NATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). NGA RIPOATA A TE KOMITI MO NGA MEA MAORI. (Mr. YOUNG, Chairman.)

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1916 Session I, I-03

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1916. NEW ZEALAND

NATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). NGA RIPOATA A TE KOMITI MO NGA MEA MAORI. (Mr. YOUNG, Chairman.)

Presented to the House of Representatives, and ordered to bi printed.

ORDER OF REFERENCE. Extract from the Journals of the. House of Representatives. Wednesday, the 17th Day or May, 1916. Ordered, "That Standing Order No. 219 bo suspended, and that a Native Affairs Committee he appointed, consisting of fourteen members, to consider all petitions, reports, returns, and other documents relating to affairs especially affecting the Native race that may be brought before the House this sossion, and from time to time to report thereon to the House ; with powor to call for persons and papers ; three to be a quorum : the Committee to consist of tfie Hon. Sir J. Carroll, Mr. Henare, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Jennings, the Hon. Mr. Mac Donald, Mr. Mander, the Hon. Mr. Ngata, Mr. Parata, tho Hon. Dr. Pomare, Mr. W. Stewart, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Young, and the mover." —(Hon. Mr. Hermes.)

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No. and Year. Petitions, Blocks, Ac. 1'age. No. and Year. Petitions, Blocks, Ac. Page. 312/15 Te Aio Poutu and 18 others 22/15 Te Akau B No. 20 Block 6/15 Ani Patene Puhata and another 116/15 Aperahama Tukotahi 166/15 Arawheni Whakana and 2 others 107/15 Te Au-o-Waikato Block 50/16 Te Au-o-Waikato and Maungatapu Blocks 13 5 5 9 14 20 20 230/16 Georgetti, James 27 157/16 Clayton, Mereana 44/16 Cooko, Herbert. B. .. 12/10 Cooper, Arthur T. T., and another 23 12 24 284/14 353/15 95/14 99/15 398/15 96/14 97/14 220/14 377/15 251/16 48/10 290/15 190/15 124/15 09/15 111/15 228/14 335/15 330/15 251/16 Haana Wi Neera and 11 others tiaenga Parotipua Haerepo Kahuroa and OS others Hairini Block llamahona Pohatu and 47 others Hamiora Mangakahia Hamiora Mangakahia Hamiora Mangakahia Hami Tikitiki Hema Henarc and 33 others Herohorotau No. 2 Block Hihiaua Block Te Hikaka Himitangi No. 4a Blook Hinana No. 4 Block Hinewhaki Block Hipango, W. W. Hohipera Tuawaercnga and 20 others .. Hohipera Tuawaercnga and 20 others .. Hokio Stream and Horowhenua Lake .. 14 19 0 4 10 21 21 21 18 30 18 13 21 8 18 M 6 8 8 30 194/16 Da vies, Waltor 27 34/16 Knoka Tamitami (deceased), (succession to) 5/15 Eriata Paraone 26 5 Final report 132/16 Fishing-rights, landing-places, gravel and sand rights 31 28

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No. and Year. Petitions, Blocks, &c. Pago. No. and Year. Petitions, Blocks, Ac. Page. 199/16 103/10 290/15 62/10 339/15 380/15 127/15 251/10 27/16 29/16 30/16 6/15 Hone Matena Iro and 5 others Hoori Hoori and 7 others Eoori I'.ewi and 34 others Hopihona te Pulaangaanga Hori A. Hohua and 8 others Hori Korcteni and another Hori Bongo Horowhenua Lake and Hokio Stream .. Hune Patara Hune Patara and 8 othors Hune Patara and 7 othors Te Huruhi No. 1 Block 29 22 13 30 9 21 25 30 16 10 15 5 123/15 240/15 307/15 22/15 5/16 28/16 354/15 127/15 354/15 371/15 27/16 21/16 Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill Neha Kipa Neha Kipa and 59 others Ngahoro Takitaki and 3 othors Ngakihi Beihana and anothor Ngamihi te Huia and 3 others.. Nganoko Ngatirangitumamao Block Ngatitu Block 40 No. 21 Ngatitu Block Nuhaka No. 1 Block Nukutaurua No. DR Block Niimia Kcreru and 39 others 28 12 12 19 5 25 14 12 25 12 17 16 30 120/15 299/15 19/16 Ihaka llutana Ingoingo Takitaki and 3 others Te Ipu-o-Taraia No. 2 Block 9 19 16 13 8 13 23 19 19 20 20 9 0 13 78/15 336/15 78/15 Otcno Pitau Otorohanga No. If No. 3 and other blocks Owota Block 43/16 299/15 307/15 167/15 50/16 278/15 91/13 288/15 Kaho Barton Kahotoa West Block.. Kahotea West Block Kahukiwi Parata Kahukiwi Parata Kaipihi Block Kaitimako and other blocks Kaituna River (lands of Tapu Ika tribes at) Kananga-Whenuakite Block Karaka Rutene and 29 othors.. Karauria Meihana and 477 others Kai'ipa Mataira and 2 othors Kawhia R No. 2b Block Kinohaku E No. 5e, Section 2 Kinohaku East and other blocks Kipa te Whatanui Kiwitahi No. 2e Block Te Kopua (Maraetaha No. Id Block) . . Kuini Wi Rangipupu (deceased), (will of) To Kuri No. 1 Block To Kuri No. 1 Block. . 111/15 17/16 302/14 294/14 111/15 410/14 To Paea Hape To Paea Hutihuti Paorata Hitiri and 27 others Paerikiriki Otone and another.. Pacroa Block Pakihi Block (part of Marangairoa No. 1 Block) Pakoako Block (Pukopohatu) Paora Hopero and 82 othors Paparautini Block Paritu No. 2a and other blocks Parliamentary papers — No. 80, re To Akau A No. 5 Block .. No. 107, re Mangahauini No. 7 Block No. 194, re Okauia No. 3a, Sections 1, 2, and 3 No. 201, re Maungaroa Block No. 215, re Taupiri No. 474a No. 2 Block Peno Hiko Horomona and 3 others Pera H. Waaka and 26 others Pera H. Waaka and 18 othors.. Pera H. Waaka and 20 others Pero Hikiwai and 12 others Pirika to Miro and another Porirua (land at) Pouaka Wehiwehi Pouakani B On and B Obc Blocks Pukaahu-Matakitaki Block Pukeariki Pa (New Plymouth) Pukopohatu Blook Pukopohatu (or Pakoako) Block Pukoroa-Oruawhata Block (interest on compensation-money) Purahotangihia Block 11 15 13 15 II 20 57/15 276/15 67/15 371/15 43/16 5/16 335/15 378/14 229/15 370/15 190/15 374/15 398/15 11 20 7 17 23 25 8 6 20 17 21 17 16 308/15 597/14 78/13 33/16 7 20 8 22 22 22 24 24 28 401/15 234/10 28/10 353/15 359/1.5 23/10 Landless Natives of Ngai Tamarawaho Hapu Mako Rapaura and 2 others ManaiaGrant No. 3635 and Grant No. 3799 Mangapoike A Block.. Mangaporanga .Block Mangonui Maori District Council (division of) Mangorewa-Kahavoa 0k Block Mania Parish, Sootions 33, 34, 40, and 47 Manukau Block Manurewa, Lots 190 and 197 .. Maora Muhu Maraetaha No. Id Block (or Te Kopua) .. Maraetaha No. In Block Maraetaha No. 2 Block Maraetaha No. 2, Sections 3 and 0 Marangairoa No. 1 Block (Pakihi Block), (part of) Marau Block Maria te Kawakawa Mataihuka (Wharoroa) and Wharoinauku Reserves Matakana Block Matakana Block Matata (Parish of), Section 21 Matata (Parish of), Allotment 21 Matau Hoani Tnhakaraina and 5 others. Matoroa Huka and 25 others Maungatapu Blocks Maungatapu andTe Au-o-Waikato Blocks Maungatapu Block Te Meihana Rangihirawea (deceased), (succession to) Mihiaira Ratu and 105 others Te Miro Blook Mita Wepiha and 9 others Motatau No. 3b Block Motatau No. 3b No. 2 Block (timber on) Motatau No. 3b No. 2 Block (timber on) Motatau No. 2 Block Moturoa, New Plymouth (land at) Motutieke and other islands . . Te Muhunga Blook . . Mutu P. Kapa and 138 othors. . 27 30 14 19 10 24 354/15 374/15 375/15 370/15 341/15 442/14 284/14 384/15 302/14 115/15 240/15 328/14 308/15 157/16 12 17 17 17 18 6 14 19 13 15 12 10 7 23 143/15 315/15 270/15 383/15 159/15 376/15 398/15 96/14 375/1.5 410/14 20 15 26 28 20 17 16 21 1.7 20 116/15 9 159/15 150/16 594/14 20 25 10 57/15 99/15 32/10 34/10 124/15 220/14 328/14 342/15 91/13 301/15 300/15 250/15 100/16 341/15 Rahera Tanui and another Ramarihi to Uru Tokohiwi and 2 others.. Ramari Kopua and anothor Ramari Kopua and anothor Ramari Roiri Rangaiohinehau Block Rangiirunga Hohaia and another Rangi M. Rore and 7 others To Ranginui and othor blocks Rawaho Winitana and 43 othors Rawaho Winitana and 54 othors Te Rawhiti No. 2a Block Reihana te Whiti and another Te Reinga Block Reserves and othor Lands Disposal and Public Bodies Empowering Bill, Clauses 41 and 49 Rewiri Ahitapu and another Rewi Toheriri and 42 othors Rikihana VVinika and 15 othors Riri M. Kawiti and 31 others Rota Tarowa and 5 others Rota Tumeho Houia Rota Wateno Ruakoiwi No. I b Block Ruataniwha Survey District, Section 11, and Waikopiro B No. 10 Blocks Ruatoki Nos. I, 2, and 3 Blocks Ruatoki No. 1 a Block Runanga No. 1B Block Rutu Here Mokona 11 4 22 20 8 21 10 10 6 11 7 4 27 18 29 56/15 95/15 110/15 159/10 54/14 48/1.0 107/15 50/10 166/15 294/14 7 4 26 26 21 18 20 20 14 15 401/15 54/14 132/10 386/15 102/16 103/10 153/10 123/15 199/10 95/14 23/10 27 21 28 21 22 22 24 12 28 6 24 256/15 359/15 56/15 153/10 110/15 143/15 159/10 02/10 88/16 4 10 7 24 26 20 26 30 23 402/14 339/15 342/15 278/15 19 9 10 9

