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1925. NEW ZEALAND.

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

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

ORDERS OF REFERENCE. Extracts from, the Journals of the, House of Representatives. Thursday, the 16th Day of July, 1925. 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. Bell, Mr. Corrigan, Mr. Hawken, Mr. Tau Henare, Mr. Hockly, Mr. Mcllvride, Mr. McKay, Mr. Murdoch, the Hon. Mr. Ngata, Mr. O'Brien, the Hon. Sir M. Pomare, Mr. J. C. Rolleston, Mr. Uru, Mr. Williams, Mr. Young, and the mover."—(Hon. Mr. Coates.) Thursday, the 23rd Day of July, 1925. Ordered, "That all petitions not finally dealt with during the session of 1924 be again referred to the same Committee as they were referred to during the said session." —(Hon. Mr. Coates.) Ordered, "That Papers Nos. 120G, 121G, and 122G be referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Hon. Mr. Coates.) Thursday, the 13th Day of August, 1925. Ordered, " That Paper No. 145 be referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Hon. Mr. Coates.) Thursday, the 20th Day of August, 1925. Ordered, " That the petitions of Te Paea Hape, Matenga Hori and others, and Maata Mahupuku Asher be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."-—(Hon. Mr. Ngata.) Tuesday, the 25th Day of August, 1925. Ordered, " That the petition of Hare Matenga and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."— (Hon. Mr. Ngata.) Tuesday, the Ist Day of September, 1925. Ordered, " That the petition of Andrew Brown and another be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Mr. Hockly.) Friday, the 4th Day of September, 1925. Ordered, " That the petition of Papera Rangiauia and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."— (Hon. Mr. Ngata.) Wednesday, the 9th Day of September, 1925. Ordered, " That the petition of Himiona Torepe and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."— (Mr. Uru.) Ordered, " That the petitions of Mere te Iwingaro and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."— (Hon. Mr.'-Ngata.) Ordered, "That the petition of Tamihana Heta be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee." (Hon. Mr. Ngata.) Ordered, " That the petition of Te Kapinga Makarati and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Sir M. Pomare.) Thursday, the 10th Day of September, 1925. Ordered, " That the petition of Violet Newdick be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Mr. Macmillan. ) Tuesday, the 15th Day of September, 1925. Ordered, " That the petition of Hone to Tai be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Mr. Henare.) Wednesday, the 16th Day of September, 1925. Ordered, That the petition of Mere te Iwingaro and others bo referred direct.to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Mr. Ngata.) Wednesday, the 23rd Day of September, 1925. Ordered, " That the Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Mr. Coates.) Monday, the 28th Day of September, 1925. Ordered, " That the petition of Inia Ranginui and others be referred direct to the Native Affairs Committee," —- (Mr. Langstone.)

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No. Petitioner, &c. Page. No. Petitioner, Ac. Page; 81/25 Te Ahi Rakei .. .. .. 8 184/25 Maata Mahupuku Asher .. .. I 16 10/25 Ashdown, George .. .. ... 8 228/25 Maketu Peninsula .. .. .. ; 14 184/25 Asher, Maata Mahupuku .. 16 404/24 Maki Pirihi and 60 others .. .. 7 257/24 Ataera Waru and 29 others .. .. 6 91/25 Mangaopuraka Block .. .. 11 406/24 Te Awa-o-te-Atua Block .. ..12 168/24 Mangapoike No. 2b .. .. 5 126/25 Awataha Block .. .. 10 125/25 Mangapoike A .. .. .. 11 331/24 Mangarewa Creek lands .. .. 6 Bill—Native Land Amendment and 14 386/24 Mangere, Lot 10 .. .. .. 7 Native Land Claims Adjustment 105/25 Mangere, Lot 10 .. .. 9 204/25 Brown, Andrew, and another . . 19 178/25 Matauri 1b Block .. .. .. 14 405/24 Burial-ground, Pukaki Block.. .. 8 183/25 Matenga Hori and 13 others .. .. 15 106/24 Mate Ngahuru .. .. .. 4 331/24 Campbell, Clara .. .. .. 6 182/25 Miriama Tau (deceased) .. .. 10 Confiscated lands— 66a/24 Miria Mokai .. .. .. 4 83/25 Kotuku, &c., Wairoa Survey District 16 175/24 Mita Wepiha and 4 others .. .. 12 79/25 Ngatipoura tribal lands . . .. 8 89/25 Moeangiangi, Section 4, Block 1 .. 9 44/25 Parininihj and Waitotara Districts . . 8 385/24 Motukino Island .. .. .. 7 74/25 Purangi-Tarata District .. .. 8 175/24 Motuhara Island .. .. .. 12 81/25 Rangitatau .. .. .. 8 94/25 Rangitatau .. .. .. 8 10/25 Taranaki District .. .. 8 . . Native Land Amendment and Native 14 19/25 Taranaki District .. .. 8 Land Claims Adjustment Bill 87/25 Taranaki District .. .. 8 174/25 Ngaitahu claims .. .. .. 10 80/25 Te Ruatangata, &c., Taranaki .. 8 411/24 Ngapuhi " tenths" .. .. 7 18/25 Waikato District .. .. .. 8 406/24 Ngaruroro River bed .. .. I 12 225/25 Ngatimutunga lands .. .. ; 16 125/25 Eraihia te Rei . . . . .. 11 225/25 Ngatitama lands .. .. .. 16 166/23 Ngatitara Leases .. .. .. 17 12/25 Faulkner, Clara and George (deceased) II 184/25 Ngawakaakupe Block 16 Final report, .. .. .. 19 200/25 Ngawakaakupe Block . . . . 18 168/24 Hamiora Taki and another .. .. 5 ocn/fd Newdiek, A iolet .. .. . 14 403/24 Hamuera Kingi and 76 others .. 12 Nohomairangi te Wluti .. .. 6 17/25 TeHapi Block 17 Nuhaka 2® 3a 7b2 Block .. .. 7 156/24 Hapuakohe Parish, Lot 437 .. ..18 91 / 25 Nuhaka No. 1 Block .. .. 11 180/24 Hare Popata and another .. .. 5 173/25 Hariata Tauroa .. .. .. 13 180/24 Ohia, Lake lands .. .. .. 5 350/24 Heeni Tipene te Waru and 4 others .. 6 107/25 Ohuia Nos. 3 and 4 Blocks .. .. 11 54/25 Hemi Matenga (deceased) .. 12 143/25 Opua Block .. .. .. 14 91/25 Heni Toheriri and 24 others . . .. 11 176/24 Oyster-beds, Whangaruru .. .. 5 406/24 Hera Hapi and 8 others .. 12 106/24 Hera Mio (deceased) .. .. 4 182/25 Te Paea Hape .. .. .. 10 226/25 Himiona Torepe and 18 others .. 13 182/25 Paeroa Block .. ..10 417/24 Hinewhaki No. 2 .. .. ..12 391/24 Paeroa 2a 1 Block .. .. .. 7 90/25 Hinewhaki No. 2 .. 12 411/24 Paihau Rawiri and 31 others .. 7 182/25 Hinewhaki Block .. .. 10 66a/24 Te Pane Neketini (deceased) .. 4 156/24 Hira Eruera Keremeneta .. .. 18 120/G/25 Paper re Tangonge Block .. .. 15 46/24 Hirini Tau tau (deceased) .. ..13 121/G/25 Paper re Rakaukaka Block .. .. 15 200/25 Hirschberg, <4. A. .. .. 18 122/G/25 Paper re succession to Takimoana (de- 15 12/25 Hori Raharuhi .. .. .. 11 ceased) 166/25 Hore Toru and another .. 17 145/G/25 Paper re succession to Mikaera Urututu 15 412/24 Horotiu " tenths" .. .. .. 7 360/24 Parihaka Pa .. .. .. 6 253/25 Patate Paratomeo and 13 others .. 17 178/25 Ihaka Pera .. .. ..14 2 l/24 Pepcpe, Lot 79 .. .. 4 405/24 KahupakeRongonui 8 «7/24 ;; « 377/24 7 407/24 uka " " IK Kaibmgata tribal lands .. 16 J and 19 other's " 8 225/25 Te Kapinga Makarati and 9.1 others .. 10 o«o/ok n u- at i i ,, , ~ 74/25 Kapua Keepa and 6 others .. ..8 f83/26 Puhi Makene and 79 others .. .. 16 176/24 Karena Mokaraka and 25 others .. 5 *05/24 Pukaki Burial-ground .. 8 ■?;/» •• g 5/£ faxrasrr 4, "'ir :: it 3M/I :: 7 """* Pukewhau Block 5 117/25 Te Keepa Tawhio and 49 others .. 15 183/24 Keita te Ahere .. .. ..5 12/25 Raharuhi Hori .. ..11 179/21/11 Kere Erihe and 89 others .. .. 4 117/25 Rangataiki, Lots 28, 29 .. 15 328/24 Kohinui-Rakau Block .. 18 79/25 Ranginui Kauika .. 8 46/24 Kopuatarakihi Block .. ..13 21/24 Rangi Rawhiti .. .. .. 4 257/24 Kopuni South Block .. .. 6 89/25 Rangi Tutu .. .. .. 9 83/25 Kotuku Block .. .. ..16 385/24 Rangitutahi Island .. .. .. 7

