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

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1929 Session I, I-03

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1929. NEW ZEALAND.

NATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (REPORTS OF THE). NGA RIPOATA A TE KOMITI MO NGA MEA MAORI. (Mr. CLINKARD, 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 2nd Day of August, 1929. Ordered, " That Standing Order No. 219 be suspended, and that a Native Affairs Committee 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. Broadfoot, Mr. Clinkard, the Right Hon. Mr. Coates, Mr. Healy, Mr. Henare, Mr. Howard, Mr. Makitanara, Mr. McDougall, Mr. Martin, Mr. O'Brien, the Hon. Sir Maui Pomare, Mr. Rushworth, Mr. Smith, Mr. Waite, Mr. Williams, and the mover." —(Hon. Sir Apieana Ngata.) Thursday, the 15th Day of August, 1929. Ordered, " That all petitions not finally dealt with during the session of 1928 be again referred to the same Committees that they were referred to during the said session." —(Right Hon. Sir Joseph Ward.) Tuesday, the 3rd Day of September, 1929. Ordered, " That Papers Nos. 138 (Native Trust Office, Accounts of the, for the Year ended 31st March, 1929 —G.-2) and 139 (Native Land Courts and other Matters under Control of Native Department: Report of Under-Secretary for the Year ended 31st March, 1929 —G.-9) be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Sir Apieana Ngata.) Fbiday, the 13th Day of Septembeb, 1929. Ordered, " That Paper No. 101 (Waikato-Maniapoto Native Land Court District, Report of Royal Commission to inquire into Matter relating to Leases of Native Lands in—G.-17) be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." — (Hon. Sir Apieana Ngata.) Friday, the 20tii Day of Septembeb, 1929. Ordered, " That Paper No. 177 (Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Act, 1927 : Report and Recommendation on Petition of Te Paea Paro (Sophia Barlow) relative to Succession to Matire Tohe (deceased) in Allotment 3 Mangere, and other Lands) be referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata.) Tuesday, the Ist Day of Octobee, 1929. Ordered, "That Papers 196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, and 204 be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Sir Apieana Ngata.) Tuesday, the Bth Day op Octobee, 1929. Ordered, "That Paper No, 215 be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Sir Apieana Nqata.)

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Wednesday, the 9th Day of October, 1929. Ordered, " That Paper No. 211 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 173 of 1924, of Mita Wepiha and Others relative to Motukino Island, presented to the House on the 2nd October, be printed and referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Hon. Sir Apirana Noata.) * Ordered, " That the petition of R. H. Gerrand be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Mr. Samuel.) Wednesday, the 16th Day oe October, 1929. Ordered, "That Paper No. 231 be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Sir Apirana Noata.) Friday, the 18th- Day or October, 1929. Ordered, " That the petition of Pikiwai Ngarara and others be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata.) Monday, the 21st Day oe October, 1929. Ordered, " That the Native Trustee Amendment Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata.) Tuesday, the 22nd Day oe October, 1929. Ordered, " That the petitions of Te Rauna Hape and others and Te Puea Herangi and others be referred direct io the Native Affairs Committee."—(Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata.) Wednesday, the 30th Day oe October, 1929. Ordered, " That the petition of Te Haenga Paretipua and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata.) Ordered, " That the Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata.) Thursday, the 31st Day oe October, 1929. Ordered, " That the petition of Hone H. Kingi and others bo referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."— (Hon, Sir Apirana Ngata.)

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INDEX.