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fo. am Yea.'. Petitions, Blocks, Ac. Pago. ?o. am Year. Petitions, Blocks, (fee Page 288/1.5 Schedule of petitions hold over . . 31 Smith, Thomas H. .. .. .. 13 Spocial reports— Re Chairman .. .. .. 29 Re Clerk .. .. .. 30 Spurrell, Esther Ann. . .. .. 23 Stamp duty (rofund of fine) .. .. 27 21/15 102/10 442/14 209/10 Te Uri Karakatowaoro and 21 others . . Urn Paraone and anothor Utuhina Block Validation of transfers of land to Wellington Industrial Development Company (Limited) 5 22 6 23 88/16 194/16 156/16 Waihi South Survey District, Section 1, Block IV, anil Section 1, Block VI1 Waikaka Reserve (Piako Block) Waikaremoana Lake Waikawa Block (Portland Island) Waikokopu (fishing-rights, &o.) Waikopiro B No. 10 Block and Section 11, Ruataniwha Survey District Waikowhitiwhiti (Otorohanga), (land known as) Waima North A No. I Block Waimarino 3,1 and othor blocks Waiohau No. I \ Block, part of (Te Teko) Waipuku-Patea Block Wairahi B No. 1 Block Waitu Akurangi and 4 others To Waka Block Te Waonui Atanc (deceased), (will of) . . Wati to Wheoro Totorewa te Para and another Wellington Industrial Development Company (Limited) Te Wota Blook Te Whaiti No. 1 Block Whaiti-Kuranui No. I a Block (oompensa-tion-money) Whakaki Block Whangape, Lot 65b 2c Whangara Block VVhangaia Block Wharekawa 4b 2a Blook Wharomauku and Malaihuka Reserve . . Wharepariki Hakaia and 20 others Whatatuna No. 0 and other blocks ... Wi Hutana (deceased), (probate) Wi Paaka and another Wiremu Tamihana (deceased), (succession to) 272/15 100/10 91/13 401/13 78/13 8/10 09/15 5/15 79/15 95/15 297/14 229/15 79/15 158/10 594/14 115/15 297/14 29/10 30/10 315/15 462/14 21/10 402/15 302/14 401/13 597/14 410/14 377/15 19/10 308/15 17/16 Taaro Mete .. . . . . . . II Tahunaroa No. 3b No. 2 Block .. 27 Taipari and 14 others . . . . 6 Tait, George, and another . . . . 29 Taitoko Tangotango .. .. .. 8 Taiwiwi to Taniwha and another .. 17 Takana Kingi . . . . .. 18 Tamahoro (Parish of), Allotment 130 .. 5 Tamahoro (Parish of), Lot 100 .. 4 Tamatehura Winika . . . . . . 4 Tame Kawe and another .. .. 14 Tana Hakopa and another' . . . . 20 Tanawhea Huirangi .. .. .. 4 Tapuko Kauia .. .. .. 27 Tatana to H. Whataupoko . . .. 10 Taupiri Ihaka Falwassor and 25 others . . 15 Taurangi No. 2 Block .. .. 14 Tawapata South Block . . . . 16 Tawapata South No. 3 Block .'. . . 15 Tawhiri Temutu and 14 othors .. 15 Tee pa Koura and 2 others . . . . 19 Te Toko (part of Waiohau No. U Block) 30 Teronui Ihakara and 4 others . . . . 25 Tilioi No. 4a Block . . . . . . 13 Tikitoro No. 3 Block .. . . . . 29 Tikorangi, Waitara (land at) . . .. 20 Tinatoka Kahaki and 50 othors .. 20 Tokomaru 7k and other blocks .. 18 Tuchu Pomare and 7 othors . . . . 10 Tukuaterangi Tutakangah.au and 3 others 7 Tupaoroa 2a Block . . . . .. 15 II 27 6 29 8 17 18 5 4 4 14 20 4 27 10 15 14 16 15 15 19 30 25 13 29 26 20 IS 16 7 15 21/15 301/15 97/14 272/15 88/16 402/15 44/16 12/10 21/10 312/1.5 384/15 36/16 378/14 12/16 383/15 25 5 11 21 11 23 25 12 24 30 13 1(1 25 6 24 2g 209/10 23 78/15 230/15 j 158/16 13 11 27 353/15 ! 234/16 32/16 34/16 8/16 594/14 i 230/15 30/10 120/15 33/10 234/10 19 30 22 26 17 10 11 25 9 22 30 230/10 300/15 07/15 Upokongaro No. 2 Block . . . . 27 ,' Urowera Reserve (Restrictions on) . . 7 Urowera Reserve (Restrictions) .. 7 27 7 7

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BBPORTS. No. 256 (1915). —Petition of Rewiri Ahitapu and Another. Praying for a rehearing re partition of Te Rawhiti No. 2a Block. I am directed to report that, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th May, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 256 (19.15). —Pitihana a Rewiri Ahitapu me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia u.iuia ano te taha kite wehewehenga o Te Rawhiti No. 2a Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 99 (1915). Petition of Ramarihi te Uru Tetcohiwi and 2 Others, of Maiingatapu, Tauranga. Praying that, the subdivision of Hairini Block lie revised, in order that owners may receive equal sharesI am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th May, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 99 (1915). —Pitihana a Ramarihi te Uru Tekohiwi me etahi atu tokorua, o Maungatapu, Tauranga. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaina te wehewehenga o Hairini Poraka kia rioho rite ai nga hea o nga tangata whai paanga. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 95 (1915).—Petition of Tamatehura Winika. Praying that, the subdivision of Matakana Block be revised, in order that owners may receive equal shares. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th May, 19.16.

[Translation.] No. 95 (1915).- -Pitihana a Tamatehura Winika. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaina te wehewehenga o Matakana Poraka kia noho rite ai nga hea o nga tangata whai paanga. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 79 (1915). —Petition of Tanawhea Huirangi, of Morrinsville. Praying for a rehearing re succession to interests in Lot 106, Parish of Tamahore. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th May, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 79 (1915). —Pitihana a Tanawhea Huirangi, o Morenawhira. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga i roto i Rota 106 o te Pariha o Tamahere. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

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No. 22 (1915). —Petition of Ngakihi Reihana and Another. Praying for an inquiry re area included in a lease of Te Akau B No. 20 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th May, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 22 (1915). —Pitihana a Ngakihi Reihana me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki tetahi wahi i uru ki roto ki to riihi o Te Akau B No. 20 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 21 (1915). —Petition of Te Uri Karakatewaero and 21 Others. Praying for an opportunity to establish their claim to land known as Waikaka Reserve (Piako Block). I am directed to report, that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th May, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 21 (1915). —Pitihana a Te Uri Karakatewaero me etahi atu c 21. E inoi ana kia hoatu tetahi takiwa kia ratou hei whakaaturanga tuturu ma ratou i a ratou ker.eme kite whenua c mohiotia nci ko Waikaka Whenua Rahui (Piako Poraka). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 6 (1915). —Petition of Ani Patene Puhata and Another, of Te Huruhi, Ptttiki Bay, Waiheke Island. Praying that part of Te Huruhi No. 1 Block, alleged to have been sold, be restored to them as a reserve. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make, with regard to this petition. 24th May, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 6 (1915). —Pitihana a Ani Patene Puhata me tetahi atu, o Te Huruhi, Putiki Bay, Waiheke Moutere. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu kia raua hei Whenua Rahui tera wahi o Te Huruhi No. I Poraka, c whakapaea ana kua hokona. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 5 (1915). —Petition of Eriata Paraone, of Tauwhare, near Morrinsville. Praying for an opportunity to obtain a title to Allotment No. 136, Parish of Tamahere. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th May, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 5 (1915). —-Pitihana a Eriata Paraone, o Tauwhare, c tata ana ki Morenawhira. E inoi ana kia hoatu tetahi takiwa hei mea c whiwhi ai i te taitara ki Rota No. 136, Pariha o Tamahere. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1910.

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No. 442 (1914). —Petition of Pirika te Miro and Another. Praying for a rehearing re ownership of Utuhina Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th May, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 442 (1914). —Pitihana a Pirika te Miro me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiiria ano nga tangata c whaitake ana ki Utuhina Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu. tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga nio tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 378 (1914).—Petition of Kipa te Whatanui, of Otaki. Praying for an inquiry, in accordance with reports on former petitions, to enable return to him of Te Waka Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th May, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 378 (1914). —Pitihana a Kipa te Whatanui, o Otaki. E inoi ana kia uiuia, i runga i te aronga o nga ripoata mo nga pitihana o mua atu, hei mea c ahei ai te whakahokia mai ki a ia te Poraka o Te, Waka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 228 (1914).—Petition of W. W. Hipango. Praying that land be granted to the children of Hoani Wiremu Hipango (deceased) in recognition of the services rendered by him to Europeans in 1865. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, owing to the death of the petitioner, leave be given for the petition to be withdrawn. 24th May, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 228 (1914).—Pitihana a W. W. Hipango. E inoi ana kia hoatu he whenua mo nga tamariki a Hoani Wiremu Hipango, kua mate, hei tohu mo ana mahi hei painga mo nga Pakeha i te tau 1865. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, i runga i te mea kua mate te kaipitihana, me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 95 (1914). —Petition of Haerepo Kahuroa and 68 Others. Praying for consideration with regard to the, alleged taking of Te Muhunga Block from their ancestors. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th May, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 95 (1914). —Pitihana a Haerepo Kahuroa me etahi atu c 68. E inoi ana kia whakaarohia ratou mo runga mo te tangohanga i Te Muhunga Poraka i o ratou tupuna. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 91 (1913).—Petition of Taipari and 14 Others. Praying for an inquiry re relative interests in Kaitimako, Te, Ranginui, and other blocks. I am directed to report that tho Committee recommends that, owing to the death of the petitioner, leave be given for the petition to be withdrawn. 24th May, 1916.

