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, 1915 Session I, I-03

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1915. 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 Rejjresentatives, and ordered to be printed.

ORDERS OF REFERENCE. Extract from Ike Journals of the House of Representatives. Thursday, the Ist Day of July, 1915. Ordered, " That Standing Order No. 219 bo suspended, and that a Native Affairs Committee be appointed, consisting of fourteen members, to consider all potitions, reports, returns, and other documents relating to affairs especially affecting the Native race that may be brought before the Houbc 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 the Hon. Sir J. Carroll, Mr. Henare, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Jennings, Mr. Mac Donald, Mr. Mander, Hon. Mr. Ngata, Mr. Parata, Hon. Dr. Pomare, Mr. Seddon. Mr. W. Stewart, Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Young, and the mover."—(Hon. Mr. Herries.) Wednesday, the 21st Day of July, 1915. Ordered, " That the name of Mr. Talbot be addod to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Hon. Mr. Herries.)

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No. mid Year. Petitions, Blocks, Ao. I'age. No. and Year. Petitions, Blocks, &c. PaRo. 581/14 617/14 239/15 631/14 582/14 457/14 142/15 238/15 376/14 To Akau Blook To Amo Kokouri and 23 others.. Te Amo Kokouri and 11 others.. Amopo Pouwhare Arani Hoota Arawhata Taro and 4 others Arcta Kerci and another Te Au Tangohau and 16 others Te Awarutu te Awaitaia and 2 others .. 7 4 29 9 '.) 6 20 25 4 108/15 592/14 417/14 Final report Findlay, W., and 52 others Fishing-rights of North Auckland tribes.. Fluerty, William 33 11 5 17 (Ireymouth Native Reserve Bill 18 432/14 101/15 Bay of Plenty district (lands in) Brett, H. Lloyd, and 12 others.. Cook Islands Bill 4 II 12 100/15 112/15 377/14 62/15 334/14 368/14 473/13 434/14 480/14 105/15 109/15 596/14 583/14 Haaro Waaka and (i others .. Hakopa te Huia Hamiora Mangakahia Hamiora Mangakahia Hana Wora Erihana and 6 others Hape Nikora Hapotiki Block (Kuini's Grant).. Hariata Tahuumu and 3 others Heni Terahapati and 3 others Hereheretau No. 2 Block Hercheretau No. 2 Block Herepete Rapihana and 28 others Hoera Katipo and 15 others 11 14 21 19 31 23 5 23 5 21 21 30 22 456/14 24/14 264/14 581/14 151/15 East Coast Commissioner (lands vested in) Ellison, T. M. Kria Raukura Kxuera Hetaraka and 7 others Erucra Moeke and 77 others 6 12 6 7 23

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No. and I Year. ' Petitions, Blocks, &o. Pace No - and ™ ge - Year. Petitions, Blocks, &e. Page. 55/15 58/15 371/12 584/14 624/14 155/1.4 615/14 60/15 113/15 106/1.5 128/15 229/14 329/15 461/14 Hoera Katipo Hohotaka and Puketapu Blocks (boundary between) Hone Pairama and 81 others Hori A. Hohua and 6 others Hori A. Hohua Hori Teira and 52 others Hori Wharerarauhi To Huia Pikikotoku and 40 others Huirama Ngatawa Hurakia Block Hurihia Rawiri Huru, Bertha i In in nma Nos. 2 and 3 Blocks Huta Pamariki Paaka and 11 others 13 18 7 28 8 12 20 24 22 27 21 4 26 19 144/15 96/15 615/14 435/14 480/14 618/14 256/14 469/13 118/15 235/15 599/14 621/1.4 621/14 257/15 433/14 54/15 Okakewai Blook Okauia Block Opuatia (Lot 2, Parish of) (or Tangijiahu) Otoia Block Oweta Block.. To Paea Kingi and 10 others Te Pao-o-Turawani Block (Waikato) Paeroa East No. 4a Block Paihauroa Pourau Paku Erucra and 210 others Papawhariki Block Parahaki No. 1 Block Parahaki No. 1 Block (No. 2 Report) Parani Mairiri and 4 others Paremata Block Parcngarenga, Pakohu, and Ohao Blooks (loases) Parihoro No. 2a Block Parihoro No. 2a Block Patea District (land in) Piwa to Tomo and 32 others Pohoi to Tahitika and another Pokau Ngahina and 13 others Pokuru No. 1 and Tokanui Blocks To Pou-a-Turi (burial-ground) Pourerere Reserve Pourerere Reserve Te Pouwhare and 4 others Puatai Nos. 3 and 4 Blocks Pukeroa-Oruawhata Block Puketarata No. 1 Block To Putero Block Parliamentary papers — No. 51, re Mawhera Block No. 52, re Te Akau A No. 5 Block No. 113, re Kiwitahi No. 2 Blook No. 114, re Puhunga Block No. 123, re Karcwa Township No. 150, re Te Upoko-o-Rakaitauheke Block No. 10.1, Additional Regulations, Maori Land Boards No. I 78, re Matarakau Block. . No. 226, re Te Mahanga No. 2 Block . . 22 19 20 11 5 22 20 0 14 25 10 16 32 26 17 13 469/13 338/14 lhaia to Waru Ihipera te Kore and another 6 311 438/14 112/15 128/15 88/15 298/14 117/15 105/15 24/14 631/14 145/15 104/15 68/15 427/13 371/12 466/14 377/14 Kalm Ronshaw Kaikatm Ib Block Kaikahu Ib 2b Block Kakahi to Lake Taupo Railway Kakepuku No. 7a Block Kakcpuku No. 7a Block Karcna Rawhi and 12 others Kateriua Hape, deceased (will of) Kawhia S. Block Kekerione Block (Chatham Islands) Kepa te Ahuru and 22 others Kilukihi (Lot 112, Township of) Kill Kauti Kohatutaka Block Te Ivooti, Henare Te Kuri Blook 16 14 21 16 9 30 21 12 9 27 11 18 17 7 27 6 298/1.4 117/15 452/14 363/14 96/15 473/13 35/13 437/14 404/13 390/14 606/14 460/14 164/15 436/14 586/14 9 30 12 15 19 5 11 II 29 29 5 10 21 10 17 427/13 453/13 195/14 234/14 417/14 >Landless Natives of Ngaitahu 17 13 13 13 13 13 13 390/14 14/15 364/14 142/15 84/15 113/15 144/15 229/14 85/15 1.18/15 476/1.4 89/15 456/14 Te Mahara Ruuti Te Mania Takaanini . , Makuru Korneno Te.Manga (Wairoa River), (land at) Mangahauini No. 7 Block Mangataoorc Block Mangataeore Block Mangatainoka Ibo No. 2 and other blocks Mangatautari 3a 5a, Nos. 4 and 5 Mangatautari Block Mangatu No. 1 Block Maora Mauwhata Maraetaha No. Id (or Te Kopua) and other blocks Maraetaha No. 2 Block, Sections 3, 4, and 6 Matata (Parish of), Lot 4 Matata, Parish of (lands in) Matatau Ruru Matene to Whiti Matenga Hori Mate Takitaki and 5 othors Maungakawa Block Mehaka Watenc and 168 others Mereana Clayton Mori Talmhu and 3 others Merc Wade Mihi Hetokia and 3 others Mini Karaha Moana Totoru Motio Maaka arid 4 others Motuopao Island (Cape Maria) Murupaonga Rowiri and 111 othors McKay, Albert McLean, James M. .. 29 7 20 29 31 22 22 4 24 14 8 23 6 16 20 25 10 9 29 21 II 18 11 10 15 42/13 627/14 237/15 109/15 35/13 68/15 102/15 400/14 574/14 87/15 18/15 100/15 101/15 102/15 103/15 104/15 108/15 458/14 584/14 606/14 624/14 416/14 404/13 Rangimaric Tukino Tutoa Rangitoto A 37 b, Section 3, Block Raukete te Hura and 27 others Rauna Hapc and 14 others Raureti te Huia and 47 others Raureti to Huia and 79 others Rawhira to Aramoana and 22 othors Rawiri Karaha and 4 others Re wet i te When a and 21 others 62/15 19 394/14 237/15 195/14 598/14 15/14 586/14 7/15 630/1.4 164/15 146/15 59/15 476/14 599/14 453/1.4 256/14 147/15 54/15 432/14 329/15 311 .9 17 15 8 17 10 25 21 26 18 8 10 17 20 25 13 4 26 Rotorua to Taupo Railway Ruatahuna Blook Ruatoki No. 1 Block Ruatoki Nos. 1, 2, and 3 Blooks Ruatoki South Block Rupuha te Hianga and 5 others Rutii Tiopira 11 28 28 5 8 28 29 627/14 601/14 145/1.5 58/15 475/14 155/14 580/14 580/14 Ngakohe te Awhc Ngamotu Block Ngamoui Ngawharewiti Ngatai Opatanui and 28 others.. Ngati-Ranginui Hapu (lands of) Ngatirangitumamao Block Ngatitanewai Block .'. Noti Wairahui Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill 9 31 27 18 18 12 15 15 26 . r 82/14 461/14 13/15 14/15 15/15 Sandon, Section 153, No. 6b Block South Island Native Reserves .. vStamp duty (refund) Special reports— Chairman Clerk and Interpreter Members of Committee with Expeditionary Forces 9 19 7 32 82 33 8/15 264/14 475/1.4 8/15 Taharoa A Nos. 1 and 7 Blocks Tahora F Block Tahuriorangi, R., and 136 others Taipua Kiwi and 2 others 14 6 8 1.4

