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

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1912 Session II, I-03

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Session II 1912. NEW ZEALAND.

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

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

ORDER OF REFERENCE. Extract from the Journals of the House of Representatives. Friday, the 2nd Day of August, 1912. Ordered, " That Standing Order No. 219 be suspended, and that a Native Affairs Committee be appointed, consisting of fourteen 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, Hon. Sir J. Carroll, Mr. Mac Donald, Mr. Mander, Hon. Mr. Ngata, Mr. Parata, Hon. Dr. Pomare, Mr. Reed, Mr. Seddon, Mr. F. H. Smith, Dr. Te Rangihiroa, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Young, and the mover."—(Hon. Mr. Herries.)

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No. and Year. Petitioners, Blocks, &c. Paee No - and age - Year. Petitioners, Blocks, &c. _ Page. 30/12 141/12 215/12 190/11 289/12 150/12 Anatipa Hoete and 48 others Anaura Block Aorangi No. 3a No. 2c Block Apikara Ngataketake and 37 others Arowhenua and district Axford, Mrs. (Mere Pareteko) 22 18 L6 10 17 20 139/12 297/11 305/11 31/12 361/12 97/11 277/11 31/12 230/12 Hohepa Mete and 3 others Hone Ngapua Hone Ngapua and others Hone Turia Warahi and 3 others Hoone Warena Hori Ngahooro Horomona Teo Paipa .: Huihana Ngaparu Humphries, William 13 4 4 8 23 9 10 8 21 345/12 33/12 300/11 Biddick, J., and 3 others Black, Robert, and 121 others. . Bryers, John 22 6 12 344/12 Coates, Elizabeth, and another 22 221/11 151/12 167/12 I Ipuotaraia, Te, Block Iwiroa, Te, Block (or Te Kaha) 13 48/12 Douglas, Mrs. E. 10 343/12 78/12 Eriapa Poata Uruamo and 12 others .. Evans (nee Bishop), Margaret Lydia East Coast Native Trust Lands Amendment Bill Ellesmere Lands Drainage Amendment Bill 22 18 19 83/12 167/12 76/12 276/11 77/12 Kaanui, T., Teipututu Kaha, Te (Te Iwiroa) Block Kahui Tangaroa Hohepa and 4 others .. Kaiapoi, Section 106 Kairangi Block Kaiti and other blocks (Parliamentary Paper No. 289a, 1911) Kiharoa, M. M., and others Kimo Kimo Pepene and 48 others Kipa Roera Kipa te Whatanui Kiwitahi No. 3a Block Kiwitahi No. 2 Block Kohewhata Block Kohukohu, Te, Township (Tauteihihi No. 2b Block) Kopuarahi 3d No. 2 Block Korowhiti, Te, Tuataka (Mrs. E. Douglas) Kuiti, Te, and other townships Kaiapoi Reserve Bill 17 13 12 22 13 14 16 191/12 Pinal report Grace, Arthur 24 13 281/11 65/12 140/12 112/12 2/12* 1/12* 297/11 139/12 4 8 21 19 6 7 4 13 276/11 263/11 Hana Pohio and others Hapuakohe Block (Lot 474, Parish of Taupiri) Hara Kipa Roera Harata Waipae (or Te Kiore) Hatiwira Houkamau and another Heeni Keepa and another Hemara te Whetu Hereheretau B Block Hereheretau No. 2 Block (Parliamentary Paper No. 41g, Sess. I.) Hineiwaerea Tuwhakararo Himiona Torepe and 9 others Hira Pateoro and 2 others Hirschberg, G. A. .. 22 9 216/12 259/11 227/11 55/12 215/12 204/12 20 9 10 8 Ki II 15 5/12* 48/12 218/12 11 10 22 18 218/12 Lusk, D. H., and 142 others 22 260/11 289/12 320/12 111/12 9 17 22 23 323/12 167/12 216/12 323/12 Maihi Hangina Maihi Tamatamarangi and 5 others Manawaora Block (Te Rawhiti No. 1) Mangatainoka Block Ibo No. 2 18 13 20 18 ♦Si ;ssion I.

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No. and Year. Petitioners, Blocks, Ac. Pa op No ' and Pa 8 e - Year. Petitioners; Blocks, &c. Page. 161/12 242/12 259/11 214/12 232/12 Mangatainoka Iα No. 1 East Manuoha Block Maramaihoea Block, Section 356b, Town of Carnarvon Mataihuka (Wharemauku Reserve) Matamata North Block Matamata North Block (Parliamentary Paper No. 40a, Sess. I, 1912) Maungapohatu Block Maungapohatu Block (Urewera District) Mayor Island. (Tuhua) Mereana Matuarei Mere Pareteko (Mrs. Axford) Mere P. Tarawhiti (nee Wade) Mihinui Hakopa and 79 others Mikaera Pewhairangi and 55 others Milner, B. C. Miriama Kahukarewao and 49 others .. Monoa, Te, and others Motatau No. 5 Block Muhunoa No. 1 Block 8 10 9 19 20 16 142/12 216/12 87/12 265/11 77/12 149/12 242/12 Ratana te Urumingi Te Rawhiti No. 1 (Manawaora) Te Reneti te Whauwhau and 30 others Rewanui Apatari Rewi te Aotu and 6 others Rotokautuku No. 5 Block Rutone Tuhi and 275 others 5 20 7 4 13 8 10 242/12 261/12 87/12 154/12 150/12 85/12 84/12 141/12 149/12 3/12* 304/11 300/11 140/12 10 17 7 9 20 12 17 18 8 7 4 12 21 161/12 Simson, Angela E. .. Special Reports (2) .. 8 23 & % 204/12 275/12 266/11 266/11 6/11 97/11 154/12 54/12 194/12 191/12 Taare Mete and 3 others Taare Mete and 23 others Tahcke No. 1 (Okere) Block 'fait, George, and another Taiuru te Rango and 2 others ) Tamati Wiremu te Ngahuru (succession j to), deceased Taniko Ihaka and 131 others Taonui Hikaka and 3 others Tapapa Block Taraire Block (Parliamentary Paper No. 71g, Sess. II, 1912) Tatana H. T. Whataupoko and 9 others Taumarunui Borough Council Taupo District Land Titles Taupiri, Lot 474, Parish of (Hapuakohe) Taupiri, Lot 451, Parish of Tauteihihi No. 2b Block (Township of Te Kohukohu) Tautahanga Arapata and 23 others Taupara Block Tauhara Middle No. 4 Block Te Rae o te Papa Block Tiaho te Tai and 10 others Tikitere (Whakapoungakau - Pukepoto No. 3) T. Kaanui Teipututu Tokanui Block Tuarea Pahi and 55 others Tuarea Pahi and 60 others Tuawhea Huirangi and 2 others Tua Hotene and 2 others Tuhiao Keepa and 8 others Tuhirangi No. Iα Block 1 Tuhuna Block Tuhua (or Mayor Island) Turi, W. M. Tutuotekaha No. 1 Block Tutuotekaha No. 1 Block (Parliamentary Paper 37g, Sess. I, 1912) 11 16 11 11 4 9 6 20 13 15 43/12 203/12 55/12 111/12 232/12 Ngamako te Rango and 2 others Ngamo Kerekeha and 2 others Ngatirahiri Block Ngawhakaakupe Block No. 3 .. Nicholls, W. W., and 6 others Nukutaurua Block (Parliamentary Paper No. 42g, Sess. I, 1912) Numia Kereru and 2 others Ngakaraihe te Rango (deceased), (succession to) (Parliamentary Paper No. 240g, 1911 Native Land Amendment Bill 4 13 8 23 20 15 214/12 3/12 54/12 263/11 85/12 139/12 19 7 6 9 12 13 261/12 17 5 6/11 43/12 19 254/12 254/12 150/12 63/12 209/12 222/11 14 14 20 14 10 6 Ohuia Block (Parliamentary Paper No. 39g, Sess. I, 1912) Okere (Taheke No. 1) 14 266/11 83/12 84/12 23/12 321/12 342/12 319/12 320/12 343/12 344/12 345/12 319/12 23/12 \ Okoroire Block I Orakei Block > Orakei Model Suburb Bill (petitions with regard to) Otene Paora Otene Paora and 13 others Orakei Model Suburb Bill 17 II 23 83/12 361/12 36/12 86/12 1/12* 2/12* 63/12 252/12 304/11 305/11 87/12 282/12 292/11 17 23 22 22 7 6 14 12 22 4 22 11 21 7 21 3 3 Parliamentary papers— 240g, 1911 : Ngakaraihe te Rango (deceased), (succession to) 289g, 1911 : Kaiti and other Blocks.. 37g, Sess. I, 1912 : Tutuotekaha No. 1 38g, Sess. I, 1912 : Whangara Block.. 39g, Sess. I, 1912 : Ohuia Block 40g, Sess. I, 1912 : Matamata North Block 41a, Sess. I, 1912 : Hereheretau No. 2 Block 42g, Sess. I, 1912 : Nukutaurua Block 71a, Sess. II, 1912 : Taraire Block .. Paharakeke Block Pahautea Block Pa o Taonui, Te, and Te Waka Blocks.. Paora Tiunga and 4 others Parani Mauriri and 14 others Parati Harawira and 42 others \ Piripi Maki Ponga, Te, Kirihepu and 9 others Pora Hakere and 5 others Potaua Maihi and 74 others Pukengaki No. 6 Block Puketotara (Carnarvon Sections 334 and 335) Pukuweka I Puna, Te, Lot 154, Parish of 261/12 Urewera District (Maungapohatu Block) 17 5 32/12 78/12 30/12 36/12 86/12 275/12 33/12 209/12 253/12 56/12 112/12 222/11 323/11 31/12 221/11 151/12 222/11 Waihi No. 1 Block Waikato Lands (Mrs. Evans) .. >Waikato Landless Natives 7 18 14 3 15 14 15 22 15 15 15 10 20 19 11 12 7 1 3 117 9 3 5 21 4 Waikokopu Native Reserve Waimana and Whakatane Valleys Waingarara Block Waipaoa Block Waitotara Te Waka and Te Pa o Taonui Blocks .. Walker, W. H., and another Te Wanakore Maungapohatu Warahi, Hone Turia, and 3 others 16 6 10 20 7 19 6 5 8 f 3 J 17 6 242/12 150/12 112/12 5/12 252/12 32/12 221/11 151/12 263/11 292/11 101/12 282/12 265/11 - Whakakoro Block .. Whakapoungakau-Pukepoto No. 3 (Tikitere) Block Whakapuaka Block Whangara Block (Parliamentary Paper 38g, Sess. I, 1912) >Wharekahika Block Wharepuhunga, Section 56 Block Wharemauku Reserve (Mataihuka) Wharo Block Whawhakanga and other blocks Wi Katene te Puoho Wiki Aropeta and 2 others Wi Pere I Wiremu Watene Tautari and others Wiremu Patahuri te Pukuatua and another 186/12 16 15 194/12 101/12 323/11 20 5 190/11 227/11 277/11 203/12 214/12 65/12 260/11 186/12 56/12 253/12 321/12 342/12 267/11 10 13 19 8 9 16 7 20 42/12 42/12 76/12 194/12 Rangihaeta, Te, Pirihira and 3 others .. I Rangitoto-Tuhua No. 26a Block Rangitoto-Tuhua 1, 2, and 7 Blocks (Pukuweka) 12 12 20 23 3 isii

