NATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). NGA RIPOATA A TE KOMITI MO NGA MEA MAORI. (Hon. Sir APIRANA NGATA, Chairman.)

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1928 Session I, I-03

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1928. NEW ZEALAND.

NATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). NGA RIPOATA A TE KOMITI MO NGA MEA MAORI. (Hon. Sir APIRANA NGATA, Chairman.)

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

ORDERS OF REFERENCE. Extracts from the Journals of the House of Representatives. Thursday, the 18th Day of July, 1928. Ordered, " That Standing Order No. 219 be suspended, and that a Native Affairs Committefe be appointed, consisting of sixteen 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. Bell, Mr. Girling, Mr. A. Hamilton, Mr. Henare, Mr. Hockly, Mr. Howard, Mr. W. Jones, Mr. H. 6. R. Mason, the Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata, the Hon. Sir Maui Pomare, Mr. J. C. Rolleston, Mr. Seddon, Mr. Uru, Mr. Waite, the Hon. Mr. Williams, and the mover." —(Right Hon. Mr. Coates.) Tuesday, the 31st Day op July, 1928. Ordered, " That all petitions not finally dealt with during the session of 1925 be again referred to the same Committee as they were referred to during the said session."—(Right Hon. Mr. Coates.) Wednesday, the 15th Day of August, 1928. Ordered, " That the petition of Alice G. Dearie be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee." — (Mr. Macmillan.) Tuesday, the 4th Day of September, 1928. Ordered, " That the petition of Marangia Haapu and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."— (Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata.) Tuesday, the 25th Day of September, 1928. Ordered, " That the petition of Te Pau Mariu and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."-— (Mr. Hockly.) Thursday, the 27th Day of September, 1928. Ordered, " That the petition of Riria Pohe and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."— (Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata.) Friday, the 28th Day- of September, 1928. Ordered, " That Papers Nos. 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, and 201 be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Right Hon. Mr. Coates.) Monday, the Ist Day of October, 1928. Ordered, " That the petition of Aui Kane Roki and another be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."— (Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata.) Tuesday, the 2nd Day of October, 1928. Ordered, "That Paper No. 206 be referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Right Hon. Mr. Coates.) Ordered, " That the petition of Tauri Paora and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."— (Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata, for Hon. Sir Maui Pomare.) Ordered, " That the petition of Inia Ranginui and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."— (Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata, for Hon. Sir Maui Pomare.) Wednesday, the 3rd Day of October, 1928. Ordered, " That Papers Nos. 202 and 203 be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Right Hon. Mr. Coates.) Thursday, the 4tii Day of October, 1928. Ordered, " That the Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Right Hon. Mr. Coates.) Friday, the sth Day of October, 1928. Ordered, " That the Native Affairs Committee have leave to sit this day during the sitting of the House." — (Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata.)

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No. Petitioner, &c. Page. | 176/28 Anahera Webb (Kanawa), (deceased) 8 344/20 Ani Kane Roki and another .. 15 260/2 7 Te Aputa Ihakara and others .. 5 Arawa Trust Board .. .. 8 195/28 Te Aroha, Section 31c ,. ,. 5 Bill—Native Land Amendment and 11 Native Land Claims Adjustment 14/28 Charlton, Mrs. .. .. .. 4 265/28 Confiscated Lands, Bay of Plenty .. 9 Confiscated Lands, Commission's Re- 11 port on 7/28 Dansey, R. D. .. .. .. 3 195/28 Dearie, Alice G. .. ., .. 5> Final Report .. .. .. 14 255/28 Haki Galvin .. .. .. 9 47/28 Hape Nikora and others .. .. 11 58/2S 1 f 267/28 y Haki Karawana and others < Q 268/28 j y 125/28 Harete Apatari and others .. .. 11 124/28 Herehcretau 2b Block .. .. 5 344/28 Hinurewa te Kakahi and others .. 3 176/28 Hira Kanawa and another .. .. 8 165/28 y Hira Pateoro and others .. .. 7 214/28 Hirschberg, G. A. .. .. 13 126/28 Hoani Ihaka .. .. .. 12 142/28 Ihaka te Awa .. .. .. 8 347/28 Inia Ranginui and others .. .. 13 270/28 Kahutopuni Ngatai and others .. 13 237/27 Katarina Takawhaki Kerekere and 11 others 121/28 Katere No. 1 Block .. .. 6 54/28 Kawana Karatau and others .. 8 51/28 Kipa Anaru and others .. .. 7 41/28 J* Macka y» Catherine M. .. ., 4 127/28 Mana Ruka and another .. .. 7 126/28 / Mangapoike A Block .. .. 11 175/28 Mangaruhe West Block .. .. 12 257/28 I* aran § a * Haapu and others .. 8 / Marangairca D Blocks .. .. 3 157/28 Matai Block .. .. .. 5 20/26 Mere Hape .. .. .. 11 121/28 Mere Renata .. .. .. 6 339/27 Mita Taupopoki and others .. 6 14/28 Moewaka te Kari (Charlton) .. 4 52/28 Motiti Island .. .. .. 4 53/28 Te Muera Puna and others .. 7 41/28 / Block .. .. 4 214/28 Ngawakaakupe No. 3 Block .. 13 13/28 | Ohura South 2b 2 Block .. .. 3 269/28 ! Oka Heketn .. .. .. 9

