The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 63
Written Statement from a Native of the Ngatikahungunu Tribe, in Hawke's Bay. A man much respected by his people
Written Statement from a Native of the Ngatikahungunu Tribe, in Hawke's Bay. A man much respected by his people.
To Thomas Williams.
"Now, listen, all of you. I was taken many years ago by Ngatiraukawa. page xxxviii They took me away a slave to Maungatautari. Afterwards when Ngatiraukawa migrated to Kapiti, I was there a slave. I heard Te Rauparaha say to Te Whatanui, "all the remnants of Ngatiapa, Rangitane and Muaupoko must be destroyed." Te Whatanui replied, "cease to kill, let the remnants be saved"; but they lived like slaves (taurekareka) among the Ngatiraukawa."
Paora Nikahere."