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[Translation.] No. 91 (1913). —Pitihana a Taipari me etahi atu 14. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite rarahi o nga paanga i i-oto o Kaitimako, Te Ranginui, me era atu poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, i runga i te mea kua mate te kaipitihana, me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 308 (1915). —Petition of Tukuaterangt Tutakangahau and 3 Others. Praying for an opportunity to appeal against decision of Native Land Court, re ownership of Pukepohatu or Pakoako Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th May, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 308 (1915). -Pitihana a Tukuaterangt Tutakangahau me etahi atu tokotoru. E inoi ana kia hoatu he, wa hei piiratanga ma ratou i te, whakatau a te Kooti Whenua Maori mo nga take ki Pukepohatu, ki Pakoako Poraka ranei. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 67 (1915).--Petition of Karauria Meihana and 477 Others. Praying that the Urewera Reserve be freed from restrictions. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th May, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 67 (1915). Pitihana a Karauria Meihana me etahi atu c 477. E inoi ana kia wetekia nga here i runga i te Rahui o te Urewera. Kua whakahaua ahau. kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 306 (1915). —Petition of Rawaho Winitana and 54 Others, of Waimaku, Frasertown. Praying that, restriction on Urewera Reserve be not removed, and that, certain blocks be not purchased. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th May, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 306 (1915). -Pitihana a Rawaho Winitana me etahi atu c 54, o Waimaku, Pereihataone. E inoi ana kia kaua c wetekia te here i runga i te Rahui o Te Urewera a kia kaua c hokona etahi poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 56 (1915). —Petition of Rikihana Winika and 1.5 Others. Praying for consideration, re shares awarded in Matakana Block (Tauranga) I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th May, 1916.

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[Translation.] No. 56 (1915). —Pitihana a Rikihana Winika me etahi atu 15. E inoi ana kia whakaarohia ratou mo te taha ki nga hea i whakataua i roto i Matakana Poraka (Tauranga). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu. tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Mci, 1916.

No. 78 (1913). —Petition of Taitoko Tangotango, of Waitara. Praying for' an opportunity to prosecute his mother's claim to part of Papaiautini Block. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, in accordance with the request, of the petitioner, leave, be given for the petition to be withdrawn. 13th June, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 78 (1913). —-Pitihana a Taitoko Tangotango, o Waitara. E inoi ana kia hoatu he wa hei whakahaeretanga mana i te kererne a tona koka mo tetahi wahi o Papaiautini Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, i runga i te tono a te kai-pitihana, me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 124 (1915). —Petition of Ramari Roiri, of Karioi. Praying for legislation to enable adjustment of prices paid for subdivisions of Himatangi No. 4a Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 124 (1915). —Pitihana a Ramari Roiri, o Karioi. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture hei mea c ahei ai te whakatikatika i nga utu l utua mo nga wawahanga o Himatangi No. 4a Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 335 (1915). —Petition of Hohipera Tuawaerenga and 20 Others. Praying for a rehearing re succession to interests of Te Pin Toi (deceased) in Kinohaku East and other blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 335 (1915).-—Pitihana a Hohipera Tuawaerenga me etahi atu c 20. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga panga o Te Pin Toi, kua mate, i roto i Kinohaku Rawhiti me era atu poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau Ida ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu. a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 336 (1915). —Petition of Hohipera Tuawaerenga and 20 Others. Praying for a rehearing re, succession to interests of Rangitiria Hukea (deceased) in Otorohanga No. If No. 3 and other blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916,

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I Translation.] No. 336 (1915). —Pitihana a Hohipera Tuawaerenga me etahi atu c 20. X tnoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga panga o Rangitiria Hukea, kua mate, i roto i Otorohanga No. If No. 3 me era atu poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 126 (1915).—Petition of Ihaka Hutana, of Pirinoa. Praying for legislation to enable an appeal re probate of will of Wi Hutana (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, L 916. [Translation.] No. 126 (1915). —Pitihana a Ihaka Hutana, o Pirinoa. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture hei mea c ahei ai te piira mo te taha kite whakaniananga i te wira a Wi Hutana, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 278 (1915).— Petition of Rutu Here Mokena. Praying that provision be made to enable inclusion of his name in list, of owners ol Kaipihi Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 278 (1915). -Pitihana a Rutu Here Mokena. E inoi ana kia hangaia he tikanga c ahei ai te whakaurua tona ingoa ki roto kite raiangi ingoa o nga tangata no ratou a Kaipihi Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 116 (1915). —Petition of Aperahama Tukotahi, of Petane. Praying for an inquiry re omission of his name from list of owners of Purahotangihia Block. I am directed to report, that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 116 (1915). -Pitihana a Aperahama Tukotahi, o Petane. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite whakarerenga i tona ingoa ki waho o te rarangi ingoa o nga tangata no ratou a Purahotangihia Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 339 (1915).—Petition of Hori A. Hohua and 8 Others, of Ruatoki. Praying for a reheating re partition of Ruatoki No. 1a Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 339 (1915). -Pitihana a Hori A. Hohua me etahi atu tokowaru, o Ruatoki. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te, taha kite wehewehenga o Ruatoki No. 1a Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tene pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

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No. 328 (1914). —Petition of Rangiirunga Hohaia and Another, of Motunui. Praying for leave to appeal re succession to interest of Mata Hmeotinga (deceased) in Pukekohatu Block. I am directed to report that, as the matter is sub judice, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 328 (1914). —Pitihana a Rangiirunga Hohaia me tetahi atu, o Motunui. E inoi ana kia whakaaetia ia kia piira mo te taha kite riiwhitanga i te paanga o Mata, Hineotinga, kua mate, i roto i Pukekohatu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kei te takoto nga tono whakawa mo taua take, no reira kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 594 (1914). —Petition of Tatana te H. Whataupoko. Praying that Mataihuka (Whareroa) and Wharemauku Reserves, alleged to have been reserved for his ancestors, but taken by the Crown, be returned to him and his tribe. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, owing to the, death of the petitioner, leave be given for the petition to be withdrawn. 13th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 594 (1.914). Pitihana a Tatana te H. Whataupoko. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ia me tona hapu a Mataihuka (Whareroa) me Wharemauku Whenua Rahui, c whakapaea ana i rahuitia mo ona tupuna, engari i tangohia c te Karauna. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, i te mea kua mate te kai-pitihana, me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 342 (1915).—Petition of Rangi M. Rore and 7 Others. Praying for cancellation, of an order appointing a successor to petitioner re his interest in Runanga 1b Block. I am directed to report, that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 13th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 342 (1915). —Pitihana a Rangi M. Rore me etahi atu tokowhitu. E inoi ana kia whakakorea atu te ota whakatu kai-riiwhi mo te kai-pitihana mo tona panga i roto i Runanga 1b Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau. kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 359 (1915). —Petition of Rewi Toheriri and 42 Others, of Kopuawhara. Petitioners allege that Mangaporanga Block was wrongly included in a sale in 1864, and pray for an inquiry re same. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916. [Translation.] jjNo. 359 (1915). —Pitihana a Rewi Toheriri me etahi atu c 42, o Kopuawhara. E ki ana nga kai-pitihana i whakau.rua pohehetia a Mangaporanga Poraka ki roto kite hoko i te tan 1864, a c inoi ana kia td he uiuinga mo taua take. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

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No. 272 (1915).—Petition of Taare Mete, of Nuhaka. Praying for further consideration of petition re their claim to fishing-rights, &c, at Waikokopu. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916.

[Translation. | No. 272 (1915). —Pitihana a Taare Mete, o Nuhaka. E inoi ana kia whiriwhiria ano te pitihana mo te taha kite kereeme mo nga paanga hi ika me era atu kai moana i Waikokopu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 57 (1915). —Petition of Rahera Tanui and Another, of Whitianga, Mercury Bay. Praying that a transfer of Kauanga-Whenuakite Block, alleged to have been signed under a misapprehension, be annulled. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 57 (1915). —Pitihana a Rahera Tanui me tetahi atu, o Whitianga, Makere Pei. E inoi ana kia whakako rea atu te pukapuka hoko o Kauanga-Whenuakite Poraka, c whakapaea ana i haiuatia poliehetia. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo nmga mo tenei pitihana. . 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 11l (1915).—Petition of Te Paea Hape. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interests of Miriama Tau (deceased) in Hinewhaki and Paeroa Blocks. I am directed to report, that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 11l (1915).—Pitihana a Te Paea Hape. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Miriama Tau, kua mate, i Hinewhaki me Paeroa Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 301 (1915). —Petition of Rawaho Winitana and 43 Others, of Frasertown. Praying for an inquiry re, alleged alteration of boundary line of Waikaremoana Lake. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 301 (1915). —Pitihana a Rawaho Winitana me etahi atu c 43, o Pereihataone. E" inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite whakapae i whakarereketia te rohe o te moana o Waikaremoana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu. tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 236 (1915). —Petition of Wharepariki Hakaia and 26 Others. Praying for an inquiry re shares awarded to owners of Te, Whaiti No. 3 Block. I am directed to report that, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916.

