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Maori Deeds of Old Private Land Purchases in New Zealand, From the Year 1815 to 1840, with Pre-Emptive and Other Claims

Papawhariki Block, Turanga, Poverty Bay District

Papawhariki Block, Turanga, Poverty Bay District.

This Indenture made the 8th day of July in the year of our Lord 1840 Between "Te 1840. 8 July.Poverty Bay District.Papawhariki.E. and H. Harris. Eke-tu-o-te-rangi," "Tuahine," and "Kiwara" of the one part, and John Williams Harris of the other part, Whereas the said Te Eke-tu-o-te-rangi, Tuahine and Kiwara being chiefs of the Tribe of Ngationeone in the Territory of New Zealand, and having right and authority to alienate the land hereinafter described, have agreed with the said John Williams Harris for the gift to him of the said land for the purpose hereinafter Deed of gift. mentioned, And the same is now intended to be enfeoffed and conveyed to the said John Williams Harris in manner hereinafter expressed, Now this Indenture witnesseth page 520that in consideration of the said John Williams Harris having cohabited for a term of eight years with our Cousin (since deceased) and there being two children (the fruit of that connexion) namely Edward Francis Harris and Henry Harris now living, and also the said John Williams Boundaries. [150 acres.] Harris having had people living and houses erected on the said land for upwards of 18 months previous to the date of this Indenture and for divers other good causes and considerations us hereunto moving, Have given granted and enfeoffed and by these presents do give grant enfeoff and confirm unto the said John Williams Harris all that piece or parcel of land or tract of ground commencing from a rock (about eighty yards from the shore) called To Opoko-oumaratai, and from thence by line being from low water mark North North East by compass 2,160 feet to a hole dug in the top of the hill called Hikumarana, and from thence by a line of 2,420 feet bearing by compass East and by South—from thence by a line of 336 feet bearing by compass South South East to a hill called Te Piahoumea—and from thence by a line of 610 feet bearing by compass South and by East to the beach at low water mark—and from thence by the line of low water mark to the extremity of the hill called Ruru Hanginingi—and from thence by the line of low water mark to the above named rock called Te Opoko-oumaratai, or howsoever the said parcel or tract of land or any part thereof is bounded situate known or distinguished, Together with all ways, paths, waters, woods, timber and other trees, mines and other metals, and all appurtenances to the said land belonging, or in anywise appertaining and all the right and title whatsoever of the said Te Eke-tu-o-te-rangi, Tuahine, and Kiwara or of any of the tribe of Ngationeone in or to the same or any part thereof, To have and to hold the said parcel or tract of land hereditaments and premises hereinbefore described and hereby granted enfeoffed and confirmed, or intended so to be with their and every of their rights privileges advantages and appurtenances whatsoever unto the said John Williams Harris, In Trust for the said Edward Francis Harris and Henry Harris their heirs and assigns for ever, And the said Te Eke-tu-o-te rangi &c. for themselves and their heirs do hereby covenant with the said John Williams Harris on the part of the said Edward Francis Harris and Henry Harris their heirs and assigns that the said Te Eke-tu-o-te-rangi &c. and their heirs shall and will warrant and for ever defend unto and for the use of the said Edward Francis Harris and Henry Harris their heirs and assigns All the said parcel or tract of land and premises hereby granted and enfeoffed against the said Te Eke-tu-o-te-rangi &c. and the said tribe of Ngationeone, and all and every other person and persons whomsoever claiming the said land or any part thereof.

In Witness whereof the said Te Eke-tu-o-te-rangi &c. have hereunto affixed their seals and signatures the day and year first within written.

Te Eke tu o te rangi.L.S.
Tuahine his x mark. l.s.
Kiwara his x mark. l.s.

Signed sealed and delivered by the said Te Eke-tu-o-te-rangi, Tuahine and Kiwara in our presence—

Richd. Horsley.
Te aranga.
Te uruahu.
rongo wakaata.
Pahue his x mark.
Tango iro his x mark.