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, 1921 Session I-II, I-03

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Session 11. 1921. 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 be printed.

ORDERS OF REFERENCE. Extracts from the Journals of the House of Representatives, Friday, the 7th Day or October, 1921. Ordered, " That Standing Order No. 219 be suspended, and that a Native Affairs Committee be appointed, consisting of fifteen 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 session, and from time to time to report thereon to the House ; with power to call for persons and papers ; three to be a quorum : the Committee to consist of Mr. Campbell, Mr. Field, Mr. Hawken, Mr. Henare, the Hon. Sir W. H. Hemes, Mr. Hockly, Mr. Jennings, the Hon. Mr. Ngata, the Hon. Dr. Pomare, Mr. Reed, Mr. R. W. Smith, Mr. Uru, Mr. Williams, Mr. Young, and the Mover."—(Hon. Mr. Coates.) Wednesday, the 12th Day of October, 1921. Ordered, " That the Cook Islands Amendment Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Dr. Pomare. ) Ordered, " That the Native Land Amendment Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Mr. Reed.) Thursday, the 13th Day op October, 1921. Ordered, " That the Samoa Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee for consideration of Part IX and the definition clauses relating thereto." —(Hon. Mr. Lee.) Friday, the 28th Day of October, 1921. Ordered, " That the Forests Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee for consideration of Part VI." — (Mr. E. Newman.) Thursday, the 24th Day of November, 1921. Ordered, " That the Native Trustee Amendment Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Hon. Mr. Coates.) Monday, the 30th Day of January, 1922. Ordered, " That the Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Hon. Mr. Coates.) Ordered, That the Urewera Lands Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Mr. Coates.)

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No. and Year. Petition, Block, &c. Paee No - and Petition, Block, &c. Page. 81/21 15/21 273/20 106/21 Amokeiha te Mete Te Ana-o-Muriwai Ani Koheriki Ani Koheriki Tamakiterangi and 7 others Te Aohau Wereta Apata (Parish of) Te Arawa Maori Village Council Auckland City (lands near) Auckland Harbour (reclaimed land) Austin, W. N. IS 24 24 24 220/20 201/21 139/21 52/20 226/21 73/20 61/20 Kauhouroa Block Kauri Putete Block.. Kereti Kaikohe j Kiri Ngehe .. .. \ Kohanga Block Kourateuwhi 1 e 1 b Block 27 22 18 9 18 17 25 349/20 154/20 366/19 373/20 374/20 111/21 6 5 4 13 13 21 66/21 250/21 323/20 376/19 247/20 8/21 132/21 151/21 291/20 183/21 25/21 26/21 201/21 151/21 73/20 86/21 374/19 160/21 345/20 18/21 206/21 323/20 72/21. 131/21 182/21 11 28 27 25 8 11 8 20 26 14 206/21 249/21 183/21 370/19 249/20 2/21 Cook Islands Amendment Bill Ema te Puni (will of) Erena Heni te Aokauirangi Eria Raukura and 66 others Eriha Waata and 25 others Erueti Arani (succession to) Final Report Ford, A. V. P. Forests Bill 7 21 21 14 5 4 31 4 13 Makarena te Pihi Mangahauini 7a and 7b Mangaokura Block Mangapoike E and 2a 3 Mangaroa No. 3 Mangatu Nos. 1 and 4 Mangatu No. 1 Mangatu .. ... Mangawhariki Nos. 1, 2, and 3 Manuoha Block > Maori Rating Bill (proposed) Maraea Haera and another Maraea Kiwi Omana Maraetai Block Marinu Ruru Anaha Matakaoa Block Matarakau Block Matata (Parish of), Lot 39 .. Mere Karaka and 3 others Mere te Puni Mere Whariki Mihiata Ngahinu Te Moreb u Kirikau and 18 others Moturoa (grant of land at) 7 22 20 17 29 12 11 25 11 21 27 10 16 30 224/21 220/20 345/20 269/20 68/21 259/20 22/21 300/20 19/21 309/20 175/21 216/20 342/20 290/20 291/20 250/21 152/21 140/21 366/19 82/21 84/21 70/21 234/20 300/20 19/21 18/21 215/20 249/20 67/21 9/21 69/21 84/21 68/21 226/20 227/20 226 /20 312/19 263/20 188/20 256/21 14/21 16/21 22/21 Goodknight, S. A., and another Haenga Paretipua and 124 others Haki Tamati Hall, G. R., and 9 others Hana Kura Tewahia and another Hana te Wahia and 2 others Hapi Mautu ? Harawira Heperi (estate of).. Hare Maruata and 5 others Harrison, Annie, Louise, and 5 others .. Te Hata Pitiera Kopu and 130 others .. Te Hata Tipoki and another Hati Pakaroa Hati Pakaroa and 7 others Te Hau Porourangi Heeni Taukamo and 2 others ' .. Hekiera Takurua Hemana Pokiha and 56 others Hemi Hemi Henareeta Kuku Henare"eta Kuku and 2 others Henare Tauteka [ Hera Wharawhara.. Hereheretau Bl Heremia Maehe and 109 others Hineiti Rirerire Arani Hinerangi Huaki .. [ Hira Rangimatini Hoani Pahau, deceased (succession to).. Hoani Taukoro, deceased (interests of).. J Hone Pera and 41 others Hopuhopu Block Hori Aterea Hohua and II others Hoterene te Whitu and 3 others Hune Patara and another Huriana te Waara and 3 others Hurinui Apanui and 52 others Hurinui Apanui and 50 others Huruhi No. 12 30 27 25 5 10 6 14 13 20 2!) 27 20 26 20 28 25 19 4 18 29 29 5 162/21 182/21 269/20 73/20 150/21 52/20 226/21 241/21 Native Land Amendment Bill Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill Native Trustee Amendment Bill Nee, Henry .. Neha Kipa and another Ngai-tamarawaho sub-tribe (grant of land for) Ngakihi Reihana and others Ngamihi Ngarotata [ Ngatirahiri 6f .. .. 5 Ngatirahiri, Sections 7 and 13 7 26 15 20 30 5 17 10 9 18 23 13 11 27 4 21 210/21 349/20 21/21 306/20 210/21 157/20 162/21 248/21 Ohinemutu Maori Church of England .. Ohura South 2e 3d No. 1 .. Okahu grant 3749 Te Okiwa Whakapaea (succession to) .. Orakei 4a No. 2 Oraukura Block Te Oreore Block Otangaroa lo No. 1 Block 28 6 22 9 28 31 20 23 18 29 10 17 17 11 12 24 16 4 30 14 368/20 139/21 183/21 67/21 Paea Paora Paengaroa No. 2 Block Paharakeke Block Paiwaho te Wakatoroa, deceased (interests of) Pakiri Block Pakowhai No. 2359 Pakowhai Reserve .. I Paora Mereti Tuohu .. j Paora Taumata, deceased (succession to) ] Te Papa, Lot 95 .. Papakorokoro 2a 2 and 9e Blocks Te Parehuia Tatare (succession to) Pare Makerapata 0 18 14 21 20/21 26/21 Tnia and Rota te Rangi Iwiora Tamaparea and 53 others 15 7 350/20 57/20 342/20 231/20 232/20 233/20 263/20 81/21 82/21 249/21 306/20 17/21 14 19 20 9 9 12 12 161/20 150/21 324/20 376/19 116/20 Kaiaua, Sections 12 and 13 .. Kaingapipi 2b Te Kapo-o-te-B,angi Keehi and 237 others Kararaina Puhi Te Kata-a-te-Kawau-o-Ngarahu (return of) 10 10 16 25 8 18 21 9 25

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No. and Year. P,„, No. and rage - Year. Petition, Block, &c. Petition, Block, &c. Page. Parliamentary Papers— No. 18/21," re Kinohaku East, No. 2 No. 9 Block No. 70/21, re Te Whetu 3e and Whaiti Kurunui 2d Blocks No. 71/21, re Ngamotu Block No. 72/21, re Whangape No. 67 Block No. 73/21, re Wairarapamoana Block No. 86/21, re Titi Islands No. 126/21, re Taurarahi A Block .. No. 127/21, re Rangitaiki Lot No. 41a, Nos. 9c, 9d, No. 3. No. 128/21, re Pariwhakaoho, Section 101, Z No. 2, Z No. 3, Nelson Tenths and Araieke Block No. 174/21, re Tutaekuri Nos. 106, lc 15, and lc 17 No. 234/21, re Tawhiti No. 1 Block .. No. 303/21, re Hereheretau B 5 Block Patea District, Section 485 .. Patena Kerehi and 116 otheis Peka-o-Hawaiki Block Peneti Hoani and 5 others .. Pepepe Block Pimia Mills and another Pita Tarapiko Poroporo Nos. 2 and 4 Poutahi Hapimana Pouwhareumu Toi and 8 others Puhunga Block Pukepct:) No. 1 Block Puketapu Block Puketapu Block Puketotara, Sections 334 and 335, Lot 6b 6 32 32 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 16 21 13 19 29 8 17 11 16 19 19 22 20 4 11 21 15 241/21 231/20 232/20 233/20 160/21 290/20 9/21 69/21 248/21 366/20 150/20 370/20 139/21 188/20 259/20 272/20 86/21 175/2] 248/20 181/21 18/21 350/20 373/20 374/20 181/21 83/21. 106/21 Taitoko-ki-Ngamotu Bailey Tamahere (Parish of), Lot*49 Tamahere (Parish of), Lot 50 Tamahere (Parish of), Lot 51 Tamihana Heta Tapuaeroa No. Ia .. ] Tatua East Tau Hapa Taumatatotara Block Taupoki Pakau and 7 otheis.. Tautu XVc Tauwharawhara Block Tawapata Block Teoti Wakena (succession to) Tini Korehe (succession to) } Titi Islands Toheriri Tawhana .. i Toi (descendants of), land for Toka, W. H., and 3 others Toka, W. H., and 6 others .. Toka, W. H., and 7 others . . Tonga Awhikau and 21 others Re Tongariro Timber Company (Ltd.) Tongariro Timber Company (Limited), leases by Tuehu Pomare and 6 others Tuehu Pomare Tuhere Tautuhi Tuhoe Tribe, return of land to Tukuaterangi Tutakangahau and 2 others Tukutarewa Waaka and 17 others Tunapahore Block Tupatea Ha-umatao Tutuotekaha 1b No. 3 23 9 9 12 11 26 18 23 9 4 14 18 24 6 17 29 23/21 83/21 70/21 116/20 227/20 8/21 161/20 140/21 57/20 18/2.1 309/20 156/20 06/21 67/21 20/21 8 22 14 13" 13 22 19 24 247/20 132/21 322/20 324/20 17.4/21 366/20 270/20 23/21 208/20 8 8 23 16 23 9 28 13 19 272/20 21/21 322/20 256/21 25/21 72/2). 61/20 355/20 306/20 228/20 224/21 152/21 370/20 126/20 424/17 154/20 2/21 131/21 374/19 314/21 355/20 216/20 159/20 Raiha Tohi and another Rangihawe te Kaho and 4 others Rangikohua and other Blocks Rangitaiki Parish, Lot 21 Rangi Taurerewa and 52 others Rangitoto Tuhua 21b 2a 2a .. Te Rarua Hairini Rauika Taua Rauika Taua and 4 others Te Rawhi Enoka Pani Te Reinga 2c Block Reporua Block Te Reweti Tawhena and 2 others Rewiti Wehiwehi and 33 others Roka Tikipu and 4 others Rotohiko Pakana and 7 others Rotoiti No. 4 Rotoiti Township Rotokautuku No. 1.. Rotomahana-Parekarangi Block Rotorua Patetere Block Ruakituri and other Blocks Ruarangi Island 17 22 23 16 7 10 25 10 9 23 30 25 14 27 15 5 4 16 12 30 10 27 28 312/19 270/20 111/21 215/20 70/21 17/21 234/20 228/20 424/17 248/20 126/20 Urewera Lands Bill Urewera Native Reserve Uru Reweti Utakura 1e 2j Wahenui-Rakautihie Block Waiari Block .. Waihau Block Waione. Block Waipipi, Lots 270, 369, and 377 Wairoa S.B., Block 12 Waitara, lands about Waitotara and Tangahoe Stream, lands between Wepiha Karaitiana and 10 others Werowero, lands at.. Te Whaiti Block Whakapapa Island Whakatane Borough Whakatane Harbour Board Whangaipeke Block Whangaipeke Block Whare Huia and 7 others Wharepouri te Amo and. 2 others Wi Paraire Rangihuna Wiremu Hohepa and 21 others Wiremu Hohepa and 18 others 26 11 28 21 27 29 25 5 23 15 8 27 193/21 Samoa Bill Smith, Thomas Hawkins Special report—Late J. H. W. Uru Special report —Chairman Special report —Clerk 6 12 15 31 32 208/20 370/19 154/21 159/20 14/21 16/21 273/20 66/21 314/21 154/21 374/19 157/20 159/20 19 5 20 28 4 30 24 11 30 20 12 31 28 15/21 174/21 210/2] Taake Tunui and 38 others Tahora 2a E 3 No. 2 Taiporutu te Mapu 24 23 28