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[Translation.] No. 236 (1915). —Pitihana a Wharepariki: Hakaia me etahi atu c 26. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga hea i whakataua ki nga tangata no ratou a Te Whaiti No. 1 Poraka; Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tene 1 pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 44 (1916). —Petition of Herbert R. Cooke, of Auckland. Praying for legislation to enable validation of a transfer of Waima North A No. 5 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, in accordance with the request of the petitioner, leave be given for this petition to be withdrawn. 13th June, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 44 (1916). —Pitihana a Hapeta R. Kuuki, o Akarana. E inoi ana kia hangaia he ture hei mea c ahei ai te whakamanaia te pukapuka hoko o Waima Baki A No. 5 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, i runga i te touo a te kai-pitihana, me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 123 (1915).—Petition of Neha Kipa, of Moturoa. Praying that the hapu Ngati te Whiti be given a Crown grant for land at Moturoa, New Plymouth, which, is their village and fishing-place. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. . 13th June, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 123 (1915).—Pitihana a Neha Kipa, o Moturoa. E inoi ana kia hoatu he Karauna Karati kia Ngati te Whiti hapu mo te whenua kei Moturoa, Niti Paremata, kei reira nei to ratou kainga me te wahi mahiuga ika. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano i whakapaua c te kai-pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana ki a ia i. raro i te ture, no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 240 (1915).—Petition of Neha Kipa and 59 Others. Praying for the return to them of Pukeariki Pa (New Plymouth), or for compensation, for same. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916. ,

[Translation.] No. 240 (1915). —Pitihana a Neha Kipa me etahi atu c 59. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu a Pukeariki Pa (Niu Paremata) kia ratou, kia utua ranei he moni kapeneheihana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 354 (1915). —Petition of Pene Hiko Horomona and 3 Others, of Rahotu. Praying for a rehearing re succession to interests of Te Keepa Huti (deceased) in Ngatitu and Ngatirangitumamao Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th June, 1916.

[Translation.] No. 354 (1915)..—Pitihana a Pene Hiko Horomona me etahi atu tokotoru, o Rahotu. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Te Keepa Huti, kua mate, i Ngatitu me Ngatirangitumamao Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1910.

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No. 288 (1915). —Petition of Thomas H. Smith, of Paengaroa. Praying for compensation for loss sustained, allegedly through action e-f Government, in connection with operations on land of Tapu Ika tribes at Kaituna River. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. ■ 13th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 288 (1915). —Pitihana a Tamati H. Mete, o Paengaroa. E inoi ana kia hoatu he moui kapeneheihana mo te mate i pa ki a ia, c whakapaea ana na te, Kawanatanga te take, i runga i nga inahi i runga i nga whenua o nga hapu o Tapu Ika kei te Awa o Kaituna. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 312 (1915).—Petition of Te Aio Poutu and 18 Others. Praying for redress re alleged alteration of location of a reserve, being part of Waipuku-Patea Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 13th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 312 (1915).—Pitihana a Te Aio Poutu me etahi atu 18. B inoi ana kia whakaorangia mo te taha kite whakapae i whakarere ketia te takotoranga o tetahi rahui, he wahi no Waipuku-Patea Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 13 o Hune, 1916.

No. 290 (1915). -Hoori Rewi and 34 Others, of Whangarei. Praying that Hihiaua Block, alleged to have been taken, by Act for purposes of Whangarei Harbour Board, be returned to them. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for immediate inquiry. 14th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 290 (1915). -Pitihana a Hoori Rewi me etahi atu c 34, o Whangarei. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu kia, ratou a Hihiaua Poraka, c whakapaea ana i tangohia c te Ture mo nga mahi a te Haapa Poari o Whangarei. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia hohoro tonu te uiuia. 14 o Hune, 1916.

No. 362 (1914). -Petition of Pabrata Httirt. and 27 Others. Praying that cleared portions of Tihoi No. 4a and Pouakani B 6b and B 6cb Blocks be returned to them by the Taupo Timber Company (Limited). I am directed to report that, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 14th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 362 (1914). -Pitihana a Paerata Hittri me etahi atu c 27. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu kia ratou c te Kamupene Kan! Rakau o Taupo nga wahi kua watea o Tihoi No. 4a me Pouakani B 6b me B 6ob Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano kia whakapaua c nga kai pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana kia ratou i raro i te ture, no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 14 o Hune, 1916.

No. 78 (19.15). -Petition of Otene Pitau, of Manutuke, Qisborne. Praying for an inquiry re ownership of laud known as Oweta. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 14th June, 1916.

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[Translation.] No. 78 (1915). -Pitihana a Otene Pitau, o Manutuke, Kihipane. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga take kite whenua c mohiotia nei ko Oweta. Kua whakahaua ahau kia, ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga, mo tenei pitihana. 14 o Hune, 1916.

No. 166 (1915). —Petition of Arawhent Whakana and 2 Others. Praying that, the subdivision, ol Maungatapu Block be revised, in order that owners may receive equal shares. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 14th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 166 (1915). —Pitihana a Arawheni Whakana me etahi atu tokorua. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaina te wawahanga o Maungatapu Poraka kia hea rite ai nga tangata no ratou. Kua, whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 14 o Hune, 1916.

No. 28 (1916),—Petition of Nganeko. Praying for relief re succession to interests of Hare Patu Kopa (deceased) in Manaia Grant No. 3635 and Manaia Grant No. 3799. I am directed to report that, as the question, involved in the petition is sub judice, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 15th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 28 (1916).—Pitihana a Nganeko. E inoi ana kia whakaorangia ia mo te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Hare Patu Kopa, kua mate, i Manaia Karati No. 3635 me Manaia Karati No. 3799. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kei te takoto he tono whakawa mo taua take, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 15 o Hune, 1916.

No. 297 (1914).—Petition of Tame Kawk and Another, of Te Kuiti. Praying for an inquiry re sale of Taurangi No. 2 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 15th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 297 (1914).—Pitihana a Tame Kawe me tetahi atu, o Te Kuiti. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite hoko o Taurangi No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 15 o Hune, 1916.

No. 284 (1914).—Petition of Haana Wi Neera and 11 Others. Praying for relief re land at, Porirua, which petitioners allege was wrongfully taken by the Crown. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 15th June. 1916. [Translation.] No. 284 (1915). —-Pitihana a Haana Wi Neera me etahi atu 11. E inoi ana kia whakaorangia mo te taha kite whenua kei Porirua, c whakapaea ana c nga kai-pitihana i tangohia betia c te Karauria ia ratou. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 15 o Hune, 1916.

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No. 315 (1915). —Petition of Tawhtrt Temutu and 14 Others, of Matakana. Praying that, they be granted compensation for Sections 33, 34, 46, and 47, Mania Parish, alleged to have been wrongfully sold by the trustees. I am directed to report that, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 15th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 315 (1915). —Pitihana a Tawhiri Temutu me etahi atu 14, o Matakana. E inoi ana kia hoatu he moni kapeneheihana ma ratou mo nga Tekiona 33, 34, 46, me 47, Pariha o Mania, c whakapaea ana i hokona hetia c nga kai-tiaki. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano kia whakapaua c nga kai-pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana kia ratou i raro i te ture, no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana.. 15 o Hune, 1916.

No. 17 (1916). —Petition of Te Paea Hutihuti, of Waitangirua. Praying for relief re alleged wrongful sale of her interest in Tapuaeroa No. 2a Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make, with regard to this petition. 20th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 17 (1916). —Pitihana a Te Paea Hutihuti, o Waitangirua. E inoi ana kia whakaorangia mo te taha kite whakapae i hokona hetia tona panga i Tapuaeroa No. 2a Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga .mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hune, 1916.

No, 115 (1915). —Petition of Taupiri Ihaka Ealwasser and 25 Others, of Oropuriri. Praying that other land be given in lieu of Pukaahu-M'atakitaki Block, alleged to have been taken by the Government, or for compensation. I am directed to report, that, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th June, 1916. — [Translation.] No. 115 (1.915). —Pitihana a Taupiri Ihaka Wharawaua me etahi atu c 25, o Oropuriri. E inoi ana hoatu tetahi atu whenua, hei riiwhi mo Pukaahu-Matakitaki Poraka, c whakapaea ana i tangohia c te Kawanatanga, tetahi moni kapeneheihana ranei. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 200 Hune, 1916. No. 294 (1914). —Petition of Paertkiriki Otene and Another, of Te Auto, Hastings. Praying for a rehearing re succession, to interests of Te Meihana Rangiharawea (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th June, 191.6. [Translation. | No. 294 (1914). —Pitihana a Paerikirtkt Otene me tetahi atu, o Te Aute, Hehitingi. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano tetaha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Te Meihana Rangiharawea, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hune, 1916. No. 30 (1916).—Petition of Hune Patara and 7 Others, of Mahia, Praying for relief re the exclusion of their names from list of owners of Tawapata South No. 3 Block I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th June, 1916.

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[Translation.] No. 30 (1916). Pitihana a Hunk Patara me etahi atu tokowhitu, o Te Mahia. E inoi ana kia whakaorangia mo te taha kite whakarerenga i o ratou ingoa kiwaho o te rarangi ingoa o nga tangata no ratou a Tawapata Tonga No. 3 Poraka. Kua, whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hune, 1916. No. 29 (191.6).—Petition of Hune Patara and 8 Others, of Mahia. Praying for an inquiry re ownership of Tawapata South Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 29 (1916). —Pitihana a Hune Patara me etahi atu tokowaru, o Te Mahia. E wor ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga take ki. Tawapata Tonga Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga, mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hune, 1916. No. 27 (1916).—Petition of Hune Patara. Praying for an inquiry re alienation of interest, of Herewini, Junior, a minor, in Nukutaurua No. D.R. Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make, with regard to this petition. 20th.June, 1916. — [Translation.] No. 27 (1916).—Pitihana a Hune Patara. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite tukunga i te panga o Herewini, Tamaiti, kaore ano kia, kopi ona tan, i roto i Nukutaurua, No. D.R. Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau ho kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hune, 1916.

No. 19 (1916). —Petition of Tuehu Pomare and 7 Others. Praying that Maori Land Board be directed not to confirm alienation of petitioners' interest in Te Ipu o Taraia No. 2 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 21st June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 19 (1916).- Pitihana a Tuehu Pomare me etahi atu tokowhitu. E inoi ana kia, whakahaua te Poari Whenua Maori kia kaua c whakamanaia te tuku o nga paanga o nga kai-pitihana i roto i Te Ipu-o-Taraia No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 21 o Hune, 1916. No. 398 (1915).' —Petition of Hamauona Pohatu and 47 Others, of Muriwai. Praying that arrangements be made for the incorporation of their interests in Maraetaha and Te Kuri No. 1 Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 21st June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 398 (1915).— Pitihana a Hamauona Pohatu me etahi atu c 47, o Te Muriwai. E inoi ana kia whakaharrea he tikanga hei whakakaporeihana. i o ratou paanga i Maraetaha me Te Kuri No. I Poraka, Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripcata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 21 o Hune, 1916.

