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, 1931 Session I-II, I-03

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1931. 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. Tuesday, the 21st Day of July, 1931. Ordered, " That a Native Affairs Committee, consisting, by leave, of fifteen members, be appointed 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. Langstone, Mr. Makitanara, Mr. Martin, Mr. O'Brien, Captain Rushworth, Mr. Taite te Tomo, Mr. Waite, Mr. Williams, and the mover."—(Hon. Mr. Veitch for Hon. Sir Apirana No ata.) Tuesday, the 28th Day of July, 1931. Ordered, That all petitions not finally dealt with during the session of 1930 be again referred to the same Committees as they were referred to during the said session, and that all petitions received during the first session of 1931 be dealt with as if they had been received this session."—(Right Hon. Mr. Forbes.) Memorandum for the Chairman of the Native Affairs Committee.—" Paper No. 71 (Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Act, 1928 : Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 102 of 1928, of Rangihawe te Kaho, relative to Okahu Block) stands referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—T. D. H. Hall, Clerk of the House of Representatives. Thursday, the 20th Day of August, 1931. Ordered, " That the petitions of Watanui Takiwa and Ngahoki P. Rikiliana be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Mr. Te Tomo.) Friday, the 21st Day of August, 1931. Ordered, " That the petition of Pepene Eketone and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee." (Mr. Te Tomo.) Friday, the 28th Day oe August, 1931. Ordered, " That the petition of Tupito Maruera and another be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee." (Mr. Makitanara.) Saturday, the 19th Day of September, 1931. Memorandum for the Chairman of the Native Affairs Committee.—" Paper No. 147 (Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Act, 1930 : Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 124, 1930, of Heni Putiputi Roki, alias Heni te Matekino), presented on Friday, the 18th day of September, 1931, stands referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—T. D. H. Hall, Clerk of the House of Representatives. Tuesday, the 6th Day of October, 1931. Ordered, " That the petition of F. J. Burt and another be referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Mr. Macmillau.) Friday, the 9th Day of October, 1931. Ordered, " That the Native Land Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee,"—(Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata.)

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Tuesday, the 13th Day of October, 1931. Ordered, " That the petition of Tereturu Hamahona and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Mr. Te Tomo.) Thursday, the 15tii Day of October, 1931. Ordered, "That the petition of Aputa Ihakara and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee." — (Mr. Te Tomo.) Tuesday, the 20th Day oe October, 1931. Ordered, " That the Native Purposes Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata.) Wednesday, the 21st Day of October, 1931. Memorandum for the Chairman of the Native Affairs Committee.—" Paper No. 163 (Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Act, 1928 : Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 127 of 1928 of Mana Ruka and Another relative to the Interest of Pirika Ruka, Deceased, in Waiotutu Block) stands referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —T. D. H. Hall, Clerk of the House of Representatives.

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No. Petitioner, &c. Page. 344/28 Ani Kani Roki and another .. 5 106/31 Awakino No. 11 Block .. .. 10 418/29 Barlow, Sophia .. .. .. 7 135/31 Boddy, Rodolph, and 2 others .. 9 154/31 Burt, F. J., and another .. .. 10 139/31 Coromandel Mining District .. 9 223/30 Elsie M. T. Pitama and 4 others .. 3 91/30 Estate of Kerei te Hokowhitu .. 4 Mnal report .. .. .. 11 67/31 Haki Galvin .. .. .. 8 28/31 Harata Pohe .. .. .. 10 139/31 Hauraki Mining District .. .. 9 135/30 Hauturu No. 2 Block .. .. 3 72/29 Hemi Mahunu and 2 others .. 5 20/31 Tien are Matanuku .. .. 10 21/31 Henare Matanuku and 2 others .. 10 46/30 Heni Parekuta Ahuroa (deceased) .. 6 21/31 Herupara Block .. .. .. 10 20/31 Herupara No. 1 Block .. .. 10 288/28 Heuheu Turei and another.. .. 5 123/30 Hiria Ahuriri .. .. .. 3 202/30 Hiria Ahuriri .. .. .. 4 46/30 Hoera Kewa and 3 others .. .. 6 410/29 Hone Kingi and 5 others .. .. 4 81/31 Hurihia Tongaporutu .. .. 9 48/31 Kawa te Huia .. .. .. 8 28/31 Ketenikau Block .. .. .. 10 418/29 Mangere lands .. .. .. 7 154/31 Matata Parish .. .. .. 10 139/31 Merea Wikiriwhi and 22 others .. 9 Native Land Bill .. .. .. 6 Native Purposes Bill .. .. 6 ! 45/31 Native School, Mokai .. .. 9 i 106/31 Ngahoki P. Rikihana .. .. 10 235/30 Ngapipi Reweti and 16 others .. 4