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No. Petitioner, &c. Page. No. j Petitioner, &c. Jpage» 185/24 \ o , M , , r n 361/24 Tiki Morera and 2 others .. .. 18 86/25 / Rates on Native lands .. ..5,9 Timaru Town Section .. ..13 154/24 Raumatangi Block .. .. ..13 83/25 Toitu Hamiora and 3 others .. ..16 106/24 Raupane Manuera (deceased) .. 4 402/24 Toka, Wiremu Henare, and 33 others .. 7 125/25 Rawinia Riparipa (deceased) .. 11 407/24 Toka, Wiremu Henare, and 33 others .. 7 46/24 Rawiri Tautau and 4 others .. 13 408/24 Toka, Wiremu Henare, and 32 others .. 7 154/24 Rere Nicholson .. .. 13 412/24 Toka, Wiremu Henare, and 49 others .. 7 129/25 Rewatu Hiriako .. .. ..10 408/24 Tokatoka " tenths" .. •• 7 143/25 Riri M. Kawiti and 3 others .. 14 84/25 Tonga Awhikau and 58 others .. H 204/25 Rotoili leases .. .. 19 85/25 Tonga Awhikau and 69 others .. 9 402/24 Ruakaka Block .. .. .. 7 86/25 Tonga Awhikau and 60 others .. 9 404/24 Ruakaka " tenths. .. .. 7 87/25 Tunga Paebawa and 11 others .. 8 Schedule of Petitions held over .. 20 183/25 Tutukau East B 7b .. 15 Special report .. .. 19 1.29/25 Umukaimata Block .. 10 226/25 Te Upokorakaitauheke Block, Timaru 13 179/21/H Taemaro Block .. .. . . 4 126/25 Takapuna lands .. .. 10 419/24 Waha Pango and others .. 15 386/24 Takirua Hota and another .. .. 7 350/24 Waiotahi Nos. 19/386, and 388 Blocks 6 105/25 Takirua Hota and 3 others .. .. 9 185/24 Waitomo County Council .. . • 5 17/25 Tamaiwhiua Rawiri. . .. ..17 183/24 Whakaangi Block .. .. 5 93/25 Tamati Whanganui and 13 others .. 8 253/25 Whakapoungakau 12b Block .. 17 361/24 Taumata o-Teo Block .. 18 419/24 Whanganui-o-Rotu Lake .. 15 80/25 Taupiri Ihaka Poroata and 2 others .. 8 377/24 Wharehuia Heta and 38 others .. 7 156/24 Taupiri, Lot 437 .. .. ..18 107/25 Te Whare Paora and 29 others .. 11 331/24 Taupiri, Lot 470 .. .. .. 6 90/25 Te Wliare Puhaki and 18 others .. 12 94/25 Tawhito Huterengu and 3 others .. 8 18/25 Te Wharua Herewini and 9 others .. 8 84/25 Taxes on Native lands .. .. 8 360/24 Te Whiti Nohomairangi .. .. 6 54/25 Taxes on Native Lands .. 12 126/25 Wiha Rawiri Puhuta and 76 others .. 10 402/24 "Tenths".. .. .. .. 7 402/24 Wiremu Henare Toka and 33 others .. 7 404/24 "Tenths".. .. .. .. 7 407/24 Wiremu Henare Toka and 33 others .. 7 407/24 "Tenths".. .. .. .. 7 408/24 Wiremu Henare Toka and 32 others .. 7 408/24 "Tenths".. .. .. .. 7 412/24 Wiremu Henare Toka and 49 others .. 7 411/24 "Tenths".. .. .. .. 7 19/25 Wiremu te Kupenga Kahao and 2 others 8 412/24 "Tenths".. .. .. .. 7 174/25 Wixon, J. H., and 7 others .. ..10