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No. and Year. Petitions, Blocks, &c. Pane I No - and lag0 - ; Year. Petitions, Blocks, Ac. Page. 298/14 117/15 85/15 7/15 466/14 Tamati Ituihi Tamati Huihi Tana Hakopa and another Tanawhea Huirangi and 3 others Tangptete Nos. I and 2 and other Blooks Tarapounamu-Matawhoro Block Tarawera Block (Waikare-Mohaka) Tauhara Estates (Limited) and 324 othors Taumarunui Township Taupara No. 2 Block Taupara No. 2 Block Taupiri No. 474a No. 2 Block Taupiri [haka Falwasser and 41 othors .. Tautahanga Arapata and 30 others Tautuku A and B Blocks Tawake Raroa and 10 others Tawapata South Nos. 5, 6, and 7 Blocks. . Teone Matapura Ellison Terehia to Whanga Terehia to Whanga (No. 2 report) Thomson, Ellon H. .. Tihoi Block Tikorangi, Waitara (land at) Timi I [eihi and another Timi Maaka and 2 others Tiopira Potanga and 29 othors Tipene Warihi and 6 others Tira Ratana and 15 others Tokanui and Pokuru No. 1 Blocks Tokomaru B Block Tongariro Timber Company (Limited) .. Torere Nos. 1, 2, and 3 Blocks Tuatini te Waiho Tukino Tutoa (dooeasod) (succession to) .. Tunapahoro Block Tunapahoro Block . . .... Tupatea Haurnatao and 284 others Tutange Waionu i Tutange Waionui Tutuotekaha No. 2 Blook Tutura Hamana and 79 others 9 30 24 19 6 155/14 457/14 Upokomutu Block Utuhina Block Vaile, E. B., and 224 others 12 6 11 18/15 239/15 368/14 87/15 60/15 224/14 338/14 438/14 114/15 224/14 334/14 103/16 453/14 24/14 621/14 621/14 266/1.5 363/14 16/14 100/15 394/14 433/14 16/14 436/14 35/13 89/15 88/15 55/15 148/15 42/13 583/14 618/14 452/14 435/14 437/14 466/14 601/14 29 23 II 24 31 30 Id 24 31 31 II 17 12 ir, 32 26 15 14 27 30 17 14 10 11 23 16 13 24 10 22 22 12 11 II 27 31 112/15 257/15 266/15 148/15 151/15 144/15 147/15 596/14 364/14 Waihou No. 4u Blook. . Waikahikatea No. 6 Blook Waima North A No. 1 Block Waimarino A Block Waipiro Blook Wairama Maihi Wairama Maihi and 70 others Waireia Block (sale of) Waitara Survey District, Section 41 Blook IV; Upper Waitara S.D., Sections 4 and 5, Block I; and Waitara S.D., Seotion 23, Block IV (Mimi Native Reserve) Waitara Survey District, Block VII (sections of) Te Waiti Blook Te Watarauhi Takaanini Waterreus, Annie, and 2 others West Coast Settlement Reserve? Amendment Bill Whaingaroa Block .. ... Whaiti-Kuranul No. 5 Block Te Whaiti-nui-a-Toi Block Whakamoe, M., and 4 others Whakatohoa Tribe (lands of) Whakatohoa Tribe (lands of) Whangapo, Lot 75 Wi Kaipuke and 15 others Wi Karauria and 26 othe rs Wiremu Poakatahi and 8 others Wiremu Karaka and 53 others Te Wirihana Takaanini Wybrow, John, and 2 others Wharokauri Blook (Chatham Islands) Wharcongaonga and Puninga Blocks Wharepuhunga No. 18 Blook Whatuma Lake 14 26 26 24 23 22 25 30 •JM 114/15 24 434/14 13/15 234/14 23 -7 17 27 376/14 574/14 617/14 458/14 630/14 235/15 598/14 595/14 456/14 592/14 84/15 15/15 453/13 146/15 595/1.4 15/14 41.6/14 4 15 4 28 25 25 15 28 6 5 31 7 17 26 28 8 28

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REPORTS. No. 432 (1914).—Petition of Albert McKay, of Gisborne. Praying for an inquiry re his claim to interests formerly held by his mother in certain lands in the Bay of Plent}' district. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 9th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 432 (1914). —Pitihana a Arapata Makai, o Kihipane. X inoi aua kia uiuia tona kereeme mo nga paanga o tona koka i joto i etahi whenua kei te Takiwa o Pei o Pureti. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 9 o Hurao, 1915.

No. 376 (1914). —Petition of Te Awarutu te Awaitaia and 2 Others. Praying that balance of purchase-money re Whaingaroa Block, alleged to have been withheld in error by Native Department, be paid to them. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 9th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 376 (1914). —Pitihana a Te Awarutu te Awaitaia me etahi atu tokorua. E inoi ana kia utua atu kia ratou te toenga o te moni hoko o Whaingaroa Poraka, c whakapaea ana i puritia hetia c te Tari Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohii a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 9 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 229 (1914).— Petition of Bertha Huru. Praying that interests in Mangatainoka Ibc No. 2 and other blocks, to which Wiremu Kopata Huru (now deceased) was entitled either by will or as an adopted child, be awarded to the beneficiaries under his will. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 9th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 229 (1914).— Pitihana a Bertha Huru. E inoi ana kia whakataua ki nga tangata i roto i te wira nga paanga i Mangatainoka Ibc No. 2 me era atu Poraka, i whai-paanga ai a Wiremu Kopata Huru, kua mate, i raro i tetahi wira, i runga ranei i tona tamaiti whangaitanga. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 9 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 617 (1914). —Petition of Te Amo Kokouri and 23 Others, of Ruatahuna. Prating for a rehearing re ownership of Te Whaiti-nui-a-toi Block (Urewera district). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 9th July, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 617 (1914). —Pitihana a Te Amo Kokouri me etahi atu c 23, o Ruatahuna. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano nga tangata c whaitake ana ki Te Whaiti-nui-a-toi Poraka (kei te takiwa o Te Urewera). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 9 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 592 (1914). —Petition of Wiremu Poakatahi and 8 Others, of North Auckland District. Praying for legislation to clearly define and preserve fishing-rights of Native tribes. 1 am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 9th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 592 (1914). —Pitihana a Wiremu Poakatahi me etahi atu tokowaru, o te Takiwa ki Raro atu o Akarana. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture hei whakatau hei pupuri hoki i nga mana mahi ika o nga Hapu Maori. 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. 9 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 480 (1914). —Petition of Heni Terahapati and 3 Others, of Poverty Bay. Praying that petitions presented asking for a rehearing re Oweta Block be not considered favourably. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 9th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 480 (1914). —Pitihana a Heni Terahapati me etahi atu tokotoru, o Papati Pei. E inoi ana kia kaua c whakaarohia paitia nga pitihana tono kia uiuia ana a Oweta Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 9 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 606 (1914).— Petition of Te Pouwhare and 4 Others Praying for legislation to enable cancellation of existing orders re Ruatoki Nos. 1, 2, and 3 Blocks, and a rehearing of relative interests. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make witE regard to this petition. 9th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 606 (1914). —Pitihana a Te Pouwhare me etahi atu tokowha. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture kia taea ai te whakakore atu nga ota c mana nei o Ruatoki Nos. 1, 2, me 3 Poraka, he uiuinga ano hoki mo te rarahi o nga paanga. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 9 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 473 (1913).—Petition of Pokau Ngahina and 13 Others, of Hapotiki. Praying that a portion of Hapotiki Block, known as Kuini's Grant, which they allege has wrongfully passed away from them, be awarded to them as successors to Kuini (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 9th July, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 473 (1913). —Pitihana a Pokau Ngahina me etahi atu 13, o Hapotiki. E inoi ana kia whakataua kia ratou ki nga kai-riiwhi o Kuini, kua mate, tetahi, waahi o Hapotiki Poraka, c mohiotia ana ko te Karaati ki a Kuini, c whakapaea ana c ratou kua riro pohehe atu ki etahi i waho atu ai ratou. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 9 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 469 (1913). —Petition of Ihaia te WAnu, of Waiotapu. Praying for the return of a portion of Paeroa East No. 4a Block, or for compensation for same. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 9th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 469 (1913). —Pitihana ki a Ihaia te Waru, o Waiotapu. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu tetahi waahi o Paeroa Rawhiti No. 4a Poraka, ki utua ranei he kapeneheihana (moni utu). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 9 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 457 (1914). —Petition of Arawhata Taro and 4 Others. Praying for a rehearing by Native Appellate Court re, ownership of Utuhina Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 16th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 457 (1914). —Pitihana a Arawhata Taro me etahi atu tokowha. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano c te Aperata Kooti Maori nga tangata no ratou a Utuhina Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 16 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 456 (1914).—Petition of Wi Karauria and 26 Others. Praying that lands known as Te Kuri Block, Maraetaha No. In (or Te Kopua) Block, and Tangotete Nos. 1. and. 2 Blocks, be removed from the control of the East Coast Commissioner and revested in the Native owners. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 16th July, .1915.

[Translation.] No. 456 (1914). —Pitihana a Wi Karauria ratou ko etahi atu c 26. E inoi ana kia whakatakaia ki waho i te mana o te Komihana o te Tairawhiti, a kia whakahokia atu ki nga Maori no ratou nga whenua c mohiotia ana ko Te Kuri Poraka, Maraetaha No. Id (ara Te Kopua) Poraka, me Tangotete No. 1 me 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 16 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 264 (1914).— Petition of Eria Raukura. Praying that the Native Land Court be empowered to make an award re improvements alleged to have been effected upon Tahora F Block, which is now vested in the East Coast Commissioner. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 16th July, 1915. """

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[Translation.] No. 264 (1914). —Pitihana a Eria Raukura. E inoi ana kia whakamanaia te Kooti Whenua Maori kite hanga whakatau mo runga mo nga whakapainga c whakapaea ana i mahia ki runga ki Tahora F Poraka, kei raro kei te Komihana o te Tairawhiti c takoto ana i naianei. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano i whakapaua c te kei-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. 16 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 13 (1915)— Petition of Te Watahauhi Takaanini; No. 14 (1915)— Petition of Te Mahia Takaanini; No. 15 (1915) —Petition of Te Wirihana Takaanini. Praying for refund of stamp duty paid on declarations of trust which were subsequently not confirmed. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee these petitions should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 16th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 13 (1915) —Pitihana a Te Watarauhi Takaanini; No. 14 (1915) —Pitihana a Te Mahia Takaanini; No. 15 (1915) —Pitihana a Te Wirihana Takaanini. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu te moni utu Tiuti Pane Kingi i utua i runga i nga pukapuka whakaaturanga Kai-tiakitanga kaore nei i whakamanaia i muri mai. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 16 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 371 (1912).—Hone PairaMa and 81 Others, of Otawa. Praying that partition order subdividing Kohatutaka Block be set aside, and that petitioners be given an opportunity of asserting their claim with regard to same. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 16th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 371 (1912). —Pitihana a Hone Pairama me etahi atu c 81, o Otawa E inoi ana kia whakakorea atu te Ota Wehewehe o Kohatutaka Poraka, a kia hoatu tetahi wa hei whakahaeretanga ma nga kai-pitihana i o ratou take ki reira. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 16 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 581 (1914). —Petition of Eruera Hetaraka and 7 Others. Praying for legislation to enable investigation of claims of Ngati te Kura Tribe to a portion of Te Akau Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 581 (1914). —Pitihana a Eruera Hetaraka me etahi atu tokowhitu. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture hei mea c taea ai te whakawa ano nga kereemc a Ngati-te-Kura Hapu ki tetahi waahi ole Akau Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hurae, 1915.