No. Petitioner, &c. Page, jj No. Petitioner, &c. Page . 7 j " 324/29 Akuhata Hira Kingi .. .. 13 | 26/29 Ngarurora River Bed .. .. 9 344/29 Ani Kane Roki and another .. 21 62/29 Ngatitamahuroa Block .. .. 9 20/29 Te Ao Wilson .. .. .. 13 2/29 Ngawakaakupe No. 3 Block .. 16 391/29 Asher, Maata M. .. .. ..17 391/29 Ngawakaakupe Blocks .. .. 17 26/29 Te Awa o te Atua Stream .. .. 9 319/29 Ohiwa Block .. .. .. 21 269/29 Cobden Reserve .. .. .. 8 360/29 Oka Heketa .. .. .. 14 298/29 Te Otene Kuku Karaitiana and 23 11 370/29 Dalton, J. E. .. .. .. 16 others 198/29 Otoia Grant 1776.. .. .. 7 24/29 Enoha Tiro and 3 others .. .. 8 302/29 Oturoa Block . . .. .. 17 62/29 Ouri Oeo .. .. .. 9 Final Report .. .. .. 20 395/29 Fishing-rights, Waikato River .. 19 244/29 Paihana Wiremu Taua .. .. 6 325/29 Pakaru Karora .. .. .. 12 362/29 Gerrand, R. H. .. .. 15 246/29 Pakete Raata and 26 others .. 10 357/29 Greymouth Native Reserve .. 18 .. Papers Nos. 138 and 139 .. .. 6 Paper No. 177g .. .. .. 6 23/29 Hahau Waipapa (deceased) .. 19 .. Papers Nos. 161, 196, 197, and 202 .. 10 267/28 Haki Karawana and 10 others .. 16 .. Papers Nos. 198, 199, 200, 201, 203.. 11 115/29 Hapi Nikora and 16 others .. , 11 .. Paper No. 204 .. .. .. 11 110/29 Te Hau Kipa .. .. .. 13 .. Papers Nos. 211 and 215 .. .. 14 265/29 Henare Ahuriri and others .. 6 24/29 Papanui Block .. .. .. 8 267/29 Henare Wahapu (deceased) .. 16 360/29 Parahaki Block .. .. .. 14 302/29 Heni Hoani Kuiti .. .17 202/29\ , , , . ™ , 19 287/28 Heni Peka and others .. ..15 203/29/ p atutalu Block .. .. ..12 26/29 Hera Hapi and 6 others .. .. 9 295/29 Patutahi Block .. .. .. 10 2/29 Herschberg, G. A. .. .. 16 197/29 Pee Paretekorae and 2 others .. 8 201/29 Himiona Katipa .. .. .. 12 114/29 Pikihikura 1/4 Blocks .. .. 21 267/29 Hiria Ahuriri .. .. .. 16 382/29 Pikiwai Ngarara .. .. .. 18 269/29 Te Hore and Ngaki (deceased) .. 8 289/28 Peta Mua and another .. .. 5 266/28 ; Hori Herewini and others .. .. 4 21/29 Pohautea Block .. .. 12 62/29 Hori Teira .. .. .. 9 200/29 Poupoutahi Block .. .. 14 302/29 Horowhenua XIb Subdivisions .. 17 243/29 Poupoutahi Block .. .. 14 344/29 Huirau Tamihana and another .. 17 319/29 Poutahi Hapimana (deceased) .. 21 99/29 ! H. Hukanui and 62 others .. 7 395/29 Te Puea Herangi and others .. 19 297/29 | H. Hukanui and 70 others .. | 17 299/29 Puhara Timo .. .. .. 18 152/29 Pukaki Lagoon .. .. .. 9 295/29 Karena Tutapu .. .. .. j 10 246/29 Pukete Raata and others .. 10 244/29 Kareponia 1a 3 Block .. • • ® 319/29 Pukewhinau Block .. .. 21 203/29 Katarina Takawliaki Kerekere and 6 | 12 others 151/29 Raglan, Lot 6, Section 2 .. .. 6 110/29 Katere No. 1 Block .. .. 13 269/29 Rahera M. Morrison and 2 others .. 8 112/29 \ -r7- i t>t i n 199/29 Te Raho Temutu and 37 others .. 7 241/29/ Kauhauroa Block .. .. 7 Rahaxl Wa j papa (deoeased) .. 19 21/29 Kereama Wharehinga and 9 others .. 12 289/28 Rakaukaka Block .. .. 5 296/28 Kerei Mihaka and others .. .. 5 354/28 Rangipouri Marumaru .. .. 5 314/29 Kihikihi, Lot 112.. .. .. 14 22/29 Rangi Raroa and 22 others .. 21 324/29 Rangitaiki 28b 17d .. .. 13 266/28 Maketu Block .. .. .. 4 197/29 Rangitoto-Tuhua Block (road) .. 8 391/29 Maata Mahupuku .. .. 17 57/29 Rawinia Hauiti and 4 others .. 21 267/29 Maki Katere (deceased) .. .. 1.6 152/29 Rangonui te Aroha and another .. 9 299/29 Mangapoike A Block .. .. 18 196/29\ r> +• t\t i i q 201/29 Mangatu "No. 1 Block .. .. 12 268/29/ Ratl "S NatlTO lands •• • • 1 97/29 : Manurewa Lots 182 and 184 .. 10 302/29 Raumatangi Block . . .. 17 357A/29 Maraehake Block .. .. 21 112/29 To Rauna Hape and 112 others ..I 7 267/28 Matata Section 39 .. .. 16 394/29 Te Rauna Hape and 23 others .. 18 114/29 Mautotara Block .. .. .. 21 111/29 Raureti te Huia and 9 others .. 13 25/29 Mere Wiari and 7 others .. .. 8 368/28 Reureu No. 2 Block .. .. 5 318/29 Mihi te Rito and 8 others .. .. 15 241/29 Rewi Kerei and 7 others.. .. 7 J 51/29 Mita Karaka Ngatipare .. .. 6 242/29 Rewi Kerei and 7 others .. .. 7 202/29 Moanaroa Pere and another .. 12 314/29 Rewi Maniapoto's Reserve .. I 14 199/29 Mokoia Grant 3778 .. .. 7 353/29 Riripeti Kaimoni Stewart .. 18 269/29 Morrison, Rahera M. .. .. 8 114/29 Riwai Rangihuna .. .. j 21 200/29 Mutu Karaitiana .. .. . . 14 368/28 Roka Merehana and 8 others .. 1 5 273/28 Rora Korako (deceased) .. .. 5 i Native Trustee Amendment Bill .. 15 20/29 Ruahine Block .. .. .. | 13 1 Native Land Amendment and Native 15 382/29 Ruarakauputara Block .. .. 18 Land Claims Adjustment Bill 306/29 Neho Kopuka and 35 others .. 15 .. Schedule of Petitions held over .. 21 117/29 Ngahuia Haami (deceased) .. 7 .. Special Report (re Chairman) .. 19 319/29 Ngahuia Tuta .. .. .. 21 .. Special Report (re Clerk) .. .. 20 268/29 Ngakuru Pene Haare and 72 others.. 8 353/29 Stewart, Riripeti Kaimoni .. 18 369/28 Ngakete Hapeta (deceased) .. 19 318/29 Ngamotu Block .. .. .. 15 24/29 Tahora 2r 2 Block .. .. 8 394/29 I Ngamotu Block .. .. .. 18 297/29 Tahora Block Subdivisions .. 17 362/29 ! Ngararahi Nos. 1/2 Blocks .. 15 354/28 Tarakete 1a Block .. .. 5 273/28 Ngarori Kingi .. .. .. 5 99/29 Taramarama Block .. .. 7

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REPORTS. No. 56/1928. —Petition of Wi Katene te Puoho and Another. Praying that legislation may be passed to enable the Native Land Court to hear their claims to Whakapuaka Block, Nelson District. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 11th September, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 56 o te tau 1928, a Wi Katene te Puoho me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia mahia he ture hei whakamana i te Kooti Whenua Maori kite uiui i a raua kereeme mo Whakapuaka Poraka, Takiwa o Whakatu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me tenei pitihana. II o Hepetema, 1929.

No. 231/1928. —Petition of Tiki Mahupuku Kopu and 7 Others. Praying that a papakainga be reserved out of Taratahi 391 o or d in accordance with the will of the late Ngatuere Tawhirimatea. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 11th September, 1929. — [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 231 o te tau 1928, a Tiki Mahupuku Kopu ratou ke etahi at-u tokowhitu. E inoi ana kia rahuitia tetahi wahi o Taratahi 391 cod ranei hei papakainga i raro i te wira a Ngatuere Tawhirimatea. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. II o Hepetema, 1929.

No. 266/1928. —Petition of Hobi Herbwini. Praying for return of their land at Maketu, Section 4, Block 166, Opaheke. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 11th September, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 266 o te tau 1928, a Hobi Herewini. E INOI ana kia whakahokia kia raton to ratou whenna a Tekiona 4, Poraka 166, Opaheke, kei Maketu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. II o Hepetema, 1929.