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RBPOETS. No. 179/21/11. —Petition of Kere Erihe and 89 Others. Petitioners allege that the Taeinaro Block has been wrongfully taken by the Crown, and they pray for restitution. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 179/21/11. —Pitihana a Kere Erihe me etahi atu e 89. E whakapae ana nga kai-pitihana i tangohia pokanoatia e te Karauna a Taeinaro Poraka a e inoi ana kia whakahokia atu ki a. ratau. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 21/24. —Petition of Rangi Rawhite Praying for inquiry into ownership of. Lot 79, Parish of Pepepe. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 10th September, 1925. —- [Translation.] No. 21/24-. —Pitihana a Rangi Rawhiti. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata no ratau a Rota 79, Pariha o Pepepe. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 66a/24. —Petition of Miria Mokai. Petitioner disputes the validity of the will of Te Pane Neketini (deceased), and prays for inquiry and relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 66a/24. —Pitihana a Miria Mokai. E whakahe ana nga kai-pitihana mo te whakamananga i te wira a Te Pane Neketini, kua mate, a e inoi ana mo tetahi uiuinga mo tetahi whakaoranga. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 106/24. —Petition of Mate Ngahuru. Praying for rehearing in connection with succession to Raupane Manuera and Hera Mio (deceased). I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedies, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 106/24. —Pitihana a Mate Ngahuru. E inoi ana kia uiuia alio te taha kite whakatunga kai-riiwhi mo Raupane Manuera raua ko Hera Mio, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano kia whakapaua e te kai-pitihana nga huarahi e puare ana ki a ia i raro i te ture, 110 reira kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

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No. 168/24. —Petition of Hamiora Taki and Another. Petitioners pray for a further hearing in regard to the ownership of the Mangapoike No. 2b Block. I. am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 168/24. —Pitihana a Hamiora Taki me tetahi atu. E inoi ana nga kai-pitihana kia uiuia ano te taha ki nga tangata no ratau a Mangapoike No. 2b Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau lie kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 176/24. —Petition of Karena Mokaraka and 25 Others. Praying for inquiry re the boundary of the oyster reserve at Whangaruru. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with, regard to this petition. 10th September, 1925. | Translation.] No. 176/24. —Pitihana a Karena Mokaraka me etahi atu e 25. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite rohe o te rahui tio kei Whangaruru kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Hepetema, 1925,

No. 180/24. —Petition of Hare Popata and Another. Praying for inquiry into ownership of Pukewhau Block, which they allege was wrongfully taken by the Crown, and for reimbursement of survey expenses. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 180/24. —Pitihana a Hare Popata me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata no ratau a Pukewhau Poraka, e whakapaea ana e ratau i tangohia pokaroatia e te Karauna, a kia whakahokia atu ki a ratau nga moni i utua mo te ruuri. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 183/24. —Petition of Keita te Ahere. Petitioner alleges that the Whakaangi Block has been wrongfully taken by the Crown, and prays for restitution. I am directed to report tha;t the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 10th September, 1925. — — [Translation.] No. 183/24-.—Pitihana a Keita te Ahere. E whakapae ana nga kai-pitihana i tangohia pokanoatia e te Karauna a Whakaangi Poraka a e inoi ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ratau. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 185/24. —Petition of Waitomo County Council and other Local Bodies. That provision be made for recovery of rates on Native lands. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that permission be given for this petition to be withdrawn. 10th September, 1925.

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[Translation.] No. 185/24. —Pitihana a te Waitomo Kauti Kaunihera me era atu Ropu Takiwa. Kia hanga he tikanga hei whakalioki mai i nga moni utu reiti i runga i nga Whenua Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 257/24-. —Petition of Ataera Ward and 29 Others. Petitioners pray that a rehearing may bo granted in connection with the ownership of the Kopuni South Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 10th September, 1925. [Translation . J No. 257/24. —Pitihana a Ataera Waku me etahi atu e 29. E inoi ana nga kai-pitihana kia whakaaetia he uiuinga ano mo te taha ki nga tangata no ratau a Te Kopuni Tonga Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 331/24. —Petition of Clara Campbell. Praying that the Government resume the title to Lot 470, Tauplri. I am directed to report that, as th.e petitioner has not exhausted her legal remedies, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 331/24. —Pitihana a Clara Campbell. E inoi ana kia tangohia ano e te Kawanatanga te taitara ki Rota 470, Taupiri. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea. kaore ano i pau moa i te kai-pitihana te whai haere nga huarahi e puare ana ki a ia i raro i te ture, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 350/24. —Petition of Heeni Tipene te Waru and 4 Others. Praying for an inquiry by the Native Land Court as to the wrongful inclusion of certain persons in the title to Waiotahi Nos. 19/386 and 388. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 350/24. —Pitihana a Heeni Tipene te Waru me etahi atu tokowha. E inoi ana kia uiuia e te Kooti Whenua Maori te taha kite whakaurunga pohehetanga i etahi tangata ki roto kite taitara o Waiotahi No. 19/386 me 388. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 360/24. —Petition of Nohomairangi te Whiti. Praying that the land known as Parihaka Pa, at present vested in trustees, be revested in himself and sister. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 360/24.—Pitihana a Nohomairangi te Whiti. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu ki a raua ko tona tuahine te whenua e mohiotia nei ko Parihaka Pa kei raro nei i nga kai-tiaki e takoto ana i tenei wa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

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No. 377/24. —Petition of Wharebuia Heta and 38 Others. Praying for investigation into the purchase by the Crown of the Kaingaroa No. 1 Block, and also as to certain members of Ngatimanawa Hapu being left out of title. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 377/24. —Pitihana a Wharehuia Heta me etahi atu e 38. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite hoko a te Karauna i Kaingaroa No. 1 Poraka me te korenga i urn o etahi o Ngatimanawa ki roto kite taitara. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 385/24. —Petition of P. Pomare and Another. For inquiry into alleged wrongful inclusion of certain persons, having no rights, in the title to the Islands of Rangitutahi and Motuhara. I am directed to report that the petitioners have asked leave to withdraw this petition, and the Committee recommends that permission be given to do so. J oth September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 385/24. —Pitihana a P. Pomare me tetahi atu. Kia uiuia te taha kite whakaurunga hetanga i etahi tangata, kaore he take, ki roto kite taitara ki nga Moutere nei ki Rangitutahi me Motuhara,. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kua tono nga kai-pitihana kia whakaaetia kia unuhia tenei pitihana a ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia peratia. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 386/24.—Petition of Takirua Hota and Another. That they be appointed trustees for the owners of Lot 10, Village of Mangere (Church Reserve). I am directed to report that, as the question involved has been disposed of by legislation, the Committee had no recommendation to make. (See section 28 of the Reserves and other Lands Disposal and Public Bodies Empowering Act, 1924.) 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 386/24. —Pitihana a Takirua Hota me tetahi. atu. Kia whakaturia raua hei kai-tiaki mo nga tangata no ratou a Rota 10, Kainga kei Mangere (Rahui Wharekarakia). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea ko tenei take kua oti ke i runga i te paahitanga i te ture, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu ate Komiti. (Tirohia a tekiona 28 ote Ture Tuku i nga Rahui me era atu Whenua, Whaka.mana lioki i nga Ropu Takiwa, 1924.) 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 391/24.—Petition of Kawana Karatau and 2 Others. Praying for inquiry into the ownership of their Papakainga, Paeroa No. 2g 1. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 391/24. —Pitihana a Kawana Karatau me etahi atu tokorua. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata no ratau te Papakainga kei Paeroa No. 2g 1. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 402/24, Petition of Wiremu Henare Toka and 33 Others ; No. 404/24, Petition of Maki Pirihi and 60 Others; No. 407/24, Petition of Wiremu Henare Toka and 33 Others; No. 408/24, Petition of Wiremu Henare Toka and 32 Others; No. 411/24, Petition of Paihau Rawiri and 31 Others ; No. 412/24, Petition of Wiremu Henare Toka and 49 Others. That the " tenths " due from the sale of Native lands be paid to those legally entitled to the same. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 10th September, 1925.