| No. Petitioner, Ac. Page. 102/28 Okahu Grant 3749 .. .. 4 165/'>8 J* < -* ra ' 5e ' Papakainga .. .. 7 54/28 Paeroa 2g 1 Block .. .. 8 Paper No. 195/201 .. .. 10 Paper No. 202 .. .. .. 10 Paper No. 203 .. .. .. 11 Paper No. 206 .. .. .. 10 269/28 Parahaki Block . . .. .. 9 223/27 Parakiri Reserve .. .. .. 13 263/28 Pare te Putu .. .. .. 9 258/28 Parkinson, Mrs. B. .. .. 6 20/26 1 227/27 [> Patutahi Block .. .. .. 11 182/28 J 286/28 Te Pau Marin .. .. .. 13 251/27 Piki Kotuku and others .. .. 10 127/28 Pirika Ruka (deceased) .. .. 7 55/28 Pirika te Miroi and others .. .. 12 289/28 Pita Mua and another .. .. 15 13/28 Te Porou Hirawanu .. .. 3 55/28 Pukeroa-Oruawhata Block .. 12 102/28 Rangihawe te Kaho .. .. 4 183/28 Rangihiroa te Hura and others .. 12 270/28 Rangitoto-Tuhua No. 60c 2 .. 13 157/28 Te Raroa Harawana .. .. 5 124/28 Rauna Hape .. .. .. 5 48/28 49/28 y Reweti T. Kohere and others .. So 50/28 J * 258/28 | Richmond, R. R. .. .. .. 6 55/28 Rotorua Township rents .. .. 12 182/28 Rutene Karaitiana and others .. 11 175/28 Rutene Tuhi and another .. .. 12 255/28 Southgate, George (deceased) .. 9 Special Report (re Chairman) .. 14 Special Report (re Clerk) .. .. 14 57/28 Stephens, R., and another .. .. 6 142/28 Tahuna Block .. .. .. 8 223/27 Tamati te Kurupae .. .. 13 53/28 Tangoio South Block .. .. 7 48/28 Tarata Block .. .. .. 10 47/28 Tarawera Block .. .. .. 11 39/28 Tatham, Mrs. C. C. .. .. 4 183/28 Tatarakina Block.. .. .. 12 348/28 Taui'i Paora and others .. .. 13 52/28 Tokotohiwi Ngahau and others .. 4 14/28 Tautahi Tuwahipi (deceased) .. 4 286/28 1 347/28 [> Tongariro Timber Co. Contracts .. 13 348/28 J 142/28 Tuhuna 16a Block .. .. 8 39/28 Tutaehauhau No. 4 Block .. .. 4 51/28 Tutira Lake .. .. .. 7 257/28 / Waihirere Block .. .. .. 8 127/28 Waiotuta Block .. .. .. 7 7/28 Wikitoria Kahuao (Dansev), (deceased) 3 251/27 Wanganui River .. .. .. 10 57/28 Whakapuaka Block .. . . 6 339/27 Whakarewarewa taxes .. .. 6 260/27 Whitebait-fishing, Whakapuni Lake 5

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REPORTS. No. 7/1928.- —Petition of Roger Delamere Dansey, of Rotorua. Praying for validation of his late wife's (Wikitoria Kahuao Dansey) will. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 15th August, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 7 o te tau 1928 a Roger Delamere Dansey o Rotorua. E inoi ana kia whakamanaia te wira a tona wahine (Wikitoria Kahuao Dansey). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 15 o Akuhata, 1928.