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EEPOETS. No. 221 (1911).—Petition of Piripi Maki, of Te Aute. Praying for legislation to enable petitioner to appeal against succession orders re the interest of Ihaka Kapo (deceased), in Te Ipuotaraia No. 1 and Whakakoro Blocks. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration in so far as the Whakakoro Block is concerned. 9th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 221 (1911).—Pitihana a Piripi Maki, o Te Aute. E INOI ana kia hangaia he rarangi ture c ahei ai te kai-pitihana te tuku piira whakahe atu mo nga Ota Whakatu Kai-riiwhi mo te paanga o Ihaka Kapo (kua mate nei) i Te Ipuotaraia No. 1 me Whakakoro Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia mo te taha ki Whakakoro Poraka. 9 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 267 (1911). —Petition of Wieemu Patahuri te Pukuatua and Another. Praying for a further inquiry re succession to the interests in certain lands of Rangihuhia te Pukuatua (deceased). I am directed to report that, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 9th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 267 (1911). —Pitihana a Wiremu Patahuri te Pukuatua me tetahi atu. E INOI ana kia tv ano he uiuinga mo te whakatunga kai-riiwhi ki nga paanga i etahi whenua o Rangihuhia te Pukuatua (kua mate nei). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano i whakapaua c nga kai-pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana kia raua i raro i te ture, no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 9 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 292 (1911).—Petition of Pora Hakere and 5 Others. Praying that no effect be given to Petition No. 224 (1910), Mere Horomona, re Tutuotekaha No. 1 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 9th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 292 (1911). —Pitihana a Pora Hakere me etahi atu tokorima. E INOI ana kia kaua c whakamanaia te Pitihana Nama 224 (1910), a Mere Horomona, mo Tutuotekaha No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaoie kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 9 o Akuhata, 1912.

Parliamentary Paper No. 37g (referred to the Committee under Section 28 of the Native Land Claims Adjustment Act, 1910). I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th August, 1912.

[Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete Nama 37g (i tukua mai kite Komiti i raro i Tekiona 28 o te Ture Whakariterite i nga Kereme Whenua Maori, 1910). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria.

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No. 304 (1911)— Petition of Te Mono a and Others ; and No. 305 (1911)— Petition of Hone Ngapua and Others. Praying foi an inquiry re partition of Tuhuna Block. I am directed to report that, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 14th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 304 (1911) —Pitihana a Te Monoa me etahi atu ; me No. 305 (1911) —Pitihana a Hone Ngapua me etahi atu. E iNOi ana kia tv he uiuinga mo te wehewehenga o Tuhuna Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano kia whakapaua c nga kai-pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana kia ratou i raro i te ture, no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i enei pitihana. 14 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 297 (1911).—Petition of Hone Ngapua, of Kaikohe. Praying for an inquiry re partition of Kohewhata Block. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedy, the Committee has no lecommendation to make on this petition. 14th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 297 (1911). —Pitihana a Hone Ngapua, o Kaikohe. E INOI ana kia tv he uiuinga mo te wehewehenga o Kohewhata Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano kia whakapaua c te kai-pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana ki a ia i raro i te ture, no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 14 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 281 (1911).—Petition of M. M. Kiharoa and 49 Others. Praying for a grant of £1,300 to enable an extension to be made to the Native College at Otaki. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Education Committee. 14th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 281 (1911). —Pitihana a M. M. Kiharoa me etahi atu, c wha tekau ma iwa. E INOi ana kia Karaatitia atu he moni kia £1,300, kia ahei ai kia whakanuia atu te Kareti Maori i Otaki. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Komiti mo nga Kura. 14 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 265 (1911). —Petition of Rewanui Apatari. Praying for a further inquiry re shares allotted by Native Land Court in Puketotara (Carnarvon), Sections 3-34 and 335, Subdivision No 4. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on this petition. 16th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 265 (1911). —Pitihana a Te Rewanui Apatari. E INOi ana kia tv ano he uiuinga mo nga hea i whakataua c te Kooti Whenua Maori i Puketotara (Carnarvon), Tekiona 334 me 335, Wahanga Nama 4. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 16 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 6 (1911).—Petition of Taiuru te Rango and 2 Others ; and No. 43 (Sess. 11, 1912)— Petition of Ngamako te Rango and 2 Others. Re succession to Ngakaraihe te Rango (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make on these petitions. 16th August, 1912.

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[Translation.! No. 6 (1911) —Pitihana a Taiueu te Rango me etahi atu tokorua ; me No. 43 (1912) —Petihana a Ngamako te Rango me etahi atu tokorua. Mo te whakatunga kai-riiwhi kia Ngakaraihe te Rango (kua mate nei). Kua whakahaua aliau kia ripoata, kaore kau lie kupu a te Komiti mo runga i enei pitihana. 16 o Akuhata, 1912.

Parliamentary Paper No. 240g, 1911 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 2/1909). I have the honour to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 16th August, 1912.