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No. 15 (1914). —Petition of Matenga Hori, of Te Waimahana, Wharepaina, Waiotapu. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interest of Awaawa Kiria (deceased) in Wharepuhunga No. 18 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has r.o recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 15 (1914). —Pitihana a Matenga Hori, o Te Waimahana, Wharepaina, Waiotapu. E inoi ana kia uiuia te kai-riiwhitanga kite paanga o Awaawa Kiria, kua mate, i Wharepuhunga "No. 18 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 475 (1914). —Petition of R. Tahuriorangi and 136 Others, of Tauranga. Praying for relief re confiscation of the lands of Ngati Ranginui Hapu. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 475 (1914). —Pitihana a R. Tahuriorangi me etahi atu 136, o Tauranga. E inoi ana kia whakaorangia ratou mo te taha kite murunga i nga whenua o Ngati-Ranginui Hapu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 476 (1914). —Petition of Mihi Hetekia and 3 Others. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interest of Tiopira Korehe (deceased) in Mangatu No. 1 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 476 (1914). —Pitihana a Mihi Hetekia me etahi atu tokotoru. E inoi ana kia uiuia te kai-riiwhitanga i te paanga o Tiopira Korehe, kua mate, i Mangatu No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 624 (1914).—Petition of Hori A. Hohua, of Ruatoki. Praying for a reinvestigation of title to Ruatoki South Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 624 (1914). —Pitihana a Hori A. Hohua, o Ruatoki. E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano nga take paanga ki Ruatoki Tonga Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komit mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hurae, 1915.

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No. 582 (1914).—Petition of Arani Hoeta, of Feilding. Praying that moneys handed by Ikaroa Maori Land Board to Public Trustee re sale of Sandon, Section 153, No. 6b, be paid to him. T am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 582 (1.914). —Pitihana a Arani Hoeta, o Whiringi. E inoi ana kia utua atu ki a ia nga moni i hoatu c te Poari Whernia Maori o Ikaroa kite Kai-tiaki o te Katoa mo runga mo te hoko o Sandon Tekihana 153 No. 6b. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 631 (1914). —Petition of Amopo Pouwhare. Praying that certain interests in Kawhia S Block be partitioned off, as owners dissented to the sale of the said block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 631 (1914). —Pitihana a Amopo Pouwhare. E inoi ana kia wehea etahi paanga i roto i Kawhia S Poraka, no te mea ko nga tangata whaitake kaore i whakaae kite hoko o taua Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo -tenei pitihana. 20 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 627 (191.4). —Petition of Ngakohe te Awhe. . ■: Praying for a rehearing re succession to interest of Te Pakaru Keepa (deceased) in Rangitoto A 37b, Section 3, Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation tc make with regard to this petition. 20th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 627 (1.914). —Pitihana a Ngakore te Awhe. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te kai-riiwhitanga i te paanga o Te Pakaru Keepa, kua mate, i Rangitoto A 37b, Tekihana 3, Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 298 (1914).—Petition of Tamati Huihi, of Pirongia, Auckland. Praying that lie be appointed a successor to the interests of various deceased persons in Parihoro No. 2a and Kakepuku No. 7a Blocks. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 298- (1914).— -Pit ihana a Tamati Huihi, o Pirongia, Akarana. E inoi ana kia whakaturia a ia hei kai-riiwhi mo nga paanga o etahi tupapaku i roto i Parihoro No. 2a me Kakepuku No. 7a Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hurae, 1915.

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No. 599 (1914).—Petition of Mihi Karaha. Praying that effect be given to report of Native Affairs Committee dated the 21st September, 1900, re Papawhariki Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to tnaKft with regard to this petition. 20th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 599 (1914). —Pitihana a Mihi Karaha. E inoi ana kia whakatutukitia te ripoata a te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori o te 21 o Hepetema, 1900, mo runga mo Papawhariki Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 460 (1914). —Petition of Rawiri Karaha and 4 Others. Praying for legislation to enable an inquiry re ownership of and alteration of boundaries between Puatai Nos. 3 and 4 Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 460 (1914). —Pitihana a Rawiri Karaha me etahi atu tokowha. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture kia taea ai te uiui nga tangata no ratou me te whakarereke i nga rohe i waenganui i Puatai No. 3 me 4 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia. ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 436 (1914). —Petition of Tira Ratana and 15 Others Praying for relief re a decision of the Supreme Court with regard to lease of Puketarata No. 1 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th July, 1.915.

[Translation.] No. 436 (1914). —Pitihana a Tira Ratana me etahi atu tekau ma rima. E inoi ana kia whakaorangia mo te taha kite whakatau a te Hupirimi Kooti mo runga mo te riihi o Puketarata No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 42 (1913). —Petition of Rangimarie Tukino Tutoa. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interests of Tukino Tutoa (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to n. »ke with regard to this petition. 20th July, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 42 (1913). —Pitihana a Rangimarie Tukino Tutoa. E inoi ana kia uiuia te kai-riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Tukino Tutoa, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia, ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 35 (1913). —Petition of Raureti te Huia and 47 Others, of Kihikihi. Praying for the restoration of their interest in Pokuru No. 1 and Tokanui Blocks. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 20th July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 35 (1913). —Pitihana a Raureti te Huia me etahi atu c 47, o Kihikihi. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ratou o ratou paanga i roto i Pokuru No. I Tokanui Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 20 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 437 (1914). —Petition of Tutange Waionui, of Pariroa. Praying that a burial-ground at Pou-a-turi be returned to his tribe. I am directed to report that, owing to the death of the petitioner, this petition has been withdrawn. 21st July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 437 (1914). —Pitihana a Tutange Waionui, o Pariroa. E inoi aha kia whakahokia atu ki tona hapu te urupa i Pou-a-turi. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kua mate te kai-pitihana, kua unuhia tenei pitihana. 21 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 435 (1914). —Petition of Tutange Waionui, of Pariroa. Praying for redress te an alleged shortage of area in Otoiy, Block. 1 am directed to report that, owing to the death of the petitioner, this petition has been withdrawn. 21st July, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 435 (1914). —Pitihana a Tutange Waionui, o Pariroa. E inoi ana kia whakaorangia mo te taha kite whakapae kua ngaro etahi o nga eka o Otoia Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kua mate te kai-pitihana, kua unuhia tenei pitihana. 21 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 18 (1915)— Petition of E. E. Vaile, and 224 Others; No. 87 (1915)— Petition of Tauhara Estates (Limited) and 324 Others; No. 100 (1915) —Petition of Haare Waaka and 6 Others; No. 101 (1915)— Petition of H. Lloyd Brett and 12 Others; No. 102 (.1915)—Petition of Rawhira te Aramoana and 22 Others; No. 103 (1915) —Petition of Tawake Raroa and 10 Others; No. 104 (1915)— Petition of Kepa te A huru and 22 Others; No. 108 (1915) — Petition of W. Findlay and 52 Others. Praying that a railway be constructed from Rotorua to Taupo; land adjacent to the route to be rated in accordance with the benefit received from the said railway. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee these petitions should be referred to a special Committee. 22nd July, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 18 (1915)—Pitihana a E. E. Vaile me etahi atu c 224; No. 87 (1915)—Pitihana a Tauhara Estates (Limited) me etahi atu c 324; No. 100 (1915) —Pitihana a Haare Waaka me etahi atu tokoono; No. 101 (1915) —Pitihana a H. Lloyd Brett me etahi atu 12; No. 102 (1915) — Pitihana a Rawhira te Akamoana me etahi atu c 22; No. 103 (1915) —Pitihana a Tawake Raroa me etahi atu tekau; No. 104 (1915) —Pitihana a Kepa te Ahuru me etahi atu c 22; No. 108 (1915) —Pitihana a W. Findlay me etahi atu c 52. E inoi ana kia liangaia tetahi reriwe i Rotorua ki Taupo, ko nga whenua c tata ana kite ara o te reriwe me reiti i runga ano i te rahi me te iti ranei o nga painga c puta ana mai i taua reriwe. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu enei pitihana ki tetahi Komiti motuhake. 22 o Hurae, 1915.

Cook Islands Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered same, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed, with amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill attached hereto. 21st July, 1915.

[Translation.] Te Pire mo Rarotonga. E wiiai-iionoue ana te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tukua atu nei ki a ratou te Pire kua huaina i runga, ake nei, kite ripoata kua ata whiriwhiria c ratou tenei Pire, a ko ta ratou kupu tohutohu me whakaae kia whakahaerea te Pire me nga menemana c mau nei i runga i te kape o te Pire c tapiri nei. 21 o Hurae, 1915.

No. 452 (1914). —Petition of Tupatea Haumatao and 264 Others, of Meremere. Praying that certain lands in the Patea district be returned to them. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. , 19th August, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 452 (1914). —Pitihana a Tupatea Haumatao me etahi atu c 264, o Meremere. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu ki a ratou etahi whenua kei te Takiwa o Patea. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. ~ 19 o Akuhata, 1915.

No. 24 (1914). —Petition of Teone Matapura Ellison, of Puketeraki. Praying that the Native Land Court be instructed to hold an inquiry re probate of a will. I am directed to report thai the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 19th August, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 24 (1914). —Pitihana a Teone Matapura Ellison, o Puketeraki. E inoi ana kia whakahaua te Kooti Whenua Maori kia uiui mo te taha kite whakamananga i tetahi wira. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 19 o Akuhata, 1915.

No. 155 (1914).— Petition of Hori Teira and 52 Others, of Upokomutu, Parihaka. Praying that steps be taken to award to them the Ngatirangitumamao Block and the Upokomutu Block. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 19th August, 1915. .

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[Translation.] No. 155 (1914).—Pitihana a Hori Teira me etahi atu c 52, o Upokomutu, Parihaka. E inoi ana kia whakahaerea he tikanga c whakataua ai ki a ratou a Ngatirangituinamao me Upokomutu Poraka. 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. 19 o Akuhata, 1915.

Parliamentary Paper No. 51 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 248/1913 — Katarina Rendall, re Mawhera Block); Parliamentary Paper No. 52 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 317/1913 —Paeroa Nopera, re Te Akau A No. 5 Block); Parliamentary Paper No. 113 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 1/1912 —Tuawhea Huirangi and Others, re Kiwitahi No. 2 Block); Parliamentary Paper No. 114 (Report and Recommendation on Petitions Nos. 75/1912, Hare Maruata and Others, and 318/1912, Reupena Rongo and Others, re Puhunga Block); Parliamentary Paper No. 123 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 46/1913 —Haki Amopo and Another, re Karewa Township); Parliamentary Paper No. 150 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 172/1911 —Rakapa Pohio, re Te Upoko-o-Rakaitauheke Block). I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee these papers should be referred to the Government for consideration. 19th August, 1915.

[Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 51 (Ripoata me te kupu tohutohu mo runga mo Pitihana No. 248/1913 a Katarina Rendall mo Mawhera Poraka); Pukapuka Paremete No. 52 (Ripoata me te kupu tohutohu mo runga mo te Pitihana No. 317/1913 a Paeroa Nopera mo Te Akau A No. 5 Poraka; Pukapuka Paremete No. 113 (Ripoata, me te kupu tohutohu mo runga mo Pitihana No. 1/1912 a Tuawhea Huirangi me etahi atu mo Kiwitahi No. 2 Poraka); Pukapuka Paremete No. 114 (Ripoata me te kupu tohutohu mo runga mo Pitihana No. 75/1912 a Hare Maruata me etahi atu me No. 318/1912 a Reupena Rongo me etahi atu mo Puhunga Poraka); Pukapuka Paremete No. 123 (Ripoata me te kupu tohutohu mo runga mo Pitihana No. 46/1913, n Haki Amopo me tetahi atu mo te Taone o Karewa); Pukapuka Paremete No. 150 (Ripoata me te kupu tohutohu mo runga mo Pitihana No. 172/1911 a Rakapa Pohio mo Te Upoko-o-Rakaitauheke Poraka). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu enei pukapuka ki a te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 19 o Akuhata, 1915.

No. 54 (1915). —Petition of Murupaenga Rewiri and 111 Others. Praying that leases of Parengarenga, Pakohu, and Ohao Blocks be terminated at the end of ten years. I am directed to report that" the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 26th August, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 54 (1.915). —Pitihana a Murupaenga Rewiri me etahi atu 111. E inoi ana kia whakamutua nga riihi S Parengarenga, Pakohu me Ohao Poraka a te mutunga o nga tau kotahi tekau. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 26 o Akuhata, 1915.

No. 55 (1915). —Petition, of Hoera Katipo, of Opotiki, Torere. Praying for a rehearing of list of owners of Torere Nos. 1, 2, and 3 Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 26th August, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 55 (1915). —Pitihana a Hoera Katipo, o Opotiki, Torere. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano nga rarangi ingoa o nga tangata no ratou a Torere Nos. 1, 2, me 3 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau lie kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 26 o Akuhata, 1915.

No. 16 (1914).—Petition of Tipene Warihi and 6 Others. Praying that land at Tikorangi, Waitara, alleged to have been taken by the Government, be returned to them. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 26th August, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 16 (1914). —Pitihana a Tipene Warihi me etahi atu tokoomo, E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu kia ratou te whenua i Tikorangi, Waitara, c whakapaea ana i tangohia c te Kawanatanga. -Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea c pa ana ki nga tikanga whakahaere (a te Kawanatanga), no reira kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 26 o Akuhata, 1915.

No. 8 (1915).—Petition of Taipua Kiwi and 2 Others. Praying for an inquiry re ownership of Taharoa A No. 1 Block (or Taungatara) and Taharoa A No. 7. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 26th August, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 8 (1915). —Pitihana a Taipua Kiwi me etahi atu tokorua. E inoi ana kia uiuia nga tangata no ratou a Taharoa A No. 1 Poraka (ara Taungatara) me Taharoa A No. 7. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 26 o Akuhata, 1915.

No. 118 (1915). —Petition of Paihauroa Pourau, of Waiheke, Auckland. Praying for an inquiry with regard to payment for his interest in Matmgatautari Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 26th August, 1915.

i [Translation.] No. 118 (1915). —Pitihana a Paihauroa Pourau, o Waiheke, Auckland. E inoi ana kia uiuia te utunga mo tona paanga i Maungatautari Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana, kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 26 o Akuhata, 1915.

No. 112 (1915). —Petition of Hakopa te Huia, of Ngaruawahia. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interests of Te Papah.au te Kukume (deceased) in Waihou 4e and Kaikahu 1b Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 26th August, 1915.

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[Translation. ] No. 112 (1915). —Pitihana a Hakopa te Huia, o Ngaruawahia. X inoi ana kia uiuia to riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Te Papahau te Kukume, kua mate, i Waihou 4e me Kaikahu lis Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 26 o Akuhata, 1915.

No. 574 (1914). —Petition of Rewkti TE Whiona and 21 Others, of Waikato District. Praying that partitions of Whaiti-Kuranui No. 5 Block bo annulled, ami that the said block be repartitioned. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation It> make with regard to this petition. 26th August, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 574 (1914). —Pitihana a Reweti te Wiiena me etahi atu <> 21 o to Takiwa o Waikato. E inoi ana kia whakakorea atu nga, vvawahanga o Whaiti-Kuranui No. 5 Poraka a kia wehewehea ano tana poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 26 o Akuhata, 1915.

No. 598 (1914).— Petition of Matene te Whiti. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interest of Haara te Whiti (deceased) in Lot 75, Whangape. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 26th August, 1.915.

[Translation. | No. 598 (1914). —Pitihana a Matene te Whiti. E inoi ana kia uiuia te riiwhitanga, i te paanga o Haara Te Whiti, kua mate, i Rota 75, Whangape. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 26 o Akuhata, 1915. • , , — —

No. 580 (1914). —Petition of Noti Wairahui, of Hawera. Praying for a rehearing re succession to interest of Toki (deceased) in Ngatitanewai Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 26th August, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 580 (1914). —Pitihana a Noti Wairahui, o Hawera. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano to riiwhitanga i to paanga o Toki, kua mate, i Ngatitanewai Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a to Komiti mo i unga mo tenei pitihana. 26 o Akuhata, 1915.

No. 363 (1914). —Petition of Piwa Ti Tomo and .'ll Others, of Mokai. Praying for redress re portion of Tinoi Block alleged to have boon partitioned off for Crown in satisfaction of survey liens, &c. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 26th August, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 363 (1914). —Pitihana a Piwa te Tomo me etahi atu c 31, o Mokai E inoi ana kia whakaoraorangia mo runga mo tetahi waahi o Tihoi Poraka c whakapaea ana i rohea mo te Karauna hei utu mo nga Riana Ruuri. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 26 o Akuhata, 1915.

Parliamentary Paper No. 161 (Additional Regulations relating to "Maori Land Boards under the Native Land Act, 1909). The Native Affairs Committee has carefully considered the above-mentioned paper, and has the honour to report same without amendment. 26th August, 1915.

[Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No". 161 (Rekureihana Apiti c pa ana ki nga Poari Whenua Maori i raro i te Ture Whenua Maori, 1909). Kua ata whiriwhiria c te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori te pukapuka c korerotia i runga nei, a c whaihonore kite ripoata i taua pukapuka kaore he menemana. 26 o Akuhata, 1915.

No. 621 (1914).—Petition of Terehia te Whanga and 41. Others. Praying for an inquiry re sale and partition of Parahaki No. 1 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 27th August, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 621 (1914). —Pitihana a Terehia te Whanga me etahi atu c 41. E inoi ana kia, uiuia te taha kite Hoko me te wehewehenga o Parahaki No. I Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 27 o Akuhata, 1915.

No. 88 (1915). —Petition of The Tongariro Timber Company (Limited). Praying for assistance in the form of a Government guarantee of debentures and for other assistance re the construction of a portion of a railway from Kakahi to Lake Taupo. I am directed to report, that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to a special Committee. 31st August, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 88 (1915). —Pitihana a Te Kamipkne Kani-rakau o Tongariro. E inoi ana kia awhinatia c te Kawanatanga ara me oa.ti etahi o nga Tipenetua, mo awhina, hoki i runga i etahi atu ahua te hanganga o tetahi waahi o te reriwe i Kakahi kite Moana o Taupo Kua whakahaua niai ahau kia ripoata,, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana ki tetahi Komiti Motuhake. 31 o Akuhata, 1915.

No. 438 (1914). —Petition of Kaiiii Rensiiaw, of Thames. Praying I'or inquiry re succession to interest of Eruera te Parahi (deceased) in Taupiri No. 474 a No. 2 Block. I am directed to report thai in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 3rd September, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 438 (191.4). —Pitihana a Kahu Renshaw, o Te Teemu. E inoi ana kia uiuia te riiwhitanga i to paanga o Eruera te Parahi, kua mate, i Taupiri No. 474 a No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 3 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 433 (1914).—Petition of Tiopira Potango and 29 Others. Praying for a rehearing re shares awarded to owners of Paremata Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 433 (1914). —Pitihana a Tiopira Potango me etahi atu c 29. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki nga hea i whakataua ki nga tangata no ratou a Paremata Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mc runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 453 (1.914). —Petition of Moana Totoru, of Tahunga, Gisborne. Praying for an inquiry re, ownership of Tawapata South Nos. 5, 6 and 7 Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 453 (1914). —Pitihana a Moana Totoru, o Tahunga, Kihipane. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata no ratou a Tawapata Tonga, Nama 5, 6, me 7 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau ki ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 586 (1914).—Petition of Mate Takitaki and 3 Others, of Wairoa. Praying for a rehearing re partition of Te Putere Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd .September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 586 (1914).—Pitihana a Mate Takitaki me etahi atu tokotoru, o Wairoa. E inoi ana kia, uiuia ano te taha kite wehewehenga o Te Putere Poraka. Kua whakahaua, ahau kia ripoata kaore kau ho kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 195 (1914)— Petition of Matatau Ruru, of Port, Levy; No. 417 (1914)— Petition of William Fluerty, of Tuatapere; No. 234 (1914) —Petition of Annie Waterreus and 2 Others, of Moeraki; No. 427 (1913)— Petition of Kiti Kauti, of Rapaki; No. 453 (1913)— Petition of John Wybrow and 2 Others, of Southland. Praying for relief re omission of their names from list of landless Natives of Ngaitahu Tribe who were granted land in the South Island. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 3rd September, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 195 (1914) —Pitihana a Matatau Itmiu, o Port Levy; No. 417 (1914) —Pitihana a William Klukrty, o Tuatapere; No. 234 (1914) —Pitihana a Annie Waterreus me etahi atu tokorua, o Moeraki'; No. 427 (1913)—Pitihana a Km Kauti, o Rapaki; No. 4:>.'S (1913)— Pitihana a John Wybrow me etahi atu tokorua, o Southland. E inoi ana kia whakaoraorangia mo te taha, kite whakareretanga l o ratou ingoa ki waho o te rarangi ingoa o nga tangata Maori whenua-korc o Ngaitahu i whakawhiwhia nei kite whenua i te Waipounamu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia wliiriwhiria. •'1 o Hepetema, 1915.

Greymouth Native Reserve Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to recommend that, as an agreement has been arrived at between the parties concerned, the Bill be not allowed to proceed. 3rd September, 1915.