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EEPOETB. No. 2/21. —Petition of Alan Victor Penberthy Ford. Praying for the validation of a certain memorandum of lease of Rotoiti No. 4 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 October, 1921.

[Translation.] No. 2/21. —Pitihana a Alan Victor Penberthy Ford. E INOI ana kia whakamanaia tetahi riihi o Rotoiti No. 4 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Koiniti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 13 o Oketopa, 1921.

No. 249/20. —Petition of Hineiti Rireeiee Arani. Praying for the cancellation of succession orders made re Erueti Arani (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th October, 1921.

[Translation.] No. 249/20. —Pitihana a. Hineiti Rirerire Arani. E INOI ana kia whakakorea atu nga ota whakatu kai-riiwhi mo Erueti Arani, kua mate, Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Koiniti mo runga mo teuei pitihana. 13 o Oketopa, 1921.

No. 366/19.—Petition of Hemana Pokiha and 56 Others. Praying for definition of boundaries under control of the Maori Village Council of Te Arawa. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th October, 1921.

[Translation.] No. 366/19. —Pitihana a Hemana Pokiha ratau ko etahi atu c 56. E INOI ana kia whakataua nga rohe i raro i te Kaunihera Marae Maori o Te Arawa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Oketopa, 1921.

No. 14/21. —Petition of Hurinui Apanui and 52 Others. Praying that their lands be excluded from the Borough of Whakatane. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th October, 1921.

[Translation.] No. 14/21. —Pitihana a Hurinui Apanui ratau ko etahi atu c 52. E INOI ana kia whakaputaina o ratau whenua ki waho o te Paro o Whakatane. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Oketopa, 1921.

No. 156/20.—Petition of Taupoki Pakau and 7 Others. Praying for relief in relation to the valuation of Pukepoto No. 1 and the timber thereon. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th October, 1921.

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[Translation.] -No. 156/20.—Pitihana a Taupoki Pakau ratau ko etalii atu tangata tokowhitu. E INOI ana kia whakaoraina ratau mo te talia kite wariu o Pukepoto No. 1 me nga rakau o runga. Kua whakahaua abau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Oketopa, 1921.

No. 370/19.—Petition of Eriha Waata and 25 Others. Praying that their land at Werowero be declared inalienable by sale or lease, and that a certain portion of the land be reserved for the exclusive use of parents of children attending the school there, for the purposes of gum-digging. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th October, 1921. [Translation.] No. 370/19.—Pitihana a Eriha.Waata ratau ko etahi atu c 25. E INOI ana kia herea to ratou whenua a Werowero kia kaua ai c taea te hoko, te riihi ranei, a kia rahuitia hoki tctahi wahi o te whenua kia motuhake mo nga matua anake o nga tamariki kei te haere kite kura i roira, hei whenua kari kapia. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutolm a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Oketopa, 1921.

No. 234/20.—Petition of Henare Tauteka. Praying for inquiry as to allocation of shares in the Waione Block. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the petitioner leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 13th October, 1921. [Translation.] No. 234/20.—Pitihana a Henare Tauteka. E INOI ana kia uiuia te taha kite whakaratonga i nga hea i roto i te Poraka o Waione. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ko te kupu toliutohu a te Komiti, i runga i te tono a te kai-pitihana, me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 13 o Oketopa, 1921.

No. 154/20.—Petition of Rotohiko Pakana and 7 Others. Praying for the grant to them of a block of land in the Parish of Apata, County of Tauranga I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 13th October, 1921. [Translation.] No. 154/20.—Pitihana a Rotohiko Pakana ratau ko etahi atu tangata tokowhitu. E INOI ana kia karaatitia ki a ratau te poraka whenua kei roto kei te Pariha o Apata Kauti o Tauranga. ■ ' Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 13 o Oketopa, 1921.

No. 269/20.—Petition of George R. Hall and 9 Others. Praying that a grant of land be made for the benefit of the Ngai-tamarawaho sub-tribe I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 13th October, 1921. [Translation.] No. 269/20.- Pitihana a George R. Hall ratau ko etahi atu tangata tokoiwa. E INOI ana kia karaatitia he whenua hei oranga mo Ngai-tamarawaho. Kua whakahaua, ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwluna. 13 o Oketopa, 1921.

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No. 368/20.—Petition of Paea Paora. Praying that certain moneys held by the Waikato District Maori Land Board be paid out to her. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred direct to the Hon. the Native Minister for his consideration 13th October, 1921. [Translation.] No. 368/20.—Pitihana a Paea Paora. E moi ana kia utua atu ki a ia etahi moni kei te Poari Whenua Maori o to Takiwa o Waikato c pupuri ana. _ Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku ha'ngai tonu atu tenei pitihana kite Honore Minita Maori kia whiriwhiria. 13 o Oketopa, 1921.

Parliamentary Paper No. 18 (1921). Report and recommendation on Petition No. 75/19, relative to appointment of successors to Tarahuia Nahona in Kinohaku East No. 2 No. 9 Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 13th October, 1921. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremata No. 18 (1921). Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo runga mo Pitihana No. 75/19, mo te talia kite whakatjuunga kairiiwhi mo Tarahuia Nahona i roto i Kinohaku Rawhiti No. 2 No. 9 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia, ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei Pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 13 o Oketopa, 1921.

Samoa Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred Part IX and the definition clauses relating thereto of the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered all the clauses referred to it, and has made no amendment therein. 25th October, 1921. [Translation.] Pire mo Hamoa. Kei te whai honore te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tukuna mai nei ki a ia te Wahi IX me nga Rarangi Whakamaori c pa ana mo reira o taua Pire kua whakahuatia ake ra, kite ripoata kua ata whiriwhiria c ia nga rarangi katoa kua kiia ake ra, a kaore ana menemana mo aua rarangi 25 o Oketopa, 1921.

No. 349/20.—Petition of Te Aohatt of Wereta. Praying for readjustment of interests in Ohura South 2e 3g, Section 1. I am directed, to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 26th October, 1921. [Translation.] No. 349/20.—Pitihana a Te Aohatj ara Wereta. E INOI ana kia whakatikatikaina nga paanga ki Ohura Tonga 2e 3g, Tekiona 1. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 26 o Oketopa, 1921.

No. 259/20.—Hana te Wahia and 2 Others. Praying for readjustment of appointment of successors to Teoti Wakena (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 26th October, 1921.

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[Translation.] No. 259/20.—Pitihana a Hana te Wahia ratau ko etahi atu tokorua. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaina te whakatuunga kai-riiwhi mo Teoti Wakena, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau-kia ripoata kaore kau lie kupu tohutohu ate Komiti mo runga mo tenei piti hana. 26 o Oketopa, 1921.

No. 26/21. —Petition of Iwioea Tamatparea and 53 Others. Praying that the Maori Rating Bill asked for by the County Councils be not agreed to by the Government. 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. [Translation.] No. 26/21. —Pitihana a Iwiora Tamaiparea ratau ko etahi atu c 53. E inoi ana kia kaua c whakaaetia c te Kawanatanga te Pire Reiti Maori c tonoa nei c naa Kauti Kaunihera. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata i te mea c pa ana tenei take ki nga tikanga whakahaere (a te Kawanatanga) kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana 26 o Oketopa, 1921.

No. 25/21.— Rangi Taurerewa and 52 Others. Praying that the Maori Rating Bill asked for by the County Councils be not agreed to by the Government. 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. 26th October, 1921. [Translation. ) No. 25/21.—Pitihana a Rangi Taurerewa ratau ko etahi atu c 52. E inoi ana kia kaua c whakaaetia c te Kawanatanga te Pire Reiti Maori c tonoa nai c nga Kauti Kaunihera. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata i te mea he take tenei c pa ana ki nga tikanga whakahaere (a te Kawanatanga), kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana 26 o Oketopa, 1921.