[Translation."! Pukapuka Paremete, Nama 240g, 1911 (Te Ripoata me nga Kupu Tokutohu mo runga i Pitihana Nama 2, 1909). Kei te whai honore ahau kite ripoata atu, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei Pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 16 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 101 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Potaua Maihi and 74 Others, of Pirirakau. Praying for an inquiry re title to land known as Lot 154, Parish of Te Puna. 1 am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 23rd August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 101 (1912). —Pitihana a Potaua Maihi me etahi atu c whitu tekau ma wha, o Te Pirirakau. E INOI ana kia tv he uiuinga mo te taitara ki tetahi whenua c karangatia nei te ingoa ko Rota 154, Parihi o Te Puna. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 23 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 323 (1911). —Petition of Te Wanakore Maungapohatu, of Ngati Pirirakau. Re land known as Lot 154, Parish of Te Puna. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government foi consideration. 23rd August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 323 (1911). —Pitihana a Te Wanakore Maungapohatu, o Te Pirirakau. Mo tetahi whenua c karangatia nei ko Rota 154, Parihi o Te Puna. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 23 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 142 (Sess. 11, 1912). —Petition of Ratana te Urumingi, of Wanganui. Praying for an inquiry re ownership of two meres. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 28th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 142 (1912). —Pitihana a Ratana te Urumingi, o Whanganui. E INOI ana kia tv he uiuinga kia kitea ai mehemea na wai etahi mere (pounamu) c rua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 28 o Akuhata, 1912.

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No. 222 (1911).—Petition of W. H. Walker and Another. Praying for a rehearing re definition of relative interests in Whakapoungakau-Pukepoto No. 3 (or Tikitere) Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 28th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 222 (1911)—Pitihana a W. H. Walker, me tetahi atu. E iNOi ana kia tv he whakawa tuarua mo te whakatautaunga o nga hea o ia tangata i roto o Whaka-poungakau-Pukepoto Nama 3 (ara o Tikitere) Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 28 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 33 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Eobert Black and 121 Others. Praying that the Government will take steps to ensure the early settlement of unoccupied Native and Crown land in the Waimana and Whakatane Valleys. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 28th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 33 (1912). —Pitihana a Robert Black me etahi atu, kotahi rave rua tekau ma tahi. E INOi ana kia hangaia c te Kawanatanga he tikanga c whakanohoia wawetia ai nga whenua Maori me nga whenua Karauna c takoto noa nei kaore he tangata i runga i roto i te liv o Te Waimana, me Whakatane. Kua %hakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 28 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 2 (Sess. I, 1912).—Petition of Tua Hotene and 2 Others, of Morrinsville. Praying for a rehearing re Kiwitahi No. 3a Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 2 (1912). —Pitihana a Tua Hotene me etahi atu tokorua, o Morenawhira. E INOi ana kia ara he whakawa tuarua mo Kiwitahi No. 3a Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 29 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 54 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Taniko Ihaka and 131 Others, of Taupo. Praying that a Judge be appointed to sit for twelve months to inquire into titles of land in the Taupo district. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 54 (1912). —Pitihana a Taniko Ihaka me etahi atu kotahi rave toru tekau ma tahi, o Taupo. E INOI ana kia whakaturia he Tiati kia noho mo nga marama tekau ma rua kite uiui i nga taitara whenua kei te Takiwa o Taupo. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 1 (Sess. I, 1912). —Petition of Tuawhea Huirangi and 2 Otheis, of Morrinsville. Praying for a rehearing re Kiwitahi No. 2 Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 29th August, 1912.

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[Translation.] No. 1 (1912). —Pitihana a Tdawhea Huirangi, me etahi atu tokorua, o Morenawliira. E iNOi ana kia ara he whakawa tuarua mo Kiwitahi No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro o te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 29 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 3 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Miriama Kahukarewao and 49 Others. Praying that the Taumarunui Borough Council be not allowed to purchase the land whereon the town stands until Native interests therein have been defined. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 3 (1912). —Pitihana a Miriama Kahukarewao me etahi atu c wha tekau ma iwa. E INOi ana kia kaua c whakaaetia kia hokona c te Paro Kaunihera o Taumarunui te whenua c turia nei c te taone, kia oti ra ano te whakatautau nga paanga o nga Maori i roto i taua whenua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea c pa ana ki nga tikanga whakahaere (a te Kawanatanga) no reira ka'ore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 29 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 56 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Wiki Aropeta and 2 Others, of Kai Iwi. Praying that the Government prevent the sale of their land at Waitotara. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 56 (1912). —Pitihana a Wiki Aropeta me etahi atu tokorua, o Kai Iwi. E INOi ana kia araitia c te Kawanatanga te hoko o to ratou whenua kei Waitotara. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata., i te mea c pa ana ki nga tikanga whakahaere (a te Kawanatanga) no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 29 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 87 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Te Reneti te Whauwhau and 30 Others. Praying for an investigation re ownership of Tuhua, or Mayor Island. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 87 (1912). Pitihana a Te Reneti te Whauwhau me etahi atu c toru tekau. E INOi ana kia whakawakia nga take paanga ki Tuhua, ara ki Mayor Island. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 29 o Akuhata, 1912.

No. 32 (Sess. 11, 1912)— Petition of Parati Harawira and 42 Others. Praying for an inquiry re land known as Waihi No. 1. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th August, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 32 (1912). Pitihana a Parati Harawira me etahi atu c wha tekau ma rua. E INOi ana kia tv he uiuinga mo tetahi whenua c karangatia nei ko Waihi Nama 1 te ingoa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 29 o Akuhata, 1912.

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No. 149 (Sess. 11, 1912). —Petition of B. C. Milner, of Eeporua, near Tuparoa. . Praying for legislation to enable validation of a dealing re, Rotokautuku No. 5 Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 3rd Septembei, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 149 (1912). —Pitihana a B. C. Milner, o Reporua, c tata ana ki Tuparoa. E INOI ana kia hangaia he rarangi ture c taea ai te whakamana tetahi tuku c pa ana mo Rotokautuku No. 5 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiiiwhiria. 3 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 65 (Sess. 11, 1912). —Petition of Kimokimo Pepene and 48 Others, of Wharo, Waihi. Praying for relief re land known as Wharo. I am directed to report that, in the absence of sufficient information to enable it to identify the land, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd September, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 65 (1912). —Pitihana a Kimokimo Pepene, me etahi atu c wha tekau ma warn, o Wharo, Waihi. E INOI ana kia whakaorangia ratou mo te taha ki tetahi whenua c karangatia ana ko Wharo te ingoa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore kau he tohu marama c ahei ai te Komiti te mohio ko whea ranei tera whenua, no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 3 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 31 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Hone Turia Warahi and 3 Others. Praying for an inquiry re succession to Huihana Ngaparu (deceased), (or Ngaparu te Raro), in Polhill Gully and other lands. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with legard to this petition. 6th September, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 31 (1912). —Pitihana a Hone Turia Warahi, me etahi atu tokotoru. E INOI ana kia tv he uiuinga mo te whakatunga Kai-riiwhi kia Huihana Ngaparu (Ngaparu te Raro ranei), kua mate nei, i Polhill Gully me etahi atu whenua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia lipoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 6 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 161 (Sess. 11, 1912).- —Petition of Angela E. Simson, of Havelock. Praying for relief re sale to the Crown of Mangatainoka No. lα. No. 1 East Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 10th September, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 161 (1912). —Pitihana a Angela E. Simson, o Havelock. E iNOi ana kia whakaorangia ia mo runga i te hokonga atu kite Karauna o Mangatainoka No. Iα No. 1 East Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 10 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 55 (Sess. IT, 1912). —Petition of Heeni Keepa and Another, of Picton. Praying for an inquiry to ascertain who are entitled to a sum alleged to be outstanding re purchase of Ngatirahiri Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 10th Septembei, 1912.