[Translation.] Pire mo te Rahui Maori o Mawhera. Ko te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tukuna nei ki a ratou te Pire kua huaina ake nei, kei to whai honore kite whakaputa kupu tohutohu, i te mea kua oti tetahi whakaaetanga i waenganui i nga taha c whai take ana, kia kaua tenei Pire c whakahaerea. 3 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 58 (1915). —Petition of Ngatai Opatanui and 28 Others. Praying for a rehearing by the Native Appellate Court re source of Herungaweka Stream as affecting the boundary-line between the Holiotaka and Puketapu Blocks. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 10th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 58 (1915). —Pitihana a Ngatai Opatanui me etahi atu c 28. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano c le Aperata Kooti Maori te taha kite matapuna o te awa o Herungaweka c pa ana kite rohe i waenganui o Holiotaka me Puketapu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 59 (1915). —Petition of Muni: W .«>>•:, of Taupiri. Praying for further consideration of report and recommendation of Chief Judge of Native Land Court re her petition No. 413 of 1913. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 10th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 59 (1915). —Pitihana a Mere Wade, o Taupiri, E inoi ana kia wliiriwhiria ano te ripoata me te kupu tohutohu a te Tumuaki Kai-Whakawa o te Kooti Whenua Maori mo runga mo tona pitihana No. 413 o 1913. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo*tenei pitihana. 10 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 68 (1915).— Petition of Raubeti te Huia and 79 Others, of Kihikihi. Praying that Lot 112, Township of Kihikihi, be exempted from the provisions of section 15 of the Native Land Claims Adjustment Act, 1911. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. I.oth September, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 68 (1915). —Pitihana a Raureti te Huia me etahi atu k 79, o Kihikihi. E inoi ana kia whakaputaina a Rota 112 o te Taonc o Kihikihi ki waho i nga tikanga o Tekiona 15 o te Ture Whakariterite Kereeme Whenua Maori, 1911. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 62 (1915). —Petition of Hamiora Mangakahia, of AVhangapoua. Praying that means may be devised whereby lie may dispose of his interests in Maraetaha No. 2, Sections 3, 4, and 6, which lands are at present vested in the East Coast Commissioner. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, the Committee has no reoommendation to make. 10th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 62 (1915). —Pitihana a Hamiora Mangakahia, o Whangapoua. E inoi ana kia hangaia he huarahi c ahei ai ia te hoko i ona, paanga i roto i Maraetaha No. 2, Tekiona, 3, 4, me 6, kei raro nei i naianei i to Komihana, o te Tairawhiti c whakahaere ana. Kua, whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea c pa ana ki nga tikanga whakahaere (a te Kawanatanga), no reira kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 10 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 461 (1914).— Petition of Huta Pamabiki Paaka and 11 Others. Praying for legislation re titles to South Island Native Reserves, and re leasing and other disposal of same. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 10th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 461 (1914). —Pitihana a Huta Pamariki Paaka me etahi atu 11. E INOI ana kia hangaia he ture mo te taha ki nga taitara o nga Rahui Maori o Te Waipounamu, me te riihitanga me era atu tukunga ranei o aua rahui. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea c pa ana ki nga tikanga whakahaere (a te Kawanatanga), no reira kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 10 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 96 (1915). —Petition of Pohoi te Tahitika and Another, of Te Puna, Tauranga. Praying for an amendment of partition of Okauia Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 10th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 96 (1915). —Pitihana a Pohoi te Tahitika me tetahi atu o Te Puna, Tauranga. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaia te wawahanga o Okauia Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana ki to Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 10 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 7 (1915). —Petition of Tanawi-iea Huirangi and 3 Others, of Morrinsville. Praying for an inquiry re an alleged trust with regard to Maungakawa Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 10th September, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 7 (1915). —Pitihana a Tanawhea Huirangi me etahi atu tokotoru, o Morenawira. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki tetahi kai-tiakitanga mo runga mo Maungakawa Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti. me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 10 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 256 (1914). —Petition of Motio Maaka and 4 Others, of Waikato. Praying for an inquiry with regard to question of a trust re Te Pae-o-Turawaru Block, Waikato. I am directed to report, that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 10th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 256 (1914). —Pitihana a Motio Maaka me etahi atu tokowha, o Waikato. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki tetahi kai-tiakitanga mo runga mo Te Pae-o-Turawaru Poraka, Waikato. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ki to whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu ten©] pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 10 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 615 (1914). —Petition of Hori Wharerarauhi, of Taupiri. Praying for a rehearing re succession to interest of Eraiha Makomako (deceased) in Lot 2, Parish of Opuatia (Tangipahu). I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that leave be given for this petition to be withdrawn. 10th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 615 (1914). —Pitihana a Hori Wharerarauhi, o Taupiri. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i te paanga o Eraiha Makomako, kua mate, i Rota 2, Pariha o Opuatia (Tangipahu). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 10 o Hepetema, 1915.

Parliamentary Paper No. 178 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 161/1913, Tamehana Heta and Another, re Matarakau Block, Chatham Islands). I have the honour to report that in the opinion of the Committee this parliamentary paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 10th September, 1915.

[Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 178 (Ripoata me te Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana No. 161/1913, a Tamehana Heta me tetahi atu mo Matarakau Poraka, kei Wharekauri). E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei Pukapuka Paremete kite Kawanatanga kia wliiriwhiria. 10 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 364 (1914). —Petition of Makuru Komene, of Patea. Praying for legislation to enable petitioner to obtain larger shares in Section 41, Block IV, Waitara Survey District, in Sections 4 and 5, Block I, Upper Waitara Survey District, and in Section 23, Block IV, Waitara Survey District (Mimi Native Reserve). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 16th September, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 364 (1914). —Pitihana a Makuru Komene, o Patea. E inoi ana kia hangaia he ture kia ahei ai te kai-pitihana te kia, whakawhiwhia ki etahi hea maha atu i roto i Tekiona 41, Poraka IV, Takiwa Ruuri o Waitara, i roto i Tekiona 4 me 5, Poraka I, Takiwa Ruuri o Waitara ki Runga, i roto ano hold i Tekiona 23, Poraka IV, Takiwa Ruuri o Waitara (Rahui Maori o Mimi). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 16 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 377 (1914). —Petition of Hamiora Mangakahia. Praying for an inquiry re ownership of a portion of Te Kuri Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 17th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 377 (1914). —Pitihana a Hamiora Mangakahia. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata no ratou tetahi waahi o Te Kuri Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 17 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 109 (1915)— Petition of Rauna Hape and 14 Others; No. 105 (1915)— Petition of Karena Rawhi and 12 Others, of Wairoa. Praying that right of appeal be allowed re a decision of a special Court which determined relative interests in Hereheretau No. 2 Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee these petitions should be referred to the Government for consideration. 14th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 109 (1915) —Pitihana a Rauna Hape me etahi atu 14; No. 105 (1915) —Pitihana a Karena Rawhi me etahi atu 12, o Te Wairoa. E inoi ana kia whakaaetia ratou kia piira i te whakataunga a tetahi Kooti motuhake nana i whakatau te rarahi o nga paanga ki Hereheretau No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 14 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 164 (1915). —Petition of Mereana Clayton, of Rotorua. Praying that provision be made for payment of sum of £305, being interest with regard to an amount paid by Crown re Pukeroa-Oruawhata Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 21st September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 164 (191.5). —Pitihana a Mereana Clayton, o Rotorua. E inoi ana kia hangaia tetahi huarahi c utua ai te moni c .£305, ara te initareti mo rutiga mo te moni i utua c te Karauna mo te taha ki Pukeroa-Oruawhata Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 21 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 128 (1915).—Petition of Hurihia Rawiri. Praying that her interests and the interests of minors for whom she is trustee be excluded from sale of Kaikahu 1 2b Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 21st September, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 128 (1915). —Pitihana a Huuihia Rawiri. E inoi ana kia waiho ki waho o te hoko o Kaikahu 1 2b Poraka una paanga me nga paanga o nga tamariki ko ia, nei to ratou kai-tiaki. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 2.1 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 583 (1914)— Petition of Hoera Katipo and 15 Others; No. 618 (1914)— Petition of Te Paea Kingi and 10 Others. Praying for a rehearing re, the claim of the Ngaitai Tribe to a portion of Tunapahore Block. I have the honour to report that the Committee recommends that legislation be introduced providing for the division of the Tunapahore Block into three equal portions, one portion to be for each of the three tribes known as Apanui, Harawaka, and Ngaitai, the boundaries of the subdivisions to be fixed by the Native Land Court. 22nd September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 583 (1914) —Pitihana a Hoera Katipo me etahi atu 15; No. 618 (1914)—Pitihana a Te Paea Kingi me etahi atu kotahi tekau. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite kereeme a Ngaitai Hapu mo tetahi waahi o Tunapahore Poraka. E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me kokiri lie rarangi ture hei wehe kia toru nga wahanga o Tunapahore Poraka, kia kotahi wahanga mo tona mo tena o nga hapu c toru c mohiotia nei ko Apanui, ko Harawaka me Ngaitai : ko nga rohe o nga wawahanga ma te Kooti Whenua Maori c whakatau. 22 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 113 (1915). —Petition of Huirama Ngatawa, of Ahipara. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interest of Ngatawa Panakareao (deceased) in Mangataeore Block. I am. directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 22nd September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 113 (1915). —Pitihana a Huirama Ngatawa, o Ahipara. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i te paanga o Ngatawa Panakareao, kua mate, i Mangataeore Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia, ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a, te Komiti nit, runga mo tenei pitihana. 22 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 144 (1915). —Petition of Wairama Maihi, of Ahipara. Praying that interests of Maihi te Huhu (deceased) in Mangataeore and Okakewai Blocks be vested in the children of the deceased. I am. directed to report that the Committee recommends that leave be given for the petition to be withdrawn. 22nd September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 144 (1915). —Pitihana a Wairama Maihi, o Ahipara. E inoi ana, kia whakataua, nga paanga, o Maihi te Huhu, kua mate, i roto i Mangataeore me Okakewai Poraka ki nga tamariki a te tupapaku. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti me whakaae kia unuhia tenei pitihana. 22 o Hepetema, 1915.

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No. 368 (1914). —Petition of Hape Nikora, of Tarawera. Praying for legislation to enable name of lloriana Hineliou, alleged to have been inadvertently omitted, to be inserted in title to Tarawera Block, a, subdivision of Waikare-Mohaka Block. 1 am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 22nd September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 368 (1.914). —Pitihana a Hape Nikora, o Tarawera. E inoi ana kia hangaia he ture hei men, c ahei ai te whakaurua te ingoa o lloriana Hineliou, i mahue pohehe nei ki waho, ki roto kite taitara o Tarawera Poraka, he wahanga no WaikareMohaka Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i to 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 tohutohu a te Komiti. 22 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 151 (1915). —Petition of Eruera Moeke and 77 Others. Praying for a rehearing of their claim to Waipiro Block. I. am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th September, 1.915.