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[Translation.] No. 402/24, Pitihana a Wiremu Henare Toka me etahi atu e 33 ; No. 404/24, Pitihana a Maki Pirihi me etahi atu e 60 ; No. 407/24, Pitihana a Wiremu Henare Toica me etahi atu e 33 ; No. 408/24, Pitihana a Wiremu Henare Toka me etahi atu e 32 ; No. 411/24-, Pitihana a Paihau Rawiri me etahi atu e 31 ; No. 412/24, Pitihana a Wiremu Henare Toka me etahi atu e 49. Kia utua ki nga tangata e whaitake ana i raro i te ture nga " whakatekau " hei utunga mo runga i te hokonga Whenua Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 405/24. —Petition of Kahupake Rongonui. Petitioner complains of injustice done by inclusion of the Native burial-ground known as " Pukaki " in the sale of Lots 159-161, Parish of Manurewa, to the Auckland Automobile Association. She prays for redress. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry with a view to an amicable settlement being arranged, on the ground, between the parties interested. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 405/24. —Pitihana a Kahupake Rongonui. E amuamu ana te kai-pitihana mo te mate i pa ki a ia i runga i te whakaurunga i te Toma Tupapaku Maori e mohiotia nei ko " Pukaki " ki roto kite hoko o Rota 159-161, Pariha o Manurewa, kite Ropu Wliakahaere tikanga mo nga Motoka o Akarana. E inoi ana ia kia whakaoraina taua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia i runga i te tumanako kia oti tetahi whakaritenga pai i runga i te whenua i waenganui i nga taha e whaitake ana. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 10/25, Petition of George Ashdown ; No. 18/25, Petition of Te Wharua Herewini and 9 Others; No. 19/25, Petition of Wiremu te Kupenga Kahao and 2 Others; No. 44/25, Petition of Pouwhareumutoi and 19 Others; No. 74/25, Petition of Kapua Keepa and 6 Others; No. 79/25, Petition of Ranginui Kauika; No. 80/25, Petition of Taupiri liiaka Poroata and 2 Others; No. 81/25, Petition of Te Ahi Rakei; No. 87/25, Petition of Tunga Paekawa and 11 Others; No. 93/25, Petition of Tamati Whanganui and 13 Others; No. 94/25, Petition of Tawhito Huterengu and 3 Others. Praying for return of lands confiscated in time of the Maori wars, or for adequate compensation for loss of same. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 10/25, Pitihana a George Ashdown ; No. 18/25, Pitihana a Te Wharua Herewini ; No. 19/25, Pitihana a Wiremu te Kupenga Kahao me etahi atu tokorua ; No. 44/25, Pitihana a Pouwhareumutoi me etahi atu 19; No. 74/25, Pitihana a Kapua Keepa me etahi atu tokoono; No. 79/25, Pitihana a Ranginui Kauika; No. 80/25, Pitihana a Taupiri Ihaka Poroata me etahi atu tokorua ; No. 81/25, Pitihana a Te Ahi Rakei; No. 87/25, Pitihana a Tunga Paekawa me etahi atu 11; No. 93/25, Pitihana a Tamati Whanganui me etahi atu 13; No. 94/25, Pitihana a Tawhito Huterengu me etahi atu tokotoru. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu nga whenua i murua i te wa o nga Whawhai Maori, kia utua ranei he kapeneheihana e rite ana mo te rironga o aua whenua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 84/25, — Petition of Tonga Awhikau and 58 Others. That taxes on Native lands being administered by the Native Trustee be assessed on individual interests instead of on the owners of sections as a body. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 10th September, 1925.

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[Translation.] No. 84/25. —Pitihana a Tonga Awhikau me etahi atu e 58. Kia whakataua nga taake i runga i nga Whenua Maori kei te Kai-tiaki Maori e whakahaere ana, ki runga ki nga paanga takitahi o ia tangata a kaua ki runga ki nga paanga topu o nga tangata e noho ropu ana no ratau nei nga tekihana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 85/25. —Petition of Tonga Awhikau and 69 Others. That on the expiration of the term of twenty-one years their lands under lease be returned to them. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 85/25. —Pitihana a Tonga Awhtkau me etahi atu e 69. Kta whakahokia atu ki a ratau o ratau whenua a te wa e mutu ai te rua tekau ma tahi tau o nga riih. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 86/25. —Petition of Tonga Awhikau and 60 Others. That Papatipu lands may come under the operation of paragraph (a) of section 4 of the Native Land Rating Act, 1924. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry and report by the Native Trustee. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 86/25. —Pitihana a Tonga Awhikau me etahi atu e 60. Kia whakatakaina nga whenua Papatipu ki raro ki nga tikanga o wahanga (a) o tekiona 4 o te Ture Reiti Whenua Maori, 1924. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia a kia ripoatatia e te Kai-tiaki Maori. 10 o Hepetema, 1925. No. 89/25.—Petition of Rangi Tutu. Protesting against forfeiture of his lease of Section 4, Block I, Moeangiangi Survey District, and praying for adequate compensation for the improvements he placed thereon. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Lands Committee. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 89/25. Pitihana a Rangi Tutu. E whakahe ana kite whakamutunga i tona riihi o Tekiona 4, Poraka I, Takiwa Ruuri o Moeangiangi a e inoi ana kia utua te kapeneheiha.ua e rite ana mo nga whakapainga i mahia e ia ki ninga kite whenua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Komiti mo nga Whenua. 10 o Hepetema, 1925. No. 105/25. —Petition of Takirua Hota and 3 Others. That they be appointed trustees for the owners of Lot 10, Parish of Mangere'(Church Reserve). I am directed to report that, as the matter referred to in this petition has been disposed of by legislation, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 105/25. —Pitihana a Takirua Hota me etahi atu tokotoru. Kia whakaturia ratau hei kai-tiaki mo nga tangata no ratau a Rota 10, Pariha o Mangere (Rahui Wharekarakia). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kua oti tenei take i runga i te paahitanga i te ture, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

