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, 1917 Session I, I-03

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1917. NEW ZEALAND.

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

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

ORDER iIF REFERENCE. Extrac.l from the Journal* of tlie House of Representative*. FRIDAY, the 20th Day ok July, 1917. Ordered, "That a Native Affairs Committee be appointed, consisting of fourteen members, to consider all petitions reports, returns, and, other documents relating to affairs especially affecting the Native race that may bo brought before this House this session, and from time to time to report thereon to the House; with power to call for persons and papers; throe to be a quorum: the Committee to consist of the Hon. Sir J. Carroll, Mr. Henare, Mr. Hudson, Mr. Jennings, the Hon. Mr. Mac Donald, Mr. Mander, the Hon. Mr. Ngata, Mr. Parata, the Hon. Dr. Pomare, Mr. Reed, Mr. Talbot, Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Young, and the mover."—(Hon. Mr. Herries.)

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No. and Year. Petitions, lilocks, *<■. p.-. No. and ! Fa 8 e - Year. Petitions, Wocks, &c. Page. I 378/17 ! Tβ Akau Block Nos. 15 and l(i 321/ 17 Tβ Akau Block 225/17 Te Akau A 5 Block .. 232/17 To Aorangi Reserve .. 124/1 e Apirina Pahina and 8 others .. 18/16 Aranui Block 382/17 ; Aranui Block 120/15 i Te Ata a Rangi Tiemi 21 18 17 23 6 6 13 25 ! 122/10 I 155/10 303/17 100/17 217/17 217/17 26/10 389/15 457/17 436/17 387/17 427/17 466/17 247/17 ELereheretau No. 2 Block Hereheretau No. 2 Block Hinewhaki West No. 2 Block, and other Blocks Hira Rangimatini and 35 others Horowhcniia No. 2 Block Hori to Pa and others Hokianga I'ahau and another Hori A# Hohuiii and 11 others .. Horomona Teo Poipa and 4 others Hoani Ngatai and 101 others .. Hohepa Tangoixo and I.') others Honeycombe, Catherine Howie, John Hura Rapata and another Iβ Iβ 16 7 22 22 (I 24 22 22 22 I!) 21 7 :!IS/I7 I Butts, T., and 111 others 18 322/ 17 Ellison, J. M. 321 /J 7 , Eruora Hetaraka 52/16 J Eruera Moeke and 31 others .. 99/17 i Eru Ihaka and 5 others 24 18 lit 13 Final report 26 37/16 319/17 Jamos, Sophia Jones, Mostyn, and I I others .. 26 18 154 10 ' Green, James K. P., and 93 others 12 108/15 ' Hapimana Rangira and another 385/15 Hairlni Block 332/17 Haerepo Kahuiua and 177 others 173/17 Hene te Rau 348/15 Heni Kanoa 258/17 Hekiora Takurua and 8 othors ■ -I 7 r> 23 If, 8 22 93/14 213/10 233/16 105/17 174/17 249/17 380/15 Kahutie 1'apita Karaitiana Rum and .')() others Karaitiana Bum and 20 others Karetu No. A Block Karipi te Awakapi and 13 others Karipi te Awakapi and 4 others Katea to Putn and 12 others .. 16 II 5 10 Hi 17 18