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[Translation.] No. 55 (1912). —Pitihana a Heent Keepa me tetahi atu, o Picton. E INOI ana kia tv he uiuinga hei rapu mehemea kowai nga tangata c tika ana ki tetalii moni c kiia ana kei te toe i runga i te hoko o Ngatirahiri Poraka. Kua whakahana ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 10 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 97 (1911). —Petition of Hoei Ngahooro ; and No. 154 (Sess. 11, 1912) —Petition of Mereana Matuarei. Praying for an investigation re succession to interests of Tamati Wiremu te Ngahuru (deceased) in certain lands in Wellington Province. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to these petitions. 25th September, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 97 (1911). —Pitihana a Hori Ngahooro ; me No. 154 (1912) —Pitihana a Mereana Matuarei. E INOI ana kia tv he uiuinga mo te whakatunga kai-riiwhi ki nga paanga o Tamati Wiremu Te Ngahuru (kua mate nei) i etahi whenua kei te Porowini o Weringitana. Kua whakahana ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i enei pitihana. 25 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 260 (1911). —Petition of Hineiwaerea Tuwhakararo. Praying for an inquiry re succession to Rora Hokowaka (deceased) in Whawhakanga and other Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 25th September, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 260 (1911). —Pitihana a Hineiwaerea Tuwhakararo. E INOI ana kia tv he uiuinga mo te whakatunga kai-riiwhi mo Eora Hokawaka (kua mate nei) i Whawhakanga me etahi atu poraka. Kua whakahana ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 25 o Hepetema, 1912,

No. 263 (1911).—Petition of Te Ponga Kirihepu and 9 Others Praying for a further inquiry re the partition of Hapuakohe Block (Lot 474, Parish of Taupiri). I am directed to report that, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 25th September, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 263 (1911). —Pitihana a Te Ponga Kirihepu me etahi atu tokoiwa. E INOI ana kia ara ano he uiuinga mo te wehewehenga o Hapuakohe Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano i whakapaua c nga kai-pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana kia ratou i raro i te ture, no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 25 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 259 (1911). —Petition of Harata Waipae (or Te Kiore), of Maramaihoea. Praying for a rehearing re succession to interest of Aterea te Toko (deceased) in Maramaihoea Block, Section 356b, Town of Carnarvon. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 26th September, 1912.

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[Translation.] No. 259 (1911).—Pitihana a Harata Waipae (Te Kiore ranei), o Maramaihoea. E INOI ana Ida ara he whakawa tuarua mo te whakatunga kai-iiiwhi kite paanga o Aterea te Toko (kua mate nei) i Maramaihoea Poraka, Tekiona 356b. Taone o Carnarvon. Kua whakahaua ahua kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 26 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 209 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Tiaho te Tai and 10 Others. Praying that Waingarara Block be reinvested in them as beneficial owners. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 26th September, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 209 (1912). —Pitihana a Tiaho te Tai me etahi atu kotahi tekau E INOI ana kia whakahokia atu ano kia ratou a Waingarara Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 26 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 48 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Mrs. E. Douglas (Te Korowhiti Tuataka), of Opoutere. Praying for relief re an amount awarded by Royal Commission re lands known as the Okauia and Waiharakeke Blocks. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, seeing that the money awarded by the Commission has not been fully paid to the petitioner. 26th September, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 48 (1912).—Pitihana a Mrs. E. Douglas (Te Korowhitt Tuataka), o Opoutere. E INOI ana kia whakaorangia ia mo te taha ki tetahi moni i whakataua c tetahi Roiara Komihana mo te taha ki etahi whenua c mohiotia ana ko Okauia me Waiharakeke Poraka nga ingoa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia lipoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia, i te mea ko nga moni i whakataua c taua Komihana kaore ano i utua katoatia atu kite kai-pitihana. 26 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 242 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Rutene Tuhi and 275 Others. Praying for adjustment of boundary dividing the Manuoha and Paharakeke Blocks and Manugapohatu Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 26th September, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 242 (1912). Pitihana a Rutene Tuhi me etahi atu c rua rave whitu tekau ma rima. E INOI ana kia whakatikatikaina te rohe wahanga i waengamri o Manuoha me Paharakeke Poraka me Maungapohatu Poraka. • ■ -, Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 26 o Hepetema, 1912.

No 190 (1911)— Petition of Apikara Nkataketake and 37 Others ; No. 227 (1911)— Petition of Hatiwira Houkamau and Another ; and No. 277 (1911)— Petition of Horomona Teo Paipa. Praying for further investigation re title to Wharekahika Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to these petitions. 27th September, 1912,

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[Translation.] No. 190 (1911) —Pitihana a Apikaea Ngataketake me etahi atu c toru tekau ma whitu ; No. 227 (1911) —Pitihana a Te Hatiwiba Houkamau me tetahi atu ; me No. 277 (1911) —Pitihana a HOBOMONA TEO PaiPA. E INOI ana kia whakawakia ano nga take paanga ki Wharekahika Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i enei pitihana. 27 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 266 (1911).—Petition of George Tait and Another. Peaying for an opportunity to prefer their right to inclusion in Taheke No. 1 (Okere) Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 27th September, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 266 (1911). —Pitihana a Hori Teiti me tetahi atu. E INOI ana kia hoatu he wa c ahei ai raua kite whakaara i to raua take tika kia whakaurua atu raua ki Te Taheke No. 1 (ara ki Okere) Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 27 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 5 (Sess. I, 1912). —Petition of Paoba Tiunga and 4 Others, of Piako. Peaying that they be allowed to retain for themselves and their descendants, land known as Kopuarahi No. 3d No. 2. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 27th September. 1912.

[Translation.] No. 5 (1912). —Pitihana a Paora Tiunga me etahi atu tokowha, o Piako. E INOI ana kia waihotia ratou kia pupuri ana mo ratou me o ratou uri tetahi whenua c karangatia ana te ingoa ko Kopuarahi No. 3d No. 2. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 27 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 204 (1912). —Petition of Taare Mete and 3 Others, of Wairoa. Praying for an inquiry re portion of Hereheretau B Block, which passed by will. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy. 27th September, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 204 (1912). —Pitihana a Taaee Mete me etahi atu tokotoru, o Te Wairoa. E INOI ana kia tv he uiuinga mo tetahi wahi o Hereheretau B Poraka i riro i te wira. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana, i te mea kaore ano i whakapaua c nga kai-pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana kia ratou i raro i te ture. 27 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 23 (Sess. 11. 1912). —Petition of Otene Paoea and 13 Others, of Ngati Whatau. Peaying for an investigation re the title to the Orakei Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry, and the evidence taken thereon laid upon the table of the House. 27th September, 1912.

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[Translation.] No. 23 (1912). —Pitihana a Otene Paora me etahi atu tekau ma toru, o Ngati Whatua. E INOI ana Ida tv he uiuinga mo nga take paanga ki Orakei Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia, me nga korero i tangohia i runga me whakatakoto ki runga kite tepu o te Whare. 27 o Hepetema, 1912.

No. 85 (1912). —Petition of Mere P. Terawhiti (nee Wade). Praying for a rehearing re succession to Pirihira Tarawhiti (deceased) in Lot 451, Parish of Taupiri. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition, owing to insufficiency of evidence. Ist October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 85 (1912).—Pitihana a Mere P. Tarawhiti (ara Wade). E INOI ana kia ara he Whakawa Tuarua mo te whakatunga kai-riiwhi kite paanga o Pirihira Tarawhiti, kua mate nei, i Rota 451, Parihi o Taupiri. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana, i te mea kaore he korero hei maramatanga. 1 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 300 (1911). —Petition of John Bryers, of Hokianga. Praying for a reinvestigation of title to Motatau No. 5. Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to, this petition. Ist October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 300 (1911). —Pitihana a Hone Paraea, o Hokianga. E INOI ana kia whakawakia ano nga take paanga ki Motatau No. 5 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 1 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 42 (Sess. 11, 1912) —Petition of Te Kangihaeata Pirihira and 3 Others; and No. 76 (Sess. 11. 1912) —Petition of Kahui Tangaroa Hohepa and 4 Others. Praying that land, being portions of Rangitoto-Tuhua No. 26a, be returned to them. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 2nd October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 42 (1912) —Pitihana a Te Rangihaeata Pirihira me etahi atu tokotoru ; me No. 76 (1912) — Pitihana a Kahui Tangaroa Hohepa me etahi atu tokowha. E INOI ana mo tetahi whenua, he wahi no Rangitoto-Tuhua No. 26a, kia whakahokia mai kia ratou. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 2 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 252 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Parani Mauriri and 14 Others. Praying that their land, known as Tuhirangi No. Iα Block, be returned to them by the Tokerau Maori Land Board. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 3rd October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 252 (1912). —Pitihana a Parani Mauriri me etahi atu tekau ma wha. E INOI ana, mo to ratou whenua c kaiangatia nei ko Tuhirangi No. Iα Poraka, kia whakahokia mai kia ratou c te Poari Whenua Maori o Tokerau. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 3 o Oketopa, 1912.