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No. 126/25. —Petition of Wiha Rawiri Puiiuta and 76 Others. Petitioners allege that the land they now occupy, known as " Awataha," in Takapuna, Auckland, was never included in the sale to the Crown of the Mahurangi Block, and therefore the Crown grant issued to the Roman Catholic Bishop in 1850 was invalid. They pray for inquiry and relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 10th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 126/25. —Pitihana a Wiha Rawiri Pdhota me etahi atu c 76. E whakapae ana nga kai-pitihana ko te whenua kei runga nei ratau e noho ana e mohiotia nei ko " Awataha " kei Takapuna, Akarana, kaore i uru ki roto kite hoko o Mahurangi Poraka kite Karauna, a no reira kaore i te whaimana te Karauna Karaati i whakaputaina kite Pihopa Katorika i te tau 1850. E inoi ana ratau kia uiuia a kia whakaoraina to ratau mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 182/25.^—Petition of Te Paea Hape. Praying for rehearing in connection with succession to Miriama Tau, deceased owner in the Hinewhaki and Paeroa Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 10th September, 1925. —• [Translation.] No. 182/25. —Pitihana a Te Paea Hape. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite whakatuunga kai-riiwhi mo Miriama Tau, kua mate, i Hinewhaki me Paeroa Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me* tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 10 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 129/25, —Petition of Rewatu Hiriaeo. Petitioner alleges that 11,000 acres of the Umukaimata Block were wrongfully included in the Waiaraia Block, which was sold to the Crown, and after petitioning only 2,500 acres were returned to the Native owners. He prays that the balance, 9,000 acres, be returned. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 15th September, .1925. [Translation.] No. 129/25. —Pitihana a Rewatu Hiriako. E whakapae ana te kai-pitihana J 1,000 eka o Te Umukaimata Poraka i whakaurua pohehetia ki roto ki Waiaraia Poraka i hokona nei kite Karauna a i muri iho i te pitihanatanga e 2,500 ano eka i whakahokia mai ki nga Maori no ratau. E inoi ana ia ko te toenga e 9,000 eka me whakahoki atu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 15 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 174/25. —Petition of J. H. Wixon and 7 Others (Murihiku League). Praying for extension of time within which appeals in connection with the Ngaitahu claims may be lodged. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 15th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 174/25. —Pitihana a J. H. Wixon me etahi atu tokowhitu (Murihiku League). B inoi ana kia whakanukua atu te wa hei taenga mai mo nga piira mo te taha kite Kereeme a Ngaitahu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 15 o Hepetema, 1925,

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No. 12/25. —Petition of Hoei Raharuhi. That legislation may be passed to enable him to obtain a rehearing as to succession to Clara Maud Faulkner and George Frederick Christopher Faulkner, deceased owners in Lots 85, 86, and 87, Parish of Katikati. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 16th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 12/25. —Pitihana a Hori Raharuhi. Kia paahitia he ture kia ahei ai ia te whakawhiwhia ki tetahi whakawakanga tuarua mo te whakatuunga kai-riiwhi mo Clara Maud Faulkner me George Frederick Christopher Faulkner, kua mate, i Rota 85, 86, me 87, Pariha o Katikati. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 16 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 125/25. —Petition of Eeaihia te Rei. Praying for rehearing in connection with succession to Rawinia Riparipa, a deceased owner in Mangapoike A Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 18th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 125/25. —Pitihana a Eraihia te Rei. E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i a Rawinia Riparipa, kua mate, i roto l Mangapoike A Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 18 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 91/25. —Petition of Heni Toheriri and 24 Others. Praying for return of Mangaopuraka Block, which is alleged to have been wrongfully included in sale of the Nuhaka Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 91/25. —Pitihana a Heni Toheeiei me etahi atu e 24. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu a Mangaopuraka Poraka e whakapaea ana i. whakaurua pohehetia ki roto kite hoko o Nuhaka Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia wliiriwhiria. 22 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 107/25. —Petition of Te Whaee Paoea and 29 Others. Praying for legislation to enable further inquiry into the title to Ohuia Nos. 3 and 4 Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 22nd September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 107/25. —Pitihana a Te Whaee Paoea me etahi atu e 29. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture kia ahei ai te uiuia ano te taitara ki Ohuia Nos. 3 me 4 Poraka. Kua whakaliaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 22 o Hepetema, 1925.

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No. 175/24. —Petition of Mita Wepiha and 4- Others. Praying that the Motukino Island may be reinvested in them. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 22nd September, 1925. — [Translation.] No. 175/24. —Pitihana a Mita Wepiha me etahi atu tokowha. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ratau a Motukino Moutere. Kua whakahaua ahu kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 22 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 403/24. —Petition of Hamuera Kingi and 76 Others. Praying for readjustment of relative interests in Puketotara Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 22nd September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 403/24. —Pitihana a Hamuera Kingi me etahi atu e 76. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaina te rarahi o nga paanga i roto o Puketotara Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 22 o Hepetema, "1925.

No. 406/24. —Petition of Hera Hapi and 8 Others. That an investigation may be held into their claims to land in the Ngaruroro River bed, known as Ngaruroro Awamate, originally part of te Awa-o-te-Atua Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 22nd September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 406/24. —Pitihana a Hera Hapi me etahi atu tokowaru. Kia whakaturia he uiuinga mo runga mo a ratau kereeme kite whenua kei te takere o te Awa o Ngaruroro, e mohiotia nei ko Ngaruroro-Awamate, he wahi i mua no te Awa-o-te-Atua Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 22 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 417/24, Petition of Peta Tiekiwai and 3 Others ; and No. 90/25, Petition of Te Whare Puhaki and 18 Others. For further investigation into the title to Hinewhaki No. 2 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion these petitions should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 22nd September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 417/24. —Pitihana a Peta Tiekiwai me etahi atu tokotoru ; No. 90/25, Pitihana a Te Whare Puhaki me etahi atu 18. Kia uiuia ano te taitara o Hinewhaki No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 22 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 54/25.—Petition of Trustees of the Estate of Hemi Matbnga (deceased). Praying for a refund of £2,309 19s. 4d., land and income tax paid in excess of assessment of amounts properly payable. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 22nd September, 1925.