No - | Petitioner, &c. I Page. . No. Petitioner, &c. j Page. 231/28 Taratahi No. 39 1 c or d .. .. 4 395 Waikato River .. .. .. 19 115/29 Tarawera Block .. .. .. 11 344/29 Wai Ngaio .Ngarara (deceased) . . 17 231/28 Tiki Mahupuku Kopu and others .. 4 23/29 Waipapa, Maud V. .. 19 is;i} B,„ ok „ sarwajs. :: a 97/29 Tohikuri-o-Waikato and 9 others .. 10 325/29 Whaiti Kuranui 5d .. .. 12 153/29 Tohikuri-o-Waikato and others .. 9 56/28 Whakapuaka Block .. . . 4 117/29 Tone Pura. .. .. .. 7 111/29 Wharepuhunga 931a Block .. 13 Tongariro Timber Go. (paper) (see .. 246/29 Whakapuni Stream .. .. 10 I.-3a) 314/29 Te Whakataute Raureti and 17 others 14 357/29 Tuhuru Tainui and 10 others .. 18 246/29 Whitebait-fishing .. .. 10 198/29 Tupito Maruera and 16 others .. 7 56/28 Wi Katene te Puoho and another 4 242/29 Turiroa Agricultural Sections .. 7 20/29 Wilson, Te Ao .. .. ■ ■ 13 265/29 Turuhira Tuhiwai (deceased) .. 6 369/28 Wi Hapeta and others .. • . 19 196/29 Wiremu Hauraki .. • . 8 25/29 Waihaha Stream .. .. 8 267/29 Wi Takeke (deceased) .. .. 16

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No. 273/1928. —Petition of Ngarori H. Kingi. Praying that legislation may be passed to enable him to obtain a rehearing of his claims to succeed to Rora Korako (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 11th September, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 273 o te tau 1928, a Ngarori H. Kingi. E inoi ana kia mahia he t.ure kia ahei ai ia kite tono kia uiuia ona kereeme kia whakaturia ko ia hei kai-riiwhi mo Rora Korako, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. II o Hepetema, 1929.

No. 289/1928. —Petition of Peta Mua and Another. Praying for inquiry into their claims to be included in the title to Rakaukaka Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 11th September, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 289 o te tau 1928, a Peta Mua me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiuia a raua kereeme kia whakaurua raua ki roto i te taitara o Rakaukaka Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. II o Hepetema, 1929.

No. 296/1928. —Petition of Kerei Mihaka and 3,069 Others. Praying that Maori scrutineers be permitted to act at elections for Maori members of Parliament. I am directed to report that, as this petition refers to a matter of policy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 11th September, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 296 o te tau 1928, a Kerei Mihaka ratou ko etahi atu e 3,069. E inoi ana kia whakaaetia he Kai-tirotiro Maori i nga Pootitanga i nga mema Maori mo te Paremata. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata i te mea e pa ana tenei pitihana ki nga tikanga whakahaere a te Kawanatanga kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei take. II o Hepetema, 1929.

No. 354/1928. —Petition of Rangipouri Marumaru. Praying that he may be allowed to sell the Tarakete No. 1a Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 11th September, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 354 o te tau 1928, a Rangipouri Marumaru. E inoi ana kia whakaaetia ia kia hoko i Tarakete Nama Ia Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. II o Hepetema, 1929.

No. 368/1928. —Petition of Eoka Merehana and 8 Others. Praying for a rehearing in connection with Te Reureu No. 2 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 11th September, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 368 o te tau 1928, a Roka Merehana ratou ko etahi atu tokowaru. E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano a Te Reureu Nama 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. II o Hepetema, 1929.

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No. 151/1929. —Petition of Mita Karaka Ngatipare. Praying that the Waikato Maniapoto Maori Land Board may be empowered to deal with Section 2, Town of Raglan, in the same manner as is done with Maori lands under the " assembled owners " provisions of the Maori Land Acts. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 11th September, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 151 o te tau 1929, a Mita Karaka Ngatipare. E inoi ana kia whakamanaia te Poari Whenua Maori o Waikato-Maniapoto kite whakahaere i Tekiona 2 o te Taone o Rakarana i raro i nga ritenga o nga Ture Whenua Maori 1110 nga whenua o nga tangata no ratou e noho huihui ana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. II o ITepetema, 1929.

Papers Nos. 138 and 139.—Native Trust Office (Accounts of the) for the Year ended 31st March, 1929 (G. —2) ; and Native Land Courts and other Matters under Control of Native Department: Report of Under-Secretary for the Year ended 31st March, 1929. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion these papers should be referred to the Government. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pepa Paremata Nama 138 me 139. —Ta.ri a te Kai-tiaki Maori (Kaute a te) mo te tau i mutu i te 31 o Maehe, 1929 (G. —2) ; Kooti Whenua Maori me era atu take kei raro i te mana whakahaere ote Tari Maori: Ripoata ate Hekeretari-Raro mo te tau i mutu ite3l o Maehe, 1929. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko enei Pepa me tuku atu kite Kawanatanga. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 265/1929. —Petition of Henare Ahuriri and 3 Others. Praying for rehearing as to succession to Turuhira Tuhiwai (deceased). 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 265 o te tau 1929, a Henare Ahuriri ratou ko etahi atu tokotoru. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i a Turuhira Tuhiwai kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

Paper No. 177g.—Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 13 of 1927, of Te Paea Pare (Sophia Barlow), relative to succession to Matire Teha (deceased) in Mangere, Lots 3, 7, 13, and 15, and Lot 243, Waikomiti. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this paper should be referred to the Government. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pepa Paremata 177g.—Ripoata me te tohutohu mo Pitihana Nama 13 o te tau 1927, a Te Paea Paro (Sophia Barlow) 1110 runga mo te riiwhitanga ki nga paanga o Matire Toha, kua mate, i roto i Mangere Rota 3, 7, 13, me 15, me Rota 243, Waikomiti. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pepa kite Kawanatanga. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 244/1929. —Petition of Paihana Wiremu Taua. Petitionees complain that through the action of the Land Drainage Board they suffer losses from flooding of their land in Kareponia No. 1a 3 Block. They pray for compensation and relief. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 2nd October, 1929.