Native Land Amendment Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same, and recommends that it be not allowed to proceed in its present form ; but the Committee is of opinion—(a) That clause 2 contains a principle which the Committee approves and recommends to the Government for incorporation in a Fencing Bill, and (b) that clause 3 be referred to the Government for consideration 27th October, 1921. [Translation.] Pire Whakatikatika Whenua Maori. Kei te whai honore te Komiti mo nga mea Maori, i tukuna mai nei ki a ia te Pire kua huaina i runga ake nei, kite ripoata kua ata whiriwhiria c ia taua Pire, a ko tana kupu tohutohu kaua taua pire c whakaaetia kia haere ana i tenei. ahua ona, engari ko te mahara o te Komiti c penei ana : (a) Kei roto kei Rarangi 2 tetahi tikanga c whakaaetia ana c te Komiti, a ko tana kupu tohutohu kite Kawanatanga me whakauru taua tikanga ki roto ki tetahi Pire Taiapa, a (6) Ko Raranga 3 me tuku atu kite Kawanatanga hei whiriwhiri mana. 27 o Oketopa, 1921.

Cook Islands Amendment Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed, with amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill attached 27th October, 1921.

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[Translation.] PIRE WIIAKATIKATIKA I TB TITRE MO RarOTONGA. Kei te whai honor© te Komiti mo nga mea Maori, i tukuna atu nei Id a ia te Pirc kua Iniaina i runga ake nei, kite ripoata kua ata whiriwhiria c ia taua pire, a ko tana kupu tohutohu me whakaae kia haere ana me nga menemana c man i runga i te kape o te Pire c tapiri nei. 27 o Oketopa, 1921.

No. 248/20.—Petition of Toheriri Tawhana. Praying for inclusion in lands between Fitzroy and New Plymouth and about Waitara. 1 am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the petitioner, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 2nd November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 248/20.— Pitihana a Toheriri Tawhana. B INOI ana kia whakaurua ia ki roto ki nga whenua kei waenganui o Fitzroy me Niu Paremata, kei te takiwa hold o Waitara. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a te kai-pitihana, ko te. kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae tenei pitihana kia unuhia. 2 o Noema, 1921.

No. 247/20.—Petition of Tuehtj Pomare and 6 Others. Praying for inclusion in the title to Mangaroa No. 3 Block. 1 am directed to report that, as the subject-matter of the petition is at present sub judice, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 2nd November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 247/20. —Pitihana a Tuehu Pomare ratau ko etahi atu tokoono. E INOI ana kia whakaurua ratau ki roto kite taitara o Mangaroa No. 3 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kei te aroaro o te ture tenei take c takoto ana, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 2 o Noema, 1921.

No. 132/21.—Petition of Tuehu Pomare. Praying for inquiry into the title to Mangatu No. 1 Block. 1 am. directed to report that, as the subject-matter of the petition is at present sub judice, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 2nd November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 132/21.—Pitihana a Tuehu Pomare. E INOI ana kia uiuia ano te taitara o Mangatu No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata i te mea kei te aroaro o te ture tenei take c takoto ana, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 2 o Noema, 1921.

No. 116/20. —Petition of Peneti Hoani and 5 Others. Praying that a piece of land known as Te Kata-a-te-Kawau-o-Ngarahu, taken by the Public Works Department for drainage purposes, be. returned to them. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd November, 1921. ■ [Translation.] No. 116/20. —Pitihana a Peneti Hoani ratau ko etahi atu tokorima. E INOI ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ratau te whenua c mohiotia nei ko Te Kata-a-te-Kawau-o-Ngarahu i tangohia nei c te Tari mo Nga Mahi Nunui a te Katoa mo nga mahi keri awa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Noema, 1921,

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No. 52/20.—Petition of Kiri Ngehe. Praying for legislation to enable the petitioner to have Ngatirahiri 6f Block repartitioned by the Native Land Court. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the petitioner, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 3rd November, 192]. [Translation.] No. 52/20.—Pitihana a Km Ngehe. E INOT ana kia hangaia he ture hei mea c ahei ai to kai-pitihana te tono kia wehewehea ano c te Kooti Whenua Maori a Ngatirahiri 6f Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a te kai-pitihana, ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuMa tenei pitihana. 3 o Noema, 1921.

No. 366/20.—Petition of Tukutarewa Waaka and 17 Others. Praying for relief from their liability to the Treasury for refund of amount borrowed for roading the Taumatatotara Block. _ I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 366/20. —Pitihana a Tukutarewa Waaka ratau ko etahi atu 17. E INOI ana kia whakaoraina ratau mo runga i to ratau nohonga namanga kite Tari Tahua Moni a te Kawanatanga mo te moni i moketetia hei hanga rori mo Taumatatotara Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a tc Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 231/20.—Petition of Paora Mbreti Tuotiu. Praying for the restoration to him of Lot 49, Parish of Tamahere. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 231/20.--Pitihana a Paora Meeeti Tuohu. E INOI ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ia a Rota 49, Pariha o Tamahere. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 232/20.—Petition of Paora Mereti Tuohu. Praying for the restoration to him of Lot 50, Parish of Tamahere. _ I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 232/20. Pitihana a Paora Mereti Tuohu. E INOI ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ia a Rota 50, Pariha o Tamahere. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

. No. 306/20.—Petition of Rautka Taua and 4 Others. Praying for a rehearing into the, matter of successors to the interests of Te Okiwi Wakapaea and Te Parehuia Tatare. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 18th November, 1921,

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[Translation.] No. 306/20.— Pitihana a Eadika Taua ratau ko etahi atu tokowha. E iNoi ana kia uiuia ano te take mo te talia ki nga kai-riiwhi o nga paanga o Te Okiwi Wakapaea me Te Parehuia Tatare. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 355/20.—Petition of Radtka Tatja. Praying for reinvestigation of title to Rotorua Patetere, Section 1, Block XVI, Rotorua Survey District. , . I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to tins petition. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 355/20.— Pitihana a Rauika Taua. E INOI ana kia whakawakia ano te taitara o Rotorua-Patetere, Tekiona 1, Poraka XVI, Takiwa Ruuri o Rotorua. . . Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 72/21.— Petition of Mihiata Ngahinu. Praying that the lease of Rangitoto-Tuhua 21b 2a 2a be declared null and void, and that the block be returned to her. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to tins petition other than that the petitioner be advised to consult her solicitor with a view to taking legal action. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 72/21.—Pitihana a Mihiata Ngatiinu. E INOI ana kia whakakorea atu te riihi o Rangitoto-Tuhua 21b 2a 2a, a kia whakahokia atu ki a ia taua Poraka. . . Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana i waho atu i tenei me tuku he whakaatu kite kai-pitihana kia haere ia kite vi ki tona Roia hei mea c whakahaerea ai he keehi whakawa mo tenei take. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 150/21. —Petition of Ngamihi Ngabotata. Praying for inquiry as to the ownership of Kaingapipi No. 2b. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 150/21. —Pitihana a Ngamihi Ngarotata. E INOI ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata no ratau a Kaingapipi No. 2b. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu-tohutohu a to, Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 68/21. —Petition of Hana Kura Tewahia and Another. Praying for a rehearing as to succession to interests of Hoani Taukoro (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 68/21.— Pitihana a Hana Kdra Tbwahia me tetahi atu. E INOI ana kia uiuia ano te whakatuunga kai-riiwhi mo nga paanga o Hoani Taukoro, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

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No. 18/21.—Petition of Mere Karaka and 3 Others. Praying for investigation of titles to the Hereheretau Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 18/21. —Pitihana a Mere Karaka ratau ko etahi atu tokotoru. E in oi ana kia whakawakia nga taitara ki Hereheretau Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 312/19. —Petition of Hoei Aterea Hohua and 11 Others. Praying for inquiry by a commission into the purchase by the Crown of the Urewera Native Reserve. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 312/19. — Pitihana a Hori Aterea Hohua ratau ko etahi atu 11. E INOI ana kia uiuia c tetahi Konaihana nga hoko a te Karauna i roto i te Rahui Maori o te Urewera. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 66/21. —Petition of Makarena tv Pihi. Praying for inclusion in the titles to Puketapu, Whangaipeke, and other blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 66/21. —Pitihana a Makarena te Pihi. B INOI ana kia whakaurua ia ki roto ki nga taitara o Puketapu, o Whangaipeke me era atu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 160/21.—Petition of Tamihana Heta. Praying for inquiry as to interests of Herewini Patea (deceased) in a flock of sheep running on the Matarakau .Block. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. [Translation.] No. 160/21. —Petihana a Tamihana Heta. E INOI ana kia uiuia nga paanga o Herewini Patea, kua mate, i roto i te kahui hipi kei runga i Matarakau c taka ana. Kua whakehaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano i pau i te kai-pitihana nga huarahi whakaoraora i raro i te ture wlianui te whai haere, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 8/21. —Petition of Pimia Mills and Another. Praying for a rehearing as to ownership of Mangatu Nos. I and IV Blocks. I am directed to report that, as the subject-matter of the petition is at present nub judice, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 18th November, 1921.

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[Translation.] No. 8/21.—-Pitihana a Pimia Mills me tetahi atu. E INOI ana Ida uiuia ano nga tangata no ratau a Mangatu Nos. 1 me 4 Poraka. Kua whakahaua aliau kia ripoata, i te mea kei te aroaro tonu o to ture tenei take c takoto ana kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 233/20.—Petition of Paoea Mereti Tuohu. Praying for the restoration to him of Lot 51, Parish of Tamahere. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends tiiat, at the request of the petitioner, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 233/20.—Pitihana a Paora Meeeti Tuohu. E INOI ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ia a Rota 51, Pariha o Tamahere. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a te Kai-pitihana, ko to kupu tohutolui a te Komiti me whakaae tenei pitihana kia unuhia. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 193/21. —Petition of Thomas Hawkins Smith. Praying for compensation in respect of loss suffered as the result of uncompleted negotiations in connection with the acquisition of certain Native lands. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the petitioner, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 193/21. —Pitihana a Thomas Hawkins Smith. E INOI ana kia utua he moni kapeneheihana ki a ia mo tona raru i runga i te korenga c oti o nga whakariteritenga mo runga mo te rironga mai o etahi whenua Maori. Kua whakahaua auau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a to Kai-pitihana, ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 374/19. —Petition of Wi Paraire Rangihuna. Praying for rehearing of appointment of successors to Piniha Tamatama in the Matakaoa and Rotokautuku No. 1 Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the member presenting the petition, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 374/19. — Pitihana a Wi Paraire Rangihuna. E INOI ana kia uiuia ano te whakatuunga i nga kai-riiwhi mo Piniha Tamatama i Matakaoa me Rotokautuku No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a te Mema nana i kokiri te pitihana, ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 263/20. —Petition of Hoterene te Whitu and 3 Others. Praying for rehearing of application for appointment of successors to Paora Taumata (deceased). 1 am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the member presenting the petition, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 263/20. —Pitihana a Hoterene te Whitu ratau ko etahi atu tokotoru. E INOI ana kia uiuia ano te tono kia whakaturia he kai-riiwhi mo Paora Taumata, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a te Menia nana i kokiri te pitihana, ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae tenei pitihana kia unuhia. 18 o Noema, 1921.