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No. and rear. Petitions, Mlocks, Ac. Page. No. and Year. Petitions, Blocks, Ac*. Page. 185/17 388 15 63/17 139/16 319/17 Kihirini Kahu Tamehana and 3 others . . Kimura llatruha Kipa tc Whatantii ECorokoro South Block To Kuiti Lands 12 22 7 6 18 145 17 35S 17 388/17 258/17 226/16 370/15 194/17 387/1.7 Poroporo Block Poroporo Block Poroporo Block Poroporo Block Puru Rapata and another Purahotangihia and other blocks Pukerowhitu No. 2 Block Puhunga Block 22 22 22 22 4 17 10 22 213/16 233/16 231/17 214/16 360, 17 466/17 93/14 470, 14 3SH 15 467 13 241 17 238/16 83/15 338/15 340/15 124/16 375/17 51/16 297/15 185/1,7 441/14 249/17 235/16 105/17 Mangatu No. I Block Mangatu Nos. 1, 3, and 4 Blocks Mangatu No. I Block Mangaaruhe West and Taupara Blocks. . .Mangaaruhe West and Taupara Blocks. . Mangahauini Block No. 7 Mataitai No. I Block Mataitai No. I Block Matamata North Block Matenga tc Hiko and 37 others Matata, Parish of, Lot 21 Mauhgatautari Block Matirita Wi ECepa and 5 others Matoe o te Rangi Te Matoe o to Rangi and 3 others Mangahauini No. 17 Block Mere Maiao Mere Tahuhu and 3 others Mereana Matuarei and another Tc Miro Block .. Te Momi No. 2 Block Motueka Lands Murupaenga Rewiri and 71 others Murupaenga Winiuna and I others 11 5 II 20 20 21 16 19 18 13 18 3 14 3 4 6 21 24 7 12 6 17 13 II) 147/18 150/16 199/17 184/17 143/16 338/15 340/15 470/14 261/17 241/16 234/17 244/17 26/16 389/15 Rawiri ECatea and 38 others Katinia. II. P.. and 74 others Ixauika Taua and 18 others Rahera M. Mutu and 8 others Te Rauga-a-Tai Block Te Raima Native Reserve Te Rangitapatu Reserve Reupene Hotaraka and 3 others Reiwana te Herekiokie Te Rehu Pohoi and another Rihi Neho and 8 others Te Roera Tareha Rotokautuku Block Ruatoki I, 2, and 3 Blocks 5 I 15 20 24 3 4 19 25 4 10 9 9 24 310/17 Speoial Report—Chairman Symes, Albert 26 17 143/16 147/16 238/16 242/17 128/17 381/17 211 16 149/16 199/17 378/17 336/17 12/15 6/16 12/15 427/17 Nari Hoteroni and li others Native Land Amendment Bill Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill Ngamoe Block Ngatohu Tapui Ngamotu Block Ngawai Papita Nuhaka Block, Waikokopu Reserve oiiura South A, 3b, 2c, 3a Okohcriki No. 2c Block Okohcriki 2i> Block Okohcriki No. 2n, Section 3c No. 2 Opotiki Block Orakei Block . . Oriwia Ngakao and 24 others Otene Paora and 19 others Otangaroa No. 2 Block 24 26 25 5 3 9 19 20. 