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[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 244 o te tau, 1929, a Paihana Wiremu Taua. Ko nga kai-pitihana e kii ana. no runga i te mahi a te Poari Awa-keri Whenua ka pangia ratou e te mate i runga i te waipuketanga o to ratou whenua kei kareponia Nama 1a 3 Poraka. E inoi ratou kia kapeneheihanatia a kia whakaoraina ratou. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 117/1929. —Petition of Tone Pura. Praying that provision be made for validation of the will of Ngahuia Haami, of the Chatham Islands, probate of which has been refused purely on technical grounds. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 117 o te tau 1929, a Tone Pura. E inoi ana kia mahia he ture hei whakamana i te wira a Ngahuia Haami o Wharekauri, ko te whakamananga i kaiponuhia i runga anake i te korenga e rite o nga tikanga whakahaere o te ture. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 199/1929. —Petition of Te Raho Temutu and 57 Others. Praying for return of their land, Mokoia Grant 3778, Taranaki District. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 199 o te tau 1929, a Te Raho Temutu ratou ko etahi atu e 57. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ratou to ratou whenua a Mokoia Karaati 3775 he whenua kei roto i te Takiwa o Taranaki. Kua whakahaua ahau kia repoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 198/1929.-—Petition of Tupito Maruera and 16 Others. Praying for return of their land, Otoia Grant 3776, Taranaki District. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 198 o te tau 1929, a Tupito Maruera ratou ko etahi atu kotahi tekau ma ono. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu kia ratou to ratou whenua a Otoia Karaati 3776 kei roto i te Takiwa o Taranaki. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 99/1929, Petition of 11. llukanui and 62 Others; No. 112/1929, Petition of Tb Eauxa Hape and 112 Others ; No. 241/1929, Petition of Rewi Kerebi and 7 Others ; and No. 242/1929, Petition of Rewi Kerehi and 7 Others. Praying for return of portions of the Kauhauroa Block or for grant of land of equivalent value. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 99 o te tau 1929, a H. Hukanui ratou ko etabi atu e 62 ; Pitihana Nama 112 o te tau 1929, a Te Rauna Hape ratou ko etahi atu 112 ; Pitihana Nama 241 o te tau 1929, a Rewi Kerehi ratou ko etahi atu tokowhitu ; Pitihana Nama 242 o te tau 1929, a Rewi Kerebi ratou ko etabi atu tokowhitu. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ratou tetahi wahi o Kauhauroa Poraka kia tukua ranei ki a ratou tetahi whenua i rite te wariu ki Kauhauroa Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia, ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komjti me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

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No. 24/1929. —Petition of Enoha Tiro and 3 Others. Praying for rehearing in connection with the relative interests in Tahora 2f 2 (Papauni) Block. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 24 o te tau 1929, a Enoha Tiro ratou ko etahi atu tokotoru. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te paanga o ia tangata o ia tangata i roto i Tahora 2r 2 (Papuni) Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 269/1929. —Petition of Rahera M. Morrison and 2 Others. Praying that the Native Land Court may be empowered to ascertain and determine the rights of their ancestors, Te Hore and Ngaki, to be included in the title to the Cobden Reserve. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 269 o te tau 1929, a Rahera M. Morrison ratou ko etahi atu tokorua. E inoi ana kia whakamanaia te Kooti Whenua Maori kite uiui kite whakatau i nga take o o ratou tupuna o Te Hore raua ko Ngaki e uru ai ki roto i te taitara o te Rahui o Cobden. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 196/1929, Petition of Wiremu Hauraki ; No. 268/1929, Petition of Ngakuru Pene Haare and 72 Others. Praying for limitation in rating of Native lands. 1 am directed to report that as these petitions refer to a matter of policy the Committee has no recommendation to make. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 196 o te tau 1929, a Wiremu Hauraki ; Pitihana Nama 268 o te tau 1929, a Ngakuru Pene Haare ratou ko etahi atu e 72. E inoi ana kia whakamutua te utu reiti mo nga whenua Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata i te mea ko enei pitihana e pa ana ki nga tikanga whakahaere a te Kawanatanga kaore kau he kupu tohutoliu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei take. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 25/1929. —Petition of Mere Wiari and 7 Others. Praying that the Waihaha Stream and adjacent land be exempted from the Taupo Waters Settlement and returned to the owners of Waihaha No. 3b Block as a permanent reserve. 1 am directed to report that as this petition refers to a matter of policy the Committee has no recommendation to make. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 25 o te tau 1929, a Mere Wiari ratou ko etahi at.u tokowhitu. E inoi ana ko te awa o Waihaha me nga whenua e pa ana ki taua awa me wehe ki waho o Te Whakataunga o nga Tikanga mo nga Wai o Taupo a me whakahoki hei rahui mo ake tonu atu ki nga tangata no ratou a Waihaha Nama 3b Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata i te mea e pa ana tenei pitihana ki nga tikanga whakahaere a te Kawanatanga kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei take. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 197/1929. —Petition of Pee Paretekorae and 2 Others. Praying for compensation for land taken for road through Rangitoto-Tuhua 77e Block. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. gnd October, 1929.

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[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 197 o te tau 1929, a Pee Paretekorae ratou ko etahi atu tokorua. E inoi ana kia utua he moni kapeneheihana mo te whenua i tangohia mo tetahi rori e haere ana i ma runga i Rangitoto-Tuhua 77e Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 153/1929. —Petition of Tohikuri-o-Waikato and Others. Praying that the Mangatangi Block (Block 39, Parish of Koheroa) be exempted from the provisions of the Public Works Act. 1 am directed to report that, as this petition refers to a matter of policy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 153 o te tau 1929, a Tohikuri-o-Waikato ratou ko etahi atu. E inoi ana ko Mangatangi Poraka (Poraka 39, Pariha o Koheroa) kia kaua e pangia e nga tikanga o te Ture mo nga Mahi mo te Katoa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata i te mea e pa ana tenei pitihana ki nga tikanga whakahaere a te Kawanatanga kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei take. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 152/1929. —Petition of Rangonui te Aroha and Another. Praying that the land formed by drainage of the Pukaki Lagoon in the Parish of Manurewa may be returned to them. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 152 o te tau 1929, a Rangonui te Aroha raua ko tetahi atu. E inoi ana ko te whenua i takoto maroke i muri iho i te whakamimititanga o te Roto o Pukaki kei roto i te Pariha o Manurewa me whakahoki ki a raua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 62/1929. —Petition of Hori Teira. Praying that confiscated land formerly belonging to Ngaruahine Hapu, in the Taranaki District, may be returned to them. 1 am directed to report that, as the subject matter of this petition is under consideration of the Government, along with other matters relating to confiscated lands, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 62 o te tau 1929, a Hori Teira. E inoi ana ko nga whenua i murua no Ngati-Ruahine Hapu i mua, kei roto i te Takiwa o Taranaki kia whakahokia ki taua hapu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata i te mea he take tenei kei te whiriwhiria e te Kawanatanga apiti atu ki era take e pa ana ki nga whenua i murua, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei take. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 26/1929. —Petition of Hera Hapi and 6 Others. Praying that their claims to the bed of the Awa-o-te-Atua (Ngarurora) Stream may be heard and ownership determined. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 2nd October, 1929.