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No. 300/20 and No. 19/21.—Petitions of Hera Wharawhara. Praying for a rehearing by the Native Land Court in respect of succession orders made in the years 1913 and. 1917 in the estate of Harawira Heperi (deceased). I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee these petitions should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 300/20 me No. 19/2], Pitihana a Hera Wharawhaka. E INOI ana kia uiuia ano c te Kooti Whenua Maori te taha ki nga ota whakatu kai-riiwhi i hangaia i te tau 1913 me te tau 1917 mo nga rawa a Harawira Heperi, kua mate. Kua whakahaua aliau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 18 o Nocma, 1921.

Forests Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred Part VI of the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the clause referred to it, and has made no amendment therein. 18th November, 1921. [Translation.] Pire Ngahebe. Kbi te whai honore te Komiti mo Nga Mea Maori, i tukuna mai nei ki aia te Wahi VI ote Pire kua huaina i runga ake nei, kite ripoata kua ata whiriwhiria c ia te liarangi kua kiia ake nei, a kaore ana menemana. 18 o Noema, 1921.

No. 23/21. —Petition of Tupatea Haumatao. Praying for the return to him of Section 485, Patea District. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th November, 1921.. [Translation.] No. 23/21. —Pitihana a Tupatea Haumatao. E INOI ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ia te Tekiona 485, Takiwa o Patea. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Noema, 1921.

No. 373/20.—Petition of W. H. Toka and 6 Others. Praying for inquiry as to the ownership of an area of 5,000 acres on the outskirts of the City of Auckland. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the principal petitioner, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 24th 1921. [Translation.] No. 373/20. —Pitihana a W. H. Toka ratau ko etahi atu tokoono. E INOI ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata no ratau tetahi 5,000 eka kei nga tapa o te Taone o Akarana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a te tino kai-pitihana, ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 24 o Noema, 1921.

No. 374/20.—Petition of W. H. Toka and 7 Others. Praying for inquiry as to the ownership of the reclaimed land in the Auckland Harbour. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the principal petitioner, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 24th November, 1921.

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[Translation.] No. 374/20. — Pitihana a W. H. Toka ratau ko etahi atu tokowhitu. E INOI ana kia uiuia te talia ki nga tangata no ratau te vvhenua i hangaia houtia ki roto kite Haapa (Moana) o Akarana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a te tino kai-pitihana, ko te kupu toJiutoliu a te Komiti, me whakaae kia uuuliia tenei pitihana. 24 o Noema, 1921.

No. 350/20.—Petition of W. H. Toka and 3 Others. Praying for payment of purchase-moneys for the sale of the Pakiri Block. 1 am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the principal petitioner, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 24th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 350/20. —Pitihana a W. H. Toka ratau ko etahi atu tokotoru. E INOI ana kia utua nga moni o te hoko o Pakiri Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a te tino kai-pitihana, ko te kupu toiiutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 24 o Noema, 1921.

No. 22/21.— Petition of Hapi Mautu. Praying that the interest of Mere Rapata (deceased) in Huruhi No. 12 Block be awarded to him. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 25th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 22/21.—Pitihana a Hah Mautu. E INOI ana kia whakataua ki a ia te paanga o Mere Rapata, kua mate, i roto i Huruhi No. 12 Porakai Kua whakahaua aliau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tene. pitihana, 25 o Noema, 1921.

No. 183/21.—Petition of Eria Raukura and 66 Others. Praying that the relative interests in Manuoha and Paharakeke Blocks be defined. -1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 25th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 183/21. —Pitihana a Eria Raukura ratau ko etahi atu c 66. E INOI ana kia whakataua te rarahi o nga paanga i roto i Manuoha me Paharakeke Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 25 o Noema, 1921.

No. 370/20.—Petition of Te Reweti Tawhbna and 2 Others. Praying for cancellation and readjustment of partitions of Tautu XVc Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 25th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 270/20. —Pitihana a Te Reweti Tawhena ratau ko etahi atu tokorua. E INOI ana kia whakakorea atu, kia whakatikatikaina hoki nga wahanga o Tautu XVc Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 25 o Noema, 1921.

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No. 20/21. —Petition of Inia and Rota te Rangi. Praying that certain moneys held by the Ikaroa District Maori Land Board in the matter of the Puketotara Block be paid out to them. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 25th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 20/21. —Pitihana a Inia raua ko Rota te Rangi. E INOI ana kia utlia ki a ratau etahi moni kei te Poari Whenua Maori o te Takiwa o Ikaroa c pupuri ana mo te taha ki Puketotara Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 25 o Noema, 1921.

No. 424/17.—Petition of Roka Tikipu and 4 Others. Praying that the Native Land Court be authorized to inquire into the alleged wrongful succession orders made in 1898 in regard to Section 405, Block 12, Survey District of Wairoa. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 25th November, 1921. [Translation.] No. 424/17. —Pitihana a Roka Tikipu ratau ko etahi atu tokowha. E iNOi ana kia whakamanaia te Kooti Whenua Maori kite uiui i etahi ota whakatu kai-riiwhi c whakapaea ana he he i mahia i te tau 1898 mo te taha ki Tekiona 405, Poraka 12, Takiwa Ruuri o Wairoa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 25 o Noema, 1921.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at a meeting of the Native Affairs Committee held on Thursday, the Ist day of December, the following resolution was carried : — " That this Committee records its high sense of the faithful services rendered to the Maori race, and to New Zealand, by the late Mr. John Hopere Wharewiti Uru, as a member of the Native Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, and desires to express its sincerest sympathy with Mrs. Uru and her family in their great sorrow. Further, that this resolution be recorded in the minutes and reported to the House, and a copy of the same forwarded to the widow of the late honourable gentleman." 2nd December, 1921. [Translation.] Ripoata Motuhaka. Kei te whai honore an kite ripoata i te hui a te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori i tv i te Taite, te tahi o nga ra o Tihema, i paahitia te motini c whai ake nei: — " E tuhituhia ana c tenei Komiti tona whakaaro mo nga mahi pono i mahia mo te taha kite Iwi Maori me Nui Tireni hoki, c Hone Hopere Wharewiti Uru, kua mate nei, i tona nohoanga mema o te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori o te Whare o Raro, a c hiahia ana kite whakaputa i tona aroha ki a Mihihi Uru ratau ko tana whanau c noho mai nei i roto i te whare pouri. Apiti atu ki tena, me tuhituhi tenei motini ki roto ki nga meneti a me ripoata atu hoki kite Whare, a ko te kape me tuku atu kite pouaru a taua tangata honore kua mate nei." 2 o Tihema, 1921.

Native Trustee Amendment Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same clause by clause, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed without amendment. 7th December, 1921. [Translation.] Pike Whakatikatika Tdre Kai-tiaki Maori. Kei te whai honore te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tukuna mai nei ki a ia te Pire kua huaina i runga ake nei, kite ripoata kua ata whiriwhiria c ia nga rarangi katoa o taua Pire, a ko tana kupu tohutohu me whakaae kia haere ana kaore he menemana. 7 o Tihema, 1921.

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No. 256/21.— Petition of Huriana te Waara and 3 Others. Praying for inquiry re Lot 21, Parish, of Rahgitaiki. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the petitioners leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 7th December, 1921. ("Translation.] No. 256/21.— PitihaHa a Huriana te Waara ratau ko etahi atu tpkotoiu. E iNoi ana kia uiuia a .Rota 21, Pariha o Rangitaiki. Kiia whakahana ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a nga kai-pitihana, ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 7 o Tihema, 1921.

Parliamentary Paper No. 234 (1921). Report and recommendation on Petition No. 307/19. relative to succession to Haare Potaka (deceased) in Tawhiti No. 1 Block. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th "December, 1921. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremata No. 234 (1921). Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana No. 307/19, mo te taha kite whakatuunga kai-fiiwhi mo Haare Potaka. kua mate, i roto i Tawhiti No. 1 Poraka. .Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei Pukapuka lei te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 7 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 324/20.- Petition of Te Kapo-o-te-Rangt Keehi and 237 Others. Praying for the return of the confiscated land of the Tuhoe Tribe. I am directed to report that the Committee is of the opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th December, 1921. [Translation.] No. 324/20.—Pitihana a Te Kapo-o-te-Rangi Keehi ratau ko etahi atu c 237. E iNoi ana kia whakahokia atu te whenua o Tuhoe i murua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 7 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 161/20.—Petition of Pita Taraptko. Praying for succession to Maaka Tarapiko in the Kaiaua Block, Sections 12 and 13. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 7th December, 1921. [Translation.] No. 161/20.-Pitihana a Pita Tarapiko. E INOI ana mo te taha kite whakatuunga kai-riiwhi mo Maaka Tarapiko i roto i Kaiaua Poraka Tekiona 12 me 13. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 7 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 131/21.—Petition of Te Morehu Kirikatj and 18 Others. Praying that the Rotoiti Township be revested in the Native owners. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, 7th December, 1921.