Nos. 49/1928 and 50/1928. —Petitions of Reweti T. Kohere and 8 Others. Praying for rehearing in connection with Marangairoa Id subdivisions. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion these petitions should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 15th August, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 49 me 50 o te tau 1928 a Reweti T. Kohere me etahi atu tokowaru. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki nga wawahanga o Marangairoa Id. Kua whakahana ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 15 o Akuhata, 1928.

No. 344/1927. —Petition of Hinurewa te Kakahi and 2 Others. Protesting against lessees of their papakainga subleasing to a sawmiller, and they pray for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 15th August, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 344 o te tau 1927, a Hinurewa te Kakahi me etahi atu tokorua. E whakahe ana kite riihitanga a nga kai-tango riihi i to ratau papakainga ki tetahi tangata Kanirakau, a e inoi ana kia whakaoraina ratau. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau lie kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 15 o Akuhata, 1928.

No. 13/1928. —Petition of Te Porou Hirawanu. Praying for a subsidy of 10s. in the pound in respect of expenses of a case taken to the Privy Council to decide the rights of tenant and owner of Native lands in regard to timber. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 24th August, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 13 o te tau 1928, a Te Porou Hirawanu. E inoi ana kia hoatu he moni awhina 10s. i roto i te pauna mo nga moni i pau i te keehi i mauria ki te Piriwi Kaunihera kia whakataua nga take o te kai-whakanoho me te tangata nona nga whenua Maori mo te taha ki nga rakau. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 24 o Akuhata, 1928.

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No. 14/1928. —Petition of Moewaka te Kari (Mary Charlton). Praying for rehearing in connection with succession to Tautahi Tuwhipa, of Tuahipa (deceased) in Grant 3936, Ngatitamarongo Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry, under section 7 of the Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Act, 1922. 24th August, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 14 o te tau 1928, a Moewaka te Kari (Mary Charlton). E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i a Tautahi Tuwhipa o Tuahipa, kua mate, i roto i Karati 3936, Ngatitamarongo Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia i raro i Tekiona 7 o te Ture Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori Whakariterite Kereme Whenua Maori, 1922. 24 o Akuhata, 1928.

No. 39/1928. —Petition of Clara C. Tatham and another. Praying for relief in regard to lost title to Tutaehauhau No. 4 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 24th August, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 39 o te tau 1928, a Clara C. Tatham raua ko tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo runga mo te taitara o Tutaehauhau Nama 4 Poraka i ngaro. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 24 o Akuhata, 1928.

Nos. 40/1928 and 41/1928. —Petitions of Catherine Mary Mackay. Praying for relief in regard to lost title to Ngapuketurua 3b and 3d Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion these petitions should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 24th August, 1928. [Translation.] ' Pitihana Nama 40 me 41 o te tau 1928, a Catherine Mary Mackay. E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo runga mo te taitara o Ngapuketurua 3b me 3d Poraka i ngaro. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 24 o Akuhata, 1928.

No. 52/1928. —Petition of Tokotohiwi Ngahau and 48 Others. Praying that Motiti Island may be excluded from the Arawa Trust Board District and placed under the Matatua Maori Council District. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 24th August, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 52 o te tau 1928, a Tokotohiwi Ngahau me etahi atu e 48. E inoi ana kia whakaputaina a Motiti Moutere ki waho o te Takiwa o te Paori Tiaki o te Arawa, a kia whakatakaina ki roto kite Takiwa Kaunihera Maori o Matatua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 24 o Akuhata, 1928.

No. 102/1928. —Petition of Rangihawe te Kaho. Praying for inquiry into the rights of descendants of Te Kaho to be included in the title to Grant 3749, Okahu Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 24th August, 1928.