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[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 26 o te tau 1929, a Hera Hapi ratou ko etahi atu toko-ono. E inoi ana ko a ratou kereeme mo te whaiawa o te Awa-o-te-Atua (Ngarurora) kia uiuia a kia whakataua mehemea ko wai ma nga tangata no ratou taua whenua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 295/1929. —Petition of Karena Tutapu. Praying for rehearing as to ancestral and conquest rights te Patutahi Block. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 295 o te tau 1929, a Karena Tutapu. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano nga take tupuna me nga take raupatu o Patutahi Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 246/1929. —Petition of Pakete Raata and 36 Others. Praying that whitebait-fishing may be strictly prohibited in the Whakapuni Stream, Manawatu Heads. 1 am directed to report that, as this petition refers to a question of policy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 246 o te tau 1929, a Pakete Raata ratou ko etahi atu e 36. E inoi ana kia tino araia te hao inanga i roto i te awa o Whakapuni kei te wahapu o Manawatu. Kua whakahaua ahau i te mea ko tenei pitihana e pa ana ki nga tikanga whakahaere a te Kawanatanga kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei take. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 97/1929. —Petition of Tohtkuri-o-Waikato and 9 Others. Praying for return of Manurewa, Lot 182—land which was confiscated. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 2nd October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 97 o te tau 1929 a Tohikuri-o-Waikato ratou ko etahi atu tokoiwa. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu a Manurewa Rota 182, he whenua i murua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 2 o Oketopa, 1929.

Papers—No. 161, Report of Royal Commission on Matters relating to Leases of Native Lands in the Waikato-Maniapoto Native Land Court District; No. 196, Report on Petition No. 51/1926, of Kipa Anaru and Others, re Reserve and Lake in Tutira Block ; No. 197, Report on Petition No. 207/1921, of Hapua Hutana, re Rangiauria Block (Pitt Island) ; No. 202, Report on Petition No. 300/1927, of Maora Mauwhata, re Tokoniaru B No. 7 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion the above-mentioned papers should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 7th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pepa Paremata — Nama 161, Ripoata a te Roera Komihana mo nga take e pa ana ki nga riihi o nga Whenua Maori kei roto i te Takiwa Kooti Whenua Maori o Waikato-Maniapoto ; Nama 196, Ripoata mo pitihana Nama 51 o te tau 1926, a Kipa Anaru ratou ko etahi atu mo te Rahui me te Roto kei runga o Tutira Poraka ; Nama 197, Ripoata mo pitihana Nama 207 o te tau 1921, a Hapua Hutana mo Rangiauria Poraka (Pitt Island) ; Nama 202, Ripoata mo pitihana Nama 300 o te tau 1927, a Maora Mauwhata mo Tokomaru B Nama 7 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko nga Pepa Paremata kua huaina i runga ake nei me tuku atu kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 7 o Oketopa, 1929.

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Papers—No. 198, Report on Petition No. 213/1926, of Moroati Taiuru, re succession to Ngakaraihi te Rongo (deceased) ; No. 199, Report on Petition No. 255/1928, of Haki Calvin, re succession to George Southgate (deceased); No. 200, Report on Petition No. 222/1926, of Rutu Here Mokena, re Kaipiha Block ; No. 201, Report on Petition No. 90/1918, of Mere te Iwingaro and Others, re Mangapoike Block 2b ; No. 203, Report on Petition No. 263/1928, of Pare te Putu, re wrongful alienation of his mother's land. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion the above-mentioned papers should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pepa Paremata—Nama 198, Ripoata mo te Pitihana Nama 213 o te tau 1926, a Moroati Taiuru mo te taha kite riiwhitanga i a Ngakaraihe te Rongo kua mate ; Nama 199, Ripoata mo Pitihana Nama 255 o te tau 1928, a Haki Galvin mo te taha kite riiwhitanga i a George Southgate kua mate ; Nama 200, Ripoata mo Pitihana Nama 222 o te tau 1926, a Rutu Here Mokena mo te taha ki Kaipiha Poraka; Nama 201, Ripoata mo Pitihana Nama 90 o te tau 1918, a Mere te Iwingaro ratou ko etahi atu mo Mangapoike 2b Poraka ; Nama 203, Ripoata mo Pitihana Nama 263 o te tau 1928, a Pare Putu mo te tukunga heetanga i te whenua o tona whaea. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu nga Pepa Paremata kua huaina i runga ake nei kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 7 o Oketopa, 1929.

Paper No. 204. —Native Trust Office : Report on Native Reserves in Wellington and Nelson Districts. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pepa Paremata Nama 204. —Tari ote Kai-haki Maori: Ripoata mo nga Rahui Maori kei roto i nga Takiwa o Poneke raua ko Whakatu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaa.ro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei Pepa Paremata kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 7 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 115/1929. —Petition of Hape Nikora and 16 Others. Praying that the Native Land Court may be empowered to include certain of the original grantees or their successors in the title of the third of the Tarawera Block recently awarded to the present owners. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 115 o te tau 1929, a Hape Nikora ratou ko etahi atu kotahi tekau ma ono. E inoi ana kia whakamanaia te Kooti Whenua Maori kite whakauru i etahi o nga tangata i uru tuatahi ki roto i te karaati i o ratou kai-riiwhi ranei ki roto i te taitara o te wahi tuatoru o Tarawera Poraka i whakataua i mua tata ake nei ki nga tangata no ratou nei taua whenua i naianei. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 7 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 298/1929.—Petition of Te Otene Kuku Karaitiana and 23 Others. Praying for return of land said to have been taken in excess of the Waipukurau purchase or for adequate compensation. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 298 o te tau 1929, a Te Otene Kuku Karaitiana ratou ko etahi atu e rua tekau ma toru. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu te whenua e kiia ana i uru pohehe atu ki roto i nga whenua i whakaritea o te hoko o Waipukurau kia utua ranei ki a ratou te moni kapeneheihana e tika ana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 7 o Oketopa, 1929.