Nô. Petitioner, &c. I Page. 235/30 Orakei Block .. .. .. 4 133/31 Otorohanga Block . . .. 9 223/30 Palmerston North Native Reserve .. 3 66/31 Palmerston North Native Reserve .. 7 Parliamentary Paper No. 71/31 .. 7 Parliamentary Paper No. 147/31 .. 7 Parliamentary Paper No. 163/31 .. 8 223/30 Pitama, Elsie M. T., and 4 others .. 3 135/31 Puketiti 2a Block .. .. 9 57/29 Rawinia Hauiti and 11 others .. 5 154/31 Richmond Township .. .. 10 297/28 Riria Pohe and others .. .. 5 96/29 Roka Tamihere and 11 others .. 4 418/29 Sophia Barlow .. .. .. 7 ' .. Special Report (re Chief Judge R. N. 6 Jones) Special Report (re Chairman) .. 11 Special Report (re Clerk) .. .. 11 133/31 Tamata Tana and 2 others .. 9 91/30 Tamati te Patn .. .. .. 4 410/29 Tauherenikau Block .. .. 4 48/31 Tanpo Totara Timber Co., Ltd. .. 8 288/28 f 5 297/28 5 raroa Township .. .. < 72/29 j 5 96/29 J [4 45/30 Te Hoariri Paerata and 34 others .. 9 81/31 Timi Riira (deceased) .. .. 9 167/30 Tipiwai Houkamau and 7 others .. 3 168/30 Tipiwai Houkamau and 6 others .. 3 203/30 Tupito Maruera and 21 others .. 8 66/31 Watarauihi te Paki and 7 others .. 7 123/301 f 3 168/30 Wharekahika Block . . * * > 3 202/30 j I [ 4 j

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No. 123/1930.—Petition of Hiria Ahuriri, of Wharekahika. Praying for relief in connection with the determination of relative interests in the Wharekahika Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, .1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 123/1930, a Hiria Ahuriri, o Wharekahika. E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha kite whakataunga o nga paanga mo ia tangata mo ia tangata i roto i Wharekahika Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 20 o Akuhata, 1931.

No. 167/1930. —Petition of Tipiwai Houkamau and 7 Others, of Hukarere. Praying for relief in connection with the Wharekahika Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 167/1930, a Tipiwai Houkamau ratou ko etahi atu tokowhitu, o Hukarere. E inoi ana kia wliakaoraina mo te taha ki Wharekaliika Poraka. Kua whakahaua aliau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 20 o Aknkata, 1931.

No. 135/1930. —Petition of Henare Ahuriri and Another, of Te Araroa. Praying for a redistribution of shares in the Hauturu No. 2 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 135/1930, a Henare Ahuriri me etalii atu, o Te Araroa. E inoi ana kia tuhatubaina ano nga hea o Hauturu Nama 2 Poraka. Kua wkakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau lie kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 20 o Akuhata, 1931.

No. 168/1930,— Petition of Tipiwai Houkamau and 6 Others, of Hukarere. Praying for relief in connection with the Wharekahika Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 168/1930, a Tipiwai Houkamau ratou ko etahi atu tokoono, o Hukarere. E inoi ana kia whakaorairia mo te taha ki Wharekahika Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau te kupu tolmtohu a te Komiti. 20 o Akuhata, 1931.

No. 223/1930—Petition of Elsie M. T. Pitama and 4 Others, of Lower Hutt. Praying for inclusion in the list of beneficiaries of tlie Palmerston North Native Reserve. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 223/1930, a Elsie M. T. Pitama ratou ko etahi atu tokowha, o Lower Hutt. E inoi ana kia whakaurua ki roto i te raranga ingoa o iiga tangata whaipaanga kite Raliui Maori o Pamutana Noota. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau lie kupu tohutoliu a te Komiti. 20 o Akuhata, 1931.