[Translation.] No. 151 (1915). —Pitihana a Eruera Moeke me etahi atu c 77. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano a ratou kereeme ki Waipiro Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 434 (1914). —Petition of Hariata Tahuumu and 3 Others, of Raukokore. Praying for a rehearing by Native Appellate Court re title to Te Waiti Block. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 434 (1914). —Pitihana a, Hariata Tahuumu me etahi atu tokotoru, o Raukokore. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano c te Aperata Kooti Maori te taha kite taitara ki Te Waiti Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia, ripoata kaore kau lie kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 89 (1915). —Petition of Maora Mauwiiata. Praying that an inquiry be authorized re, partition of Tokomaru B Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should lie referred to the Government for inquiry. 24th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 89 (1915). —Pitihana a, Maora Mauwhata. E inoi ana, kia whakaaetia he uiuinga mo te taha ki to wehewehenga i Tokomaru B Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ki (c whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 24 o Hepetema, 1915.

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No. 148 (.1915). —Petition of Tuatini te Waiho, of Raetihi. Praying for consideration re omission of name of Te Kehu Kawa from interests in Waimarino Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 28th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 148 (1915). —Pitihana a Tautini te Waiho, o Raetihi. E inoi ana kia wliiriwhiria to taha kite whakarerenga i te ingoa o Te Kehu Kawa ki waho o nga paanga i roto i Waimarino Poraka. Kua whakahaua, ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 28 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 85 (1915). —Petition of Tana Hakopa and Another. Praying for a rehearing re succession to interests of Nukuhia Paraone (deceased) in Maungatautari 3a, sa, Nos. 4 and 5 Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make witn regard to this petition. 28th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 85 (1915). —Pitihana a Tana Hakopa me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Nukuhia Paraone, kua mate, i Maungatautari 3a, sa, Nos. 4 me 5 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mc runga mo tenei pitihana. 28 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 1.1.4 (1915). —Petition of Taupiri Thaka Falwasser and 41 Others, of Oropuriri. Praying that other land be given in lieu of certain sections of Waitara Survey District, Block VII, alleged to have been taken by the Government, or for compensation. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make witn regard to this petition. 28th September, 1915.

[Translation.] „ No. 114 (1915). —Pitihana a Taupiri Ihaka Falwasser me etahi atu c 41, o Oropuriri. E inoi ana kia hoatu etahi atu whenua hei riiwhi mo etahi Tekiona o te Takiwa Ruuri o Waitara, Poraka VII, c whakapaea ana i tangohia c to Kawanatanga, kia hoatu ranei he kapeneheihana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 28 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 60 (1915), —Petition of Te Huia Pikikotuku and 49 Others, of Taumavunui. Praying that partition of Township of Taumarunui be permitted under supervision of a, committee. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 28th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 60 (1915). —Pitihana a, Te Huia Pikikotuku me etahi atu c 49 o Taumarunui. E inoi ana kia whakaaetia kia wehewehea te Taone o Taumarunui i raro i te whakahaere a te Komiti. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a to Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 28 o Hepetema, 1915.

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No. 630 (1914)— Petition of Mehaka AVatene and 168 Others; No. 235 (1.9 15)— Petition of Paku Eruera and 2.10 Others, of Opotiki. Praying that a Commission be appointed to inquire into the matter of confiscated lands of the Whakatohea Tribe. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 29th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 630 (1914)—Pitihana a Muuaka Watene me etahi atu 168; No. 235 ( 1915)—Pitihana a Paku Eruera me etahi atu c 210, o Opotiki. R imii ana kia whakaturia tetahi Komihana hei uiui 1 to ahua o nga whenua o to Whakatohea Hapu i murua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea c pa ana ki nga tikanga whakahaere (a te Kawanatanga), no reira kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti. 29 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 238 (1915)'.—Petition of Te Au Tangohae and 16 Others. Praying that the name of Eria Raukura be placed on the list of officiating ministers under the Marriage Act. I am directed to report thai the Committee has no recommendation to make witn regard to this petition. 29th September, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 238 (1915). -Pitihana a Te Au Tangoiiaii me etahi atu 16. E inoi ana kia whakanohoia te ingoa o Eria, Raukura ki roto kite rarangi ingoa. o nga minita whaimana kite marena i raro i te Ture Marena. Kua whakahaua, ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a, te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 29 o Hepetema, 1915.

No. 147 (1915). —Petition of Wairama Maihi and 70 Others. Praying for compensation for Motuopao Island, on which is situated the lighthouse, Cape Maria, alleged to have been taken by the Government. I am directed to report thatthe Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. lsl October, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 147 (1915). —Pitihana a Wairama Maihi me etahi atu c 70. E INOI ana kia utua he moni kapeneheihana hei utu mo Motuopao Moutere, kei reira nei c tv ana te Wharc whakamarama ki waho kite moana, Keepa .Maria, c whakapaea ana i tangohia c te Kawanatanga. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mi, runga mo tenei pitihana. 1 o Oketopa, 1915.

Parliamentary Paper No. 226 (Report of Chief Judge re Petition No. 113/1911, Charles Smith and 12 Others, re To Mahanga No. 2 Block). I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this parliamentary paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. Ist October, 1915.

[Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 226 (Ripoata a to Tumuaki Kai-Whakawa mo runga mo te Pitihana, No. 113/1911 a Taare Mete me etahi atu 12 mo To Mahanga No. 2 Poraka). ICi".\ whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro ate Komiti, me tuku atu tenet Pukapuka Paremete kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 1 o Oketopa, 1915.

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No. 146 (1915). —Petition of Mere Tahuhu and 3 Others, of Chatham Islands. Praying for an inquiry re their claim to Wharekauri Block, Chatham Islands. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. Ist October, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 146 (1915). —Pitihana a Mere Tahuhu me etahi atu tokotoro, o Wharekauri. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki ta ratou kereeme mo Wharekauri Poraka (kei Wharekauri). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia wliiriwhiria. 1 o Oketopa, 1915.

Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it has carefully considered same, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed with the amendments shown on the copy of the Bill attached hereto. Ist October, 1915.

[Translation.] Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereme Whenua Maori. Ko te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori, i tukuna nei ki a, -ratou te Pire kua huaina ake nei, kei te whai honore kite ripoata, kua ata wliiriwhiria c ratou taua Pire, me te whai kupu tohutohu atu kia tukua taua Pire kia haere, hui atu ki nga menemana c man na i roto i te kape o te Pire c piri nei ki tenei ripoata. 1 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 266 (1915). —Petition of Ellen H. Thomson, of Whangarei. Praying for legislation to enable validation of transfer of Waima North A No. 1 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 October, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 266 (1915). —Pitihana a Ellen H. Thomson, o Whangarei. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture kia taea ai te whakamana te Pukapuka Tuku o Waima Raki A No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 4 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 257 (1915).—Petition of Parani M.airiri and 4 Others. Praying for an inquiry re sale of Waikahikatea No. 6 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 4th October, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 257 (1915). —Pitihana a Parani Mairiri me etahi atu tokowha. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite hoko o Waikahikatea No. 6 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 4 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 329 (1915).—Petition of James M. McLean, of Wellington. Praying for legislation to enable validation of transfers of Huruniua Nos. 2 and 3 Blocks. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 4th October, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 329 (1915). —Pitihana a James M. McLean, o Poneke. E inoi ana kia paahitia he lure kia t aea ai le whakamana nga Pukapuka Tuku o Hurumua No. 2 me 3 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia, ripoata, kite whakaaro a, te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 4 o Oketopa, 1915.

West Coast Settlement Reserves Amendment Bill. The Native Affairs Committee, to which was referred the above-mentioned Bill, has the honour to report that it lias carefully considered same, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed with amendments as shown on the copy of the Bill attached hereto. 4th October, 1915. [Translation.] Pire Wjiakatikatika Ture Wiiakatau Rahui o Te Tai Hauauru. Ko te Komiti mo nga, Mea Maori, i tukuna nei ki a ratou te Pire kua huaina ake nei, kei te whai honore kite ripoata atu kua ata wliiriwhiria c ratou taua Pire, me te whai kupu tohutohu atu kia tukuna taua Pire kia haere, hui atu ki nga menemana c man na tc whakaatu i te kape o te Pire c piri nei ki tenei ripoata. 4 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 106 (1915).—Petition of Timi Heihi and Another. Praying for legislation to secure to them their equitable rights in Hurakia Block, or for compensation for improvements made on various sections, or for preferential right to acquire leases. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. sth October, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 106 (1915). —Pitihana a Timi Heihj me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture hei mea c mau tonu ai ki a raua nga paanga i whaitake ai raua ki Hurakia, Poraka, kia utua ranei he moni kapeneheihana mo nga whakapainga i mahia ki runga ki nga tekiona, kia whakawhiwhia ranei raua kite mana tango i nga riihi i mua atu i etahi atu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tene. pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 5 o Oketopa, 1915.

t No. 145 (1915). —Petition of Ngamoni Ngawharewiti, of Chatham Islands. Praying for a rehearing re shares awarded to owners of Kekerione Block, Chatham Islands. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. sth October, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 145 (1915). —Pitihana a Ngamoni Ngawharewiti, o Wharekauri. E inoi. ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki nga hea i whakataua ki nga tangata no ratou a Kekerione Poraka, kei Wharekauri. Kua whakahaua ahau Ida ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 5 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 466 (1914).—Petition of Te Kooti Henare. Praying for legislation to enable an inquiry re interests awarded in Tutuotekaha No. 2 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Bth October, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 166 (1914).—Pitihana a Te Kooti Henare. E inoi ana kia paahitia he lure kia ahei ai te uiuia te taha ki nga paanga i whakataua. i roto i Tutuotekaha No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a to Komiti mo runga, mo tenei pitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 584 (1914). —Petition of Hori A. Hohua and 6 Others, of Ruatoki. Praying for a reinvestigation of title to Ruatoki No. 1 Block. I am directed In report that the Committee has no reconimenilat ion to make witn regard to this petition. Bth October, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 584 (1914). —Pitihana a Hori A. Hohua me etahi atu tokoono, o Ruatoki. E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano te taitara ki Ruatoki No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua, ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau In- kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga, mo tenei pitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 416 (1914). —Petition of Rupuha te Hianga and 5 Others. Praying for an inquiry re interests which petitioners allege they have in Whatuma Lake. I am directed to report that the Committee lias no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Bth October, 1915.