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Nos. 202 and 203/1929. —Petitions of Moanaroa Pere and Another, and Ratarina Takawiiaki and 48 Others. For rehearing in connection with the Patutahi Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 202 me 203 o te tau 1929, a Moanaroa Pere raua ko tetahi atu, a Ratarina Takawhaki ratou ko etahi atu e wha tekau ma waru. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki Patutahi Poraka. Rua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Romiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Rawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 7 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 201/1929. —Petition of Himiona Ratipa. Petitioner alleges that he alone has been charged with the expenses in connection with mortgage of Mangatu No. 1 Block, and he prays for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 14th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 201 o te tau 1929, a Himiona Ratipa. Rote kai-pitihana e kii ana nana anake i utu nga moni mo nga raruraru mo te taha kite mokete o Mangatu Nama 1 Poraka a e inoi ana kia whakaorainaia. Rua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Romiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Rawanatanga kia uiuia. 14 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 21/1929.—Petition of Rereama Wharehinga and 9 Others. Praying for readjustment of relative interests in Pohautea Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 14th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 21 o te tau 1929, a Rereama Wharehinga ratou ko etahi atu tokoiwa. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaina te paanga o ia tangata o ia tangata i roto i Pohautea Poraka. Rua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Romiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Rawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 14 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 325/1929. —Petition of Pakaru Rarora. Praying that their burial-ground in Whaiti Ruranui 5d (Lots 66 and 66a, Tapapa Survey District) be reserved for them. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 14th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 325 o te tau 1929, a Pakaru Karora. E inoi ana ko to ratou urupa kei roto i Whaiti Kuranui 5d (Rota 66 me 66a, Takiwa Ruuri o Tapapa) kia rahuitia mo ratou. Rua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Romiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 14 o Oketopa, 1929.

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No. 111/29. —Petition of Raureti te Huia and 90 Others. Praying that no alteration be allowed in the existing terms and conditions of leases of Native lands. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 14th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 111 o te tau 1929, a Raureti te Huia ratou ko etahi atu e iwa tekau. E inoi ana kia kaua he whakarereketanga e whakaaetia o nga tikanga me nga ritenga e mau tonu ana i naianei o nga riihi o nga whenua Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaa.ro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 14 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 20/1929.—Petition of Te Ao Wilson. Praying for inquiry into the ownership of the Ruahine Reserve. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 14th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 20 o te tau 1929, a Te Ao Wirihana. E inoi ana kia uiuia mehemea ko wai ma nga tangata no ratou te Rahui o Ruahine. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 14 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 324/1929. —Petition of Akuhata Hira Kingi. Praying for rehearing in connection with partitioning of Rangitaiki 28b 17d Block. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedies, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 14th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 324 o te tau 1929, a Akuhata Hira Kingi. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite wehewehenga o Rangitaiki 28b 17d 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, 14 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 110/1929. —Petition of Te Hau Kipa. Praying for repeal of section 27 of the Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Act, 1928, which affects his interests in Katere No. 1 Block. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedies, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 14th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 110 o te tau 1929, a Te Hau Kipa. E inoi ana kia horoia atu a Tekiona 27 o te Ture Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori a Whakariterite Kereeme Whenua Maori, 1927, e pa ana ki ona paanga i roto i Katere Nama 1 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 mo runga mo tenei take. 14 o Oketopa, 1929.

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Papers—No. 211, Report on Petition No. 175/1924, of Mita Wepiha and others, relating to Motuki.no Island; and No. 215, Report on Petition No. 167/1925, of Maki Pirihi and another, relative to Tawhitirahi, or Ponaiti Island. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to the above noted papers. 21st October, 1929. [Translation.] Pepa Paremata —Nama 211, Ripoata mo te Pitihana Nama 175, o te tau 1924, a Mita Wepiha ratou ko etahi atu mo te taha kite Moutere o Motukino; me Nama 215 —Ripoata mo te Pitihana Nama 167 o te tau 1925, a Maki Piripi me tetahi atu mo te taha ki Tawhitirahi ara kite Moutere o Ponaiti. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo nga Pepa Paremata kua whakaaturia i runga ake nei. 21 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 360/1929. —Petition of Oka Heketa. Praying for cancellation of partition orders dated the 25th May, 1911, of the Parahaki Block ; and also certain survey charging-orders alleged to be wrongfully charged against the block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 21st October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 360 o te tau 1929, a Oka Heketa. E inoi ana kia whakakorea atu nga Ota Wehewehe i tuhia i te 25 o Mei 1911, mo Parahaki Poraka a me etahi hoki o nga Ota mo nga Moni Ruuri e whakapaea ana i hee te uta ki runga i tenei Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 21 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 314/1929. —Petition of Te Whakataute Raureti and 17 Others. Praying that Lot 112, Town of Kihikihi (Rewi Maniapoto Reserve), be vested in the Rewi Maniapoto Memorial Council and that regulations as to election of Council, &c., may be made. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 21st October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 314 o te tau 1929, a Te Whakataute Raureti ratou ko etahi atu tekau ma whitu. E inoi ana ko te whakahaere mo Rota 112 o te Taone o Kihikihi (Te Rahui mo Rewi Maniapoto) me tuku kite Kaunihera Whakahaere i te Kowhatu Wliakamaharatanga kia Rewi Maniapoto a ko nga rekureihana, mo te poot-itanga i nga menia mo taua Kaunihera, me mahi. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 21 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 200/29, Petition of Mutu Karaitiana ; and No. 243/29, Petition of Warana Whatuiapiti Ren at a. Praying for return of a portion of the Poupoutahi Block, alleged to have been wrongfully included in the Te Aute College Reserve. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to these petitions. 21st October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 200 o te tau 1929, a Mutu Karaitiana ; me Pitihana Nama 243 o te tau 1929, a Warana Whatuiapiti Renata. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu tetahi wahi o Poupoutahi Poraka e whakapaea ana i whakaurua heengia atu ki roto i te Rahui o Te Aute Kareti. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo enei pitihana. 21 o Oketopa, 1929.

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No. 287/1928, Petition of Heni Peka and 4 Others, and No. 306/1929, Petition of Neho Kopuka and 35 Others. Praying for rehearing as to relative interests in Tikotiko Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to these petitions. 21st October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 287 o te tau 1928, a Heni Peka ratou ko etahi atu tokowha, me Pitihana Nama 306 o te tau 1929, a Neho Kopuka ratou ko etahi atu e toru tekau ma rima. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano nga paanga o ia tangata o ia tangata i roto i Tikotiko Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo enei pitihana. 21 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 318/1929. —Petition of Mihi te Rito and 8 Others. Praying for rehearing in connection with Ngamotu Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 21st October, 1929. — [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 318 o te tau 1929, a Mihi te Rito ratou ko etahi atu tokowaru. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano a Ngamotu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 21 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 362/1929. —Petition of R. H. Gerrand. Praying that legislation may be passed to enable him to obtain a title to Ngararahi Nos. 1 and 2 Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 29th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 362 o te tau 1929, a R. H. Gerrand. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture whakamana e ahei ai te whakauru i a ia ki roto i te taitara o Ngararahi Nama 1 me 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 29 o Oketopa, 1929.