4 9 15 14 20 li 4 6 19 232/17 83/15 150/16 200/17 382/17 381/17 247/17 237/16 226/10 237/16 250/17 250/17 I2S 17 194/17 100/17 149/16 249/16 360/17 214/16 385/15 6/16 240/16 239 4 7 61 15 61/15 170/17 231/16 228/16 1,71/17 242/1.7 446/17 Tanguru Tuliua Tarawera Block Tarawera and Tatarakina Blocks Taare Mete Taare Mete Taare Mote Tamahere, Parish of, Lot 46 .. Tauwhare, Lot 106 .. Tamahere (Parish of), Lot 46 Tanawhca Huirangi Tanawhca Huirangi and another Tauwhare, Lot 106 Taupiri (Parish of), Lot 457 .. Tangatake Hapuku Tatua East Block . . Taui Takerei Tainui Whataroa Te la Te Warn Te la Te Waru Tiakiawa Taliuriarangi and 10 others .. Tilioi No. 1 Block .. Toroa Ngatau Tripp, L. O. H. Tuahu No. 3 Block Tuahu No. 3 Block (Second Report) Tunapahore Block Tunapahore Block Tunapahore Block Tualini Native Township Tutura Hamana and 31 others Turner, Emma 23 14 4 12 13 20 7 3 4 3 16 16 19 10 7 9 13 20 20 5 4 3 12 5 9 II 11 11 10 9 21 18/16 168/15 122/16 155/16 235/16 363/17 388/17 244/17 231/17 99/1.7 467/13 i Paparutu Koukou I Palmerston North Native Reserve Patu te Bito and 7 others Patu tc Rito and 3 others Parengarcnga Lands Paea Rape Paratene Ngata and 13 others Paopaetahi Block Patoromu Ruru and 16 others Parengarcnga and Te Pakiillii Blocks .. Te Paruparu, Nukuwaiata. and other islands Te Pakaru Karora and 9 others Parlia mentary papers— No. G 136, re Okahuatiu No. 1a Block No. (I. 137, re Mauugatapii I) Block . . No. G v 165, re Manakau Block No. (1. 166, re Kawhia R 2n Block . . No. 0. 254, re Runanga I B Block No. G. 255, re Te llaka No. 7 and Te Tapuae Blocks No. 256, re Pokuru No. 3a Block Patutahi Blook Patutahi Block Patutahi Block Paeroa Nopera Peka Hinione and 16 others .. ,, Pirihira Karena Pirihira Karena Pine Tamahori Ponga Kin and another Pahoe Morete Poroporo Block Poroporo Block Poroporo Block Poroporo Block 6 7 15 15 ,13 15 22 9 11 13 13 25 8 8 8 8 14 14 24 23 23 23 17 18 6 16 22 17 22 22 22 22 22 173/17 170/17 231 Ki Urenui Lands Urn Reweti I'm Reweti 16 II 11 50/17 332/17 618/14 450/17 225/17 241/17 441/11 139 16 358/17 370/15 386/17 386/ 17 458/17 457/17 436/17 378/17 52/16 34S 15 249 Hi 23-1 17 146 17 50/17 51, 16 336/17 388/15 310/17 63/17 184 17 Waugh, Mrs. Sarah Waipiro Block Waipiro Nos. I and 2 Blocks .. Waitakaruru 1a No. 2a Block Waima South Block A No. 5 .. Waikouaiti Block XII Wliaili-Kuranui Block-5n Wharckaiiri Block (Chatham Islands) . . Whangarei Harbour Board Vesting Bill.. Wliacora Renata Whangape, Lot 67 .. Wharepuhunga No. 14 Te Waka Block West Coast Native Reserves (South Island) Wetinl Taku anil 27 others Wi llochoe Takalua and another Wi Hamutana and 3 others Wi Hamutana and 3 others (Second Report) Wi Pere anil 38 others Wi Pepere and another Wiremu Potae Winiata Moeau and 47 others 14 19 8 13 10 21 25 24 21 20 22 17 7 20 228/16 458/17 61/15 61/15 11 22 5 9 616A4 445/17 171/17 450/14 23 22 II) 23