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[Translation.] No. 131/21. —Pitihana a Te Moeehu Kirtkau ratau ko ctahi atu tangata 18. E INOI ana kia whakahokia te Taone o Rotoiti ki nga tangata Maori no ratau. Kua whakahaua aliau kia ripoata kite vvhakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaaroliia paitia. 7 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 73/20. —Petition of Ngakihi Reihana and Others. Praying for the return to them of the blocks of land known as Kohanga and Maraetai. I am directed to report that, as a matter of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th December, 1921. [Translation.] No. 7.V20. —Pitihana a Ngaktht Retitana ratau ko etahi atu. E txoi ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ratau nga Poraka whenua c. mohiotia ana ko Kohanga me Maraetai. Kua whakabaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea he take tenei c pa and ki nga tikanga whakahaere (a te Kawanatanga) kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 7 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 227/20.--Petition of Hone Peea and 41 Others. Praying for the restoration to them of the Pepepe Block. I am directed to report that, as a matter of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th December, 1921. [Translation.] No. 227/20. —Pitihana a Hone Pera ratau ko etahi atu c 41. E INOI ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ratau a Pepepe Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea he take tenei c pa ana ki nga tikanga wliakahaere (a te Kawanatanga), kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 7 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 226/20.- Petition of Hone Pera and 41 Others. Praytng for inquiry as to the alleged confiscation by the Bishop of the Church of England of the Hopuhopu Block. I am directed to report that, as a matter of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th December, 1921. » [Translation.] No. 226/20. —Pitihana a Hone Pera ratau ko etahi atu c 41. E INOI ana kia uiuia te taha kite murunga c whakapaea ana a te Pihopa o te Hahi o Ingarangi i Hopuhopu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea he take tenei c pa ana ki nga tikanga whakahaere (a te Kawanatanga), kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 7 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 272/20.— Petition of Raiha Tohi and Another. Praying for rehearing of application for appointment of successors to Tini Korehe. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th December, 1921. [Translation.] No. 272/20. —Pitihana a Raiha Tohi raua ko tetahi atu. E INOI ana kia uiuia ano te tono whakatu kai-riiwhi mo Tini Korehe. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 7 o Tihema, 1921.

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No. 9/21 and No. 69/21.— Petitions of Hiea Rangimatini. Praying for reinvestigation of the title to the Tatua East Block. I am directed to'report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to these petitions. 7th December, 1921. [Translation.] No. 9/21 me No. 09/21—Pitihana a Htra Ranotmattni. E iNOi ana kia whakawakia ano te taitara ki Tatua Rawhiti Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a tc Komiti mo ninga mo enei pitihana. 7 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 82/21.—Petition of Hbmi Hemi. Praying that the succession order of the 29th April, 1916, in respect of Te Papa Lot 95 be cancelled, and that the name of his father, Heemi, be included in the list of original owners of the said land I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 13th December, 1921. [Translation.] No. 82/21. —Pitihana a Hemi Hemi. E INOI ana kia whakakorea atu te ota whakatu kai-riiwhi o te 29 o Aperira, 1916, mo te taha ki Te Papa Rota 95, a kia whakaurua te ingoa o tona papa, Heemi, ki roto Iα te rarangi ingoa o nga tangata tuatahi no ratau taua whenua. . . . Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 13 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 81/21. —Petition of Amoketha te Mete. Praying that the succession order of the 29th of April, 1916, in respect of Te Papa Lot 95 be no ti r*p I 1 pri I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 13th December, 1921. [Translation.] No. 81/21. —Pitihana a Amokbiha te Mete. E INOi ana kia whakakorea atu te ota whakatu kai-riiwhi o te 29 o Aperira, 1916, mo te taha ki Te Papa Rota 95. Tr . . , . ..., , . Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 13 o Tihema, 1921. __ m

No. 226/21.—Petition of Kiri Ngehe. Praying for legislation to enable him to have the Ngatirahiri 6f Block repartitioned by the Native Land Court. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to tms petition. 13th December, 1921. — [Translation.] No. 226/21.— Pitihana a Kiri Ngehe. E INOi ana kia paahitia he ture kia aliei ai ia te tono kia wawahia ano c te Kooti Whenua Maori a Ngatirahiri 6p Poraka. . . Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 139/21. —Petition of Kerett Kaikohe. Praying for inclusion into the title to the Paengaroa No. 2 and the Tuawharawhara Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 13th December, 1921,

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[Translation.] No. 139/21.—Pitihana a Kereti Kaikohe. E inol and Ida whakauma ia kite taitara o Paengaroa No. 2me Tauwharawhara Poraka. Kua whakahaua aliau Ida ripoata kaoro kau ho kupu tohutohu a to Komiti mo ruiioa mo tenoi piti liana. 13 p Tilioma, 1921.

No. 208/20. -Petition of Wepiha Karaitiana and 10 Others. Praying for inclusion in the title to Tutuotekaha Iβ No. 3. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition .should bo referred to the Government for consideration. 15th December, 1921. [Translation.] No. 208/20.—Pitihana a Wepiha Karaipiana ratau ko etahi atu tangata kotahi tekau. E INOI ana kai whakaurua ia ki roto kite taitara o Tutuotekaha Iβ No. 3. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ki te whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana ki te Kawanatanga Ida whiriwhiria. 15 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 83/21.—Petition of Patena Kerehi and 116 Others. Praying that a certain agreement made between the Tongariro Timber Company (Limited) and the Native owners of lands near Lake Taupo be investigated. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 15th December, 1921. I Translation. I No. 83/21.—Pitihana a Patena Keeehi ratau ko etahi atu tangata 116. E INOI ana kia uiuia tetahi kirimini i mahia i waenganui i te Kamupene Kani-rakau o Tomwiro m<; nga Maori no ratau nga whenua c tata ana ki Taupo Moana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a to Komiti mo runtra mo tenei pitihana. 15 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 14.0/21.—Petition of Hekiera Takurua. Praying for succession to interests of Whitu Rangi (deceased), in Poroporo Nos. 2 and 4 Blocks. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 15th December, 1921. I Translation.] No. 140/21. —Pitihana a Hekikba Takurua. E INOI. ana mo runga i to riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Whitu Rangi, kua mate, i roto i te Poroporo Nos. 2 me 4 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano i pau noa i te kai-pitihana nga huarahi whakaoraora i raro i to ture whanui te whai haere, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo run<m mo tenei pitihana. 15 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 57/20.—Petition of Poutahi Hapimana. Praying that the beneficiaries in Pakowhai No. 2359 be ascertained. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred tc the Government for inquiry. 21st December, 1921. [Translation.] No. 57/20.—Pitihana a Poutahi Hapimana. E INOI ana kia kimihia nga tangata c whaitake ana ki Pakowhai No. 2359. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 21 o Tihema, 1921.

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No. 151/21.— Petition of Mabaea Kiwi Omana. Praying for legislation in relation to the title to Mangatu Block-. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 21st December, 1921. [Translation.] No. 151/21.— Pitihana a Maraea Kiwi Omana. E INOI ana kia paahitia he ture mo runga mo te taitara o Mangatu Poraka. _ Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 21 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 309/20.— Petition of Hare Maruata and 5 Others. Praying for succession to Maraea Whakaki in the Puhunga Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 21st December, 1921. [Translation.] No. 309/20.— Pitihana a Hare Maruata ratau ko etahi atu tokorima. E iNOi ana mo runga mo te riiwhitanga i a Maraea Whakaki i roto i Puhunga Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 21 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 342/20.— Petition of Te Hata Tipoki and Another. Praying for an inquiry into the title to the Pakowhai Reserve. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 2Lst December, 1921. [Translation.] No. 342/20.— Pitihana a Te Hata Tipoki raua ko tetahi atu. E rsoi ana kia uiuia te taitara o te Rahui o Pakowhai. . Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Kon.it,, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 21 o Tihema, 1921.

No. 154/21.—Petition of Wharepouri te Amo and 2 Others. Praying for relief in connection with the consolidation of interests in the Whaiti Block Tarn directed to report that in the opinion.of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 21st December, 1921. I Translation.] No. 154.721.—Pitihana a Wharepouri te Amo raua ko etahi atu tokorua. E nsroi ana kia whakaoraina i runga i te whakatoputanga paanga i roto i Te Whaiti Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana Iα te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 21 o Tihoma, 1921.

No. 162/21.— Petition of Henry Nee. Praying for compensation for moneys expended in connection with, the purchase of certain land at Te O i e a°m directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 21st December, 1921.

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[Translation.] No. 162/21.—Pitihana a Henky Nee. E iNoi ana kia utua he moni kapeneheihana mo nga moni i whakapaua mo te baha kite lioko o tetahi whenua kei Te Oreore. Kua. whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo rianga mo tenei pitihana. 21 o Tihema, 1921.

Parliamentary Paper No. 303 (1921). Repoet and recommendation on Petition No. 245/20, relative to partition of Hereheretau B5 Block. I am directed to report, tliat in the opinion of the Committee this paper .should be referred to the Government for consideration, 19th January, 1922. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremata No. 303 (1921). Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana No. 245/20, mo te taha kite wawahanga o Hereheretau B5 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei Pukapuka ki te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 19 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 111/21. —Petition of William Neil Austin. Praying for compensation for loss of use of Utakura Iβ 2j, and payment of legal expenses incurred. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 19th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 111/21. —Pitihana a William Neil Austin. E INOI ana kia utua lie moni kapeneheihana mo tona rarunga i runga i te korenga c whakamahia o Utakura Iβ 2j, a kia utua hoki nga moni i whakapaua c ia i runga i nga huarahi o te ture. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 19 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 249/21. —Petition of Erena Heni te Aokauiranul. Prayingi for cancellation of certain succession orders appointing successors to Heni tc Ao and Heni te Aokauirangi respectively in the Papakorokoro 2a 2 and 9e Blocks. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 19th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 249/21. —Pitihana a Erena Heni te Aokauirangi. E INOI ana kia whakakorea atu etahi ota whakatu kai-riiwhi mo Heni te Ao me Heni tc Aokauiratigi i roto i Papakorokoro 2a 2 me 9e Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano i pau noa i te kai-pitihana nga huarahi whakaoraora i raro i te ture whanui te whai haere, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 19 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 67/21. —Petition of Hinerangi Hoaki. Praying for succession to interests of Paiwaho te Wakatoroa in the Puketapu Block. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 19th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 67/21. —Pitihana a Hinerangi Huaki. E inoi ana mo runga mo te riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Paiwaho te Wakatoroa i roto i Puketapu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 19 o Hanuere, 1922.

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No. 201/21. —Petition of Maraea Haera and Another. Praying for the return to them of the Kauri Putete Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 19th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 201/21. —Pitihana a Maraea Haera raua ko tetahi atu. E INOI ana kia whakahokia atu kia raua a Kauri Putete Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tene'i pitihana. 19 o Hauuere, 1922.