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[Translation.] No. 54/25. —Pitihana a nga Kai-tiaki o nga Rawa a Hemi Matenga, kua mate. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu te moni £2,309 19s. 4d. taake whenua, mom hoki i utua i runga akc i te moni tika hei utunga. Kua whakahaua ahau ripoata kite whakaaro o to Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 22 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 46/24. —Petition of Rawiri Tautau and 4. Others. Praying for a rehearing in connection with succession to Hirini Tautau, deceased owner in Kopuatarakihi No. lc Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 22nd September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 46/24. —Pitihana a Rawiri Tautau me etahi atu tokowha. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te t-aha kite riiwhitanga i a Hirini Tautau, kua mate, i roto i Kopuatarakihi No. lc Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 22 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 226/25. —Petition of Himiona Torepe and 18 Others. That a rehearing may be granted in connection with te Upokorakaitauheke Block, in the Town of Timaru. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government to favourably consider the introduction of legislation enabling the Ikaroa Maori Land Board to deal with the disposal of the land in question. 22nd September, 1925.

[Translation.] No. 226/25. —Pitihana a Himiona Torepe me etahi atu 18. Kia whakaaetia he whakawa ano mo Te Upokorakaitauheke Poraka kei roto kei te Taone o Timaru. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia hei mea e kokiritia ai he pire kia paahitia hei ture hei whakamana i te Poari Whenua Maori o Ikaroa kite hoko atu i taua whenua. 22 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 154/24. —Petition of Rere Nicholson. Praying that the Native Land Court may be empowered to determine the persons properly entitled to be in the title to the Raumatangi Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 23rd September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 154/24. —Pitihana a Rere Nicholson. E inoi ana kia whakamanaia te Kooti Whenua Maori kite whakatau i nga tangata e whaitake tika ana kia uru ki roto kite taitara o te Raumatangi Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 23 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 173/25— Petition of Hariata Tauroa. Praying for reliearing as to partition of Kaingapipiwai North No. 2b 9a and 9b Block. I ana directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th September, 1925.

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[Translation.] No. 173/25. -Pitihana a Hariata Tauroa. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite wehewehenga o Kaingapipiwai Raki No. 2b 9a me 9b Poraka. Kua whakahaua aim kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a tc Komiti 1110 runga 1110 tenei pitihana. 24 0 Hepetema, 1925.

No. 143/25. —Petition of Riri M. Kawiti and 3 Others. Petitioners allege that the Opua Block, Bay of Islands, was wrongfully taken by the Crown, and they pray for restitution. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 24th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 143/25. —Pitihana a Riri M. Kawiti me etahi atu tokotoru. E whakapae ana nga kai-pitihana i tangohia hetia etc Karauna a Opua Poraka, kei Pewhairangi, a e inoi ana ratau kia whakahokia atu ki a ratau. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 24 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 228/25. —Petition of Violet Newdick, of Maketu. Petitioner alleges that through the action of a certain Pakelia and the Survey Department she and her family have been prevented from making use of their lands on the Maketu Peninsula. She prays for compensation and relief. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that if the consolidation of interests in the Maketu lands were expedited the troubles set forth in the petition would be solved, and it therefore recommends the petition be referred to the Government for consideration. 24th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 228/25. —Pitihana a Violet Newdick, o Maketu. E whakapae ana te kai-pitihana na runga 11a te mahi a tetahi Pakeha me te Tari Ruuri i kore ai ratau ko tana whanau e ahei kite mahi i o ratau when.ua kei Maketu. E inoi ana ia kia utua he moni kapeneheiliana a kia whakaoraina ratau. Kua, whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti mehemea e whakahohorotia ana te whakatopu i nga paanga i roto i nga whenua i Maketu, ma reira e whakatutuki nga raruraru e whakaaturia nei i roto i te pitihana, a no reira tana kupu tohutohu me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 24 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 178/25. —Petition of Ihaka Pera. Praying for cancellation of lease of Matauri Ie Block. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedies, the Committee lias no recommendation to make. 24th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 178/25. —Pitihana a Ihaka Pera. E inoi ana kia. whakakorea atu te riihi o Matauri Ie Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano i pau noa i te kai-pitihana te whai-haere nga huarahi whakaoraora i raro i te ture, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 24 o Hepetema, 1925.

Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill. I am directed to report that the Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill, has duly considered the same, and recommends that the Bill be allowed to proceed, subject to the amendments shown on a copy of the Bill attached hereto. 25th September, 1925.

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[Translation.] Pike Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereeme Whenua Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kua ata whiriwhiria e te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tukuna mai nei ki a ia te Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereeme Whenua Maori, taua Pire a. ko tana kupu tohutohu me whakaae kia haere ana taua pire me nga menemaua e mail nei i runga i te kape o te Pire e tapiri nei. 25 o Hepetema, 1925.

Parliamentary Papers— 120 G, 25, Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 162/24, of Herepeti Rapihana, relative to Tangonge Block ; 121 G/25, Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 19/21, of Mere Hape and others, relative to Rakaukaka Block ; 122 G/25, Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 336/22, of Karauri Tiweka Anaru, relative to succession to Takimoana (deceased) ; 145 G/25, Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 328/22, of Wiremu Rikihana, relative to the appointment of successors to the interests of Mikaera Urututu in Opanaki 2k No. 1 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion these papers should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th September, 1925. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremata 120 G/25, Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo runga mo Pitihana No. 162/24 a Herepeti Rapihana e pa ana ki Tangonge Poraka ; 121 G/25, Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo runga mo Pitihana No. 19/21 a Mere Hape me etahi atu e pa ana ki Rakaukaka Poraka ; 122 G/25, Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo runga mo Pitihana No. 336/22 a Karauri Tiweka Anaru e pa ana kite riiwhitanga i a Takimoana, kua mate; 145 G/25, Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo runga mo Pitihana.No. 328/22 a Wiremu Rikihana e pa ana kite whakaturanga kai-riiwhi mo nga paanga o Mikaera Urututu i roto i Opanaki 2k No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua aliau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu enei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 183/25. —Petition of Matenga Hori and 13 Others. Praying for cancellation of the Order in Council which prohibits dealings with Tutukau East P> No. 7b Block # for a period of twelve months from the Bth December, 1924. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 30th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 183/25. —Pitihana a Matenga Hori me etahi atu 13. E inoi ana kia whakakorea atu te Ota Kaunihera e whakatapu ana kia kaua e taea te whakahaere etahi tikanga tuku, hoko ranei, ki runga ki Tutukau Rawhiti B No. 7b Poraka mo nga marama tekau ma rua mai i te 8 o Tihema, 1924. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 117/25. —Petition of Te Keepa Tawhio and 49 Others. Petitionees protest against the proposed drainage operations across their lands, Lots 28 and 29, Rangitaiki, and pray for relief. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration by the Hon. Native Minister. 30th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 117/25 — Pitihana a Te Keepa Tawhio me etalii atu e 49. E whakahe ana nga kai-pitihana ki nga tikanga keri awa ma runga i o ratau whenua, Rota 28 me 29, Rangitaiki, a e inoi ana kia whakaoraina ratau. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria e te Honore Minita Maori. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 419/24. -Petition of Waha Pango and 18 Others. Alleging that the Whanganui-o-Rotu Lake was wrongfully included in the sale of the Ahuriri Block, and praying for restitution. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 30th September, 1925.