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[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 102 o te tau 1928, a Rangihawe te Kaho. E inoi ana kia uiuia nga take o nga uri o Te Kaho kia whakaurua ratau ki roto kite taitara o Karati 3749 Okahu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 24 o Akuhata, 1928.

No. 124/1928. —Petition of Rauna Hape and 5 Others. Praying for readjustment of partitions of Hereheretau 2b Block. I am directed to report that, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedies, the Committee has no recommendation to make. « 18th September, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 124 o te tau 1928, a Rauna Hape me etahi atu tokorima. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaina nga wawahanga o Hereheretau 2b 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 te whaihaere kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 18 o Hepetema, 1928.

No. 157/1928. —Petition of Te Raroa Harawena. Praying that the Native Land Court be empowered to ascertain who are the beneficiaries entitled to the residue of Te Matai Block. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedies, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 18th September, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 157 o te tau 1928, a Te Raroa Harawena. E inoi ana kia whakamanaia te Kooti Whenua Maori kite uiui ko wai ma nga tangata e whaitake ana kite rahui o Te Matai 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 te whaihaere, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 18 o Hepetema, 1928.

No. 195/1928. —Petition of Alice G. Dearle, of Te Aroha. Praying for legislation to enable registration of title to Sections 31c 1, 2, and 3, Te Aroha Survey District (Tui Pa). I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 18th September, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 195 o te tau 1928, a Alice G. Dearle o Te Aroha. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture kia ahei ai te rehitatia te taitara ki Tekiona 31c 1, 2, me 3, Te Aroha Takiwa Ruuri (Tui Pa). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 18 o Hepetema, 1928.

No. 26/1927. —Petition of Te Aputa Ihakara and Others. Praying for removal of restrictions against whitebait-fishing in the stream flowing out of Whakapuni Lake. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 18th September, 1928.

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[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 26 o te tau 1927, a Te Aputa Ihakaba me etahi atu. E inoi ana kia whakakorea atu nga here kia kaua e haoa nga inanga o roto i te awa e rere atu ana ki waho o Whakapuni Roto. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 18 o Hepetema, 1928.

No. 57/1928. —Petition of Reuben Stephens and Another. Praying for hearing of their claims to the estate of the late Huria Matenga in the Whakapuaka Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 25th September, Is2B. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 57 o te tau 1928, a Rueben Stephens raua ko tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiuia ta raua kereeme ki nga rawa o Huria Matenga kua mate i roto i Whakapuaka Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 25 o Hepetema, 1928.

No. 121/1928.' —Petition of Mere Renata. Praying for legislation to enable her to secure the return of her home in Katere No. 1 Block (Katere Pa), which has been wrongfully taken from her. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 25th September, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 121 o te tau 1928, a Mere Renata. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture kia ahei ai ia te mahi kia hoki mai tona kainga kei runga i Katere Nama 1 Poraka (Katere Pa) i tangohia hetia atu nei i a ia. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 25 o Hepetema, 1928.

No. 258/1928. —Petition of Bernadette Parkinson. Praying for payment for a survey of Te Reureu No. 1 Block, made by her late husband, Robert Richardson Richmond, a licensed Surveyor. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government to favourably consider the payment of the sum of sixty pounds (£6O) in full satisfaction of any claims to payment for the said survey. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 258 o te tau 1928, a Bernadotte Parkinson. E inoi ana kia utua te ruuritanga i Te Reureu Nama 1 Poraka i mahia e tona tane kua mate nei, e Rapata Ritihana Retimana, he Kai-ruuri Whairaihana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana ki. te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia me utu te moni e ono tekau pauna (£6O) hei whakaea i nga kereme katoa kia utua taua ruuri. 25 o Hepetema, 1928.

No. 339/1927. —Petition of Mita Taupopoki and 30 Others. Praying for exemption from rates and taxes on lands within the Village of Whakarewarewa. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 25th September, 1928.

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[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 339 o te tau 1927, a Mita Taupopoki me etahi atu e 30. E inoi ana kia kaua e utu reita, taake hoki nga whenua kei roto i te Pa o Whakarewarewa. Kua whakahaua ahua kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 25 o Hepetema, 1928.