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No. 371 (1915).—Petition of Karepa Mataira and 3 Others. Praying for an inquiry re alleged wrongful inclusion of a portion of Nuhaka No. I Block in a sale to the Crown. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 21st June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 371 (1915).- -Pitihana a, Karepa Mataira me etahi atu tokotoru. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite whakapae i whakaurua hetia tetahi wahi o Nuhaka No. 1 Poraka ki roto kite hoko kite Karauna. Kua, whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei. pitihana. 21 o Hune, 1916.

No. 376 (1915).—Petition of Pera H. Waaka and 20 Others. Praying that the administration of Maraetaha No. I d Block (or Te Kopua) remain as at present. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 21st, June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 376 (1915). —Pitihana a Pera H. Waaka me, etahi atu c 20. E inoi ana kia mau tonu te whakahaere o Maraetaha, No. Id Poraka (ara o Te Kopua) i tona ah.ua o naianei. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 21 o Hune, 1916.

No. 375 (1915).—Petition of Pera H. Waaka and 18 Others. Praying that the administration, of Maraetaha No. 2 Block remain as at present. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 21st June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 375 (1.915).---Pitihana a Pera 11. Waaka me etahi atu 18. E inoi ana kia mau tonu. te whakahaere o Maraetaha No. 2 Poraka i tona ah.ua o naianei. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 21 o Hune, 1916.

No. 374 (1915).—Petition of Pera H. Waaka and 26 Others. Praying that present administration of Te Kuri No. 1 Block be not interfered with. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 21st June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 374 (1915).- Pitihana a Pera H. Waaka me etahi atu c 26. E inoi ana kia mau tonu te whakahaere o Te Kuri No. 1 Poraka i tona ahua o naianei. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei. pitihana. 21 o Hune, 1916.

No. 8 (1916). —Petition of Taiwiwi te Taxiwha and Another. Praying for an amendment of partition of Wharekawu, 4b No. 2a Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 28th June, 1916.

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[Translation. | No. 8 (1.916).- -Pitihana a Taiwiwi te Taniwha me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia whakatikatika'a te wehewehenga o Wharekawa 4b No. 2a Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia, ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 28 o Hune, 1916.

No. 48 (1916).—Petition of Materoa Huka and 25 Others. Praying for right, of appeal re definition of relative interests in Hereheretau No. 2 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 28th. June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 48 (1916).—Pitihana, a Materoa Huka me etahi atu c 25. E inoi ana kia whakawhiwhia ki. te mana piira mo te taha, kite whakataunga i. te rarahi o nga paanga i roto i Hereheretau No. 2 Poraka. Kua, whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a. te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 28 o Hune, 1916.

No. 377 (1915).--Petition of Hami Ttktttki. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interests of Peka Marotiri (deceased) and Maraea Marotiri (deceased), in Tokomaru 7k and other blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 28th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 377 (1915).—Pitihana a Hami Tikitiki. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Peka Marotiri, kua mate, me Maraea Marotiri, kua mate, i roto i Tokomaru 7k me era atu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga, mo tenei. pitihana. 28 o Hune, 1916.

No. 09 (1915).—Petition of Takana Kingi, of Carterton. Praying for legislation to enable an alleged trust re Hinana No. 4 Block to be given effect to. I have the honour to report that the Committee recommends that, owing to the death of the petitioner, leave be given for the petition to be withdrawn. 28th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 69 (1915).-— Pitihana a Takana Kingt, o Katatana. E inoi ana kia paahitia ho ture kia taea ai te whakatutuki tetahi kai-tiakitanga mo te taha ki Hinana No. 4 Poraka. E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti, i te mea kua, mate te kai-pitihana, me whakaae kia unuhia to pitihana. 28 o Hune, 1916.

No. 341 (1915). —Petition of Pere Htkiwai and 1.2 Others, of Wairoa. Praying for a rehearing re shares awarded to owners of Te Reinga Block. I am directed to report, that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 28th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 341 (191.5).— Pitihana a Pere Hikiwai me etahi atu 12, o Te Wairoa. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki. nga hea i whakataua ki nga, tangata, mo ratou a Te Reinga Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 28 o Hune, 1.916.

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No. 353 (1915). —Petition of Haenga Paretipua, of Wairoa. Praying for a further inquiry re ownership of Whakaki and Mangapoike A Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 28th June, 1916. — [Translation.] No. 353 (1915).- -Pitihana a Haenga Paretipua, o Te Wairoa. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki nga tangata no ratou a Te Whakaki me Mangapoike A Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore. kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 28 o Hune, 1916.

No. 384 (1915).—Petition of Pouaka Wehiwehi. Praying for an inquiry re sale of Wairahi B No. 1 Block. .1 am directed, to report, that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 28th June, 1.916. [Translation.] No. 384 (1915).--Pitihana a Pouaka Wehiwehi. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite hoko 0 Wairahi B No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 28 o Hune, 1916.

No. 462 (1914).—Petition of Teepa Koiira and 2 Others, of Ruatoki. Praying for a rehearing re ownership of Ruatoki. Nos. 1, 2, and 3 Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th June, 1916. — [Translation.] No. 462 (1914). —Pitihana a Teepa Koura me etahi atu tokorua, o Ruatoki. E [NO! ana kia whakawakia ano te taha ki nga tangata no ratou a Ruatoki. Nos. 1, 2, me 3 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 29 o Hune, 1916.

No. 299 (1915). —Petition of Ingoingo Takitaki and 3 Others, of Wairoa. Praying for an. inquiry re ownership of Kahotea West Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th June, 1916. — [Translation.] No. 299 (1915). Pitihana a Ingoingo Takitaki me etahi atu tokotoru, o Te Wairoa. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata no ratou a Kahotea Rato Poraka. Kua whakahaua, ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 29 o Hune, 1916.

No. 307 (1915).--Petition of Ngahoro Takitaki and 3 Others, of Wairoa. Praying for an inquiry re ownership of Kahotea West Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th June, 1916. — , [Translation.] No. 307 (1915).-- Pitihana a Ngahoro Takitaki me etahi atu tokotoru, o Te Wairoa. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata no ratou a Kahotea Rato Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 29 o Hune, 1916.

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No. 159 (1915).—Petition of Maora Muhu, of Tolaga Bay. Praying for an opportunity to have her name included in list of owners of Marau Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 29th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 159 (1915).—Pitihana a Maora Muhu, o Uawa. E inoi ana kia whakawhiwhia ia ki tetahi huarahi. c urn ai tona, ingoa ki roto ki Marau Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 29 o Hune, 1916. No. 143 (1915).—Petition of Rota Tumehe Houia, of Reporua. Praying for an inquiry re, succession to interest of To Raihi te Uru (deceased) in Mangorewa-Kaha roa 6e Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 29th June, 1916. | Translation. ] No. 143 (1915). —Pitihana a Rota Tumehe Houia, o Reporua. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i tc paanga o Te Raihi te Uru, kua mate, i roto i Mango-rewa-Kaharoa 6e Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia, ripoata ki. te whakaaro a te Komiti, me fcuku atu tenei. pitihana kite, Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 29 o Hune, 1916. No. 410 (1914.) —Petition of Tinatoka Kahaki and 50 Others. Praying for a rehearing re shares awarded in Pakihi Block (part, of. Marangairoa, No. 1 Block). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th June, 1.916. [Translation.] No. 410 (1914). —Pitihana a Tinatoka Kahaki me etahi atu c rima tekau. E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano te taha ki. nga hea i whakataua i roto i te Poraka o Te Pakihi (he wahi no Marangairoa No. 1 Poraka). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore, kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei. pitihana. 29 o Hune, 1916. No. 167 (1915) and No. 50 (1916).—Petitions of Kahukiwi Parata. Praying for furthei: consideration re hei: claim to parts of Te Au-o-Waikato and Maungatapu Blocks. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition, should be referred to the Government for inquiry with regard to the area remaining in Maungatapu D only. 30th June, 1916. [Translation.] No. 167 (1915) me No. 50 (1916).- —Pitihana a Kahukiwi Parata. E inoi ana kia whiriwhiria ano te taha ki tona kereeme mo etahi wahi o Te Au-o-Waikato me Maungatapu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia mo te taha anake kite wahi c toe ano c Maungatapu 1). 30 o Hune, 1916. No. 229 (1915). —Petition of Tana Hakopa and Another. Praying for further inquiry re succession, to interests of Hohi (deceased), Paraone, Toroatai (deceased), and Matena (deceased), in Kiwitahi No. 2e Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard bo I his petition. 30th June, 1916.

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[Translation.] No. 229 (1915). —Pitihana a Tana Hakopa me tetahi atu. E usfoi ana, kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Hohi, kua mate ; o Paraone Toroatai, kua mate ; me Matene, kua mate, i roto i Kiwitahi No. 2e Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei. pitihana. 30 o Hune, 1916.

No. 196 (1915). —Petition of Te Htkaka, of Oeo, near Hawera. Praying for legislation to remove restrictions upon certain lands which are affected by the will of Kuini Wi Rangipupu (deceased). I am directed to report that, in the opinion, of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for immediate inquiry. 10th July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 196 (1915).— Pitihana a, Te Hikaka, o Oeo, c tata ana ki. Hawera. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture hei horoi i nga here kei runga kei. etahi whenua c pangia ana, c te wira a Kuini Wi Rangipupu, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia hohorotia. 10 o Hurae, 1916.

No. 386 (1915). —Petition of Hori .Keretint and Another, of Otiria. Praying for an amendment of partition orders re Motatau 3b Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 10th July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 386 (191.5). —Pitihana a Hori Keretint me, tetahi atu, o Otiria. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaina nga ota wehewehe o Motatau 3b Poraka,. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te, Komiti mo runga mo tenei. pitihana. 10 o Hurae, 1916.

