x
  • Kingi Wiremu Hakitara, x
  • Hemi Parai, x
  • Te Rawharitua, x
  • Himiona Mohaka,
  • Manihera Te Hinaoterangi, x
  • Hori Te Kotuku,
  • Kihirini Te Tuaahu,
  • Taiaroa, x
  • Perenara Te Haukopa,
  • Parakaia Tararoa, x
  • Hohepa Tamaihengia, Ngatitoa, x
  • Hohaia Pokaitara,
  • Nopera Te Ngiha, x
  • Ropata Hurumutu, x
  • Horopapera Pnkeko, x
  • Rawiri Waitere Hikihiki, x
  • Te Rapihana Te Otaota,
  • Hapimana Ngapiko,
  • Kuruho Rangimaru,
  • Moroati Kiharoa,
  • Ihakara Tukumaru,page 9
  • Horomona Toremi, x
  • Tamihana Te Rauparaha,
  • Matene Te Whiwhi,
  • Te Ahukaramu, x his mark,
  • Parakaia Te Pouepa,
  • Wiremu Te Ahukaramu,
  • Paora Tuhaere,
  • Keene, x
  • Paraone Te Rangi
  • Hori Winiana,
  • Manukau Rewarewa,
  • Kepa Te Ahu,
  • Eruera Kahawai, x his mark,
  • Henare Kepa Te Ngae, x
  • Tereanuku x Te Hemara,
  • Henari Winiata, Paratene, x
  • Heremokene Rauparaha,
  • Wiremu Kingi Tuahangata, (Native Assessor,) x
  • Arama Karaka,
  • Kaitoke, x
  • Paikea Te Hekena, x
  • Arama Karaka Ngakete,
  • Pakirori, x
  • Pehimana Hanga, x
  • Taraipine Te Ama, x
  • Pera Taiki, x
  • James Parata Pomare,
  • Ruarangi, Timoti,
  • Hemi,
  • Tame, x Wiremu,
  • Hori Kingi, x
  • Tahana Turoa,
  • Kawana Paipai, x
  • Metekingi, x
  • Mawae, x
  • Hori Kerei Te Naeroa, x
  • Pehimana Hamarama,
  • Ihakara Rangiahua,
  • Hapurona Tohikura, x
  • Reihana Paruhi,
  • Ngapomate, x
  • Maihi P. Kawiti,
  • Manihera Te Iwitahi,
  • Wiremu Pohe, x
  • Whiremu Pomare,
  • Honetana Te Kero,
  • Hare Pomare,
  • Petaera Wharerahi, x
  • Kainamu Tarapo, x
  • Komene Te Ranginoa, x
  • Te Mutu Kuri, x
  • Hoani Wiremu Hipango,
  • Tamati Wiremu Puna x,
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Witness to signatures and marks—

Henry T. Clarke,

Resident Magistrate, Bay of Plenty.

The three other Chiefs who were present when the Resolutions were passed expressed some dissent, and were requested to record it in writing. They did so in manner following:—

We agree to these Resolutions with the. exception of one, which is not clear, and of which we therefore disapprove. It is Resolution III., viz.:—

"That this Conference having heard explained the circumstances which led to the war at Taranaki, is of opinion that the Governor. was justified in the course taken by him; that Wiremu KingiTe Rangitake himself provoked the quarrel; and that the proceedings of the latter are wholly indefensi-This is the Resolution of which we disapprove.

(Signed) Wiremu Tamihana Te Neke, (Signed) Te Manihera Matangi, (Signed) Epiha Karoro.