No. 51/1928. —Petition of Kipa Anaru and 15 Others. Praying for return of reserve and lake in Tutira Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 27th September, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 51 o te tau 1928, a Kipa Anaru me etahi atu 15. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu te Rahui me te Roto i roto o Tutira Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 27 o Hepetema, 1928.

No. 53/1928.—Petition of Te Muera Puna and 14 Others, Praying for rehearing as to partitions and beneficiaries in Tangoio South Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 27th September, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 53 o te tau 1928, a Te Muera Puka me etahi atu 14. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano nga wawahanga me nga tangata e whaitake ana ki Tangoio Tonga Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 27 o Hepetema, 1928.

Nos. 156/1928 and 165/1928. —Petitions of Hira Pateoro and 15 Others. Praying for return of their papakainga and the Church lands at Orakei. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion these petitions should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 27th September, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 156 me 165 o te tau 1928, a Hira Pateoro me etahi atu 15. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu to ratau Papakainga me nga whenua mo te Whare Karakia i Orakei. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 27 o Hepetema, 1928.

No. 127/1928. —Petition of Mana Ruka and another. Praying that legislation may be passed to enable them to establish their claims to the interests of Pirika Ruka (deceased) in Waiotutu Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 27th September, 1928. — [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 127 o te tau 1928, a Mana Ruka raua ko tetahi atu. E inoi ana Ida paahitia he ture kia ahei ai ratau te whakaatu i a ratau kereme ki nga paanga o Pirika Ruka, kua mate, i roto i Waiotutu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 27 o Hepetema, 1928.

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Nos. 301/1927 and 257/1928. —Petitions of Makangai Haapu and 5 Others. Praying for rehearing in conection with the Waihirere Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion these petitions should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 27th September, 1928.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 301 o te tau 1927 me 257 o te tau 1928, a Marangai Haapu me etalii atu tokorima. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki Waihirere Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaa.ro ote Komiti me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 27 o Hepetema, 1928.

No. 54/1928. —Petition of Kawana Karatau and 19 Others. Praying for rehearing in connection with Paeroa 2g No. 1 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 4th October, 1928.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 54 ote tau 1928, a Kawana Kabatau rat,an ko etahi atu 19. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki Paeroa 2g Nama 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro ote Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 4 o Oketopa,, 1928.

No. 58/1928. —Petition of Haki Karawana and 51 Others. Praying for an amendment in the law to enable them to be better represented on the Arawa Trust Board. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration by Hon. the Native Minister. 4th October, 1928.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 58 o te tau 1928, a Haki Karawana me etahi atu e 51. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaina te ture kia ahei ai ratau te whakawhiwhia ki tetahi mangai i runga i te Poari Tiaki o Te Arawa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro ote Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria e te Honore Minita Maori 4 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 142/1928. —Petition of Ihaka te Awa and Another. Praying for rehearing in connection with Tahuna No. 16a Block. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 4th October, 1928. 1 —

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 142 o te tau 1928, a Ihaka te Awa raua ko tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki Tahuna Nama 16a Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro ote Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 4 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 176/1928. —Petition of Hiba Kanawa and Another. Praying for a rehearing in connection with succession to Anahera Webb, or Kanawa (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 4th October, 1923.

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[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 176 o te tau 1928, a Hira Kanawa raua ko tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i a Anahera Webb ara Kanawa, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei te Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 4 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 255/1928. —Petition of Haki Galvin. Praying for inquiry into succession to George Southgate (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 4th October, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 255 o te tau 1928, a Haki Galvin. E inoi ana kia uiuia te riiwhitanga i a George Southgate, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 4 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 263/1928. —Petition of Pare te Putu. Praying for inquiry and relief in regard to alleged wrongful alienation of her late mother's lands. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 4th October, 1928. — [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 263 o te tau 1928, a Pare te Putu. E inoi ana mo tetahi uiuinga, kia whakaoraoraina mo te taha tukunga hetanga i nga whenua o tona whaea kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 4 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 268/1928. —Petition of Haki Karawana and 13 Others. Praying for return of lands confiscated in the neighbourhood of Matata, Bay of Plenty. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 4th October, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 268 o te tau 1928, a Haki Karawana me etahi atu 13. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu nga whenua i murua o te takiwa o Matata, Pei o Pureti. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 4 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 269/1928. —Petition of Oka Heketa. Praying for return of the Parahaki Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 4th October, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 269 o te tau 1928, a Oka Heketa. E inoi ana kia • whakahokia atu a Parahaki Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 4 o Oketopa, 1928.