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No. 77 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Rbwi te Aotu and 6 Others, of Te Kuiti. Praying for an inquiry re ownership of Kairangi Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 77 (1912). —Pitihana a Rewi te Aotu me etahi atu tokoono, o Te Kuiti. E iNOi ana kia tv he uiuinga mo nga take paanga Id Kairangi Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahua kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 167 (1912). —Petition of Maihi Tamatamaeangi and 5 Others. Praying for a rehearing re Te Iwiroa (or Te Kaha) Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 167 (1912). —Pitihana a Maihi Tamatamarangi me etahi atu tokorima. E INOi ana kia ara he whakawa tuarua mo Te Iwiroa (ara mo Te Kaha) Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 191 (Sess. 11, 1912). —Petition of Arthur Grace, of Tokaanu. Praying for legislation to enable Aotea Maori Land Board to give relief re rent of Tapapa Block No. 3. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committeee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 4th October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 191 (1912). —Pitihana a Arthur Grace, o Tokaanu. E INOI ana kia hangaia mai he rarangi ture kia ahei ai te Poari Whenua Maori o te Takiwa o Aotea ki te whakaora i a ia mo te taha ki nga moni reti o Tapapa No. 3 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 4 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 203 (Sess. 11, 1912). —Petition of Ngamo Kerehbka and 2 Others, of Tutuhinau, Kihikihi. Praying that a portion of Wharepuhunga, Section 56, be returned to them. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred do the Government for consideration. Bth October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 203 (1912). —Pitihana a Ngamo Kereheka me etahi atu tokorua, o Tutuhinau,, Kihikihi. E INOi ana mo tetahi wahi o Wharepuhunga Tekiona 56 kia whakahokia mai kia ratou. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a tejKomiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 8 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 139 (Sess. 11. 1912).—Petition of Hohepa Mete and 3 Others, of Kohukohu. Praying for the return of land which is part of Tauteihihi No. 2b Block (Township of Kohukohu, Hokianga District). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Bth October, 1912.

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[Translation.] No. 139 (1912). —Pitihana a Hohepa Mete me etahi atu toko toru, o Te Koliukohu. B INOI ana kia whakaliokia kia ratou tetahi whenua he wahi no Tauteihihi Nama 2b Poraka (kei te taone o Te Koliukohu, Takiwa o Hokianga). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 254 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Tatjtahanga Aeapata and 23 Others. Praying for a reinvestigation re relative interests in Taupara Block. I am directed to report that, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy, the Committee have no recommendation to make. Bth October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 254 (1912). —Pitihana a Tautahanga Aeapata me etahi atu c rua tekau ma toru. E INOI ana kia ara ano he whakawa tuarua mo nga paanga o nga tangata i Taupara Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano kia whakapaua c nga kai-pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana kia ratou i raro i te ture, no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 1912

No. 63 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Tuhiao Kebpa and 8 Others, of Tirohi. Praying for relief re roads constructed on their land known as Te Rae o Te Papa Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Bth October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 63 (1912). —Pitihana a Tuhiao Keepa me etahi atu toko waru, o Tirohi. E INOI ana kia whakaorangia ratou mo te taha ki etahi rori kua mahia ki runga ki to ratou whenua c mohiotia nei ko Te Rae o Te Papa Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 1912.

Parliamentary Paper No. 289g (G. —14d : Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 272/1910 —Kaiti and other Blocks). I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th October, 1912.

[Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 289g (G. —14d : Te Ripoata me nga Kupu Tohutohu mo runga i Pitihana No. 272/1910—Kaiti me era atu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 9 o Oketopa, 1912.

Parliamentary Paper No. 39g. Sess. 1, 1912 (G. —14b : Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 225/1908—Ohuia Block). I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th October, 1912.

[Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 39g, Teehana I, 1912 (G. —14b : Te Ripoata me nga Kupu Tohutohu mo runga i Pitihana No. 225/1908—Ohuia Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 9 o Oketopa, 1912.

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Parliamentary Paper No. 38g, Sesa. I, 1912 (G. —14a : Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 500/1908— Whangara Block). I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should be referred to the Government foi consideration. 9th October, 1912.

[Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 38g, Teehana I, 1912 (G. —14a : Te Ripoata me nga Kupu Tohutohu mo runga i Pitihana No. 500/1908 —Whangara Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 9 o Oketopa, 1912.

Parliamentary Paper No. 41g. Sess. I, 1912 (G. —14d : Report and Recommendation on Petition No! 504/1908— Hereheretau No. 2 Block). I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th October, 1912.

[Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 41g, Teehana I, 1912 (G. —14d : Te Ripoata me nga Kupu Tohutohu mo runga i Pitihana No. 504/1908 —Hereheretau No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 9 o Oketopa, 1912.

Parliamentary Paper No. 42g, Sess. I, 1912 (G. —14e : Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 258/1910—Nukutaurua Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th October.. 1912.

[Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 42g, Teehana I, 1912 (G. —14e : Te Ripoata me nga Kupu Tohutohu mo runga i Pitihana No. 258, 1910 —Nukutaurua Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 9 o Oketopa, 1912.

Parliamentary Paper No. 40g, Sess. I, 1912 (G. —14c : Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 357/1910—Matamata North Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the' Committee, this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th October, 1912.

[Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 40g, Teehana I, 1912 (G. —14c : Te Ripoata me nga Kupu Tohutohu mo runga i Pitihana No. 357/1910 —Matamata North Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 9 o Oketopa, 1912.

Parliamentary Paper No. 71g, Sess. 11, 1912 (G. —14f : Report and Recommendation on Petitiona Nos. 74/08, 569/08, and 570/08—Taraire Block). I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th October, 1912.

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[Translation.] Ptjkapuka Paeemetb No. 71g, Teehana 11, 1912 (G. —14f : Te Ripoata me nga Kupu Tohutohu mo runga i Pitihana No. 74/08, No. 569/08, me No. 570/08—Taraire Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 9 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 215 (Sess. 11, 1912). —Petition of Hemara te Whettt, of Bainesse. Praying that confirmation of a transfer of Aorangi N. 3g No. 2c Block be cancelled. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 10th October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 215 (1912). —Pitihana a Hemara te Whetu, o Bainesse. E INOI ana mo te whakatuturutanga o tetahi pukapuka tuku o Aorangi No. 3g No. 2c Poraka kia whakakorea atu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga- i tenei pitihana. 10 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 186 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Wi Katene te Puoho. Praying for an investigation re ownership of Whakapuaka Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 11th October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 186 (1912).—Pitihana a Wi Katene te Puoho. E INOI ana kia whakaarahia he whakawa mo nga take paanga ki Wakapuaka Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 11 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 275 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Taare Mete and 23 Others, of Nuhaka. Praying for a further inquiry re ownership of Waikokopu Native Reserve. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 15th October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 275 (1912). —Pitihana a Taare Mete me etahi atu c rua tekau ma toru, o Nuhaka. E INOI ana kia tv ano he uiuinga mo nga take paanga ki Waikokopu Whenua Rahui Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 15 o Oketopa, 1912.

Ellesmere Lands Drainage Amendment Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the Ellesmere Lands Drainage Amendment Bill, has the honour to report the Bill without any amendment. 15th October, 1912.

[Teanslation.] Pire Whakapakihi Whenua i Ellesmere. Ko te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori i tukuna nei ki a ia te Pire Whakatikatika i te Ture Whakapakihi Whenua i Ellesmere, tenei ka whai honore kite ripoata atu i taua Pire, kaore kau he menemana, 15 o Oketopa, 1912.