[Translation.] No, 416 (1914).- Pitihana a Rupuha te Hianga me etahi atu tokorima. E [NO] ana kia uiuia le (aha ki nga paanga c kiia ana c nga kai-pitihana no ratou i roto i te moana, o Wliatunia. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a to Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 158 (1911). —Petition of M. Whakamoe and 4 Others, of Waimako, Frasertown, llawke's Bay. Praying for a rehearing re, shares awarded in and partition of liuatahuna Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation lo make with regard to I his petition. Bth October, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 458 (1914). —Pitihana a M. Whakamoe me etahi atu tokowha o Waimako, Pereihataone, Hawke's Bay. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano le taha ki nga hea i whakataua i roto i, me te wehcwehenga o Ruatahiina Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutoliu a te Komiti mc runga mo tenei pitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 595 (1914).—Petition of Wi Kalpuke and 15 Others. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interests of Arapera Wharetuku (deceased) in Whareongaonga ami Puninga Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation lo make with regard to this petition. Bth October, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 595 (1914). —Pitihana a Wi Kaipuke me etahi atu tekau ma rima. E inoi ana, kia uiuia, te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga, paanga o Arapera Wharetuku, kua mate, i roto i Whareongaonga me Te Puninga Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 142 (1915). —Petition of Areta Kerei and Another, of Wairoa. Praying for an inquiry re their claims to fishing-grounds known as Te Manga, Wairoa River. I am. directed to report that, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. Bth October, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 142 (1915). —Pitihana a Areta Kerei me tetahi atu, o Te Wairoa. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga kereme ki nga, taui'anga-ika c mohiotia ana, ko Te Manga (kei roto kei te awa o Te Wairoa). Kua whakahaua, mai ahau kia ripoata, i te mea kaore ano kia whakapaua c nga kai-pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana ki a ratou i raro i te ture, no reira kaore kau he kupu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 237 (1915).—Petition of Raukete te Hura and 27 Others, of Whakatane. Praying that certain land in tlic Parish of Matata, on the western side of the Rangitaiki River, alleged to have been taken by the Crown, be returned to them. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. Bth October, 1915.

[Translation.] No, 237 (1915).—Pitihana a, Raukete te Hura me etahi atu c 27, o Whakatane. E 'inoi ana kia whakahokia, atu kia ratou tetahi whenua kei roto kei te Pariha o Matata, kei te taha rato o te Awa o Rangitaiki, c whakapaea.ana he mea tango na te Karauna. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 239 (1915). Pitihana a Te Amo Kokouri me etahi atu 11, o Ruatahuna. E inoi ana kia wehewehea a Tarapounamu-Matawhero Poraka i runga i nga tikanga, o tekiona 46 o te Wliakatikatika, Ture Whenua Maori, 1913. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau lie kupu tohutohu a, te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 19.15.

No. 404 (1913)— Petition of Ruth Tiopira; No. 390 (1914)— Petition of Te Mahara Ruuti. Praying for redress in connection with ownership of Pourerere Reserve. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Bth "October, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 404 (1913)— Pitihana a Kutii Tiopika ; No. 390 ( 19 14)—Pitihana a Te Maiiaha Ruuti. X inoi ana kia whakaorangia mo te taha kite whaitaketanga kite Rahui o Pourerere. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a le Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 596 (1914). —Petition of Herepete Rapihana and 28 Others, of Pukepoto. Praying for legislation to enable an inquiry re claims of objectors to sale of Waireia Block. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Bth October, 1915.

[Translation. | No. 596 (1914). —Pitihana a Herepete Rapihana me etahi atu c 28, o Pukepoto. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture c ahei ai le uiui i te taha ki nga keremc a nga, tangata c wliakahe ana kite hoko o Waireia Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 117 (1915). —Petition of Tamati Huihi, of Pirongia, Auckland. Praying that he be appointed a successor to interests of various deceased persons in Parihoro No. 2a and Kakepuku No. 7a Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard Lo I his petition. Bth October, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 117 (1915). —Pitihana a Tamati Huihi, of Pirongia, Akarana. E inoi ana kia whakaturia ko ia hei kai-riiwhi mo nga paanga o etahi tupapaku i roto i Parihoro No. 2a me Kakepuku No. 7a Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia. ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a le Komiti mo runga mo tenei jjitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 394 (1914). —Petition of Timi Maaka and 2 Others, of Matata, Bay of Plenty. Praying for legislation to enable them to have a portion of Lot 1, Parish of Matata, partitioned oft. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. Bth October, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 394 (1914). —Pitihana a Timi Maaka me etahu atu tokorua, o Matata, Pei o Pureti. E inoi ana kia paahitia to tun- hei mea c ahei ai to wehea atu tetahi waahi o Rota 1, Pariha o Matata. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia wliiriwhiria. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 338 (1914). —Petition of Ihipera te Kore and Another, of Wairoa. Praying for leave to appeal re succession to interest of Anaru Tira, (deceased) in Taupnra No 2 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with reo-ard to this petition. Bth October, 1915.

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[Translation.] No. 338 (1-91-4). —Pitihana, a Ihipera te Kore me tetahi atu, o Te Wairoa. E inoi ana kia wliakaaetia raua kia piira mo te taha kite riiwhitanga i te paanga o Anaru Tira, kua mate, i Taupara No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 224 (1914). —Petition of Tautahanga Aeapata and 30 Others, of Wairoa. Praying for a rehearing by Native Appellate Court re their claim to larger -shares in Taupara No. 2 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Bth October, 1915.

[Translation. | No. 221 (1914). —Pitihana, a Tautahanga Ahapata me etahi atu c 30, o Te Wairoa. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano c te Aperata Kooti Maori te taha ki a ratou kereme ki whakararahia ake o ratou hea i roto i Taupara No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 601 (1914).- -Petition of Tutura Hamana and 79 Others, of Wairoa. Praying for a rehearing re shares awarded in Ngamotu Block. I am directed to report that in I he opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. Bth October, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 601 (1914). —Pitihana a Tutura Hamana me etahi atu c 79, o Te Wairoa. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki nga hea i whakataua i roto i'Ngamotu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ki to whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 334 (1914). —Petition of Hana Wera Erihana and 6 Others, of Otago. Praying for relief re alleged wrongful action with regard to Tautuku A and B Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Bth October. 1915.

[Translation. | No. 334 (1914). —Pitihana a Hana Wera Erihana me etahi atu tokoono, o Otakou. E inoi ana kia whakaorangia mo te taha ki tetahi mahi he c whakapaea ana mo runga mo Tautuku A. me B Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau lie kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. .8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 84 (1915).—Petition of Wiremu Karaka and 53 Others. Praying for an amendment of order of Native Appellate Court, re relative interests of owners of Mangaliauini No. 7 Block. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. Bth October, 1915.

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[Translation.] No, 84 (1915). —Pitihana a Wiremu Karaka me etahi atu c 53. E inoi ana kia whakatikaiua te Ota a te Aperata Kooti Maori mo te taha kite rarahi o nga paanga o nga tangata no ratou a. Mangahauini No. 7 Poraka. Kua, whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

No. 621 (1914). — Petition of TffiRBHIA TE Whanga and 41 Others. (Second Report.) Praying for an inquiry re, sale and partition of Parahaki No. 1 Block. I am directed to re-port that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. Bth October, 1915.

[Translation.] No. 62.1 (1914). —Pitihana a, Terehia te Whanga me etahi atu c 41. E [NO] ana kia uiuia, le taha kite hoko me te wehewehenga o Parahaki No. I Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

.Special Report. I have the honour to report that at a meeting of the Native Affairs Committee held yesterday afternoon the following resolution was unanimously carried : — ' Thai the Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the ability, tact, and courtesy displayed by Ihe Chairman, Mr. J. A. Young, at the meetings of the Committee; that this resolution be recorded in tho minutes and reported to the House." Bth October, 1915.

[Translation.] Ripoata Motuhakb, Km le whai honore ahau ki te'ripoata atu i te tiinga o te Komiti, i lv i to awatea inanahi nei. paahitia ana tenei niotini o 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, mo te mohio, me te ngawari hoki o te Tiamana, o J. A. langa, i nga huihuinga o tenei Komiti; me tenei motini hoki me tuhituhi ki runga ki nga meneti a te Komiti ka ripoata atu ai kite Whare." 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

Special Report. I HAVE the honour to report that at a meeting of the Native Affairs Committee held yesterday afternoon the following resolution was carried unanimously : — " That the Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the excellent services rendered to the Committee by the Interpreter (Mr. Ware P. Waitai) and by the Clerk (Mr. 11. W. Harris): that this resolution bo recorded in the minutes and reported to the House." Bth October, 1915.

[Translation* | Ripoata Motuhake. Kei te whai honore ahau kite ripoata i te huihuinga o te Komiti mo nga mea Maori i te awatea 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 pai rawa o te mabi a l<- Kai-whakaiuaori (a Ware P. Waitai) me to Karaka (11. W. Ilarihi) i nga maili a te Komitia kia tuhituhia tenei motini ki runga ki nga meneti a te Komiti a kia ripoatatia atu kite Whare." 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

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Special Report. I have the honour to report that at a meeting of the Native Affairs Committee held yesterday afternoon the following resolution was carried with acclamation : — " That the Chairman do convey to Messrs. W. 11. 1). Bell and T. E. Y. Seddon, and to Or. Te Rangihiroa, who were until lately members of the Native Affairs Committee, fraternal greetings from the Committee, with an expression of extreme satisfaction at the spirit of patriotism which has compelled them to answer their country's call; that this resolution be recorded in the minutes and reported to the House." Bth October, 1915.

Ripoata Motuhake. Kei te whai honore ahau kite ripoata, atu i te huihuinga o te Komiti mo nga mea Maori i te awatea inanahi, paahitia ana te motini c whai ake nei a kaore rawa hoki ho reo whakahe: — "Me tuku atu c te Tiamana ki a W. H. D. Pere, ki a T. E. V. Iletana, me Takuta Te Rangihiroa, he mema nei ratou no te Komiti mo nga mea Maori a no mua tata toim ake nei i mutu atu ai to ratou niemanga, nga mihi a te Komiti me te whakaatu atu ano hoki i te tino koa o te ngakau o te Komiti mo te whakaaro tautoko i te whawhai nana ratou i loko kia haere i runga i te karanga a to ratou Emepaea; a kia tuhituhia tenei motini ki runga ki nga meneti a te Komiti a kia ripoatatia atu kite Whare." 8 o Oketopa, 19*15.

Pinal Report. I have the honour to report thai the Native Affairs Committee held its final meeting yesterday afternoon. During the session the Committee met on 38 occasions, with an average attendance of 10. Including 99 brought forward from last session, the Committee had before it 239 petitions. Of these, 120 were considered and reported upon, and the remaining 119 are held over until next session. Upon 30 the Committee reported favourably, upon 77 it had no recommendation to make, with regard to 9 it recommended that they be referred to a special Committee, and 4 were withdrawn. The following Bills were referred to the Committee, were duly considered, and reported upon: Cook Islands; Greymouth Native Reserve; Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment; AVest Coast Settlement Reserves Amendment. Nine parliamentary papers were referred to the Committee, and were duly considered and reported upon. The total number of reports presented to the House was 115. Bth October, 1915.