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No. 202/1930.—Petition of Hiria Ahuriri, of Te Araroa. Praying for redetermination of relative interests in connection with the Wharekahika Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 202/1930, a Hiria Ahuriri, o Te Araroa. E inoi ana kia kimihia ano te paanga o ia tangata. o ia tangata i roto i Wharekaliika Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau lie knpu tohutohu a te Komi.ti. 20 o Akuhata, 1931.

No. 235/1930. —Petition of Ngapipi Reweti and 16 Others, of Orakei. Praying for inquiry into transactions affecting Orakei Block. I am directed to report tliat in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 20th August, 1931.

. [Tbanslation.] Pitihana Nama 235/1930, a Ngapipi Reweti ratou ko etahi atu kotahi tekau ma ono, o Orakei. B inoi ana kia uiuia nga mahi i pa ki Orakei Poraka. Kua wkakaliaua akaa kia ripoata kite wliakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitiliana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 20 o Akuhata, 1931.

No. 91/1930. —Petition of Tamati te Patu, of Mataroa. Praying for relief in connection with the estate of Kerei te Hokowhitu. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 91/1930, a Tamati te Patu, o Mataroa. E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha ki nga taonga tinana a taonga whenua o Kerei te Hokowhitu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 20 o Akuhata, 1931.

No. 410/1929. —Petition of Hone Kingi and 5 Others, of Christchurch. Praying for return of part of Tauherenikau Block or payment of compensation therefor. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 410/1929, a Hone Kingi ratou ko etahi atu tokorima, o Karaitiati. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu tetahi wahi o Tauherenikau Poraka a kia utua ranei he moni kapeneheihana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 20 o Akuhata, 1931.

No. 96/1929. —Petition of Roka Tamihere and 11 Others, of Tuparoa. Praying for a rehearing by the Native Land Court of their claims in connection with the Te Araroa Township. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 96/1929, a Roka Tamihere ratou ko etahi atu kotahi tekau ma tahi, o Tuparoa. B inoi ana kia uiuia ano e te Kooti Whenua Maori a ratou kereeme kite Taonehipi o Te Araroa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 20 o Akuhata, 1931.

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No. 72/1929.—Petition of Hejvii Mahunu and 2 Others, of Te Araroa. ]?.raying for a rehearing by the Native Land Court of their claims in connection with the Te Araroa Township. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 72/1929, a Hemi Mahunu ratou ko etahi atu tokorua, o Te Araroa. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano e te Kooti Whenua Maori a ratou kereeme kite Taonehipi o Te Araroa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 20 o Akuhata, 1931.

No. 57/1929. —Petition of Rawinia Hauiti and 11 Others, of Te Araroa. Praying for a rehearing by the Native Land Court of their claims in connection with the Te Araroa Township. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana, Nama 57/1929, a Rawinia Hauiti ratou ko etahi atu kotahi tekau majjtahi, o Te Araroa, E inoi ana kia uiuia ano e te Kooti Whenua Maori a ratou kereeme kite Taonekipi o Te Araroa. Kua whakahaua ah.au kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 20 o Akuhata, 1931.

No. 344/1928. —Petition of Ani Kane Rokt and Another, of Te Araroa. Praying for a rehearing by the Native Land Court of their claims in connection with the Te Araroa Township. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 344/1928, a Ani Kane Roki raua ko tetahi atu, o Te Araroa. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano e te Kooti Whenua Maori a ratou kereeme kite Taonehipi o Te Araroa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 20 o Akuhata, 1931.

No. 297/1928. —Petition of Riria Pohe and Others, of Te Araroa. Praying for a rehearing by the Native Land Court of their claims in connection with the Te Araroa Township. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 297/1928, a Riria Pohe ratou ko etahi atu, o Te Araroa. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano e te Kooti Whenua Maori a ratou kereeme kite Taonehipi o Te Araroa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 20 o Akuhata, 1931.

No. 288/1928.—Petition of Hetjheu Turei and Another, of Hick Bay. Praying for a rehearing by the Native Land Court of their claims in connection with Te Araroa Township. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 20th August, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 288/1928, a Heuheu Turei raua ko tetahi atu, o Hick Bay. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano e te Kooti Wkenua Maori a ratou kereeme kite Tasnehipi o Te Araroa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau lie kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 20 o Akuhata, 1931.