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[Translation.] No. 419/24. —Pitihana a Waha Pango me etahi atu 18. E whakapae ana i whakaurua pohehetia a Whanganui-o-Rotu Moana ki roto kite hoko o Ahuriri Poraka a e inoi ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ratau. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 184/25.—Petition of Maata Mahupuku Asher. Petitioner alleges that through the wrongful act of the Crown in paying the proceeds of the sale of the Ngawakaakupe Block to a sole trustee, contrary to the provisions of the Settled Lands Act, 1908, she lost the whole of her interests in the said land. She prays for restitution. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 30th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 184/25. —Pitihana a Maata Mahupuku Asher. E whakapae ana te kai-pitihana na runga na tetahi mahi he a te Karauna i utua ai. nga moni o to hoko o Ngawakaakupe Poraka kite kai-tiaki kotahi i pokake nei i nga tikanga o te Ture mo nga Whenua Kua Whakanohonohoia, 1908, i riro ai te katoa o ona paanga i roto i taua whenua. E inoi ana ia kia whakahokia mai. Kua whakakaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 30 o Hepetema, 1925. No. 225/25. —Petition of Te Kapinga Makarati and 91 Others. That inquiry may be made into the manner in which the Crown acquired the lands of Ngatitama, Ngatimutunga, and Kaitangata Tribes of the Taranaki. District. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 30th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 225/25. —Pitihana a Te Kapinga Makarati me etahi atu e 91. Kia whakahaerea tetahi uiuinga mo te ahua o te rironga i te Karauna o nga whenua of Ngatitama, Ngatimutunga, me Kaitangata o te talciwa o Taranaki. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 233/25. —Petition of Puhi Makene and 79 Others. Protesting against the post-office at Mangamuka being removed to the store of Mr. V. A. Abrahams, for personal reasons, and asking that Tawio Piripi Rakena be reinstated as Postmaster, or be given Government employment. Also asking that the post and telegraph office be erected on tlie site sold by the Natives for that purpose. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration, 30th September, 1925. : — [Translation.] No. 233/25. —Pitihana a Puhi M'akene me etahi atu e 79. E whakahe ana kite nukuhanga i te Poutapeta i Mangamuka kite toa o Mr. V. A. Abrahams i runga i nga take tinana, a e tono ana kia whakaturia ano ko Tawio Piripi Rakena hei Poohimahita, kia whakawhiwhia ranei kite mahi Kawanatanga. E tono ana ano hoki kia whakaturia he Tari Poutapeta, Waea hoki ki runga ki to wahi i hokona e nga Maori hoi tuunga Tari pera. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 30 o Hepetema, 1925. No. 83/25. —Petition of Toitu Hamiora and 3 Others. For rehearing as to partitions of the Kotuku Blocks, Wairoa District, and also reinvestigation of title. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 30th September, 1925.

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[Translation.] No. 83/25. —Pitihana a Toitu Hamiora me etahi atu tokotoru. Kia uiuia ano te taha ki nga wawahanga o te Kotuku Poraka, kei te Takiwa o te Wairoa, a kia whakawakia ano te taitara. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 30 o Hepetema 1925.

No. 17/25. —Petition of Tamaiwhiua Rawiri. Praying for rehearing in connection with Te Hapi Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 30th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 17/25. —Pitihana a Tamaiwhiua Rawiri. E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano a Te Hapi Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 166/23. —Petition of Karepa Mataira and Others. Praying for rehearing in regard to the partitioning of Nuhaka 2e 3a 7b2 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry under section 6 of the Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Act, 1922. 30th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 166/23. —Pitihana a Karepa Mataira me etahi atu. E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano te'taha kite wawahanga o Nuhaka 2e 3a 7b2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia i raro i tekiona 6 o te Ture Whakatikat.ika Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereeme Whenua Maori, 1922. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 166/25. —Petition of Hore Thru and Another. Petitioners allege that through an error made by the Native Land Court in 1915 they have been deprived of a considerable amount of rents in connection with Ngatitara 1892 Act leases. They pray for inquiry and relief. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 30th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 166/25.—Pitihana a Hore Turu me tetahi atu. E whakapae ana nga kai-pitihana na runga i tetahi he i mahia e te Kooti When.ua Maori i te tau 1915 ka kore e riro mai a raua moni reti rarahi tonu o Ngatitara 1892 Act leasee. E inoi ana raua kia uiuia a kia whakaoraina tenei mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 253/25. —Petition of Patate Paratomeo and 13 Others. Praying for rehearing in regard to the boundaries of the Whakapoungakau No. 12b Block. I ain directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry under section 6 of the Native Land Laws Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Act, 1922. 30th September, 1925.

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[Translation.] No. 253/25. —Pitihana a Patate Paratomeo me etahi atu 13. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki nga rohe o Whakapoungakau No. 12b Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia i raro i tekiona 6 o te Ture Whakatikatika Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereeme Whenua Maori, 1922. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 328/24. —Petition of Pukepuke Tangioea and 2 Others. Praying for the return of land known as Kohinui-Rakau Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 30th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 328/24. —Pitihana a Pukepuke Tangiora me etahi atu tokorua. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu te whenua e mohiotia nei ko Kohinui-Rakau Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 156/24. —Petition of Hiea Ebueba Keremeneta. Praying for inquiry into the ownership of Taupiri Lot 437. I am directed, to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 30th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 156/24. —Pitihana a Hira Eruera Keremeneta. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata no ratau a Taupiri Rota 437. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 361/24. —Petition of Tiki Morera and 2 Others. Praying for inquiry into the relative interests in the Taumata-o-Teo Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 30th September, 1925. — [Translation.] No. 361/24. —Pitihana a Tiki' Moreba me etahi atu tokorua. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite rarahi o nga paanga ki Taumata-o-Teo Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

No. 200/25.—Petition of Gustav Adolph Hirschberg, of Wellington. Petitionee alleges that through the wrongful act of the Government in passing section 59 of the Native Land Laws Amendment Act, 1895, he was prevented from completing his lease of Ngawakaakupe Block and has thereby suffered great loss. He prays for inquiry and relief. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 30th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 200/25. —Pitihana a Gustav Adolph Hirsohbebg, o Poneke. E whakapae ana te kai-pitihana na runga na te mahi he a te Kawanatanga i tana paahitanga i tekiona 59 o te Ture Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, 1895, i kore ai ia e ahei te whakaoti i tona riihi o Ngawakaakupe Poraka ana reira aia i raru ai. E inoi ana kia uiuia a kia whakaorainai Kua whakahaua an kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