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No. 251/1927. —Petition of Piki Kotuku and 125 Others. Praying for compensation in respect of Native rights on the Wanganui River. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 4th October, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 251 o te tau 1927, a Piki Kotuku ratau ko etahi atu 125. E inoi ana kia utua he moni kapeneheihana mo te taha ki nga paanga o nga Maori kite Awa o Wanganui. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 4 o Oketopa, 1928.

Papers Nos. 195, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, and 201. I am directed to report that the Committee has duly considered the above enumerated papers, and is of opinion they should be referred to the Government for consideration. 4-th October, 1928. [Translation.] Pepa Paremata Nama 193, 196, 197, 198, 199, 200 me 201. Kua whakahaua ahaua kia ripoata kua ata whiriwhiria e te Komiti nga pepa kua whakahuatia i runga ake nei, a ki tana whakaaro me tuku atu aua pepa kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 4 o Oketopa, 1928.

Paper No. 202. —Report on Conference op Maoris held at Putiki, Wanganui, during Easter Week, 1927. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 4th October, 1928. [Translation.] Pepa Paremata Nama 202.—Ripoata o te Hui a nga Maori i tu ki Putiki, Wanganui, i te wiki o te Easter, 1927. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pepa kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 4 o Oketopa, 1928.

Paper No. 206. I am directed to report that the Committee has duly considered the above paper, and is of opinion it should' be referred to the Government for consideration. 4th October, 1928. [Translation.] Pepa Paremata Nama 206. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kua ata whiriwhiria e te Komiti tenei pepa, a ki tana whakaaro me tuku atu kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 4 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 48/1928. —Petition of Reweti T. Kohere and 2 Others. Praying for rehearing in connection with Tarata Block (part of Marangairoa D). I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that the petitioners should be given the right to appeal. sth October, 1928, — [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 48 o te tau 1928, a Reweti T. Kohere ratau ko etahi atu tokorua. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki Tarata Poraka (he wahi no Marangairoa D). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me whakawhiwhi nga kai-pitihana kite mana piira. 5 o Oketopa, 1928.

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No. 125/1928.—Petition of Harete Apatari and 6 Others. Praying that the Native Land Court may be empowered to include their names in the title to Mangapoike A Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. sth October, 1928. [Translation,] Pitihana Nama 125 o te tau 1928, a Harete Apatari ratau ko etahi atu tokoono. E inoi ana kia whakamanaia te Kooti Whenua Maori kite whakauru i o ratau ingoa ki roto kite taitara o Mangapoike A Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 5 o Oketopa, 1928.

Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill. I am directed to report that the Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill, has duly considered the same, and is of opinion it should be allowed to proceed, subject to the amendments as shown on a copy of the Bill attached hereto. sth October, 1928. [Translation.] Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereme Whenua Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kua whiriwhiria e te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tukuna atu nei ki a ia te Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereme Whenua Maori, taua Pire, a ki tana whakaaro me whakaae taua pire kia haere ana me nga menemana e mau i runga i te kape o te Pire e tapiri nei. 5 o Oketopa, 1928.

Paper No. 203. —Report op Confiscated Land Commission. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th October, 1928. [Translation.] Pepa Paremata Nama 203.— -Ripoata a te Komihana Whenua Raupatu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pepa kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 9 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 20/1926, Petition of Mere Hape; No. 237/1927, Petition of Katarina Takawhaki Kerekere and 91 Others ; No. 182/1928, Petition of Rutene Karaitiana and 11 Others. Praying for a further hearing in connection with the Patutahi Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th October, 1925. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 20 o te tau 1926, a Mere Hape ; Nama 237 o te tau 1927, a Katarina Takawhaki Kerekere ratau ko etahi atu e 91 ; Nama 182 o te tau 1928, a Rutene Karaitiana ratau ko etahi atu 11. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki Patutahi Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu enei pitihana ki te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 9 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 47/1928. —Petition of Hape Nikora and 9 Others. Praying for readjustment of the relative interests in the Tarawera Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 9th October, 1928.