No. 226 (1914), No. 96 (1914), and No. 97 (1914).—Petitions of Hamiora Mangakahia. Praying for an. inquiry re succession to interests of Wi Paekohe (deceased) in. Rangaiohinehau, Maraetaha No. 2, and Waikawa Blocks. I am. directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at, the, request of the petitioner, leave, be given, for these petitions to be withdrawn. 10th July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 226 (1914), No. 96 (1914), me No. 97 (1914).—Nga Pitihana a Hamiora Mangakahia. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga, o Wi. Paekohe, kua mate, i roto i Rangaiohinehau, Maraetaha No. 2, me Waikawa Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti, 1. runga. i te tono a te kai-piti-hana, me whakaae kia unuhia enei pitihana. 10 o Hurae, 1916.

No. 54 (1914). — Petition of Matau Hoani Tuhakaraina and 5 Others, of Morrinsville. Praying for an inquiry re ownership of Te Miro Block. I am directed to report, that the Committee has no recommendation to make with, regard to th is petition. 10th July, 1916. [Translation . | No. 54 (1.914). —Pitihana a Matau Hoani Tuhakaraina me etahi atu tokorima, o Morenawira. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki. nga tangata no ratou a Te Miro Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Hurae, 1916.

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No. 32 (1916).- Petition of Ramari Kopua and Another. Praying thai an order appointing successors to interest of Wiremu Kingi Manini (deceased) in Whangara Block, be amended. 1 am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the petitioner, leave be given for the petition to be withdrawn. 12th July, 1916. | Translation.] No. 32 (1916). Pitihana a Ramari Kopua me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia whakatikaina te ota whakatu i nga kai-riiwhi mo te paanga, o Wiremu Kingi Manini, kua mate, i roto i Wliangara Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti, i. runga i te tono a to kai-piti-hana, me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 12 o Hurae, 1916.

No. 33 (1916.)— Petition of Wi Paaka and Another. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interest of Ruihi. Hineawe (deceased) in Paritu No. 2a and other blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 12th July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 33 (1.916). —Pitihana a Wi Paaka me tetahi atu. E inoi ana, kia, uiuia te taha, kite riiwhitanga, i te paanga. o Ruihi Hineawe, kua, mate, i roto i Te, Paritu No. 2a me etahi atu poraka,. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau lie kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 12 o Hurae, 1916.

No. 102 (1916).— Petition of Uru Paraone and Another. No. 1.03 (1916).—Petition of Hoori Hoori and 7 Others. Praying for an inquiry re sale of and price paid for timber on Motatau 3b No. 2 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to f hese petitions. 12th July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 102 (1916).—Pitihana a Dru Paraone me tetahi atu: No. 103 (1916).—Pitihana a Hoori Hoori me etahi atu tokowhitu. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite hoko me te utu mo nga rakau o runga o Motatau 3b No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 12 o Hurae, 1916.

Parliamentary Paper No. 80 (Supplementary Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 317/1913, Paeroa Nopera, re Te Akau A No. 5 Block); Parliamentary Paper No. 167 (Report, by the Native Land Court on Petition No. 84/1915, Wiremu Karaka and 53 Others, re Mangahauini No. 7 Block). I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, these papers should be referred to the Government for consideration. 12th .July, 1916. [Translation. | Pukapuka Paremete No. 80 (Ripoata Apiti me te kupu tohutohu mo runga mo te Pitihana No. 317/1.913, a Paeroa Nopera mo To Akau A No. 5 Poraka); Pukapuka Paremete No. 167 (Ripoata a te Kooti Whenua Maori mo runga mo to Pitihana No. 84/1915, a Wiremu Karaka me etahi atu c 53 mo runga mo Mangahauini No. 7 Poraka). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu enei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 12 o Hurae, 1916.

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No. 88 (1916). - Petition of Esther Ann Spurrell, of Auckland. Praying for an inquiry re acquisition and transfer of Section 11, Ruataniwha Survey District, and Waikopiro B No. 16 Blocks. I am directed, to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 12th July, 1.91.6. [Translation . j No. 88 (1916). Pitihana a Esther Ann Spurrell, o Akarana. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite hoko me te whakawhitinga i Tekiona, I I. Takiwa Ruuri o Ruataniwha, me Waikopiro B No. 16 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia, ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me (uku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 12 o Hurae, 1916. No. 43 (1916).- Petition of Kaiio Barton', of Kawhia. Praying that partition order re Kawhia R No. 2b Block be cancelled, and. the said block repartitioned. I am directed to report that, in the opinion, of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 14th July, 1.916. [Translation.] No. 43 (1916).—Pitihana a Kaho Barton, o Kawhia. E inoi ana kia whakakorea atu te ota wehewehe o Kawhia R No. 2b Poraka, a kia wehewehea ano taua poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kt te whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 14 o Hurae, 191.6.

No. 157 (1916).—Petition of Mereana Clayton, of Rotorua. Praying that she be awarded the sum of £300, being interest with, regard to compensation paid by Crown re Pukeroa-Oruawhata Block. I am directed to report, that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 19th July, 1.916. [Translation.] No. 157 (1916).- -Pitihana a Mereana Kereitana, o Rotorua. E inoi ana kia whakawhiwhia ia kite moni c £300 pauna, hei initareti mo te moni kapeneheihana i utua c te Karauna mo te taha ki Pukeroa-Oruawhata Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a, te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 19 o Hurae, 1916. No. 209 (1916).—Petition of Wellington Industrial Development Company (Limited). Praying for relief in accordance with recommendation of Lands Committee on a former petition, which prayed for validation of certain transfers of Native land. I am. directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 19th July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 209 (1916).—Pitihana a te Kamupene Whakamahi Painga o Poneke. E inoi ana kia whakaorangia i runga i te aronga o te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo nga Whenua mo runga mo tana pitihana o mua atu, i inoi ai. kia whakamanaia etahi pi kapuka, hoko whenua Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a, te K< miti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 19 o Hurae, 1916.

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Parliamentary Paper No. 194 (Report on Petition No. 96/1915, of Pohoi te Tahatika, re, amendment of partition of Okauia No. 3a, Sections 1, 2, and 3). I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. I.9th July, 1916. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 194 (Ripoata mo runga mo te Pitihana No. 96/1915 a Pohoi. te Tahatika mo runga mo te whakatikatikanga i te wehewehenga o Okauia No. 3a, Tekiona 1, 2, me 3). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria,. 19 o Hurae, 1916.

No. 12 (1916).—Petition of Arthur T. T. Cooper, of Wanganui. Praying for relief re interests in Waimarino 3j and other blocks, devised by will by Te Waonui Atane (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation lo make with regard to this petition. 21st July, 191.6. — | Translation. | No. 12 (1916). —Pitihana a Aata T. T. Kuijpa, o Wanganui. E inoi ana kia whakaorangia mo te taha ki. nga paanga, i roto o Waimarino 3j me era atu poraka, i wiraia c Te Waonui Atane, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 21 o Hurae, 1.916. No. 23 (1916).—Petition of Mutu P. Kara and 138 Others. Praying that the. Mangonui Maori Council District be divided into two parts. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 21st July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 23 (1916).—Pitihana a Mutu P. Kara me etahi atu 138. E inoi ana kia wahia Ida rua nga wahanga o te Takiwa Kaunthera Maori o Mangonui. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea c pa ana ki nga tikanga whakahaere (a, te Kawanatanga) no reira kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a, te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 21 o Hurae, 1916. No. 153 (1916).—Petition of Riri M. Kawiti and 31 Others, of Waiomio, Kawakawa. Praying for relief re valuation of that portion of Motatau No. 2 Block on which they reside. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 21st July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 153 (1.916). Pitihana a Riri M. Kawiti me etahi atu c 31, o Waiomio, Kawakawa. E inoi ana kia whakaorangia mo te taha kite wariu o tera wahi o Motatau No. 2 Poraka kei reira nei ratou c noho ana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga Ida whakaarohia paitia. 21 o Hurae, 1916. Parliamentary Paper No. 201 (Report, by the Native Land Court on Petition No. 20/1913, Donald Kerr Porter, re Maungaroa Block). I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 21st July, 1916. | Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 201 (Ripoata a te Kooti Whenua Maori mo runga mo Pitihana No. 20/1913, a Tanara Kea Poata mo Maungaroa Poraka). Kua whakahaua, ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a, te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 21 o Hurae, 1916,

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No. 156 (1916).—Petition of Maria te Kawakawa, of Matata. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interests of certain deceased persons in Section 1, Block 4, and Section 1, Block 7, Waihi South Survey District. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 21st July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 1.56 (1916.) —Pitihana a Maria te Kawakawa, o Matata. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o etahi tupapaku i roto i Tekiona 1, Poraka 4, me Tekiona 1, Poraka 7, Takiwa Ruuri o Waihi Tonga. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 21 o Hurae, 1916.

No. 36 (1916). —Petition of Waitu Akurangi and 4 Others. Praying for relief re succession to interests of Ihaka te Kai (deceased.) in Whatatuna No. 6 and other 'blocks. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 21st July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 36 (1916). —Pitihana a Waitu Akurangi me etahi atu tokowha. E inoi ana kia whakaoraorangia mo te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Ihaka te, Kai, kua mate, i roto i Whatatuna No. 6 me era atu poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 21 o Hurae, 1916. No. 5 (1916). —Petition of Ngamihi te Huia and 3 Others, of Otorohanga. Praying for relief re the partitioning-off of a portion of Kinohaku E No. se, Section 2, in satisfaction of survey lien. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 21st July, 1916. | Translation.] No. 5 (1916). —Pitihana a Ngamihi te Huia me etahi atu tokotoru, o Otorohanga. E inoi ana kia whakaoraorangia mo te taha kite wehenga atu i tetahi wahi o Kinohaku E No. se, Tekiona 2, hei utu mo te riana mo te ruuri. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 21 o Hurae, 1916. No. 402 (1915).- —Petition of Terenui liiakara and 4 Others, of Otorohanga. Praying that they be paid compensation for land known as Waikowhitiwhiti, taken fot railway purposes. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 28th July, 1916. | Translation.] No. 402 (1915). —Pitihana a Terenui Ihakara me etahi atu tokowha, o Otorohanga. E inoi ana kia utua he, kapeneheihana mo te whenua c mohiotia ana ko Waikowhitiwhiti, i tangohia mo nga mahi reriwe. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 28 o Hurae, 1916. No. 127 (1.91.5). —Petition of Hori Rongo, of Manaia. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interest, of Rongo (deceased) in Ngatitu Block 40, No. 21. I am directed to report that, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 28th July, 1916.