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No. 204/25. —Petition of Andrew Brown and Another. Praying that the question of compensation for losses incurred through their leaseholds in the Rotoiti Blocks being taken from them by the Crown for scenic purposes may be referred to arbitration. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 30th September, 1925. [Translation.] No. 204/25. —Pitihana a Andrew Brown me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia tukuna kite apitireihana te take kapeneheihana mo to raua raru i runga i te tangohanga atu ia raua e te Karauna o a raua whenua riihi i Rotoiti Poraka hei purotu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at a meeting of the Native Affairs Committee held on Tuesday, the 29t.h September, 1925, the following resolution was unanimously carried :— Resolved, " That the Committee desires to place on record its high appreciation of the able and courteous manner in which the Chairman, Mr. K. S. Williams, has conducted the business of the Committee, and that this resolution be recorded in the minutes and reported to the House." J. R. Corrigan, Member of the Committee. 30th September, 1925. [Translation.] Ripoata Motuhake. E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata i te hui a te Komiti mo nga mea Maori i tu i te Turei te 29 o nga ra o Hepetema, 1925, ka paahitia te motini e whai ake nei, a kaore rawa he reo whakahe : — " E hiahia ana te Komiti kia tuhia tana kupu mihi mo te mohio me te humarie o te whakahaere a te Tiamana, a Mr. K. S. Te Wiremu, i nga mahi a te Komiti, a kia tuhia hoki tenei motini ki roto ki nga meneti a kia ripoatatia atu kite Whare." J. R. Corrigan, Mema o te Komiti. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Native Affairs Committee held its final meeting on Tuesday, the 29th September, 1925. During the session the Committee held 19 meetings, the average attendance of members at each meeting being 9. . Including 45 petitions brought forward from last session, the Committee had before it 119 petitions. Of these 77 were considered and reported on ; the remaining 42 are unavoidably held over. The Committee considered and reported on the Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill, also Parliamentary Papers G 120, 121, 122, and 1145. The total number of reports presented to the House was 65. 30th September, 1925. [Translation.] Ripoata Whakamutunga. E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata i tu te hui whakamutunga o te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori i te Turei, te 29 o Hepetema, 1925. I roto i tenei tuunga o te Paremata 19 nga huinga o te Komiti, kite aronga e rite ana e iwa nga mema i tae mai ki ia huihuinga kotahi. Hui atu ki nga pitihana e 45 i toe mai i tera tuunga o te Paremata 119 nga pitihana i takoto ki te aroaro ote Komiti. 0 roto i ena pitihana e77 nga mea i ata whiriwhiria a i ripoatatia hoki; a e 42 i waiho mo ko atu. I whiriwhiria e te Komiti a i ripoatatia hoki te Pire Whakatikatika Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereeme Whenua Maori, me Pukapuka Paremata G 120, 121, 122, me 1145. Hui katoa nga ripoata i kokiritia kite Whare e 65. 30 o Hepetema, 1925.

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[ No. ] Petitioner. * I Block. &c. 241/20 A. E. Iimis .. .. .. .. Ngararahi No. 1. 105/22 Patena Kerehi and 74 others .. .. Tongariro Timber Company royalties. 133/24 Haki Galvin . . . . . . . . Succession to George Southgate. 184/24 Hoani Matiu and 15 others . . . . Tauhikipia (Long Island). 351/24 Winiata te Rito and 2 others .. .. Ngamotu Block. 368/24 Ruku te Kuru and 4 others .. Te Kaonga, part Raua. 369/24 Tuehu Pomare and another . . .. Mangatu Nos. 1 and 4. 370/24 Tuehu Pomare and another . . Te Mangaroa No. 3 Reserve. 395/24 Makere Paora .. .. .. . . Succession to Toheriri Paora. 398/24 Anaru Makiwhara .. .. . . Succession to J. and G. Maxwell. 41/25 Iopa te Hau and 11 others .. .. ,. Patutahi. 42/25 Henare Ahuriri and 2 others .. . . Kairapirapi. 43/25 Tangatake Hapuku .. .. . . Succession to Pohuka Hapuku. 75/25 Kapuiawariki and 6 others .. .. . . Tapuirau Reserve No. 532. 76/25 Kapuiawariki Ihaka and 5 others .. .. Section 22, Block VII, Paritutu Survey District. 77/25 Ngarongo Kahu and 6 others .. .. Mahoetahi Grant 3862. 78/25 Ngarongo Kahu and 8 others .. .. Kaipakopako. 82/25 Te Uranga Kaiwhare .. .. . . Rangitatau. 92/25 Neha Kipa . . . . .. . . Ahoroa. 104/25 Take Kerekere and another .. . . Patutahi. 106/25 Te Hauerangi Mataira and 5 others .. . . Patutahi. 115/25 Mere te Iwingaro and'3 others . . . . Mangapoike 2b. 116/25 Rutene Takina . . . . . . .. Patutahi. 119/25 Bruera te Kura and 5 others . . . . Patutahi. 1-25/25 . . .. . . . . A. 135/25 Moana Paratene and 7 others . . . . Patutahi. 157/25 Patu Hohaia and another .. .. .. Puketi. 158/25 Henare Pitimana and another .. . . Pitiomaha Block, Matakana District. 167/25 Maki Pirihi and another .. .. .. Tawhitirahi Island. 168/25 Hemi Riwhi and 2 others .. .. .. Otangaroa No. 2. 172/25 Waha Pango and 6 others . . . . . . Tarawera and Tatarakina. 185/25 Hemi Riwhi and another .. .. .. Whironui, Sections 19 and 23. 190/25 Hare Matenga and 7 others.. .. Patutahi. 197/25 Papi Nikora .. .. .. .. Tihoi No. 3l. 206/25 Wiremu Ngakura and 6 others .. . . Waimamaku No. 2 burial-places. 215/25 Papera Rangiauia and others .. . . Patutahi. 221/25 Tamihana Heta .. .. .. .. Sheep on Matarakau (Chathams). 222/25 Mere te Iwingaro and 4 others . . . . Mangapoike 2d. 223/25 Mere te Iwingaro and 4 others . . .. Mangapoike 2c. 224/25 Mere te Iwingaro and 4 others .. . . Mangapoike 2d and 2a 3. 238/25 Hone te Tai and 28 others .. .. . . Waireia D. 246/25 Mere te Iwingaro and 7 others .. . . Patutahi. 267/25 Inia Ranginui and 47 others .. . . Waimarino Reserve. ]