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No. 46/1930. —Petition of Hoera Kewa and 3 Others, of G-isborne. Praying for relief in connection with the Estate of Heni Parekuta Ahuroa (deceased). I have the honour to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 27th August, 1931.

[Tbanslation.] Pitihana Nama 46/1930, a Hoera Kewa ratou ko etahi atu tokotoru, o Kihipane. E raoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha ki nga taonga tinana me nga taonga whenua o Parekuta Ahuroa kua mate. E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me t.uku ki te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 27 o Akuhata, 1931.

Native Land Bill. I am directed to report that the Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the Native Land Bill, has duly considered the same, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, subject to the amendments shown on a copy of the Bill attached hereto. 20th October, 1931. Cecil H. Clinkard, Chairman.

[Translation.] Ripoata mo Te Pire 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 Whenua Maori, taua Pire, a e tohutohu ana me whakaae taua Pire kia haere ana me nga menemana e mau i runga i te kape o te Pire e tapiri nei. 20 o Oketopa, 1931.

Native Purposes Bill. I am directed to report that the Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the Native Purposes Bill, has duly considered the same, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, subject to the amendments shown on a copy of the Bill attached hereto. 27th October, 1931.

[Translation.] Ripoata mo Te Pire Mo Nga Take Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kua whiriwhiria e te Komiti Mo Nga Mea Maori, i tukuna atu nei ki a ia Te Pire Mo Nga Take Maori, taua Pire, a e tohutohu ana me whakaae taua Pire kia haere ana me nga menemana e mau i runga i te kape o te Pire e tapiri nei. 27 o Oketopa, 1931.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at a meeting held on Thursday, the 22nd of October, the Native Affairs Committee unanimously passed the following resolution : — " That the Native Affairs Committee desires to express and place on record its high appreciation of the services rendered by His Honour Chief Judge R. N. Jones in connection with the measures consolidating the Native Land Laws of the Dominion, and directs that this resolution be recorded on the minutes of the Committee, and be reported to the House." 27th October, 1931. W. J. Bkoadfoot, for Chairman.

[Translation.] Ripoata Motuhake. E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata i te hui i tu i te Taite te 22 o Oketopa, i paahitia e te Komiti Mo Nga Mea Maori te motini, kaore rawa he reo whakahe, ara : — " Ehiahia ana te Komiti Mo Nga Mea Maori kia whakaaturia a kia tuhia ki roto i hga pukapuka tona mihi nui mo nga mahi i mahia e te Honore Tumuaki-Kai-whakawa R. N. Jones mo te taha ki nga ture whakatopu i nga Ture Whenua Maori o te Tominiona a e whakahau ana ko tenei motini me tuhituhi ki roto ki nga meneti a te Komiti a kia ripoatatia atu kite Whare." 27 o Oketopa, 1931.

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No. 418/1929.—Petition of Sophia Barlow, of Mangere. Praying for inquiry into the title of Mangere lands. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 29th October, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 418/1929, a Sophia Barlow, o Mangere. E inoi ana kia uiuia nga taitara o nga whenua o Mangere. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 29 o Oketopa, 1931.

No. 66/1931. —Petition of Watarauihi te Paki and 7 Othees, of Waiwhetu. Praying for inclusion into the title to the Palmerston North Native Keserve. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 29th October, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 66/1931, a Watarauihi te Paki ratou ko etahi atu tokowhitu, o Waiwhetu. E inoi ana kia whakaurua ki roto i te taitara o te Rahui Maori o Pamutana Noota. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ko tenei pitihana, kite whakaaro o te Komiti, me tuku kite Kawanatanga ki a uiuia. 29 o Oketopa, 1931.

Parliamentary Paper No. 147 of 1931 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 124 of 1930, of Heni Putiptjti Roki alias Heni te Matekino). Praying for relief in connection with moneys derived from Hare Pikoi's interests in Waiaranga and Taikatiki Blocks. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th October, 1931.