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No. 151 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Pieipi Maki, of Te Aute. Praying for legislation to enable Native Land Court to inquire into the matter of succession to the interests of Ihako Kapo (deceased) in Te Ipuotaraia and Whakakoro Blocks. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration in so far as the Whakakoro Block is concerned. 17th October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 151 (1912).—Pitihana a Pieipi Maki, o Te Aute. E INOI ana kia hangaia he rarangi ture hei whakamana i te Kooti Whenua Maori kite uiui mo runga i te whakatuunga kai-riiwhi ki nga paanga o Ihaka Kapo (kua mate nei) i Te Ipuotaraia me Whakakoro Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia mo te taha ki Whakakoro Poraka. 17 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 83 (Sess. 11, 1912)— Petition of T. Kaanui te Ipututtj ; and No. 84 (Sess. 11, 1912)— Petition of Mihinui Hakopa and 79 Others. Praying for an inquiry re title to Okoroire Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to these petitions. 17th October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 83 (1912)—Pitihana a T. Kaantji te Ipututu ; me No. 84 (1912)—Pitihana a Mihinui Hakopa me etahi atu c whitu tekau ma iwa. E INOI ana kia tv he uiuinga mo te taitara ki Okoroire Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i enei pitihana. 17 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 261 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Numia Kereru and 2 Others. Praying for an inquiry re titles to and boundaries of Maungapohatu and other blocks in the Urewera district. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 17th October, 1912.

[Translation] No. 261 (1912). —Pitihana a Numia Kereru me atahi atu toko rua. E INOI ana kia tv he uiuinga mo runga i nga take paanga ki —me nga rohe hoki o—Maungapohatu me etahi atu poraka kei te takiwa o Te Urewera. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 17 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 289 (Sess. 11, 1912). —Petition of Himiona Torepe and 9 Others, of Arowhenua. Praying for consideration re roads, bridges, and other matters at Arowhenua and other places m that district. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 17th October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 289 (1912). —Pitihana a Himiona Torepe me etahi atu tokoiwa, o Arowhenua. E INOI ana kia whakaarohia ratou mo te taha ki etahi Eori, Piriti, me etahi atu take kei Arowhenua me era atu wahi i roto i taua takiwa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 17 o Oketopa, 1912.

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No. 323 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Maihi Hangina, of Levin. Praying for legislation to enable succession order re interest of Hum te Hiaro (deceased) in Mangatainoka No. Ibc No. 2 to be validated. I am directed to report that, as the matter is sub judice, the Committee has no recommend ation to make with regard to this petition. 17th Otobei, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 323 (1912).—Pitihana a Maihi Hangina, o Levin. E INOI ana kia hangaia he rarangi ture c ahei ai te ota whakatu kai-riiwhi mo te paanga o Hum te Hiaro (kua mate nei) i Mangatainoka No. Ibc No. 2 kia whakamanangia. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kei te sub judice tenei take no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 17 o Oketopa, 1912. No. 141 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Mikaera Pbwhairangi and 55 Others, Praying for a reinvestigation of title to the Anaura Block (Poverty Bay). I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 22nd October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 141 (1912). —Pitihana a Mikaera Peiwhairangi me etahi atu c rima tekau ma rima. E INOI ana kia whakaturia ano he whakawakanga take paanga mo Anaura Poraka (Papati Pei). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 22 o Oketopa, 1912. No. 78 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Margaret Lydia Evans (nee Bishop), of Devonport. Praying for an inquiry re her cb.im to interests in certain lands in Waikato and Wellington Province. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that the claims of the petitioner, in so far as the Waikato lands are concerned, be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 22nd October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 78 (1912).—Pitihana a Margaret Lydia Evans (ara Pihopa), o Devonport. E INOI ana kia tv he uiuinga mo runga i tana kereme ki etahi whenua kei Waikato me te Porowini o Weringitana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, c penei ana te kupu tohutohu atu a te Komiti ko nga kereme a te kai-pitihana mo te taha ki nga whenua i Waikato me tuku atu kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 22 o Oketopa, 1912.

Kaiapoi Reserve Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed with the amendment as shown on the copy of the Bill attached hereto. 22nd October, 1912.

[Translation.] Pike mo Kaiapoi Whenua Rahui. Ko te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tukuna nei ki a ia te Pire kua whakahuatia ake nei, kei te whai honore kite ripoata atu kua ata whiriwhiria c ia taua Pire, me te tohutohu atu me tuku kia paahitia apiti atu kite menemana c whakaatu ake na i runga i te kape o te Pire kua whakapirihia nei ki tenei. 22 o Oketopa, 1912.

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East Coast Native Trust Lands Amendment Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill attached hereto. 22nd October, 1912.

[Translation.] TURB WhAKATIKATIKA I TE TuRE TIAKI I NGA WHENUA MAORI O TE TaIRAWHITI. Ko te Komiti me nga Mea Maori, i tukuna nei ki a ia te Pire kua huaina ake nei kei te whai honore kite ripoata atu kua ata whiriwhiria c ratou taua Pire, me te whai kupu tohutohu atu Ida tukua taua Pire kia haere, hui atu koki ki nga menemana c mau na te whakaatu i runga i te kape o te Pire c piri nei ki tenei ripoata. 22 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 112 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Kipa te Whatanui. of Otaki. Praying for a further favourable recommendation to the Government with regard to a rehearing re Te Pa o Taonui and Te Waka Blocks. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government foi consideration. 23rd October.. 1912.

[Translation.] No. 112 (1912).—Pitihana a Kipa te Whatanui, o Otaki. E INOI ana kia puta ano tetahi atu kupu tohutohu atu kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarahia he whakawa tuarua mo Te Pa o Taonui me Te Waka Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a. te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 23 o Oketopa, 1912.

Native Land Amendment Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered the same, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed with the amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill attached thereto. 23rd October, 1912.

[Translation.] Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori. Ko te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tukuna nei kia ratou te Pire kua whakahuatia ake nei, kei te whai honore ki ie ripoata atu kua ata whiriwhiria c ratou taua Pire, me te whai kupu tohutohu atu me tuku atu taua Pire kia haere hui atu hoki ki nga menemana c mau na i te kape o te Pire c piri nei ki tenei ripoata. 23 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 214 (Sess. 11, 1912). —Petition of Tatana H. T. Whataupoko and 9 Others, of Poroutawhao. Praying that Mataihuka or Wharemauku Reserve and burial-ground may be reserved for them for all time. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 24th October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 214 (1912). —Pitihana a Tatana te Whataupoko me etahi atu toko iwa, o Poroutawhao. E inoi ana mo Mataihuka ara mo Wharemauku Rahui me te urupa tupapaku kia rahuitia kia ratou mo ake tonu atu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 24 o Oketopa, 1912.

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No. 232 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of W. W. Nicholls and 6 Others, of Matamata North. Praying that no effect be given to petition of Hare Kereama and others re Matamata North Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 24th October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 232 (1912). —Pitihana a W. W. Nicholls me etahi atu toko ono, o Matamata North. E INOI ana kia kaua o whakamanangia te pitihana a Hare Kereama me etahi atu mo Matamata Nota Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 24 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 253 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Hon. Wi Pere, of Gisborne. Praying for a rehearing re relative interests in Waipaoa Block. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 24th October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 253 (1912).—Pitihana a Honore Wi Pere, o Kihipane. E INOI ana kia ara he whakawa tuarua mo nga paanga o ia tangata ki Waipaoa Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano i whakapaua c te kai-pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana ki a ia i raro i te ture, no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 24 o Oketopa, 1912.

No 150 (Sess 11, 1912).—Petition of Mere Pareteko (Mrs. Axford), of Petane, Napier, Hawke's Bay. Praying that she be granted a certificate of title to land known as Pahautea (Tauhara Middle No. 4 Block, East Taupo). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 150 (1912).—Pitihana a Mere Pareteko (Mrs. Axford), o Petane, Nepia, Haaki Pei. E INOI ana kia whakaputaina atu ki a ia he tiwhikeke taitara mo tetahi whenua c mohiotia ana ko Pahautea (Tauhara ki Waenga Nama 4 Poraka, Taupo Rawhiti). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 24 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 216 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Hara Kipa Roera, of Te Rawhiti, Bay of Islands. Praying for return of land known as Manawaora (part of Te Rawhiti No. 1 Block), which is at present in possession of the Crown. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 216 (1912). —Pitihana a Hara Kipa Roera, o Te Rawhiti, Peiwhairangi. E INOI ana kia whakahokia mai ki a ia tetahi whenua c mohiotia ana ko Manawaora (he wahi no Te Rawhiti Nama 1 Poraka), kei te Karauna nei c mau ana i naianei. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 194 (Sess. 11, 1912). —Petition of Taontji Hikaka and 3 Others, of Maniapoto. Praying for a reinvestigation re ownership of Rangitoto-Tuhua Nos. 1, 2, and 7 Blocks (or Pukuweka). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th October, 1912.