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28 o Hurae, 1916. No. 597 (1914).—Petition of Paora Hopere and 82 Others. Praying that land at, Tikorangi, Waitara, alleged to have been taken by the Crown, be returned to them. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 28th July, 1916. — [Translation.] No. 597 (1914). —Pitihana a Paora Hopere me etahi atu c 82. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu kia ratou te whenua i Tikorangi, Waitara, c whakapaea ana i tangohia c te Karauna. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a, te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 28 o Hurae, 1916.

No. 276 (1915). —Petition of Karaka Rutene and 29 Others, of Manukau. Praying for an inquiry re sale and partition of Manukau Block. I am directed to report, that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 29th July, 1916. — — [Translation.] No. 276 (1915).- —Pitihana a, Karaka Rutene me etahi atu c 29, o Manukau. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite hokonga me te wehewehenga o Manukau Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 29 o Hurae, 1916. No. 34 (1916).— Petition of Ramari Kopua and Another. Praying for an amendment of order appointing successors to interest of Enoka Tamitami (deceased) in Whangara Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 29th July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 34 (1916). —Pitihana a Ramari Kopua me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaina te ota whakatu kai-riiwhi mo te paanga, o Enoka Tamitami, kua mate, i Whangara Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me luku atu tenei pitihana ki fee Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 29 o Hurae, 1916.

No. 110 (1915).—Petition of Rota Tarewa and 5 Others, of Matata. No. 159 (1916).—Petition of Rota Watene, of Matata. Praying for an inquiry to enable exemption from a lease the petitioners' portion of Allotmenl 21 Parish of Matata. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to these petitions. 29th July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 110 (1915).—Pitihana a Rota Tarewa me etahi atu tokorima, o Matata. No. 159 (1916).Pitihana a Rota Watene, o Matata. E inoi ana mo tetahi uiuinga hei mea c taea ai te kape ki waho o te riihi te wahi ma nga kai-pitihana o Rota 21, Pariha o Matata. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore, kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo enei pitihana. 29 o Hurae. 1916.

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No. 160 (1916). —Petition of Reihana te Whitt and Another, of Matata. Praying for an inquiry re sale of Tahunaroa 3b No. 2 Block. I am directed to report that, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 160 (1.916). —Pitihana a Reihana te Whiti me tetahi atu, o Matata. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite hoko o Tahunaroa 3b No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 29 o Hurae, 1916.

No. 158 (1916). —Petition of Tapuke Kauia, of Putaruru. Praying for an inquiry to enable payment of balance of compensation-money due to him re portion of Whaiti-Kuranui No. Ia Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 158 (1916).—Pitihana a Tapuke Kauia, o Putaruru. E inoi ana mo tetahi uiuinga hei. mea c taea ai te utu te toenga o te moni kapeneheihana hei utunga ki a ia mo tetahi wahi o Whaiti-Kuranui No. Ia Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 29 o Hurae, 1916.

No. 230 (1916).- —Petition of James Georgetti, of Mangaweka. Praying for legislation to enable validation of transfer of Upokongaro No. 2 Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 230 (1916). —Pitihana a Tiemi Tioteti, o Mangaweka. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture hei mea c taea ai te whakamana te hoko o Upokongaro No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 29 o Hurae, 1916.

No. 401 (1915). —Petition of Mihiaira Ratu and 105 Others, of Tauranga. Praying that the Ngai Tamarawaho hapu of the Ngai te Ranginui Tribe be granted some land, as they are landless. I am directed to report, that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 401 (1915). —Pitihana a Mihiaira Ratu me etahi atu 105, o Tauranga. E inoi ana kia whakawhiwhia a Ngai Tamarawaho he hapu no Ngai te Ranginui. kite whenua no te, mea kaore o ratou whenua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 29 o Hurae, 1916. No. 194 (1916). —Petition of Walter Davies, of Taumarunui. Praying for refund of fine imposed by Commissioner of Stamps in. consequence of delay in presenting a memorandum of transfer, such, delay being alleged to have been, caused by the Waikato-Maniapoto Maori Land Board. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the. Government for consideration. 29th July, 1916.

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[Translation.] No. 194 (1916).- —Pitihana a Waata Teiwihi, o Taumarunui. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu te moni whaina i whakataua c te Komihana o nga Pane Kiingi kia utua mo te porori o te mauranga atu i te Pukapuka Hoko, ko te take c whakapaea ana no te Poari Whenua Maori kc o Waikato-Maniapoto te roa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a, te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Hurae, 1916.

No. 383 (1.915). —Petition of Wati te Wheoro Totorewa te Para and Another, of Tuakau. Praying for a reinvestigation of title to Manurewa, Lots 196 and 197. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th July, 1916. [Translation.] No. 383 (1915). —Pitihana a Wati te Wheoro Totorewa te Para me tetahi atu, o Tuakau. E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano te taitara ki Manurewa, Rota 196 me 197. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Hurae, 1916.

Parliamentary Paper No. 215 (Report by the Native Land Court on Petition No. 438/1914, Kahu Renshaw, re Taupiri No. 474 a No. 2 Blook). I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should be referred to the, Government for consideration. 29th July, 1916. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 215 (He ripoata na te Kooti Whenua Maori mo runga mo te Pitihana No. 438/1914, a Kahu Renshaw mo Taupiri No. 474 a No. 2 Poraka). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Hurae, 1916.

Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered same, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed with the amendments as shown on the copy of tho Bill attached hereto. Ist August, 1916. [Translation.] Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereme Whenua Maori. Ko te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tukuna nei ki a ratou te Pire kua huaina ake nei, kei te whai honore kite, ripoata, kua ata whiriwhiria c ratou taua Pire, me te whai kupu tohutohu atu kia tukua taua Pire kia haere, hui atu ki nga menemana c mau na i roto i te kape o te Pire, c piri nei ki tenei ripoata. 1 o Akuhata, 1916. No. 132 (1916).- -Petition of Mita Wepiha and 9 Others, of Whangaruru. Praying that certain fishing-rights, landing-places, and right to obtain gravel and sand, be confirmed to them. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 2nd August, 1916. [Translation.] No. 132 (1916). —Pitihana a Mita Wepiha me etahi atu tokoiwa, o Whangaruru. E inoi ana Ida whakapumautia kia ratou etahi mana hii ika,, tauranga me te mana kite tiki pohatu kirikiri hoki. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 2 o Akuhata, 1916.

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No. 199 (1916).—Petition of Hone Matena Iro and 5 Others, of Port Waikato. Praying for an inquiry re alleged, trust with regard to Motutieke and other islands. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 2nd August, 1916. [Translation.] No. 199 (1916). —Pitihana a Hone Matena Iro me etahi atu tokorima, o Port Waikato. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki tetahi tiakanga c whakapaea ana mo runga mo Motutieke me era atu Moutore. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 2 o Akuhata, 1916.

No. 401 (1913). —Petition of George Tait and Another. Praying for a further opportunity to advance their claim to Tikitere No. 3 Block. 1 am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 2nd August, 1916. [Translation.] No. 401 (1913). —Pitihana a Hori Teiti me tetahi atu, E inoi ana kia hoatu he wa ano mo raua hei. whakahaeretanga i ta raua kereeme mo Tikitere No. 3 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 2 o Akuhata, 1916.

Clauses 41 and 49 or the Reserves and Other Lands Disposal and Public Bodies Empowering Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which were referred clauses 41 and 49 of the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that, it has carefully considered same, and recommends that clause 41 be not allowed to proceed, and that clause 49 be allowed to proceed with amendment as shown on the copy of the Bill attached hereto. 2nd August, 1916. | Translation. | Ripoata mo runga mo Rarangi 41 me 49 o te Pire Tuku Rahui me era atu Whenua, Whakamana Hoki i nga Ropu Whakahaere mo te Katoa. Ko te Komiti. mo nga Mea, Maori, i tukuna nei ki a ratou nga rarangi 41 me 49 o te Pire kua liuaina ake nei, kei to whai honore kite ripoata atu kua ata whiriwhiria c ratou taua Pire, me te whai kupu tohutohu atu kia kaua c tukuna te rarangi 41 kia haerc, a ko te rarangi 49 me whakaae kia haere hui atu ki nga menemana c mau na te, whakaatu i te kape o te Pire c piri nei ki tenei ripoata. 2 o Akuhata, 1916. Special Report. I have the honour to report that at a meeting of the Native Affairs Committee held this morning the following resolution was unanimously carried :— " That the Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the ability, tact, and courtesy displayed by the Chairman, Mr. J. A. Young, at, the meetings of the Committee; that this resolution be recorded in. the minutes and reported to the House." 4th August, 1916. [Translation.] Ripoata Motuhake. Kei te whai. honore ahau kite ripoata atu i te tuunga o te Komiti, i. tu i te, ata nei, paahitia ana tenei moti.ni c whai ake nei, a kaore rawa'hoki he reo whakahe ; "B hiahta ana te Komiti kia tuhituhia a ratou kupu mihi whakawhetai atu mo te kaha, mo te mohio, me te ngawarihoki ote Tiamana, oJ. A. langa, i nga huihuinga o tenei Komiti.; me tenei motini hoki me tuhituhi ki runga ki nga meneti a te Komiti ka ripoata atu ai kite Whare." 4 o Akuhata, 1916.