No. 206/21 .—Petition of Mere te Puni. Praying for legislation to enable probate of a will of a Maori to be reviewed by the Supreme Court, as in the case of a European will, and for cancellation of the will of Ema te Puni (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the member presenting the petition, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 19th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 206/21.- -Pitihana a Mere te Puni. E iNoi ana kia paahitia he ture kia ahei ai te whakamananga o te wira a te Maori te uiuia c te Hupirimi Kooti pera me te wira a te Pakeha, a kia whakakorea atu hoki te wira a Ema to Puni, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a te mcma nana i kokiri te pitihana, ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tcnei pitihana. 19 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 18/21, Petition of Pouwhareumu Toi and 8 Others; and No. 181/21, Petition of Tonga Awhikau and 21 Others. Praying that the recommendation made in 1873 by Sir Donald McLean as to the setting-aside of a special reserve for Toi and others in the Taranaki District be given effect to. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 19th January, 1922. I Translation.] No. 18/21, Pitihana a Pouwhareumu Toi ratau ko etahi atu tokowaru ; No. 181/21, Pitihana a Tonga Awhjkau ratau ko etahi atu tangata c 21. E INOI ana kia whakatutukitia te kupu tohutohu i mahia c Ta Tanara Makarini i te tau 187;) mo runga mo te rahuitanga i tetahi rahui inotuhake mo Toi ratau ko etahi atu tangata kei te Takiwa o Taranaki. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, mo tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 19 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 21/21.- -Petition of Rangihawe te Kaho and 4 Others. Praying for an inquiry as to who are the rightful successors to Te Kaho (deceased) in (jlrant 3749. Okahu Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 19th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 21/21. — Pitihana a Rangihawe te Kaho ratau ko etahi atu tokowha. E INOI ana kia uiuia ko wai ma nga kai-riiwhi tika mo Te Kaho, kua mate, i roto i Karaati 3749. Okahu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 19 o Hanuere, 1922.

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No. 241/21. —Petition of Taitoko-ki-Ngamotu Bailey. Praying for inquiry as to succession to interests of Ngawhairepo Hakaraia in Sections 7 and 13, Ngatirahiri Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 19th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 241/21.- Pitihana a Taitoko-ki-Ngamotu Bailey. E iNoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Ngawhairepo Hakaraia i roto i Tekiona 7 me 13, Ngatirahiri Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 19 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 248/21.—Petition of Tau Hapa. Praying for validation of transfer to him of Otangaroa lc No. 1 Block. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 19th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 248/21.- Pitihana a Tau Hapa. E inoi ana kia whakamanaia te Pukapuka hoko ki a ia o Otangaroa lc No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 19 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 174/21. —Petition of Tukuaterangi Tutakangattau and 2 Others. Praying that the succession orders respecting the interests of Repeka Tangikura (deceased) in the Tahora 2a E 3 No. 2 Block be cancelled, and that no purchase be made by the Crown until the proper successors have been ascertained. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 19th January, 1922. [Translation.] No 174/21. —Pitihana a Tukuaterangi Tutakangattatt ratau ko otahi atu tokorua. E inoi ana kia whakakorea atu nga ota whakatu kai-riiwhi mo nga paanga o Repeka Tangikura, kua mate, i roto i te Tahora 2a E 3 No. 2 Poraka, a kia kaua c whakahaerea he hoko c te Karauna kia kitea ra anotia nga kai-riiwhi tika. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a. te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 19 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 322/20.--Petition of Tuheee Taututtt. Praying for inquiry as to succession to Hekiera Taurare in Rangikohua and other Blocks. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 19th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 322/20.—Pitihana a Tuhere Tautuhi. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitianga i a Hekiera Taurare i roto i Rangakohua me era atu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a to Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 19 o Hanuera, 1922.

No. 228/20.- -Petition of Te Rawhi Enoica Pani. Praying for inquiry into the titles of the Waipipi Block, Lots 270, 369, and 377. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 19th January, 1922,

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[Translation. J No. 228/20.—Pitihana a Te Rawhi Enoka Pant. E inoi ana kia uiuia aga taitara o Waipipi Poraka, Rota 270, 369, me 377. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana lei te Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 19 o Hamiere, 1922.

No. 15/21. — Petition of Taake Tunui and 38 Others. Praying that Te Ana-o-Muriwai be protected from desecration. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition, together with a copy of the correspondence relating thereto, be referred to the Hon. the Native Minister. 19th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 15/21. —Pitihana a Taake Tunui ratau ko etahi atu c 38. E i xoi ana kia kaua c whakaaetia kia takakinotia Te Ana-o-Muriwai. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku tenei pitihana", tae atu ki te kape o nga reta c pa ana ki tenei take, kite Honore Minita Maori. 19 o Hanuera, 1922.

No. 188/20.—Petition of Hune Patara and Another. Praytng for adjustment of interests in Tawapata Block. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the petitioners leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 23rd January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 188/20. —Pitihana a Hune Patara raua ko tetahi atu. E tnoi ana Ida whakatikatikaina nga paanga i roto i Tawapata Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a nga kai-pitihana, ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 23 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 106/21. —Petition of Ant Kotteriki Tamakiterangi and 7 Others. Praying for inquiry as to certain lands leased by the Tongariro Timber Company (Limited). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th January, 1922. \ [Translation.] No. 106/21. —Pitihana a Ant Kotterikt Tamakiterangi ratau ko etaliu atu tokowhitu. E tnot ana kia uiuia te taha ki etahi whenua i riihitia c te Kamupene Kani-rakau o Tongariro. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohotohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 273/20.—Petition of Ani Koheriki. Praying that the passage of any measure specially affecting the Whangaipeke Block be not sanctioned by Parliament. 1 am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the petitioner, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 24th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 273/20.—Pitihana a Ani Koheriki. E tmot ana kia kaua a whakamanaia c te Paremata tetahi pire c pa motuhake ana ki Whangaipeke Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a te kai-pitihana, ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana, 24 o Hanuere, 1922.

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No. 61/20.—Petition of Te Rarua Haibini. Praying for rehearing of partition of Kourateuwlii 1c Iβ Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. [Translation.] No. 61/20.—Pitihana a Te Rarua Haibini. E tnoi ana kia uiuia ano te wawahanga o Kourateuwhi 1c Iβ Poraka. Kua whakahaua ah.au kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 24 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 152/21.—Petition of Heeni Taukamo and 2 Others. Praying for a rehearing as to succession to interests of Te O. o te Rangi and Heemi te Ohuka in Reporua Block. I ara directed to report that, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 25th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 152/21. -Pitihana a Heeni Taukamo ratau ko etahi atu tokorua. E INOI ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Te 0. o te Rangi me Heemi te Ohuka i roto i Reporua Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano i pau noa i nga kai-pitihana nga huarahi whakaoraora i raro i te ture whanui te whai haere, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 25 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 370/19.- Petition of Karaeaina Puitt. Praying for rehearing of appointment of successors to Apanui Ratuawaru in Mangapoike 2e and other blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 25th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 376/19.—Pitihana a Kararaina Puhi. E INOI ana kia uiuia ano te whakaturanga kai-riiwhi mo Apanui Ratuawaru i roto i Mangapoike 2e me era atu Poraka, Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 25 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 17/21. —Petition of Pare Makerapata. Praying for investigation of title to the Waihau Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 25th Jauuary, 1922. ' [Translation.] No. 17/21. —Pitihana a Pare Makerapata. E INOI ana kia whakawakia ano te taitara ki Waihau Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 25 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 345/20.—Petition of Haki Tamati. Praying for inquiry into the disposal of Allotment 39, Parish of Matata (Kawerau). I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry, 25th January, 1922.

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[Translation.] No. 345/20,— Pitihana a Haki Tamati. E iNOi ana kia uiuia te tukunga i Eato 39.. Pariha o Matata (Kawerau). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tviki, atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 25 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 291/20.— Petition of Hati Pakaroa and 7 Others. Praying for rehearing of partition of Mangawhariki Noa. 1, 2, and 3 Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the member presenting the petition, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 25th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 291/20.— Pitihana a Hati Pakaeoa ratau ko etahi atu tokowhitu. E INOi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite wawahanga i Mangawhariki No. 1, 2, me 3 Poraka Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata i runga i te tono a te mema nana i kokiri te pitihana, ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 25 o Hanuere, 1922.

No. 290/20.—Petition of Hati Pakaroa. Praying for rehearing of partition of Tapuaeroa Iα Block. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the member presenting the petition, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. 25th January, 1922. [Translation.] No. 290/20.— Pitihana a Hati Pakaroa. E INOi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite wawahanga i Tapuaeroa Iα Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a te mema nana i kokiri te pitihana, ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 25 o Hanuere, 1922.

Urewera Lands Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same clause by clause, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed without amendment. 31st January, 1922. [Translation.] PIRE MO NGA WhENUA O Te UrEWERA. TCei te whai honore te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tukuna mai nei ki a ia te Pire kua huaina i runga ake nei kite ripoata kua ata whiriwhiria c ia nga rarangi katoa o taua pire, a ko tana kupu tohutohu me whakaae taua pire kia haere ana kaore he menemana. 31 o Hanuere, 1922.

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 the same clause by clause, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed with the amendments as shown on the copy attached hereto. 31st January, 1922. [Translation.] Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereme Whenua Maori. Km te whai honore te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tukuna mai nei ki a ia te Pire kua huaina i runga ate nei kite ripoata kua ata whiriwhiria c ia nga rarangi katoa o taua pire a ko tana kupu tohutohu me whakaae taua Pire kia haere ana me nga menemana c mau i runga. i te kape c tapm nei. 31 o Hanuere, 1922,

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No. 216/20.—Petition of Tβ Hata Pitiera Kopu and 130 Others. Praying for inquiry as to the Ruakituri and other blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the petitioners, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. Ist February, 1922. [Translation.] No. 216/20. —Pitihana a Tβ Hata Pitiera Kopu ratau ko etahi atu 130. E in oi ana kia uiuia te taha ki Ruakituri me era atu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a nga kai-pitihana, ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

No. 220/20. —Petition of Haenga Paretipua and 124 Others. Praying for inquiry into the matter of the Kauhauroa Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist February, 1922. [Translation.] No. 220/20. —Pitihana a Haenga Paretipua ratau ko etahi atu 124. B INOI ana kia nriuia te taha ki Kauhouroa Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

No. 215/20.—Petition of Hbremia Maehe and 109 Others. Praying for inquiry as to the Wahanui-Rakautihie Block. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that, at the request of the petitioners, leave be granted for this petition to be withdrawn. Ist February, 1922. [Translation.] No. 215/20. —Pitihana a Heremia Maehb ratau ko etahi atu 109. E INOI ana kia uiuia te taha ki Wahanui-Rakautihie Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i runga i te tono a nga kai-pitihana, ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

No. 323/20.—Petition of Mere Whariki. Praying for the right to appeal re succession to the Mangaokura Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist February, 1922. — [Translation.] No. 323/20. —Pitihana a Mere Whariki. E INOI ana kia whakaaetia te mana piira i te whakatuunga kai-riiwhi i roto i Mangaokura Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

No. 126/20. —Petition of Reweti Wehiwehi and 33 Others. Praying for legislation for redefinition of shares in certain lands situate between Waitotara and Tangahoe Stream. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist February, 1922.