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[Translation.] No. 194 (1912). —Pitihana a Taonui Hikaka me etalii atu toko toru, o Ngati Maniapoto. E INOI ana kia ara ano he wliakawa mo nga take paanga ki Ranigtoto-Tuhua Nama 1, 2, me 7 (am ko Pukuweka Poraka). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau lie kupu a te Komiti me runga i tenei pitihana. 29 o Oketopa, 1912.

No. 140 (Sess. 11, 1912). —Petition of Kipa Roera, of Muhunoa. Pkaying for legislation to enable him to appeal re ownership of Muhunoa No. 1 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th October, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 140 (1912).—Pitihana a Kipa Roera, o Muhunoa, E INOI ana kia hangaia he rarangi ture c ahei ai ia kite tuku piira mo nga whai taketanga ki Muhunoa No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 29 o Oketopa, 1912.

Orakei Model Suburb Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that, as it is the opinion of the Committee that occupied land should not be taken from the Natives compulsorily except for public works, the Committee recommends that the Bill be not allowed to proceed. Ist November, 1912.

[Translation.] Pire Whakamana Taone Tauira ki Orakei. Ko te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tukuna nei ki a ia te Pire kua whakahuatia ake nei, kei te whai honore kite ripoata atu penei na, i te mea ki ta te Komiti whakaaro ko nga whenua c nohoia ana c te tangata kaore c tika kia tangohia noatia atu i nga Maori, engari mo nga Mahi Nunui anake (ara nga mahi c pa ana mo te katoa), na reira c penei ana te tohutohu atu a te Komiti, kaua c tukua taua Pire kia haere. 1 o Noema, 1912.

No. 230 (Sess. 11, 1912). —Petition of William Humphries, of New Plymouth. Praying for relief re transactions with regard to certain land in the Taranaki District. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 4th November, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 230 (1912). —Pitihana a William Humphries, o Niu Paremata. E INOI ana kia whakaorangia a ia mo runga i etahi mahi c pa ana mo tetahi whenua kei te Takiwa o Taranaki. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 4 o Noema, 1912.

No. 282 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of W. M. Turi, of Papawai, near Greytown. Praying for legislation to enable him to obtain certificate of title to land known as Pukengaki No. 6 Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of. the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable, consideration. 4th November, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 282 (1912). —Pitihana a W. M. Turi, o Papawai, c tata ana ki Kereitaone. E inoi ana kia hangaia he rarangi ture c ahei ai ia kia whiwhi tiwhikete taitara mo tetahi whenua c mohiotia nei ko Pukengaki No. 6 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaare a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pitihana ki tei Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 4 o Noema, 1912.

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No 319 (1912)— Petition of Otene Paora ; No. 320 (1912)— Petition of Hiea Pateoro and 2 Others ; No 343 (1912)— Petition of Eriapa Poata Ueuamo and 12 others ; No. 344 (1912)— Petition of Elizabeth Coates and Another ; and No. 345 (1912)-Petition of J. Biddtck and 3 Others. Praying that the Orakei Model Suburb Bill, empowering the Auckland City Council to compulsorily acquire the Orakei Native Reserve, be not allowed to pass. _ I am directed to report that, as the petitions refer to the Orakei Model Suburbs Bill, on which the Committee has already reported, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to these petitions. 4th November, 1912.

[Translation.] No 319 (1912)—Pitihana a Otene Paora ; No. 320 (1912)—Pitihana a Hira Pateoro me etahi atu tokorua ; No. 343 (1912)—Pitihana a Eriapa Poata Uruamo me etahi atu tekau ma xua ; No. 344 (1912) —Pitihana a Elizabeth Coates me tetahi atu; me No. 345 (1912) — Pitihana a J. Biddick me etahi atu toko toru. E INOI ana mo te Pne Whakatu Taone Tauira ki Orakei, c whakamana ana i te Hiti Kaunihera o Akarana kite tango i Orakei Rahui Maori, kia kaua c tukua kia paahitia. .-..._, m Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea c pa ana enei pitihana kite Pire Whakatu lauira ki Orakei, a kua puta nei hoki te ripoata a te Komiti mo runga i taua Pire, na reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i enei pitihana. 4 o Noenia, 1912,

No. 218 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of D. H. Lusk and 142 Others, of King-country. Praying that lessees be given the right to purchase Native land comprising the Townships of Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Otorohanga. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 6th November, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 218 (1912).—Pitihana a H. D. Lusk me etahi atu kotahi rua c wha tekau ma rua, o Te Rohe Potae. E INOI ana kia whakawhiwhia nga kai-tango riihi kite mana kite hoko i nga Whenua Maori c turia nei c nga Taone o Tβ Kuiti, Taumarunui, me Otorohanga. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea c pa ana tenei pitihana ki nga tikanga whakahaere (a te Kawanatanga) no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 6 o Noema, 1912.

No. 276 (1911). —Petition of Hana Pohio and Others, of Kaiapoi. Praying for cancellation of succession order to Te Monika (deceased) in Kaiapoi Section 106, and the appointment of petitioners as successors. _ _ I am directed to report that, as this matter is dealt with in the Kaiapoi Reserve Bill, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 6th November, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 276 (1911).—Pitihana a Hana Pohio me etahi atu, o Kaiapoi. E INOI ana kia whakakorea atu te Ota Whakatu Kai-riiwhi mo Te Monika, kua mate nei, i Kaiapoi Tekiona 106, a kia whakaturia hoki ko nga kai-pitihana hei kai-riiwhi. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kua whakatakotona he tikanga mo tenei take i roto i te Piie mo Kaiapoi Rahui, no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 6 o Noema, 1912.

No 30 (Sess II 1912)— Petition of Anatipa Hoete and 48 Others ; No. 36 (Sess. 11, 1912)— Petition 'of Tuarea' Pahi and 55 Others ; and No. 86 (Sess, 11, 1912)— Petition of Tuarea Pahi and 60 others : all of Waikato. Praying that they be granted some land, as they are landless. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th November, 1912.

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[TRANSLATION.] No. 30 (1912) —Pitihana a Anatipa Hoete me etahi atu c wha tekau ma waru ; No. 36 (1912). — Pitihana a Tuarea Pahi me etahi atu c rima tekau ma rima ; me No. 86 (1912) —Pitihana a Ttjarea Pahi me etahi atu c ono tekau : o Waikato katea. E INOI ana Ida hoatu he whenua mo ratou i te mea kaore kau o ratou whenua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 6 o Noema, 1912.

No. 342 (Sess. 11, 1912) and No. 321 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petitions of Wiremit Watene Tautari and Others, of Orakei. Praying that recommendation of Committee re petition of Otene Paora and others with regard to title to Orakei Block be not given effect to. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, these petitions should be referred to , the Government for consideration. 6th November, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 342 (1912) and No. 321 (1912). —Pitihana a Wieemu Watene Tautari me etahi atu, o Orakei. E iNOi ana kia kaua c whakatutukitia te ripoata a te Komiti mo runga i te pitihana a Te Otene Paora me etahi atu mo te taitara ki Orakei Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 6 o Noema, 1912.

No. 11l (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of G. A. Hirschberg. Praying for legislation to enable him to prosecute a claim to Ngawhakaakupe Block No. 3. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 6th November, 1912,

[Translation.] No. 11l (1912).—Pitihana a G. A. Hirschberg. E INOi ana kia hangaia he rarangi ture c ahei ai ia kite whakahaere kereme mo Ngawakaakupe Poraka No. 3. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 6 o Noema, 1912.