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[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 47 o te tau 1928, a Hape Nikora ratau ko etahi atu tokoiwa. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaina te rarahi o nga paanga i roto i Tarawera Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 9 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 126/1928. —Petition of Hoani Ihaka. Praying for further inquiry into succession to Hoani Ngarara (deceased) in Mangapoike Block. I am directed, to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 9th October, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 126 o te tau 1928, a Hoani Ihaka. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga ia Hoani Ngarara, kua mate, i Mangapoike Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 9 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 55/1928. —Petition of Pirika te Miroi and 102 Others. Praying for payments of rents and other fees alleged to be outstanding in connection with the Rotorua Township lands (Pukeroa-Oruawhata Block). I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 9th October, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 55 o te tau 1928, a Pirika te Miroi ratau ko etahi atu 102. E inoi ana kia utua nga moni reti me era atu moni whi e whakapaea ana kaore ano i utua o nga whenua kei roto i te Taone o Rotorua (Pukeroa-Oruawhata Poraka). Kua whakahana anau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 9 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 175/1928. —Petition of Rutene Tuhi and Another. Praying for a rehearing in connection with Mangaruhe West Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 9th October, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 175 o te tau 1928, a Rutene Puhi rana ko tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki Mangaruhe Rato Poraka. Kua whakahana ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 9 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 183/1928. —Petition of Rangihiroa te Hura and 2 Others. Praying for rehearing in connection with Tatarakina Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition, 9th October, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 183 o te tan 1928, a Rangihiroa te Hura ratau ko etahi tokorua. B inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki Tatarakina Poraka. Kua whakahana ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 9 o Oketopa, 1928.

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No. 214/1928.—Petition of G. A. Hirschberg. Praying that free access to the Courts may be granted to enable him to prosecute his claims to Ngawakaakupe No. 3 Block (Longbush). I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th October, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 214 o te tau 1928, a G. A. Hirschberg. Kia whakawhiwhia he huarahi kore utu ki nga Kooti kia ahei ai ia te whakahaere i ona kereme ki Ngawakaakupe Nama 3 Poraka (Longbush). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 9 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 270/1928. —Petition of Kahutopuni Ngatai and 4 Others. Praying for relief in regard to the sale of timber by the lessee of Rangitoto-Tuhua No. 60c 2 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 9th October, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 270 o te tau 1928, a Kahutopuni Ngatai ratau ko etahi atu tokowha. E inoi ana kia whakaoraoraina mo te taha kite hokonga a te kai-tango riihi i nga rakau o runga o Rangitoto-Tuhua Nama 60c 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 9 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 286/1928, Petition of Te Pau Makiu and 41 Others ; No. 347/1928, Petition of Inia Ranginui and 61 Others ; No. 348/1928, Petition of Tauri Paora and 29 Others. Praying that authority may be given to enforce legal remedies for cancellation of the contracts with the Tongariro Timber Co. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9tli October, 1928. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 286 ote tau 1928, aTe Pau Mariu ratau ko etahi atu e 41; Nama 347 ote tau 1928, a Inia Ranginui ratau ko etahi atu e 61 ; Nama 348 o te tau 1928, a Tauri Paora ratau ko etahi atu e 29. E inoi ana kia whakaputaina he mana aki kia whakatutukitia nga huarahi o te ture hei whakakore atu i nga kanataraka (kirimini) kite Kamupene Rakau o Tongariro. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 9 o Oketopa, 1928.

No. 223/1927. —Petition of Tamati te Kurupae. Praying for return of the Parakiri Reserve, or for compensation for the wrongful taking of same. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 9th October, 1928.