[Translation.] Pepa Paremata Nama 147/1931 (Ripoata mete Kivpu Tohutohn mo Pitihana Nama 124/1931 a Heni Putiputx Roki ara Heni te Matekino). E inoi ana kia wbakaoraina mo te taha ki nga moni i ahu mai i nga paanga o Hare Pikoi i roto i Waiaranga me Taikatiki Poraka. Kua whakaiiaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei Pepa Paremata me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Oketopa, 1931.

Parliamentary Paper No. 71 of 1931 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 102 of 1928 of Rangihawe to Kaho relative to Okahu Block). I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this Paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th October, 1931.

[Translation.] Pepa Paremata Nama 71/1931 (Ripoata mete Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana Nama 102/1928, a Rangihawe te Kaho mo Okahu Pora-ka). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaa.ro o te Komiti ko tenei Pepa Paremata me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 2$ o Oketopa, 1931.

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Parliamentary Paper No. 163 of 1931 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 127 of 1928, of Mana Rtjka and Another, relative to the Interest of Pirika Ruka (Deceased) in Waiotutu Block). I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this Paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th October, 1931.

[Translation.] Pepa Paremata Nama 163/1931 (Ripoata mete Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana Nama 127/1928 a Mana Ruka raua ko tetahi atu mo te paanga o Pirika Ruka, kua mate, i roto i Waiotutu Poraka). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pepa Paremata me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Oketopa, 1931.

No. 203/1930. —Petition of Tupito Maruera and 21 Others, of Patea. Praying for relief in connection with Crown-grant 3789, Patea, Taranaki District. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th October, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 203/1930, a Tupito Maruera ratou ko etahi atu e 21, o Patea. E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha kite Karauna Karaati 3789, Patea, Takiwa o Taranaki. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 29 o Oketopa, 1931.

No. 48/1931. —Petition of Kawa te Huia and 24 Others, of Mokai. Praying for relief in connection with the lands under timber-cutting licenses to the Taupo Totara Timber Co., Ltd. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in regard to this petition. 29th October, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 48/1931, a Kawa te Huia ratou ko etahi atu. e rua tekau ma wha, o Mokai. E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha ki whenua kei raro i nga raihana tope-rakau i tukua kite Kamupene Kani Rakau Totara o Taupo. Kua whakahaua aliau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu toliutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana, 29 o Oketopa, 1931.

No. 67/31. —Petition of Haki Galvin, of Rotorua. Praying for a repeal of section 4 of the Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Act, 1927. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make regarding this petition. 29th October, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 67/1931, a Haki Galvin, o Rotorua. E inoi ana kia whakakorea. a Tekiona 4o te Ture Whakatikatika Tnre Whenua Maori a Whakariterite Kereeme Whenua Maori, 1927. Kua wliakaliaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Konaiti mo tenei pitiliana. 29 o Oketopa, 1931.

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No. 81/31. —Petition of Hurihia Tongaporutu, of Otorohanga. Praying for relief in connection with the grant of probate of the will of the late Timi Riira. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th October, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 81/1931, a Hurihia Tongaporutu, o Otorohanga. E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha kite wira i whakamanaia a Timi Riira kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 29 o Oketopa, 1931.

No. 139/31. —Petition of Merea Wikiriwhi and 22 Others, of Hauraki. Praying for relief in connection with Gold Revenue obtained from their lands in the Coromandel and Hauraki Mining Districts. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th October, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 139/1931, a Merea Wikiriwhi ratou ko etahi atu e 22, o Hauraki. E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha ki nga Reweniu Koura i puta mai i o ratou whenua kei roto i nga Takiwa Maina o Karamaena me Hauraki. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 29 o Oketopa, 1931.

No. 45/1930,— Petition of Te Hoabibi Paebata and 34 Others, of Mokai. Pbayxng that the Native school at Mokai, on the Tuai Block, be still set apart as a Native school. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th October, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 45/1930, a Te Hoariri Paerata ratou ko etahi atu e 34 ~ o Mokai. E inoi ana ko te Kura Maori i Mokai, kei runga i Tuai Poraka, me wehe hei Kura Maori tonu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 29 o Oketopa, 1931.

No. 133/31. —Petition of Tamata Tana and 2 Otters, of Otorohanga. Praying for relief in connection with the Otorohanga Block. I am directed that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th October, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 133/1931, a Tamata Tana ratou ko etahi atu tokorua, o Otorohanga. E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha ki Otorohanga Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 29 o Oketopa, 1931.