[Translation.] Ripoata Whakamutunga. Kei te whai honore ahau kite ripoata i tv te huihuinga whakamutunga o te Komiti mo nga mea Maori i te awatea inanahi. I roto i tenei tunga o te Paremete a 38 nga huihuinga o te Komiti, a kite aronga c rite ana 10 nga mema i tae mai ki ia huihuinga kotahi o te Komiti. Hui atu ki nga mea c 99 i toe mai i tera tunga o te Paremete, 239 nga pitihana i takoto kite aroaro ote Kooti. 0 roto i ena 120 nga mea i whiriwhiria a i ripoatatia hoki, ako nga mea 119 c toe ana kua waiho atu mo tenei tunga o te Paremete o haere mai nei. I runga i nga mea c 30 i puta he ripoata tautoko ma te Komiti, a i runga i nga mea c 77 kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti, a i runga i nga mea c 9 i puta he kupu tohutohu me tuku atu ena ki tetahi Komiti motuhake, a c 4 nga mea, i unuhia. Ko nga Pire c whai ake nei i tukua mai kite Komiti, i ata whiriwhiria, a i ripoatatia hoki, ara : Pire mo Rarotonga; Pire mo iv Rahui Maori o Mawhera; Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereme Whenua Maori me te Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whakatau Rahui o te Tai Hauauru. E iwa nga Pukapuka Paremete i tukua mai ki a te Komiti, i ata uiuia, a i ripoatatia hoki. Hui katoa nga ripoata, i tukua atu kite Whare 115. 8 o Oketopa, 1915.

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No. Petitioner. Block, &c. 45/13 78/13 91/13 401/13 467/13 Hori Herewini Taitoko Tangotango Taipari and 14 others George Tait and another Matcnga te Hiko and 37 others Whangape, Parish of. Paparautini. Kaitimako, Te Rangiuui, and others. Tikitere No. 3. Te Paruparu, Nukuwaiata, and othei Islands. Ngawhakatutu. Te Miro. Mataitai No. 1 Te Muhunga. Maraetaha No. 2. Waikawa (Portland Island). Rangaiohinahau. Re Hoani Wiremu Hipango (deceased). Land at Porirua. Te Meihana Rangihirawea (deceased). Taurangi No. 2. Pukepohatu. Tihoi 4a and Pouakani E. Te Waka. Pakihi. Te Momi No. 2. Utuhina. Patutahi. Ruatoki Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Mataitai No. 1. Mataihuka and Wharemauku Reserves. Land at Tikorangi, Waitara. Patutahi. Omahti. No. 136, Parish of Tamahere. Te Huruhi No. 1. Orakei. Waikaka Reserve (Piako Block). Te Akau B No. 20. Matakana (Tauranga). Kananga-Whenuakite. Tuahu No. 3. Urewera Reserve (restrictions). Hinana No. 4. Wairarapa (Otaki district). Te Weta. Lot 106, Parish of Tamahere. Tarawera. Ohiti-Waitio. Matakana. Purahotangihia and other blocks. Hairini. Section 21, Parish of Matata. Hinewhaki and Paeroa. Pukaahu-Matakitaki. Purahotangihia. Harawira Mokena (deceased). Moturoa, New Plymouth (land at). Himitangi No. 4a. Wi Hutana (deceased). Ngatitu No. 40, No. 21. Mangorewa-Kaharoa 6b. Marau. Maungatapu. Te Au o Waikato and Maungatapu. Palmerston North Native Reserve. Kuini Wi Rangipupu (deceased) (will of). Kiwitea No. 2e. Te WhaitiNo. 1. Pukcariki Pa (New Plymouth). 10/14 54/14 93/14 95/14 96/14 97/14 226/1.4 228/14 284/14 294/14 297/14 328/14 362/14 378/14 410/14 441/14 442/14 450/14 462/14 470/14 594/14 597/14 616/14 622/14 5/15 6/15 12/15 21/15 22/15 56/15 57/15 61/15 67/15 69/15 74/15 78/15 79/15 83/15 94/15 95/15 98/15 99/15 110/15 111/15 115/15 116/15 120/15 123/15 124/15 126/15 127/15 143/15 159/15 166/15 167/15 168/15 196/15 229/15 236/15 240/15 Amiria Paawha and 16 others Matau Hoani Tuhakaraina and 5 others Kahutic Papita Haercpo Kahuroa and 68 others Hamiora Mangakahia Hamiora Mangakahia Hamiora Mangakahia W. W. Hipango Haana Wi Neera and 11 others Pacrikiriki Otene and another Tame Kawe and another Rangiiruuga Hohaia and another Paerata Hitiri and 27 others Kipa te Whatanui Tinatoka Kahaki and 50 others Pirihira Karena Pirika te Miro and another Winiata Moeau and 47 others Teopa Koura and 2 others Reupena Hetaraka and 3 others Tatana te H. Whataupoko Paora Hopere and 82 others Wi Pore and 38 others Airini te Heitawhiri Kiiata Paraone Ani Patene Puhata and another Otene Paora and 19 others Te Uri Karakatewaero and 21 others .. Ngakihi Reihana and another Rikihana Winika Rahera Tanui and another . . W. Hamutana and 3 others Karauria Meihana and 477 others Takana Kingi Heni te Rei and 4 others Otene Pitau Tanawhea Huirangi Matirita Wi Kepa and 5 others Meihana Taorangi Tamatehura Winika Aperahama Tcwhareporutu Anaru Ramarihi te Uru Tekohiwi and 2 others Rota Ta.rewa and 5 others Te Paea Hape Taupiri Ihaka Falwasser and 25 others Aperahama Tukotahi Te Ata a Rangi Tiemi Neha Kipa Ramari Roiri Ihaka Hutana .. .. ... Hori Rongo .. Rota Tumehe Houia Maora Muhu Arawheni Whakana and 2 others Kahukiwi Parata Hapimana Rangira and another Te Hikaka Tana Hakopa and another Wharepariki Hakaia and 26 others Neha Kipa and 59 others

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No. Petitioner. lool ;c. 253/15 H. M. Nuku and 20 others 255/15 Waata Aporo and 15 others .. 256/15 Rewiri Ahitapu and another .. 272/15 TaareMete 273/15 Kataraina Raugihemo and 3 others 276/15 Karaka Rutene and 29 others 278/15 Rutu Here Mokena 288/15 Smith, Thomas H. .. 289/15 Pirika Toatoa and 2 others .. 290/15 ! Hooi-i Rewi and 34 others .. 297/15 Mereana Matuarei and another 299/15 Ingoingo Takitaki and 3 others 300/15 i Paku Neera and 10 others 301/15 | Rawaho Winitana and 43 others 306/15 i Rawaho Winitana and 54 others 307/15 j Ngahoro Takitaki and 3 others 308/15 ! Tukuaterangi Tutakangahau and 3 others 312/15 i Te Aio Poutu and 18 others 313/15 Haeata Henare and 10 others 315/15 j Tawhiri Temutu and 14 others 331/15 I Herepete Rapihana and 2" others 335/15 i Hohipera Tuawaerenga and 20 others 336/15 ! Hohipera Tuawaerenga and 20 others 337/15 ! Amapiria Tuku 338/15 ! Matoe o te Rangi .. 339/15 j Hori A. Hohua and 8 others 340/15 ' Te Matoe o te Rangi and 3 others 341/15 j Pere Hikiwai and 12 others .. 342/15 Rangi M. Rore and 7 others ... 343/15 Hohipera Tuawaerenga and 20 others Rotoma No. 1 and Tautara. Whakahara. TeRawhitiNo. 2a. Waikokopu (fishing-rights). Tauri. Manukau. Kaipiha. Kaituna River (lauds of Tapu Ika tribes) Ngatarawa No. 2. Hihiaua. Tamati Wiremu te Ngahnru (deceased). Kahotea West. Pakowhai. Waikaremoana Lake. Urewera Reserve (restrictions). Kahotea West. Pukepohatu (Pakoako). Waipuku-Patea. Wairarapa-Moana. Mania Parish, Sections 33, 34, 46, and 47 Pukepoto No. 8. Kinohaku East and others. Otorohanga If, No. 3, and others. Minii Blook X, Section 1. Te Raima Native Reserve. Ruatoki No. 1a. Te Rangitapatu Reserve. Te Reinga. Runanga No. 1 B. Waitara West Survey District, Sections 133 and 156. Waipiro Nos. 1 and 2. Whakaki and Mangapoike A. Ngatitu and Ngatirangitumamao. Te Ipu o Taiaia and Kakewahine. Mangaporanga. Pora'ngahau and Mangamaire. Peti Heni Tarakea (deceased). Nuhaka No. 1. Te KuriNo. L. Maraetaha No. 2, Sections 3 and 6. Maraetaha No. In (Te Kopua). Tokomai-u 7k and Tuwhareparae Iba. Matamata North No. 2. Manurewa, Lots 196 and 197. WairahiB No. I. Hairin i. Motatau No. 3b. Whangape, Lot 67. Ruatoki Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Paehinahina and Tapuaekura. Te Whaiti-nui-a-Toi. Maraetaha Id and Te Kuri No. 1. Landless Natives of Ngai Tamarawaho Hapn Waikowhitiwhiti, land known as (Otorohanga). 348/15 Heni Kanoa 353/15 Haeuga Paretipua 354/15 Pene Hiko Hoi-omona and 3 others 358/15 Kataraina Maere and another 359/15 Rewi Toheriri and 42 others . . .. 368/15 Takopa Kimihanga 370/15 Ponga Kiu and another 371/15 Karipa Mataira and 2 others.. 374/15 ; Pera H. Waaka and 26 others 375/15 Pera H. Waaka and 18 others 376/15 Pera H. Waaka and 20 others 377/15 tiami Tikitiki 380/15 ! Katea te Putii and 12 others 383/15 ' Wati te Wheoro Totorewa te Para and another 384/15 Pouaka Wehiwehi .. 385/15 ! Tiakiawa Tahuriarangi and 10 others 386/15 Hori Kereteni and another 388/15 Kimura Haii'iiha 389/15 Hori A. Hohua and 1.1 others 390/15 Tinii Wiremu Katihi and 8 others 392/15 i Wharehuia Heta and 21 others 398/15 H. Pohat.u and 50 others 401/15 MihiairaRatu and 105 others 402/15 Terenui Ihakai-a and 4 others