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[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 223 o te tau 1927, a Tamati te Kurupae. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu a Parakiri Rahui, kia utua ranei he moni kapeneheihana mo te tangohanga pohehetanga i te whenua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 9 o Oketopa, 1928.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Native Affairs Committee passed the following resolution : " Resolved, That the Committee desires to place on record its high appreciation of the able and courteous manner in which the Chairman, the Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata, has conducted the business of the Committee, and that the resolution be recorded in the minutes and reported to the House." J. C. Rolleston, 9th October, 1928. Member of Committee. [Translation.] Ripoata Motuhake. E whaihonore ana ahau kite ripoata i te hui whakamutunga o te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori i paahitia te motini e whai ake nei : " E hiahia ana te Komiti kia tuhia ki roto ki nga pukapuka tana whakanui mo te mohio me te pai o te whakahaere a te Tiamana, a te Honore Ta Apirana Ngata, i nga mahi a te Komiti, a kia tuhia tenei motini ki roto ki nga meneti a kia ripoatatia atu kite Whare." 9 o Oketopa, 1928.

Special Report. I am directed to report that the Native Affairs Committee at its final meeting passed the following resolution : " Resolved, That the Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the services of its Clerk, Mr. J. B. Hackworth, and that a vote of thanks be recorded in the minutes, and that this resolution be reported to the House." 9th October, 1928. [Translation.] Rtpoata Motuhake. Kua whakahana ahau kia ripoata i te hui whakamutunga a te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori i paahitia te motini e whai ake nei: " E hiahia ana te Komiti kia tuhia ki roto ki nga pukapuka tana whakamihi mo nga mahi a tana Karaka, a Mr. J. B. Hackworth, a kia tuhia tetahi poti whakanui ki a ia ki roto ki nga meneti, a kia ripoatatia atu tenei motini kite Whare." 9 o Oketopa, 1928.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Native Affairs Committee held its final meeting to-day (Monday, Bth October, 1928). During the session the Committee held twenty meetings, the average attendance of members at each meeting being eight. Including eight petitions brought forward from last session, the Committee had before it sixty-nine petitions ; of these fifty-one have been dealt with and reported upon, the remaining eighteen are unavoidably held over (see schedule). The Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill was fully considered and reported with amendments. Ten parliamentary papers were referred and duly reported on. 9th October, 1928. [Translation.] Ripoata Whakamutunga. E whaihonore ana ahau kite ripoata i tu te hui whakamutunga a te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori i tenei ra (Mane, 8 o Oketopa, 1928). I tenei tuunga o te Paremata e rua tekau nga huinga o te Komiti kite aronga tokowaru nga Mema i tae mai ki ia hui. Hui atu ki nga pitihana e 8 i toe mai i tera tuunga Paremata e69 nga pitihana i tae mai ki tona aroaro ; o ena e 51 kua whakahaerea a kua ripoatatia, ko nga mea 18 i toe i puritia mo tetahi atu wa (Tirohia te Kupu Apiti). I ata whiriwhiria a i ripoatatia me nga menemana te Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereme Whenua Maori. Tekau nga Pepa Paremata i tukua mai a i ripoatatia. 9 o Oketopa, 1928.

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No. Petitioner. i Subject. ; ; I 123/28 M. H. Tahuhu .. .. .. .. Mairangi Block, Chatliams. 230/28 Uru Reweti .. .. .. .. Tunapahore Block. 256/28 John Pohatu and 30 others.. .. .. Maraetaha Blocks. 266/28 Hori Herewini .. .. .. .. Maketu Block. 267/28 Haki Karawana and 13 others .. .. Section 39, Matata. 273/28 Ngarori H. Kingi . . . . . , .. Succession to Rora Korako. 287/28 Heni Peka and 4 others .. .. .. Tikitiki Block. 288/28 Heuheu Turei and another .. .. Te Araroa Township. 289/28 Peta Mua and another .. .. .. Rakaukaka Block. 296/28 Kerei Mihaka and 3,069 others .. .. Scruitineers at Maori election. 297/28 Riria Pohe and 7 others .. .. Te Araroa Block. 344/28 Ani Kane Roki and another .. Te Araroa Township. 56/28 Wi Katene Te Puoho .. .. .. Whakapuaka Block. 122/28 Tamihana Heta .. .. .. .. Chatham Islands lands. 231/28 Tiki Mahupuku Kopu and others .. .. j Taratahi 39 lc or d Block. 354/28 Rangipouri Marumaru .. .. . . ! Taraketi 1a Block. 368/28 Roka Merehana and others .. Te Reureu No. 2 Block. 369/28 Wi Hapeta and 3 others .. . . .. Succession to Ngakete Hapeta (deceased).