No. 135/31. —-Petition of Rodolph Boddy and 2 Others, of Puketiti. Pbaying for relief in connection with the Puketiti 2a Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th October, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 135/1931, a Rodolph Boddy ratou ko etahi atu tokorua, o Puketiti. E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha ki Puketiti 2a Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 29 o Oketopa, 1931.

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No. 28/1931. —Petition of Habata Pohe, of Ketenikau. Praying for relief in re royalties from the Ketenikau Block. I have the honour to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th October, 1931. K. S. Williams, for Chairman.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 28/1931, a Harata Pohe, o Ketenikau. E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha ki nga roereti mo Ketenikau Poraka. E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata ki tê whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku ki te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 29 o Oketopa, 1931.

No. 20/31, Petition of Henabe Matanuku, and No. 21/3], Petition of Henabe Matanuku and 2 Others, of Tikitiki. Praying for relief in connection with the Herupara No. 1 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that the petitions should Sbe referred to the Government for inquiry. 9 7th November, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 20/1931.. a Henabe Matanuku me Pitihana Nama 21/1931, a Henare Matanuku ratou ko etahi atu tokorua, o Tikitiki. E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha ki Herupara Nama 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahan kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku atu kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 7 o Noema, 1931.

No. 106/31,—Petition of Ngahoki P. Rikihana, of Mokau. Praying re, Awakino No. 11 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 7th November, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 106/1931, a Ngahoki P. Rikihana, o Mokau. E inoi ana mo Awakino Nama 11 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahan kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 7 o Noema, 1931.

No. 154/31,—Petition of F. J. Bust and Another, of Matata. PariSrf Matlta lidati ° n and Certain NatiV6 Land TitleS in Townshi P of Richmond and I am directed to report that, as the subject of the petition is sub judice, the Committee has no recommendation to made. AT , c. H. CLINKAET), Chairman. 7th November, 1931.

[Translation.] Pitihana Nama 154/1931, a F. J. Burt raua ko tetahi atu, o Matata. E inoi ana kia whakamanaia a kia uiuia etahi Taitara Whenua Maori kei roto i te Taonehipi mete Farina o Matata. r Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata i te mea kei te whiriwhiria te putake o te pitihana e te Kooti Kaore kau he kupu tohntohu a te Komiti. 7 o Noema, 1931.

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Special Repokt. I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Native Affairs Committee passed the following resolution :— That the Committee desires to record it? appreciation of the able and courteous manner in which the Chairman, Mr. C. H. Clinkard, has conducted the affairs of the Committee : and that this resolution be recorded in the minutes and reported to the House." K. S. Williams, 7th November, 1931. Member of the Committee.

[Translation.] Ripoata Motuhake. B whai honore ana ai.au kite ripoata i te hui whakamutunga a te Komiti Mo Nga Mea Maori i paahitia te niotini e whai ake nei:— E hiahia ana te Komiti kia tuhia ki roto i nga pukapuka tana whakanui mo te mohio mete pai o te whakahaere a te Tiamana a Mr. Clinkard i nga mahi a te Komiti a kia tuhia tenei motini ki roto i nga meneti a kia ripoatatia atu kite Whare." 7 o Noema, 1931.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Native Affairs Committee passed the following resolution :— " That the Committee desires to record its appreciation of the services of the Clerk, Mr. E. M. Anderson; and that this resolution be recorded in the minutes and reported to the House." 7th November, 1931.

[Translation.] Ripoata Motuhake. E whai honore ana ahau kite 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 tubia ki roto ki nga pukapuka tana mihi mo nga mahi a te Karaka a Mr. E. M. Anderson a kia tuhia tenei motini ki roto ki nga meneti, a kia ripoatatia atu kite Whare." 7 o Noema, 1931.

Final Kepobt. I have the honour to report that the Native Affairs Committee held its final meeting on the 3rd November. The Committee, consisting of fifteen members, held fourteen meetings during the session, the average attendance at each meeting being seven. Including twenty-seven petitions brought forward from 1930, the Committee had before it sixty-six petitions—thirty-one were reported on, and thirty-five are held over. The Native Land Bill and the Native Purposes Bill were duly considered and reported on. Parliamentary papers No. 71, 147, and 163 were considered and reported on. 7th November, 1931. Cecil H. Clinkabd, Chairman.

