Te Kopara 29
[3] Te Kopara, Number 29, Gisborne, 15 March, 1916.
‘Iti te Kopara, kai takirikiri ana i runga i te Kahikatea.’
Although the Bellbird is small, he plucks at the Kahikatea. [cf Nga Pepeha 908]
THE MAORI CONTINGENT
What is the Situation?
It is clear that Maori are preparing for the Fourth Contingent which is being assembled. But what is the Government saying about the Maori Contingent? It became very clear during the fighting at Gallipoli in August that the Maori Contingent were very brave, but there has been no explanation as to why they were split up amongst the Pakeha. There are nearly 100 Maori trained to fight now, so what will be the status of the Maori? Will they be divided amongst the Pakeha companies or will they be left together in their own group, having shown their courage in battle?