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No. 159/20.—Petition of Wibemu Hohepa and 18 Others. Praying for inquiry as to the ownership of Ruarangi Island. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist February, 1922. [Translation.] No. 159/20. —Pitihana a Wiremu Hohepa ratau ko etalii atu 18. E INOI ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata no ratou a Ruarangi Motu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

No. 270/20.—Petition of Uru Reweti. Praying for inquiry as to ownership of the Tunapahore Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist February, 1922. [Translation.] No. 270/20.—Pitihana a Uru Reweti. E iNoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata no ratou a Tunapahore Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

No. 250/21.—Petition of Te Hau Porourangi. Praying that Maora Muhu be included in the title to Mangahauini Nos. 7a and 7b Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist February, 1922. [Translation.] No. 250/21. —Pitihana a Te Hau Porourangi. E INOI ana kia whakaurua a Maora Muhu ki roto kite taitara o Mangahauini No. 7a me 7b Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

No. 210/21.—Petition of Taii>orutu te Mapu. Praying that transfer of Orakei 4a No. 2 from Otene Kawharu to the Ohinemutu Maori Church of England Committee, Rotorua, be validated and stamped duty-free, and that the Rev. Piri Munro be empowered to sell and transfer the said land on behalf of the Ohinemutu Maori Church of England Committee. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. Ist February, 1922. [Translation.] No. 210/21. —Pitihana a Taiporutu te Mapu. E INOI ana kia whakamanaia te pukapuka hoko o Orakei 4a No. 2 a Otene Kawharu kite Komiti Maori o Ohinemutu o te Hahi o Ingarangi, Rotorua, a kia hiiritia hoki kaua he utu, a kia whakamanaia te

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Rev. Piri Munro kite wliakawliiti, kite lioko hold i taua wlienua mo te taha kite Komiti Maori o Ohinomiitu o te Halii o Ingarangi. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ki to whakaaro a te Koiniti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaaroliia paitia. 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

No. 84/21-22.—Petition of Henareeta Kuku. Praying for a rehearing by the Native Land Court of the matter of the succession to the lands of Hoani Pahau (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist February, 1922. [Translation.] No. 84/21-22. —Pitihana a Henareeta Kuku. B inch ana kia uiuia ano c te Kooti Whenua Maori to take riiwhi i vga whenua o Hoani Pahau, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau lie kupu toliutohu a to Koiniti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

No. 70/21. —Petition of Henareeta Kuku and 2 Others. Praying for the return of the Peka-o-Hawaiki and Waiari Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist February, 1922. [Translation.] No. 70/21. —Pitihana a Henareeta Kuku ratau ko etahi atu tokorua. E INOI ana kia whakahokia mai a Peka-o-Hawaiki me Waiari Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau lie kupu toliutohu a te Komiti mo runga nio tenei pitihana. 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

No. 175/21. —Petition of Annie Louise Harrison and 5 Others. Praying for inclusion in the list of owners of the Titi Islands. I am directed to report that, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist February, 1922. [Translation.] No. 175/21.--Pitihana a Annie Louise Harrison ratau to etahi atu tokorima. E INOI ana kia whakaurua o ratau ingoa ki roto kite rarangi ingoa mo nga Moutere Titi. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i to mea kaore ano i pau noa i nga kai-pitihana nga huaralii whakaoraora i raro i to ture whanui te whai haere, kaore kau lie kupu toliutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

No. 86/21. —Petition of Marina Ruru Anaha. Praying that the name of Kahupatiti be included in the list of owners of Horomamae and Wliaropuaitaha Islands (Titi Islands). I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted her legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist February, 1922. [Translation.] No. 86/21. —Pitihana a Marina- Ruru Anaha. E inoi ana kia whakaurua te ingoa o Kahupatiti ki roto ki to rarangi ingoa o nga tangata no ratau a Horomamae me Wharepuaitaha Moutere (Moutere Titi). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano i pau noa i te kai-pitihana nga huarahi o te ture whanui te whai haere, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a tc Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

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No. 16/21. —Petition of Hurinui Apanui and 56 Others. Peaying for relief in regard to certain works that are being carried out by the Whakatane Harbour Board. I am directed to report that, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist February, 1922. [Translation.] No. 16/21. —Pitihana a Hurinui Apanui ratau ko etahi atu c 56. E iNoi ana Ida whakaoraina mo runga mo etahi mahi kei te whakahaerea c te Haapa Poari o Whakatanu. Kua whakahaua ahau Ida ripoata, i te mca kaore ano i pau noa i nga kai-pitihana nga huarahi whakaoraora i raro i te ture whanui te whai haere, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. f 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

No. 314/21.- Petition of Whare Huia and 7 Others. Praying for inquiry as to the owners of Rotoniahana-Parekarangi Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist February, 1922. I Translation.] No. 314/21 .■ —Pitihana a Whare Huia ratau ko etahi atu tokowhitu. E INOI ana kia uiuia te taha Id nga tangata no ratau a Rotomahana-Parekarangi Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

No. 182/21. —Petition of Neha Kipa and Another. Praying for a grant of land at Moturoa, New Plymouth, for a fishing-place and boat-landing. I am directed to report that, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ist February, 1922. [Translation.] No. 182/21. —Pitihana a Neha Kipa raua ko tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia karaatitia tetahi whenua kei Moturoa, Niu Paremata, hei wahi hiinga ika, liei tauranga poti hoki. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano i pau noa i nga kai-pitihana nga huarahi whakaoraora i raro i te te ture whanui te whai haere, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 1 o Pepuere, 1922.

No. 224/21. —Petition of S. A. Goodknight and Another. Praying for the reading and redefinition of the boundaries of Te Reinga 2c Block. 1 am directed to report that, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 2nd February, 1922. [Translation.] No. 224/21. —Pitihana a S. A. Goodkmuht raua ko tetahi atu. E iNOi ana mo runga mo te whakatakotoranga rori me te whakatakoto hou ano i nga rohe o Te Reinga 2c Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano i pau noa i nga kai-pitihana nga huarahi whakaoraora i raro i te ture whanui te whai haere, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 2 o Pepuere, 1922.

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No. 157/20. —Petition of Wieemu Hohbpa and 21 others. Praying that the Oraukura Block be not purchased by the Crown until the same has been partitioned. I am directed to report that, as a matter of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 2nd February, 1922.

[Translation.] No. 157/20. —Pitihana a Wiremu Hohepa ratau ko etahi atu c 21. E INOT ana kia kaua c hokona c te Karauna a Oraukura Poraka kia oti ra ano to wawahi. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea he take tenei c pa ana ki nga tikanga whakahaere (a te Kawanatanga), kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 2 o Pepuere, 1922.

Final Report. T have the honour to report that the Native Affairs Committee held its final meeting on Thursday, the 2nd day of February, 1922. During the session the Committee met on 44 occasions, with an average attendance of 8. Including 77 petitions brought forward from the session of 1920, and 11 from the first session of 1921, the Committee had before it 173 petitions. Of these petitions 112 were considered and reported upon, and the remaining 61 are held over until next session. With regard to 28 petitions the Committee recommended that they be referred to the Government as follows : 4 for favourable consideration, 16 for inquiry, and 8 for consideration. With regard to 2 petitions the Committee recommended that they be referred to the Hon. the Native Minister. Upon 64 petitions the Committee had no recommendation to make, and 18 petitions were withdrawn. The Native Trustee Amendment Bill, the Native Land Amendment Bill, Part IX and the definition clauses relating thereto of the Samoa Bill, the Cook Islands Amendment Bill, Part VI of the Forests Bill, the Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill, and the Urewera Lands Bill were referred to the Committee, and were duly considered and reported upon. One parliamentary paper of the first session of 1921, and 11 of this session, were referred to the. Committee, and were duly considered and reported upon. The total number of reports presented to the House wag 132. 2nd February, 1922. [Translation.] Ripoata Whakamutunga. E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata i tv te huihuinga whakamutunga o te Komiti mo ng;,, mea Maori i te Taite te 2 o nga ra o Pepuere, 1922. I roto i tenei tuunga o te Paremata c 44 nga huinga o te Komiti, a kite aronga c rite ana tokowaru nga mema i tae mai ki ia huinga kotahi. Hui atu ki nga pitihana c 77 i toe mai i to Tuunga o te Paremata o te tau 1920 me nga pitihana 11 o te Tuunga Tuatahi o te Paremata o te tau 1921, 173 nga pitihana i takoto ki to aroaro o te Komiti. 0 roto i cna pitihana 112 nga mea i whiriwhiri a i ripoatatia hoki, a ko nga mea c 61 i toe i waiho mo tenei Tuunga o te Paremata c heke iho nei, Mo runga mo nga pitihana o 28 i puta he kupu tohutohu ma te Komiti kia tukuna peneita atu kite Kawanatanga : o 4 kia whakaarohia paitia, 16 kia uiuia, a c 8 kia whiriwhiria. Mo runga mo nga pitihana o 2 i puta te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me tuku kite Honore Minita Maori. Mo runga mo nga pitihana c 64 kaore kau ho kupu tohutohu a to Komiti, a 18 nga pitihana i unuhia. 1 tukuna mai kite Komiti te Pire Whakatikatika Ture Kai-tiaki Maori, Wahi IX me nga Rarangi Whakamaori c pa ana mo reira o te Pire mo Hamoa, Pire Whakatikatika i te Ture mo Rarotonga, Wahi VI o te Pire Ngahere, Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereme Whenua Maori, me te Pire mo nga Whenua o Te Urewera, a i ata whiriwhiria a i ripoatatia hoki. Kotahi te Pukapuka Paremata o te Tuunga Tuatahi o te Paremate o te tau 1921, a 11 o tenei Tuunga i tukuna mai ki to Komiti, a i ata whiriwhiria a, i ripoatatia hoki. Hui katoa nga ripoata i kokiriria ki to Whare 132. 2 o Pepuere, 1922.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at a meeting of the Native Affairs Committee held on Thursday, the 2nd February, 1922, the following resolution was unanimously carried : — " That the Committee desires to place upon record its high appreciation of the able and courteous manner in which the Chairman, Mr. J. A. Young, has conducted the affairs of the Committee, and that this resolution be recorded in the minutes and reported to the House." 2nd February, 1922,

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[Translation.] EIPOATA MOTDHAKE. E whai honore ana au kite ripoata atu i te tuunga o te hui a te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori i te Taite, te 2 o nga ra o Pepuere, 1922, ka paahitia tenei motini c whai ake nei, a kaore rawa he reo whakahe : — " E hiahia ana te Komiti kia tuhia a ratou kupu mihi whakawhetai atu mo te mohio, me te ngawari hoki o te Tiamana o Mr. J. A. Young, i nga huhuinga o te Komiti ; a kia tuhia hoki tenei motini ki roto ki nga meneti a ka ripoata atu ai kite Whare." 2 o Pepuere, 1922.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at a meeting of the Native Affairs Committee held on Thursday, the 2nd February, 1922, the following resolution was unanimously carried : — " That the Committee desires to place upon record its sincere appreciation of the very capable manner in which the Clerk, Mr. M. A. Rowlands, has discharged the duties pertaining to his office, and directs that this resolution be recorded in the minutes and reported to the House." 2nd February, 1922. [Translation.] Ripoata Motuhakb. E whai honore ana au kite ripoata i te tuunga o te hui a te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori i te Taite, te 2 o nga ra o Pepuere, 1922, ka paahitia tenei motini c whai ake nei, a kaore rawa he reo whakahe :— " E hiahia ana te Komiti kia tuhia a ratou kupu mihi whakawhetai mo te pai o te mahi a te Karaka, a Mr. M. A. Rowlands, i nga mahi o tona tuunga ; a kia tuhia hoki tenei motini ki roto ki nga meneti a ka ripoata atu ai kite Whare." 2 o Pepuere, 1922.