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REPORTS. No. 338 (1915). —Petition of Matoe o th Rangi. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interest of Te Karere (deceased), in Te Rauna Native Reserve. 1 am directed to report, that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 31st July, 1917. [Translation.] No. 338 (1915). —Pitihana a Matoi o th Hanoi. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i te paanga o Te Karere, kua mate, i roto i Te Rauna Rahui .Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutoliu a te Komiti mo runga mo teiiei pitihana. 31 o llurae, 1917.

No. 237 (1916).—Petition of Tanawhea Huirancsi. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interest of Matenga Rihia (deceased), in Tauwhare Lot 106. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 31st July, 1917. [Translation.] No. 237 (1916). —Pitihana a Tanawiiea Huirangi. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i te paanga o Matenga Rihia, kua mate, i roto i Tauwhare Rota 106. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo teuei pitihana. 31 o llurae, 1917.

No. 238 (1916).— Petition of Ngatohu Tapui. Prating for an inquiry re succession to interests of certain deceased persons in Maungatautari. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 31st July, 1917. ■ [Translation.] No. 238 (1916).— Pitihana a Ngatohu Tapui. 15 inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga ( > elahi tangata, kua mate, i roto i Maungatautari. Kua whakahaua ahau. kia ripoata kaore kau. he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 31 o llurae, 1917.

No. 240 (1916).--Petition of Toroa Ngatatt. I'uaying for an inquiry re succession to interest of Te Arape (deceased). 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this pel ii ion. ' 31st July, 1917. [Translation.] No. 240 (1916). Pitihana a Toroa Ngatatt. E inoi ana. kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga, i to paanga o Te Arape, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohiilohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 31 o Hurae, 1917.

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No. 241 (1916).—Petition of Te Rehu Pohoi and Another. Praying for a return of portion Ohura South A 3e, 20, 3a, alleged to have been wrongly included in a lease. I am directed to report that the Committee lias no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 31st July, 1917. [Translation.] No. 241 (1916). —Pitihana a Tk Rehl Pohoi me tetahi atu. X inoi ana kia whakahokia mai tetahi wahi o Ohura Tonga A 3k, 2c, 3a, c whakapaea ana i uru he ki roto ki tetahi riihi. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 31 o Hurae, 1917.

No. 340 (1915).— Petition of.Tio Matoe o te Rangi and 3 Others. Praying for an inquiry re ownership of To Rangitapatu Reserve. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 31st July, 1.917. [Translation.] No. 340 (1915). —Pitihana a Te Matoe o te Rangi me etahi atu tokotoru. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga lake ki Te Rangitapatu Rahui. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 31 o Hurae, 1917.

No. 6 (1916).—-Petition of Oriwia Ngakao and 24 Others. Praying that partition of Tihoi No. I Block be cancelled. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 31st July, 1917. [Translation.] No. 6 (1916). —Pitihana a Oriwia Ngakao me etahi atu tangata c 24. E inoi ana kia whakakorea atu te wawahanga o Tihoi No. I Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 31 o Hurae, 1917.

No. 150 (1916).—Petition of 11. P. Ratima and 74 Others. Praying that the Native Land Court be empowered to inquire, having regard to ancestral rights, into the ownership of Tarawera and Tatarakina Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee lias no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 31st July, 1917. [Translation.] No. 150 (1916). —Pitihana a H. P. v ßatima me etahi atu tangata c 74. E inoi ana kia whakamanaia te Kooti Wlienua Maori kite uiui i nga take tipuna ki Tarawera me Tatarakina Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pit ihana. 31 o llurae, 1917.

No. 226 (1916).—Petition of Puru Rapata and Another. Praying for relief re probate of a will, and a rehearing re succession to interests in Lot 46, Parish of Tamahere: 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 31st July, 1917. ♦

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[Translation.] No. 226 (1916). —Pitihana a Purtj Rapata me tetahi atu. X inoi ana kia whakaoraoraina mo te taha kite Whakamananga i te Wira, a kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga i roto i Rota 46, Pariha o Tamahere. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 31 o Hurae, 1917.

No. 233 (1916).—Petition of Karaitiana Ruku and 20 Others. Praying that an inquiry be authorized with regard to i/dministration by trustees of Mangatu Nos. 1,3, and 4 Blocks. I am directed by the Committee to report that this petition be referred to the Government for inquiry, 31st July, 1917. [Translation.] No. 233 (1916).—-Pitihana a Karaitiana Ruru me etahi atu tangata c 20. E inoi ana kia whakamanaia tetahi uiuinga mo runga mo te whakahaere a nga, Kai-tiaki o Mangatu No. 1, 3 me 4 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 31 o Hurae. 1917.

No. 147 (1916).—Petition of Rawiri Katea and 38 Others. Praying that partition orders re Ngamoe Block be cancelled and a fresh partition made. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 31st July, 1917. / [Translation.] No. 147 (1916). —Pitihana a Rawiri Katea .me etahi atu tangata c 38. E inoi ana kia vvhakakorea atu nga ota wehewehe o Ngamoe Poraka, a kia mahia he wehewehenga hou. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. . 31 o Hurae, 1917.

