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And whereas the Government is desirous that the truth and justice of the respective claims and complaints of the Maoris as hereinbefore set forth should be tested by inquiry so that, if such complaints be well founded and of substance, the Government will be able to take order for the redress of the grievances laid upon the Maoris : Now know ye, that We, reposing trust and confidence in your impartiality, knowledge, and ability, do hereby nominate, constitute, and appoint you, the said Sir Michael Myers, Hanara Tangiawha Reedy, and Albert Moeller Samuel to be a Commissioii: % ❖ (c) In respect of the Mahia Block aforesaid, to inquire and report —- (i) Whether, due regard being had to all the circumstances, it is reasonably established that the boundary of the block as fixed by survey probably diverged from the boundary thereof as described or intended to be described in the deed of cession aforesaid ; and (ii) If it be reported that it is reasonably established that the boundary probably diverged as aforesaid, then to recommend what compensation, if any, in money or money's worth, should now be granted to the former Maori owners of the land erroneously included within the boundaries of the said Mahia Block, or their descendants or representatives : Provided, however, that in any case where you shall see fit to recommend that compensation in money or money's worth be granted in respect of the purchases or cessions hereinbefore set forth, you shall have regard to the value of the land, as nearly as may be, at the time of the purchase or cession thereof, and not to any later increment in the value thereof: Provided, further, that you shall be at full liberty to disregard or differ from any findings, whether of fact or otherwise, conclusions, opinions, or recommendations of any former tribunal in respect of any matters or questions of similar character or import to those confided to you by these presents : And We do hereby appoint you, the said Sir Michael Myers, to be Chairman of the said Commission : And for the better enabling you to carry these presents into effect, you are hereby authorized and empowered to make and conduct any inquiry under these presents at such times and places as you deem expedient, with power to adjourn from time 1 to time and place to place

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