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No. 251 (1916).—Petition of Hema Henare and 33 Othors. Praying that a clause in the Reserves and other Lands Disposal and Public Bodies Empowering Bill, re Hokio Stream and Horowhenua Lake, be not allowed to proceed. I am directed to report, that, this petition having been considered in connection with the abovementioned Bill, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 4th August, 1916. j Translation.] No. 251 (1916). —Pitihana a Hema Henare me etahi atu c toru tekau ma torn. E inoi ana kia kaua c paahitia tetahi rarangi kei roto kei to Pire Tuku Rahui me era atu Whenua, Whakamana hoki i nga Ropu Whakahaere mo te Katoa c pa ana mo te Awa o Hokio me te Moana o Horowhenua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kua whiriwhiria tenei pitihana i te taha, o te Pire kua huaina i runga nei, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 4 o Akuhata, 1916. No. 62 (1916). —Petition of Hopihona te Putaangaanga, of Rotorua,. Praying for an inquiry re ownership of Ruakoiwi No. 1b Block. I am directed to report, that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 4th August, 1916. [Translation. | No. 62 (1916).-—Pitihana a Hopihona te Putaangaanga, o Rotorua. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata no ratou a Ruakoiwi No. Jb Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore, kau he kupu tohutohu a te, Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 4 o Akuhata, 1916. No. 21 (1916).—Petition of Numia Kereru and 39 Others. Praying for relief re shares awarded in land known as Te Teko, part of Waiohau No. J a Block. I am directed to report, that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 4th August, 1916. | Translation.] No. 21 (1916). Pitihana, a, Nitmta Kereru me etahi atu c toru tekau ma iwa. E inoi ana kia whakaorangia mo te. taha ki nga hea i whakataua i roto i te whenua c mohiotia ana ko Te, Teko, he wahi no Waiohau No. Ia Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore, kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 4 o Akuhata, 1916. No. 234 (1916), - Petition of Mako Rapaura and 2 Others, of Oparau. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interest, of Wiremu Ta.iniha.na (deceased) in Whangape Lot 65b 2c. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 4th August, 1916.

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[Translation.] No. 234 (1916).-- Pitihana a Mako Rapaura me etahi atu tokorua, o Oparau. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha, kite riiwhitanga i te paanga o Wiremu Tamihana, kua mate, i roto i Whangape Rota 65b 2c. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 4 o Akuhata, 1916. Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Native. Affairs Committee held its final meeting this morning. During the session the Committee met on 34 occasions, with an average attendance of 9 at each meeting. Including 11.9 brought forward from last session, the Committee had before it 1.94 petitions. Of these, 116 were considered and reported upon, and the remaining 78 are held over for consideration next session. Upon 24 the Committee reported favourably, upon 82 it, had no recommendation to make, and 10 were withdrawn. The Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill, and clauses 41 and 49 of the Reserves and other Lands Disposal and Public Bodies Empowering Bill were referred to the Committee, and were duly considered and reported upon. Five parliamentary papers were referred to the Committee, and were duly considered and reported upon. The total number of reports presented to the House, was 120. 4th August, 1.916. [Translation.] Ripoata Whakamutunga. Kei te whai honore, ahau kite ripoata i tv te huihuinga whakamutunga o to Komiti mo nga mea Maori i te ata nei. I roto i tenei tuunga o te Paremete a, 34 nga huihuinga o te Komiti, a kite aronga c rite ana, c 9 nga mema i tae mai ki ia huihuinga kotalii. o te Komiti. Hui atu ki nga mea 119 it( c mai i tera tuunga ote Paremete, 194 nga pitihana i takoto kite aroaro o te Komiti. O roto i ena 116 nga mea i whiriwhiria a i ripoatatia. hoki, a ko nga mea e7B c foe ana kua waiho atu mo tenei tuunga o te Paremete o haere mai nei. I runga i nga mea c 24 i puta he ripoata tautoko ma te Komiti, a i runga i nga mea, c 82 kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti, a 10 nga mea i unuhia. Ko nga Pire c whai ake nei i tukua mai kite Komiti, i ata whiriwhiria, a i ripoatatia hoki, ara : Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereme Whenua Maori me, tekiona 4-1 me 49 o te Pire Tuku Rahui me era atu Whenua, Whakamana hoki. i nga Ropu Whakahaere, mo te Katoa. E i.'ima nga Pukapuka Paremete, i tukua mai ki a te Komiti, i ata uiuia, a i ripoatatia hoki. Hui katoa nga ripoata i tukua atu kite Whare 120. 4 o Akuhata, 1916.

Schedule of Petitions held over.

No. Petitioner. Block, &o. 45/13 Hori Herewini 467/13 Matenga te Hiko and 37 others 10/14 Anuria Paawha and 16 others 93/14 Kahutie Papita 411/14 I Pirihira Karena 450/14 ! Winiata Moeau and 47 others 470/14 I Reupena Hetaraka and 3 others 616/14 ' Wi Pere and 38 others 622/14 I Airini te Heitawhiri 12/15 I Otene Paora and 19 others 61/15 W. Hamutana and 3 others 74/15 Heni te Rei and 4 others Parish of Whan gape (lands in). Te Paruparu and other islands. Ngawhakatutu Block. Mataitai No. 1 Block. Te Momi No. 2 (Hutt district). Patutahi Block. Mataitai No. I Block. Patutahi Block. Omahu and other blocks. Orakei Block. Tuahu No. 3 Block. Waiohanga and Wairarapa Blocks (Otaki district). Tarawera Block. Ohiti-Waitio Block. Purahotangihia and other blocks. Harawira Mokena (deceased), (succession to). Palmerston North Native. Reserve. Rotoma No. I and Tautara Blocks. Whakahara Block. Tauri Block. Ngatarawa No. 2 Block. 83/15 Matirita Wi Kepa and 5 others 94/15 j Meihana Taorangi 98/15 Aperahama Tewhareporutu Anaru 120/15 : Te Ata a Rangi Tiemi 168/15 Hapimana Rangira and another 253/15 H. M. Nuku and 20 others 255/15 Waata Aporo and 15 others 273/1.5 Kataraina Rangihemo and 3 others .. 289/15 Pirika Toatoa and 2 others

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No. Petitioner. Block, &o. 297/15 Mereana Matuarei and another Paku Neera and 10 others Haeata Henare and 10 others Herepete Rapihana and 2 others Amapiria Tuku Matoe o te Rangi Te Matoe o te Rangi and 3 others Hohipera Tuawaercnga and 20 others Heni Kanoa Kataraina Maere and another Takopa Kimihanga Ponga Kiu and another Katea te Putu and 1.2 others Tiakiawa Tahuriarangi and 10 others Kimura Hairuha Hori A. Hohua and II others Timi Wiremu Katihi and 8 others .. Wharehuia Heta and 21 others Oriwia Ngakao and 24 others Paparutu Koukou Hokianga Pahau and another Sophia James Mere Tahuhu and 3 others Bruera Moeke and 31 others Piki Parete and 2 others Rota te Paki Patu te Rito and 7 others Apirana Pahina and 3 others Tupaea Ruihana Pirihira Karena James Thorpe Nari Hoterenc and 6 others Rawiri Katea and 38 others Taui Takerei H. P. Ratima and 74 others Hone Puruwhare James R. F. Green and 93 others Patu te Rito and 3 others Miriama Rei and 2 others Wiripine Makaia Paea Apatari and 4 others Kahuia Maitai and 4 others Hohipuha Kareanui Karaitiana Ruru and 30 others Te la te Warn Puru Rapata and another Wetini Taku and 27 others.. TJru Reweti Karaitiana Ruru and 20 others Murupaenga Rewiri and 71 others Tanawhea Huirangi Ngatohu Tapui Te Wairingiringi Toroa Ngatau Te Rehu Pohoi and another Tiaki Haereata and 6 others Tainui Whataroa Tamati Wiremu te Ngahuru (deceased), (succession to). Pakowhai Block. Wairarapa Moana Block (Pouakani). ... Pukepoto No. 8 Block. .. i Momi, Block X, Section 1. . . i Te Raima Native Reserve. .. ! Te Rangitapatu Reserve. Waitara West Survey District, Sections 133 and 156. .. | Waipiro Nos. 1 and 2 Blocks. .. Te Ipu-o-Taraia and Kakewahine Blocks. Porangahau and Mangamaire Blocks. .. j Purahorangihia and other blocks. .. | Matamata North No. 2 Block. . . ' Hairini Block. Whangape, Lot 67. Ruatoki Nos. 1, 2, and 3 Blocks. Paehinahina and Tapuaekura Blocks. Te Whaiti-nui-a-toi Block. .. Tihoi No. 1 Block. Aranui Block. Rotokautuku 6k No. 4 Block. Harawira Mokena (deceased), (succession to). Wharekauri, Blook (Chatham Islands). Waipiro Block. Rangiamohia Hitaua (deceased), (succession to). Waiwhetu Pa, Section No. 2. Hereheretau No. 2 Block. Mangahauini No. 17 Block. .. Putataka, Lot 18, and Opuatia 11a No. 1 Block. Korokoro South Block. .. Hereheretau B No. 2 Blook. Te Ranga-a-Tai Block. Ngamoe Block. . . Okoheriki No. 2c Block. Tarawera and Tataraakina Blocks. Palmerston North Native Reserve. Re land granted to landless Natives. Hereheretau. No. 2 Block. .. Te Awa Iti Block. Hereheretau No. 2 and other blocks. . . Hinewhaki West No. 2 Block. .. Hinewhaki West No. 2 Block. Otaki (land at). Mangatu No. 1 Blook. Mangaaruhc West and Taupara Blocks. Parish of Tamahere, Lot 46. Tunapahore Block. Tunapahore Block. . . Mangatu Nos. 1, 3, and 4 Blocks. Parengarenga gum lands. Tauwhare, Lot 106. Mangatautari 4h, Section 4b 1, and 4h, Section 5a. Mokai Kereru (deceased), (will of). Te Arapo (deceased), (succession to). .. Ohura South A 3b, 2c, and 3a Blocks. .. Hinewhaki West No. 2 Block. Waifakanini 1a No. 2a. 300/15 313/15 331/15 337/15 338/15 340/15 343/15 348/15 358/15 368/15 370/15 380/15 385/15 388/15 389/15 390/15 392/15 6/16 18/16 26/16 37/16 51/16 52/16 116/16 117/16 122/16 124/16 138/1.6 139/16 142/16 143/16 1.47/16 149/16 150/16 151/16 154/16 155/16 202/16 207/16 210/16 211/16 212/16 213/16 214/16 226/16 228/16 231/16 233/16 235/16 237/1.6 238/16 239/16 240/16 241/16 242/16 249/16