No. 61 (1915).—Petition of Wi Hamutana and 3 Others. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interest of Wharetieuga (deceased), in Tuahu No. 3 Block. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to 111 is petition. 31st July, 1917. [Translation.] * No. 61 (1915). —Pitihana a Wi Hamutana me etahi atu tokotoru. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i te paanga o Wharetieuga, kua mate, i roto i Tuahu No. 3 Poraka. Kua 'whakahaua ahau'kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mc runga mo tenei pitihana. 31 o Hurae, 1917.

No. 385 (1915). —Petition of Tiakiawa Tahtjriarangt and 10 Others. Praying for an inquiry re shares awarded to owners of Hairini Block. I am directed by the Committee to report that it has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. . 31st July, 1917.

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[Translation.] No. 385 (1915). —Pitihana a TIAKIAWA Tahuriarangi me etahi atu tangata kotahi tekau. E [NOl ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga hea i whakataua ki nga tangata no ralou a tlairini Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 31 o Hurae, 1!)17.

No. 18 (1916). —Petition of Paparittu Kotttcott. .Praying for an inquiry re area awarded to him in Aranui Block. I am directed by the Committee to report that it has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 31st July. 1917. [Translation.] No. 18 (1916). —Pitihana a Paparutu Koukou. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite wahi o Aranui Poraka i whakataua ki a ia. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 31 o Llurae, 1917.

No. 124 (1916). —Petition of Apirina Pahina and 3 Others. Praying for a further inquiry re ownership of Mangahauini No. 17 Block. I am directed by the Committee to report that; it has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3ls| July. 1917. [Translation.] No. 124 (1916). —Pitihana a Apirina Pahina me etahi atu tokotoru. E inoi ana kia uiuia aim te taha ki nga tangata whaitake ki Mangahauini No. 17 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 31 o Hurae, 1917.

No. 12 (1915).—Petition of Otene Paora and 19 Others. PRAYING for a reinvestigation of title to Orakei Block. I am directed by the Committee to report that it has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Is! August, 1917. [Translation.] No. 12 (1915). —Pitihana a Othne Paora me etahi atu tangata tekau ma iwa. E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano nga take ki Orakei Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. I o Akuhata, 1917.

No. 441 (1914). —Petition of Pirihira Karena. PRAYING for an inquiry re succession to interests of Tini Waitapu (deceased) in Te Momi No. 2, Section 20, Uutt District, and in Pal.nicrslon North Native Reserve. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 14th August, 1917. y [Translation.] No. 441 (1914). —Pitihana, a Pirihira Karena. V. [NO) ana, kia uiuia to I,aha ki. te riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Tini Waitapu, kua mate, i roto i Te Momi No. 2, Tckioiin 20, Takiwa o te Hat a, i roto hold i te Rahui Maori o Pamutana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau lie kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 14 o Akuhata, 1917.

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No. 247 (1917).—Petition of Hura Rapata and Another. Praying for relief re probate of a will, and a rehearing re succession to interests in Lot 46, Parish of Tamahere. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard, to this petition. 17th August, 1917. [Translation.] No. 247 (191.7). —Pitihana a Hoiia Rapata me tetahi atu. X inoi ana kia whakaoraoraina mo te taha kite Whakamananga ,i te Wira, kia uiuia aim hoki te taha ki l<; riiwhitanga i nga paanga i roto i Rota 46, Pariha O Tamahere. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 17 o Akuhata, 1917.