Report on Native Trustee Amendment Bill. I am directed to report that the Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the Native Trustee Amendment Bill, has duly considered the same, and is of opinion it should be allowed to proceed, subject to the amendment shown on a copy of the Bill attached hereto. 30th October, 1929. [Translation.] Pire Whakatikatika Ture Kai-tiaki Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kua whiriwhiria e te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tukua atu nei ki a ia te Pire Whakatikatika Ture Kai-tiaki 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. 30 o Oketopa, 1929.

Report on 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, had duly considered the same, and is of opinion it should be allowed to proceed, subject to the amendments shown on a copy of the Bill attached hereto. 31st October, 1929.

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[Translation.] Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori a Whakariterite Kereeme 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 a Whakariterite Kereeme 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 e tapiri nei. 31 o Oketopa, 1929.

No. 370/1929. —Petition of J. E. Dalton. Praying for consideration of his wife's claims to confiscated lands in the Taranaki District. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th November, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 370 o te tau 1929, a J. E. Dalton. E inoi ana kia whiriwhiria te kereeme a tona wahine ki nga whenua i murua o te Takiwa o Taranaki. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 7 o Noema, 1929.

No. 267/1928. —Petition of Haki Karawana and 10 Others. Praying for inquiry into the sale of Section 39 of the Parish of Matata. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th November, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 267 o te tau 1928, a Haki Karawana ratou ko etahi atu kotahi tekau. E inoi ana kia uiuia te hoko o Tekiona 39 o te Pariha o Matata. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohut.ohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 7 o Noema, 1929.

No. 267/1929. —Petition of Hiria Ahuriei. For reinvestigation of right to succeed to estate of Wi Takeke, Maki Katera, and Henare Wahapu (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th November, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 267 o te tau 1929, a Hiria Ahuriri. E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga ki nga taonga tinana me nga taonga whenua o Wi Takeke, o Maki Katera, a o Henare Wahapu, kua mate. 7 o Noema, 1929.

No. 2/1929. —Petition of G. A. Hirschberg. Praying that free use of the Courts be granted to enable him to prosecute his claims to Ngawakaakupe Block No. 3. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 7th November, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 2 o te tau 1929, a G. A. Hirschberg. E inoi ana kia whakawhiwhia he huarahi kore utu ki nga Kooti kia ahei ai ia kite whakahaere i ona kereeme ki Ngawakaakupe Nama 3 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 7 o Noema, 1929.

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No. 297/1929. —Petition of H. Hukanui and 70 Others. Petitioners complain that they are receiving no benefit from their land, the Tahora Blocks, which are vested in the East Coast Trust Commissioner. They pray for inquiry and relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th November, 1929. -——

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 297 o te tau 1929, a H. Hukanui ratou ko etahi atu e 70. Ko nga Kai-Pitihana e amuamu ana notemea kaore he painga e puta atu ana ki a ratou o to ratou whenua o Tahora Poraka kua tukua nei ki raro i te mana o te Komihana Kai-tiake o te Tairawhiti. E inoi ana ratou kia uiuia tenei take a kia whakaoraina ratou. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 7 o Noema, 1929.

No. 302/1929. —Petition of Heni Hoani Kuiti. Praying for rehearing as to individual interests in Horowhenua Xlb Subdivisions, Raumatangi and Oturoa Blocks. I am directed to report that as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedies the Committee has no recommendation to make. 7th November, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 302 o te tau 1929, a Heni Hoani Kuiti. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano nga paanga o ia tangata o ia tangata i roto i nga wawahanga o Horowhenua Xlb Poraka, i Raumatangi Poraka a i Oturoa 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. 7 o Noema, 1929.

No. 344/1929. —Petition of Huirau Tamihana and Another. Praying for rehearing in regard to succession to Waingaio Ngarara (deceased) in Taumataoteo 30b 1 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th November, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 344 o te tau 1929, a Huirau Tamihana me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga ki a Waingaio Ngarara, kua mate, i roto i Taumataoteo 30b 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 7 o Noema, 1929.

No. 391/1929. —Petition of Maata Mahupuku Asher. Praying for compensation for losses through an alleged judicial error in connection with payment to one trustee of the purchase-money for Ngawakaakupe Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th November, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 391 o te tau 1929, a Maata Mahupuku Asher. E inoi ana kia utua he moni kapeneheihana mo tetahi mate i pa ki a ia i runga i te whakatau a te Kooti e whakapaea ana kei te he mo te taha kite utunga i nga moni hoko mo Ngawakaakupe Poraka kite Kai-tiaki kotahi. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 7 o Noema, 1929.

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No. 299/1929. —Petition of Puhara Timo. Praying that the Native owners of Mangapoike A Block be supplied with statements of accounts when moneys are being paid out by the East Coast Trust Board, and that the land be made inalienable. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th November, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 299 o te tau 1929, o Puhara Timo. E inoi ana kia whakawhiwhia nga tangata no ratou a Mangapoike A Poraka ki nga wliakaaturanga o nga kaute i nga wa c utua ana nga moni e te Poari Kai-tiaki o te Tairawhiti a kia araia nga tuku katoa o taua whenua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 7 o Noema, 1929.

No. 382/1929. —Petition of Pikiwai Ngarara and 4 Others. Praying that their father's name be included in the title to Ruarakauputara Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th November, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 382 o te tau 1929, a Pikiwai Ngarara ratou ko etahi atu toko wha. E inoi ana kia whakaurua te ingoa o to ratou matua tane ki roto i te taitara o Ruarakauputara Poraka. Kua whakahau ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 7 o Noema, 1929.

No. 394/1929. —Petition of Te Rauna Hape and 23 Others. Praying for reinvestigation of relative interests in Ngamotu Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th November, 1929.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 394 o te tau 1929, a Te Rauna Hape ratou ko etahi atu e 23. E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano te paanga o ia tangata o ia tangata i roto i Ngamotu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 7 o Noema, 1929.

No. 353/1929. —Petition of Riripeti Kaimoni Stewart and Another. Praying for consideration of claims to succeed to the estate of Tiripa Puku (deceased) as adopted children. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th November, 1929. —— [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 353 o te tau 1929, a Riripeti Kaimoni Stewart raua ko tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia whiriwhiria a raua kereeme mo te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga taonga o Tiripa Puku kua mate i te mea he tamariki whangai raua tokorua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 7 o Noema, 1929.

