Chapter 29: Chapter 29

Ngaiti began, "I was at Te Aro, helping Minarapa.Do you remember that I told you the New Zealand Company do not have claim on the land they are now trying to survey in Te Aro?"

"I know there have been problems. Colonel Wakefield and Dickie Barrett were shouting about it earlier today, they mentioned the surveyor Robert Park," replied Andrew. "But other than that, I know only what you"ve told me."

"Yes, I told you that Te Aro was never included in the original land deal and that was made very clear to Wakefield through Barrett on the Tory."

"I"ve never heard Wakefield speak of that," replied Andrew.

Ngaiti looked to Te Wharepouri, who indicated for him to continue.

"After the land was surveyed, all the boundary pegs were pulled out during the evening and again for the next two evenings," said Ngaiti.

"Oh my God," said Eleanor, her hands covering her mouth.

"Ngaiti, were you involved in this?" asked Andrew.