No. 297 (1915). —Petition of Mereana Matiiarei and Another. PRAYING for a further inquiry re succession to interests of T'amal i Wi remit te Ngahuru (deceased). I am directed to report thai the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to th is pel it ion. 29'tb August, 1917. [Translation.] No. (1915). —Pitihana a Merhana Matuarbi me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Tamati Wiremu te Ngahuru. kua male. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 29 o Akuhata, 1917. No. 63 (1917).—Petition of Eipa tb Whatanui. Praying for a rehearing of interests in To Waka Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 29th August, 11117. r [Translation.] No. 63 (1917). Pitihana a Kipa te Whatanui. , E inoi ana kia uiuia. aim nga paanga i roto i Te Waka Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu lohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 29 o Akuhata, 1917.

No. 100 (1917).— Petition of Hira RangiMATlN] and 35 Others. Praying for relief in connection with Tatua East Block. I am directed by the Committee to report thai this petition should he referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th August, 1917. [Translation.] No. 100 (11)17). —Pitihana a Hira Rangimatinj me etahi atu tangata c 35. E inoi ana kia whakaoraoraina mo te taha ki Tatua Rawhiti Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ki ii whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 29 o Akuhata, I!) 17. — ~ ~-

i , No. 168 (191.5). —Petition of Hapimana Rangi ha and Another. Praying for a rehearing re succession to interest of Wiremu Tini Waitapu (deceased) in Palmerston North Native Reserve. I am directed by the Committee to report that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th August, 1917. V

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[Translation.] No. 168 (1915). —Pitihana a Uapimana Rangira me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te, taha kite riiwhitanga i te paanga o Wiremu Tini Waitapu, kua mate, i roto i te Rahui Maori o Pamutana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 29 o Akuhata, 1917.

No. 348 (1915).—Petition of Jleni Kanoa. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interest of Etna Paruparu (deceased) in Waipiro Nos. 'I and 2 Blocks. I am directed by the Committee to report that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th August. 1917. [Translation.] No. 348 (191.5).—Pitihana a Heni Kanoa. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i te paanga o Ema Paruparu, kua mate, i roto i Waipiro Nos. 1 me 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 29 o Akuhata, 1917.

Parliamentary Paper No. 136g, 1917 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 170/1905, relative to Okahuatiu No. 1a Block); Parliamentary Paper No. 137g, 1917 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No 167/1915, relative to Maungatapu D Block); Parliamentary" Paper No. 166g, 1917 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 43/1916, relative to Kawhia, II 2b Block). I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, these papers should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th August, 1917. [Translation.] Pukapuka Parbmete No. 136g, 1.917 (Ripoata me te kupu tohutohu mo runga mo Pitihana No. 170/1905 mo Okahuatiu No. 1a Poraka); Pukapuka Paremete No. 137g, 1917 (Ripoata me te kupu tohutohu mo runga mo Pitihana No. 167/1915 mo Maungatapu D Poraka); Pukapuka Paremete No. 166g, 1917 (Ripoata me te kupu tohutohu mo runga mo Pitihana, No. 43/1916 mo Kawhia R 2b Poraka). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu enei pukapuka ki le Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Akuhata, 1917.

Parliamentary Paper No. 165g, 1917 (Native Land Amendment ami Native Land Claims Adjustment Act, 1916). Report and recommendation on Petition No. 276/1915, relative to Manakau Block. 1 am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should he referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th August, 1917. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 165u, 1017 (Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereme Whenua Maori). Ripoata me te kupu tohutohu mo runga mo Pitihana No. 276/1915 mo Manakau Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu tenei pukapuka kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 29 o Akuhata, 1917.

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No. 244 (1917).—Petition of Te Roera Tareha. Praying for legislation enabling the Public Trustee to deal with the Paepaetahi Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 31st August, 1917. [Translation.] No. 244 (1917).—Pitihana a Te Roera Tareha. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture kia ahei ai te Kai-tiaki o te Katoa te whak'ahaere tikanga mo Paepaetahi Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia, paitia. 31 o Akuhata, 1917.