Parliamentary Paper No. 70 (1921). Report and recommendation on Petition No. 296/19, relative to succession to Maihi te Uata (deceased) in Te Whetu 3b and Whaiti Kuranui 2d Blocks. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 11th February, 1922. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremata No. 70 (1921). Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana No. 296/19, mo te whakaturanga kai-riiwhi mo Maihi Te Uata, kua mate, i roto i Te Whetu 3b me Whaiti-Kuranui 2d Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei Pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. II o Pepuere, 1922.

Parliamentary Paper No. 71/21 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 203/20, relative to Title to Ngamotu Block). I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 16th February, 1922. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremata No. 71/21 (Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana No. 203/20, mo te taitara o Ngamotu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 11 o Pepuere, 1922.

Parliamentary Paper No. 72/21 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 388/15, relative to succession to interests of Nehemaia, Taraiti, and Te Raewhanake (all deceased) in Whangape No. 67 Block). I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 11th February, 1.922.

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[Translation.] Pukapuka Paeemata No. 72/21 (Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana No. 388/15, mo te riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Nehemaia, o Taraiti, me Te Raewhanake, kua mate, i roto i Whangape No. 67 Poraka). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 11 o Pepuere, 1922.

Parliamentary Paper No. 73/21 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 313/15, relative to shares allotted to owners of Wairarapa-Moana Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 11th February, 1922. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremata No. 73/21 (Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana No. 313/15, mo nga hea i whakaratoa ki nga tangata no ratau a Wairarapa-Moana Poraka). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawantanga kia whiriwhiria. 11 o Pepuere, 1922.

Parliamentary Paper No. 86/21 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 16/18, as to persons entitled to participate in the benefits of the Titi Islands. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 11th February, 1922. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremata No. 86/21 (Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana No. 16/18, mo te tahi ki nga tangata c whaitake ana ki nga painga onga Moutere Titi). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 11 o Pepuere, 1922.

Parliamentary Paper No. 126/21 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 235/20, relative to the appointment of successors to Miria Parata in Taurarahi A. Block). I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 11th February, 1922. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremata No. 126/21 (Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana No. 235/20, mo te whakaturanga kai-riiwhi mo Miria Parata i Taurarahi A Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 11 o Pepuere, 1922.

Parliamentary Paper No. 127/21 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 78/20, relative to succession to Te Owai Hakaraia (deceased), in Rangitaiki Lot No. 41a, Nos. 9c, 9d, No. 3. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 11th February, 1922. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremata No. 127/21 (Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana No. 78/20, mo te riiwhitanga i a Te Owai Hakaraia, kua mate, i roto i Rangitaiki Rota No. 41a, Nos. 9c, 9d, No. 3. Koa whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 11 o Pepuere, 1922.

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Parliamentary Paper No. 128/21 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 212/17, relative to succession to Hoani Tatana (deceased), in Pariwhakaoho, Section 101, Z No. 2, Z No. 3, Nelson " Tenths," and Arareke Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this paper should be referred to the 'Government for consideration. 11th February, 1922. I Translation.] Pukapuka Parbmata No. 128/21 (Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana No. 212/17, mo te riiwhitanga i a Hoani Tatana, kua mate, i Pariwhakaoho, Tekiona 101, Z No. 2, Z No. 3, Nelson " Tenths;" me Arareke Poraka). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 11 o Pepuere, 1922.

Parliamentary Paper No. 174/21 (Report and recommendation on Petition No. 151/20, relative to successors to interest of Matiria Ruku in Tutaekuri Nos. 106, lc 15, and lc 17. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 11th February, 1922. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremata No. 174/21 (Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana 151/20, mo nga kai-riiwhi mo te paanga o Matiria Ruku i Tutaekuri Nos. 106, lc 15, me lc 17. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 11 o Pepuere, 1922.

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SCHEDULE OF PETITIONS HELD OVER. (RabANGI O' NGA PITIHANA I PDEITIA MO TETAHi ATU TuUNGA.) No. % Petitioner. Block, &c. ■■359/17 TeAraNgamoki .. .. .. .. Ohotu Block. 15/19 T. R. Porter and another .. .. .. Matahiia Block. 291/19 C. Ferris .. .. .. .. .. Anaura Block. 314/19 Wiremu Karaka and 19 others .. .. Mangahauini Block. 46/20 Tamihana Huirau . . . . .. .. Kawatiri Nos. 45, 46, and 51 Blocks. 67/20 Hirini Kirihu and another .. .. .. Mohaka and Nuhaka 2d Blocks. 103/20 Uru te Angina and another .. .. .. Waimarino Reserve No. 8. 192/20 ;Te Kihi Kaihote and 9 others .. . . Hinewhaki No. 2 Block. 202/20 Herepete Rapihana.. .. .. .. Pukepoto No. 8. 204/20 Ani Haronga and 5 others . . .. . . Te Whakaki Block. 205/20 T. K. Mokonuiarangi .. .. .. Te Pokohu Nos. 1 and 2 Blocks. 212/20 i Mako Kaimoana and 31 others .. .. Kauhouroa Block. 218/20 J Paea Ahipene . . .. .. .. Rua-o-Rakaiputara No. 3 Block (burialplace on). 241/20 A. E. lnnis .. .. .. .. Ngarararahi No. 1 Block. 262/20 Paratene Ngata and another.. .. .. Waipaoa Iα Block. 276/20 Heni Kaiwhiri and 14 others.. .. .. Anaura Block. 277/20 Era Mete . . .. .. .. .. Wairau Block. 329/20 Huitau te Hau .. .. .. .. Tawapata South Block. 331/20 Hawhe Pakeha .. .. .. .. Hinewhaki Nos. 2 and 3 Blocks. 351/20 Erana Paerimu and 19 others .. . . Paeoterangi Block. 362/20 Ani Taumutu .. .. .. .. Tokomaru Block. 11/21 Epiniha Kaihote .. .. .. . . Kaiapohia Block. 12/21 Enoha te Roo and 6 others .. .. .. Matuku Block. 13/21 Haenga Paretipua and another .. Te Whakaki Block. 19/21 Mere Hape and 6 others .. .. .. Rakaukaka Block. 20/21 Ane te Kore and 3 others .. .. .. Taupara Block. 21/21 Ane te. Kore and 2 others .. .. .. Taupara Block. 24/21 Taka Herewini and 22 others .. .. Takapu Island. 71/21 Taare Mete .. .. .. .. Rangataua No. 19 Block. 85/21 J Hana Wera Erihana .. .. .. Hone Hikana (Kerei) Kahuti, deceased (interests of). 120/21 ! Karewa Rangi Watene and 8 others .. .. Ngarura Nos. 1 and 2 Blocks. 141/21 i Rakapa Pohio . . .. . . . . Upoko-o-Rakaitauheke Block. 159/21 Mare Mare Taki . . .. .. .. Haora Taki (deceased, succession to). 178/21 Kete te Ahere and 132 others .. .. Whakaangi Block. 179/21 Kere Erihe and 89 others .. .. . . Taemaro Block. 200/21 [Wi Ngatawa .. .. .. .. Mangataiore A Block. 207/21 J Hapua Hutaua .. .. .. .. Rangiauria Block. 211/21 J Uru Whapuku Totorewa .. .. .. Manurewa, Lots 196 and 197. 225/21 Mita Taupopoki and 3 others .. . . Tauri Block. 227/21 A. T. T. Cooper .. .. .. .. Te Waonui Atane, will of. 230/21 i Arapeta Maaka and another . . .. Te Ranga-a-tai Block. 237/21 I Nupere Waaka and 7 others . . .. . . Rangiahua Island. 238/21 Haereata Paora and another.. .. .. Matauri 2i) Block. 239/21 Mereana Paora and 2 others .. Matauri 2a 2c Block. 257/21 Matenga Waaka and 34 others .. . . Te Kuri and Tangotete Blocks. 258/21 Roka Hopere .. .. .. .. Manurewa, Lots 196 and 197. 264/21 Wiremu Henare and 5 others .. .. Tapapa S.D., Block XII. 275/21 Hine Patara . . .. .. .. Nukutaurua No. 1 Block. 281/21 Rangihuna Piri and 3 others.. .. .. Ngatitu Hapu Continuous Reserve. 296/21 Hone Paputene and 27 others .. .. Poroporo No. 1 Block. 308/21 Rangi Patene and 2 others .. .. . . Kaiwahia and other blocks. 315/21 Timutimu Tawhai and 36 others .. .. Houpoto Block. 327/21 Thomas H. Smith .. .. .. .. Compensation. 328/21 Percy Ward .. .. .. .. Surveyor's fees. 335/21 Albert J. Rhodes .. .. .. .. Matata Lot 72b 3v No. 4a. 342/21 Mere Johnson . . .. .. .. Hereheretau B 2 and other blocks. 345/21 Paeroa Nopere and 2 others .. .. Te Akau Block. 346/21 Uru Ranapiri and another . . .. .. Ohau No. 3 Block. 365/21 T. M. Erihana .. .. .. .. Waikouaiti Native Reserve. 366/21 Rea Nikorima and 13 others.. .. . . Mangaroa Block. 367/21 Rea Nikorima and 15 others.. .. .. Omaio Block.

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