No. 357/1929. —Petition of Tuhuru Taintji and 10 Others. Praying that the rents on the Greymouth Native Reserve be increased so as to ensure the beneficiaries receiving 5 per cent, net on the unimproved value. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th November, 1929.

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[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 357 o te tau 1929, a Tuhuru Tainui ratou ko etahi atu kotahi tekau. E inoi ana ko nga moni reti mo te Rahui Maori o Grey mouth me whakanui ake kia rite ai te moni e riro atu i nga tangata whai take paanga kite rima paiheneti motuhake o te wariu whakapainga-kore. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana ki te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 7 o Noema, 1929.

No. 395/1929. —Petition of Te Puea Herangi and 34 Others. Praying for return of their fishing-rights in the Waikato River. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th November, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 395 o te tau 1929, a Te Puea Herangi ratou ko etahi atu e 34. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu o ratou mana hii ika i roto i te awa o Waikato. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 7 o Noema, 1929.

No. 23/1929. —Petition of Maud V. Waipapa. Praying for legislation to enable validation of the incomplete will of her late husband, Rahau Waipapa. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 7th November, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 23 o te tau 1929, a Maud Y. Waipapa. E inoi ana, mo tetahi ture whakamana i te wira kaore i oti o tona tane a Rahau Waipapa, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 7 o Noema, 1929.

No. 369/1928. —Petition of Wi Hapeta and 3 Others. Petitionees question the validity of the will of Ngakete Hapeta (deceased), and pray for inquiry and relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 7th November, 1929. [Translation.] Pitihana Nama 369 o te tau 1928, a Wi Hapeta ratou ko etahi atu tokotoru. Ko nga kai-pitihana e whakahe ana kite wira a Ngakete Hapeta, kua mate, a e inoi ana kia uiuia a kia whakaoraina ratou. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 7 o Noema, 1929.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Native Aflairs 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, Mr. Clinkard, has conducted the business of the Committee, and that the resolution be recorded in the minutes and reported to the House." K. S. Williams, 7th November, 1929. Member of the Committee.

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[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 Mr. Clinkard, i nga mahi a te Komiti, a kia tuhia tenei motini ki roto ki nga meneti a kia ripoatatia atu kite Whare." 7 o Noema, 1929.

Special Report. I am directed 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 appreciation of the services of its Clerk, Mr. J. B. Hackworth, and that a vote of thanks be recorded in the minutes and this resolution reported to the House. 7th November, 1929. [Translation.] Ripoata Motuhake. Kua whakahana ahau kia ripoata i te hui whakamutunga a te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori i paahitia te motini e whai a-ke 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 pooti whakanui ki a ia ki roto ki nga meneti, a kia ripoatatia atu tenei motini kite Whare." 7 o Noema, 1929.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Native Affairs Committee held its final meeting to-day (6th November). During the session the Committee held twenty-two meetings, the average attendance at each meeting being nine. Including eighteen petitions brought forward from 1928, the Committee had before it ninety-two petitions. Of these sixty-six were reported on ; the remaining twenty-six were unavoidably held over (see schedule). The Native Trustee Amendment Bill and the Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill were duly considered and reported on. Sixteen parliamentary Papers were considered and reported on. 7th November, 1929. [Translation.] Ripoata Whakamutunga. E whaihonore ana ahau kite ripoata i tu te hui whakamutunga a te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori i tenei ra (6 o Noema). I tenei tuunga o te Paremata e rua tekau ma rua nga huinga o te Komiti kite aronga tokoiwa nga Mema i tae mai ki ia hui. Hui atu ki nga pitihana 18 i toe mai ite tau 1928 e92 nga pitihana i tae mai ki tona aroaro ; o ena e 66 kua whakahaerea a kua ripoatatia, ko nga mea e 26 i toe i puritia mo tetahi atu wa (Tirohia te Kupu Apiti). I ata whiriwhiria a i ripoatatia te Pire Whakatikatika Ture Kai-tiaki Maori a te Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereme Whenua Maori. Tekau ma ono nga Pepa Paremata i tukua mai a i ripoatatia. 7 o Noema, 1929.

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SCHEDULE OF PETITIONS HELD OVER.

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No. Petitioner. Subject. 122/28 Tamihana Heta .. .. .. .. Chatham Islands lands. 123/28 M. H. Tahuhu .. .. .. .. Mairangi Block, Chathams. 256/28 John Pohatu and 30 others .. .. Maraetaha Id Block. 230/28 Uru Beweti .. .. .. .. Tunapahore. 288/28 Beureu Turei and another .. .. Te Araroa Township. 297/28 Riria Pohe and 7 others .. .. .. Te Araroa Township. 344/28 Ani Kane Roki and another .. Te Araroa Township. " 22/29 Rangi Raroa and 22 others .. .. Bahau Block. 57/29 Rawinia Hauiti and 4 others .. Te Araroa Township. 72/29 Hemi Mahuna and 2 others. . .. .. Te Araroa Township. 96/29 Boka Tamahere and 4 others .. Te Araroa Township. 98/29 Beweti Te Kohere and 11 others .. .. Marangairoa Id Block. 114/29 Biwai Bangihuna .. .. .. .. Pikihikura and other blocks. 223/29 Tipiwai Houkamu and 5 others .. .. Wharekahika Block. 266/29 Tipiwai Houkamu and 5 others . . .. Wharekahika Block. 296/29 Wiremu Bikihana .. .. .. Waihou Lower D2 Block. 305/29 Himiona Katipa and 3 others .. .. Mangatu No. 3 Block. 319/29 Ngahuia Tuta .. .. .. .. Succession to Poutahi Hapimana (deceased). 320/29 Kawhe Toheriri .. .. .. .. Succession to Wi Ngamaia (deceased) 321/29 Tihi Whanga and 9 others .. .. .. Tutuotekaha No. 2 Block. 357a/29 H. Hei .. .. .. .. .. Maraehake Block. 361/29 Wi Katene te Puoho .. .. .. Whakapuaka Block. 381/29 Boka Merehana and 3 others .. Te Beureu No. 2 Block. 406/29 Te Haenga Paretipua and 24 others -.. .. Mangapoike A Block. 410/29 Hone H. King! and 5 others .. .. Tauherenikau No. 4 Block. 418/29 Sophia Barlow .. .. .. .. Mangere lands.