Matariki

Editorial explaining the principle of the newspaper as to be an
evening star watching and reporting the deeds of the land-hungry.

Advises that Maori who possess crown grants should retain those lands
in individual titles rather than place them in trusteeship with a
committee, trust or company because the lands will be sold with all
their resources.

A new law for trustees

Subtitled: A defence against wrong.  Reports an article from the
Herald of Gisborne concerning the devastation brought on Maori from
misdeeds by trustees of the land.  Describes the introduction of
legislation regarding succession by a public trust, to land formerly
possessed by those who left no will.

Judgement of the Supreme Court regarding Pouawa

Report of a court case against Te Riihi [William Lee Rees] and two
associates who acted as trustees for the Maori land block known as
Pouawa.  Case overseen by Judges Te Hiira and Oparaina, and assessor
Retireti Tapihana [Tapsell].  Judgement against the defendants with Te
Riihi appealing to the Supreme Court, which supports the Maori Land
Court judgement.

A spider web

Discussion of new legislation for corporatising Maori land, which is
described as a Pakeha wrong.

To all the Maori people of this land

Notice of the Supreme Court judgement regarding the case between
Tareha Te Moananui and Te Riihi [William Lee Rees], concerning Rees
charging Tareha 819pounds 19s 3d as legal costs in relation to land.
Judgement made against Rees, who is ordered to repay the amount
immediately.  Writer requests readers submit names of ethical lawyers.

To our Maori friends of the East Coast

Notice from Panera and Paerana, Gisborne, goods for sale.

The sale of Whataupoko

Notice from H.J.Wiini, lawyer, regarding 12,400 acres of the
Whataupoko land block in the district of Gisborne, Poverty Bay, being
available for sale.

Notice from H.J.Wiini, lawyer, Gisborne, on behalf of Perihiwa Paaka
to Wiremu Rii Riihi [William Lee Rees], Wiremu Pere and Riperata
Kahutia, that land registered as 13175 is for sale.