[Translation.] Kipoata Whakamuttjnga. E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata i tu te hui whakamutunga a te Komiti Mo Nga Mea Maori i te 3 o Noema. I tenei tuunga o te Paremata tekau ma wha nga huinga o te Komiti te maha o nga mema tekau ma rima, te tikanga tokowhitu nga mema i tae mai ki ia hui. Hui atu ki nga pitihana e rua tekau ma whitu i toe mai o te tau 1930 e ono tekau ma ono nga pitihana i tae mai kite aroaro o te Komiti, e toru tekau ma tahi i ripoatatia a e toru tekau ma rima i puritia mo tetahi wa. I ata wkiriwhiria a i ripoatatia te Pile Whenua Maori mete Pire Mo Nga Take Maori. Ko nga Pepa Paremata Nama 71, 147, me 163 i whiriwhiria a i ripoatatia. 7 o Noema, 1931.

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SCHEDULE OF PETITIONS HELD OVER.

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No. J Petitioner. Subject. 123/1928 M. H. Tahuhu .. .. .. .. Mairangi Block. 256/1928 John Pohatu and 30 others .. .. Maraetaka Id. 361/1929 Wi Katene Puoho .. .. .. Whakapuaka Block. 381/1929 Roka Merehana and 3 others . . Te Reureu Nos. 2 and 3 Blocks. 61/1930 Tiwai Pomare .. .. .. .. Wiremu Naera Pomare (deceased). 87/1930 Reweti T. Kohere and 14 others .. .. Marangairoa Id. 134/1930 Hemi Mahunu .. . . . . .. Kairapirapi Block. 201/1930 Te One Haereiti .. .. .. . . Hauturu E Ie, Section 3. 8/1931 Taare Mete . . .. .. .. Rangataua Reserve. 22/1931 Rongowhakaata Pere and another .. . . Waihirere Block. 23/1931 Rihitoto Mataia and 83 others .. . . Goldfields lands. 26/1931 Te Korerehu Mihaka and 65 others . . . . Fishing-rights. 29/1931 Ripi Wi Hongi and 29 others . . . . Parahirahi C Block. 68/1931 Simon Tutu .. .. . . . . Awa-o-totara Block. 71/1931 Tame H. Rebe and 56 others . . .. Rangitutahi and other islands. 72/1931 Tame H. Rebe and 34 others . . .. Fishing-rights. 75/1931 Te Miri 0 Raukawa .. .. Ngati-Whakaue lands. 77/1931 Teoti Karetai .. .. .. .. Princes Street, Dunedin. 83/1931 Wiremu Kingi Atetini and 7 others .. .. Ariki-Kapakapa Reserve. 88/1931 EL Tai Mitchell and another . . .. Native Land, Rotorua. 91/1931 Apera Pukenui and 24 others . . .. Horomonga, Islands. 92/1931 Hohua Makitanara and 26 others . . .. Endeavour Inlet. 105/1931 Whatanui Takiwa . . .. .. Tihoi 4a, 4b, and 4c Blocks. 109/1931 Pepene Eketone and 2 others . . .. Tahorakarewarewa and other blocks. 118/1931 Raniera Erihana .. .. . . .. Taxing of Native Lands. 122/1931 Tupito Maruera and another .. . . Patea River. 138/1931 Rewiti T. Kohere and 7 others . . . . Pohuatea Block. 140/1931 Hirena Kaka Pohe and another . . .. Piripi Pohe (deceased). 14-3/1931 E. M. te Aika and 105 others .. .. Fishing-rights. 152/1931 Te Hati te Atu and 16 others . . .. Pahou Block. 153/1931 Tipiwai Houkamau and 7 others .. .. Motaotaos in Matakaoa Block. 167/1931 Tereturu Hamahona and 76 others .. .. Taumanuka 1, 1a, 2, and 3 Blocks (Native Department). 178/1931 Aputa Ihakara and 29 others . . .. Fishing-rights. 179/1931 Matene Whaanga .. . . . . .. Rangataua Reserve. 180/1931 Tutere Wi Repa and 10 others . . .. Waikawa No. 2 Block. 189/1931 Hirini Heremaia and 11 others .. .. Kohewhata 29c Block.