No. 361 (Sess. 11, 1912).—Petition of Hoone Waeena, of Kihikihi, Waikato. Praying that the Public. Works Department be directed to pay him compensation-money due re Tokanui Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 6th November, 1912.

[Translation.] No. 361 (1912). —Pitihana a Hoone Warena, o Kihikihi, Waikato. E iNOi ana kia whakahaua te Tari mo nga Mahi Nunui kia utu ki a ia nga moni kapeneheihana c tau ana hei utunga mo runga i Tokanui Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 6 o Noema, 1912.

Special Report. The Native Affairs Committee has the honour to report that at the final meeting of the Committee, held yesterday afternoon, the following resolution was passed unanimously : — " That the Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the ability, courtesy, and tact displayed by the Chairman, Mr. J. A. Young, at the meetings of the Committee ; that this resolution be entered on the minutes and reported to the House." 6th November, 1912.

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[Translation.] RIPOATA MOTUHAKE. Tenei te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori kei te whai honore kite ripoata atu. i te huihuinga whakamutunga o te Komiti, i tv i te ahiahi inanahi, paahitia ana tenei motini c whai ake nei, a kaore rawa hoki he reo whakahe :— " E hiahia ana te Komiti kia tuhituhia a ratou kupu mihi whakawhetai atu mo te kaha, te mohio, me te ngawari hoki ote Tiamana, Mr. J. A. Young, i nga huihuinga o tenei Komiti; me tenei motini hoki me tuhituhi ki runga ki nga meneti o te Komiti ka ripoata atu ai kite Whare." 6 o Noema, 1912.

Special Report. I have the honour to report that at the final meeting of the Native Affairs Committee, held yesterday afternoon, the following resolution was passed unanimously : — " That this Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the excellent work don s by the Clerk, Mr. H. W. Harris, who has been most punctilious and painstaking in attending to his duties ; his knowledge and ability have been of the greatest assistance to the Committee, and the Committee recommends that he be given a permanent appointment on the staff of the Legislative Department. That this recommendation be reported to the House and referred to the Government for favourable consideration." 6th November, 1912.

[Translation.] RIPOATA~MoTUHAKE. Kei te whai honore ahau kite ripoata, i te huihuinga whakamutunga o te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tv i te ahiahi inanahi, paahitia ana tenei motini c whai ake nei, a kaore rawa hoki he reo whakahe : — '' E hiahia ana tenei Komiti kia tuhituhia a ratou kupu mihi mo te tino pai rawa o nga mahi a te Karaka, Mr. H. W. Harris, i tino pai i tino kaha rawa aiaki te mahi i ana mahi; na tona mohio me tona kaha tino awhinatia ana te Komiti i runga i ana mahi, a c whai kupu tohutohu penei atu ana te Komiti me hoatu he turanga pumau mona ki runga kite ropu tuturu ote Tari Paremete. Ako tenei motini hoki me ripoata atu kite Whare me te tuku atu kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia." 6 o Noema, 1912.

Final Report. I have the honour to report that the Native Affairs Committee held its final meeting yesterday afternoon. During the session the Committee held 48 meetings, and had an average attendance of 9-75. Including 25 brought forward from last session, the Committee had before it 125 petitions. Of these, 89 were considered and reported upon, and the remaining 36 are held over until next session. Upon 34 the CoTnmittee reported favourably, and upon 55 it had no recommendation to make. The following Bills were referred to the Committee, were duly considered, and reported upon ; East Coast Native Trust Lands Amendment; Kaiapoi Reserve ; Native Land Amendment; Ellesmere Lands Drainage Amendment; and Orakei Model Suburb. Including one brought forward from last session, the Committee had referred to it 9 parliamentary papers, which were duly considered and reported upon. The total number of reports submitted to the House was 92. 6th November, 1912.

[Translation.] Ripoata Whakamutunga. Kei te whai honore ahau kite ripoata i tv te huihuinga whakamutunga o te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori i te ahiahi inanahi. I roto i tenei tuunga o te Paremete 48 nga huihuinga o te Komiti, a kite aronga c rite ana c iwa me te whitu tekau ma rima wahanga o te mea kotahi nga mema i tae ki ia huihuinga kotahi o te Komiti. Hui atu ki nga mea 25 i toe mai i tera tuunga o te Paremete, 125 nga pitihana i takoto kite aroaro o te Komiti. I roto o ena, 89 nga mea i whiriwhiria a i ripoatatia hoki, a ko nga mea 36 c toe ana kua waihotia atu mo tenei tuunga o te Paremete c haere mai nei. I runga i nga mea 34 i puta he ripoata tautoko ma te Komiti,. a i runga i nga mea 55 kaore kau ana kupu. Ko nga Pire c whai ake riei i tukua mai kite Komiti, i ata whiriwhiria, a i ripoatatia hoki, ara : Whakatikatika ite Ture Tiaki Whenua Maori ote Tai Rawhiti; Kaiapoi Rahui; ■ Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori; Whakatikatika Ture Whakapakihi Whenua i Ellesmere ;me Taone Tauira ki Orakei. Hui atu ki tetahi i toe mai i tera tuunga o te Paremete, c iwa nga Pukapuka Paremete i tukua mai kite Komiti, a i ata whiriwhiria a i ripoatatia hoki. Hui katoa nga ripoata i tukua atu kite Whare 92. 6oNoema. 1912.

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Schedule of Petitions held over, 1912. (Rarangi o nga Petition kua waihotia atu, 1912.)

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No. (Nama.) Petitioner's Name. (Ingoa o te Kai-pitihana.) Name of Block. (Ingoa o te Poraka.) 727/10 206/11 282/11 Hon. Wi Pere and 3 others Hohepa Karetai and 14 others Wi te Naihi and 20 others Wi Pere Trust Estate. Te Papatotara (Waiau North). Medical attendance at Maitahi, Bruce Bay. Whataroa Reserve. Puhunga. Waipiro Nos. 2, 3, and 4. Taimaro. Wharerangi. Urewera District Reserve. Rua whakahoro. Te Au o Waikato and Maunga293/11 75/12 94/12 138/12 156/12 185/12 205/12 241/12 Rewi Whakahoro Hare Maruata and 19 others Rea Matehe Hemi Paeara and 36 others Hohaia te Hoata Hurae Puketapu and 84 others Te Maari Matuaahu and others Punia Parata and 5 others 251/12 257/12 258/12 259/12 274/12276/12 277/12 283/12 290/12 291/12 314/12 317/12 318/12 331/12 John Wade and 2 others Tuta Nihoniho Te Whetu Paerata and another Matenga te Hiko and 15 others H. P. Ratima and 17 others Taare Mete and 134 others Tawhi Maketu and 5 otheis Raiha Kopu and 5 others Hukanui Watene and 3 others Wiremu Rawiri te Awha and 41 others George T. Phillips and 21 others Pekamu Pahuru and 16 others Reupena Rongo and 19 others Wi Karena Parakaia and 262 others tapu. Waiuku. Waiarangi and Taikatiki. Parekohe (Urewera district). Te Paruparu and other islands. Paewahie Reserve (Waikare-Mo-haka). Rangataua No. 19. Manaia Nos. 1 and 2. Hinewhaki No. 2 and others. Taramarama District Reserves. Alton, Waiau, Reserve. Morikau and Whararangi. Puhunga. Puhunga Nos. 1 and 2. Right of appeal re Compensation Court. Kairakau. Costs re succession to Roera Rangi (deceased). Rates, Otago Heads Road District Kohatutaka. Allotment 39a, Parish of Matata (Kaweerau). Wainui. Rekereke No. 2. Rates, Otago Heads Road District. Te Rereatukahia No. 12. Ngapakihi (Raetihi No. 1). 340/12 357/12 Erehina te Kiritake and 2 others Jane Clements .. .. ... 370/12 371/12 372/12 Hohepa Karetai and 22 others Hone Pairama and 81 others Miki Tamati and 13 others .. .. ... 378/12 382/12 383/12 384/12 392/12 Puti Hori Tunui and another Hara Kipa Roera Hohepa Karetai and 23 others Hori Ngarae and 3 others Potataurangi Waiatu Kiriwehi te Herewini te Tawheio and 22 others Rihi Huanga 393/12 Pokuru 3a.