No. 26 (1916). —Petition of Hokianga Pahau and Another. Praying for a rehearing re succession to interest of Paka Mutu (deceased) in Rolokautauku 6k No. 4 Block. 1 am directed by the Committee to report that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 29th August, 1917. [Translation.] No. 26 (1916). —Pitihana a Hokianga Pahau me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i te paanga o Paka Mutu, kua mate, i roto i Rotokautuku 6k No. '4 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 29 o Akuhata, 1917.

No. 149 (191.6).—Petition of Taui Takerei and 34 Others. Praying for an inquiry re terms of deed of sale of timber on Okoheriki No. 2o Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 31st August, 1917. [Translation.] No. 149 (1916). —Pitihana a Taui Takerei me etahi atu c 34. E inoi ana kia, uiuia te taha ki nga tikanga o roto i te tiiti hoko o nga rakau o Okoheriki No. 2c Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 31 o Akuhata, 1917.

No. 242 (1917). —Petition of Tutura Hamana and 31 Others. Praying for a rehearing re shares awarded in Ngamotu Block. I am directed by the Committee to report that this petition be referred to the Government for inquiry. 31st August, 1917. [Translation.] No. 242 (1917). —Pitihana a Tutura Hamana me etahi atu c 31. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki nga hea i whakataua i roto i te Poraka o Ngamotu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 31 o Akuhata, 1917.

No. 61 (1915). —Petition of Wi Hamutana and 3 Others. (Second Report.) Praying for an inquiry re succession to interest of Wharetieuga (deceased) in Tuahu No. 3 Block. 1 am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 31st August, 1917.

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I [Translation.] No. 61 (1915). —Pitihana a Wi Hamutana me etahi atu tokotoru. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i te paanga o Wharetienga, kua mate, i roto i Tuahu No. 3 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia, ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 31 o Akuhata, 1917.

No. 194 (1917).—Petition of Tangatake Hapuku. Praying for legislation enabling petitioner to a share in Pukerowhitu No. 2 Block. I am directed by the Committee to report that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 31st August, 1917. [Translation.] No. 194 (1917). —Pitihana a Tangatake Hapuku. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture c ahei ai te kai-pitihana te whakawhiwhia ki tetahi hea i roto i Pukerowhitu No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 31 o Akuhata, 1917.

No. 234 (I.9l7).—Petition of Rihi Netio and 8 Others. Praying- for cancellation of sale of Waima South Block A No. 5. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. I.2th September, 1917. [Translation.] No. 234 (1917). —Pitihana a Rihi Nbho me etahi atu tangata tokowaru. E inoi ana kia whakakorea atu te hoko o Waima Tonga Poraka A No. 5. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga, mo tenei pitihana. 12 o Hepetema, 1917.

No. 105 (1917). —Petition of Murupaenga Winiana and 4 Others. Praying that an adjustment be made re the surveying of Karetu No. A. Block. I am directed by the Committee to report that as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 12th September, 1917. [Translation.] No. 1.05 (1917). —Pitihana a Murupaenga Winiana me etahi atu c 40. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaina te ruuritanga o Te Karetu No. A Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata penei, i te mea kaore ano i whakapaua c nga kai-pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana kia ratou i raro i te ture, no reira kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 12 o Hepetema, 1917.

No. 171 (1917).— Petition of Wiremu Potae. Praying for the vesting in him of certain land in the Tuatini Native Township. 1 am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 12th September, 1917. [Translation.] No. 171 «(1917). —Pitihana Wiremu Potae. E inoi ana kia whakatakaina ki raro ki a, ia tetahi whenua kei roto kei te Taone Maori o Tuatini. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti. me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia, 12 o Hepetema, 1917.

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No. 231 (1917).—Petition of Patoromu Ruru and 16 Others. PitAYiNG for an inquiry re ownership of Mangatu No. 1 Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. L2th September, 1917. [Translation.) No. 231 (1917).—Pitihana a Patoromu Ruru me etahi atu 16. I'l inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata whaitake ki Mangatu No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a to Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 12 o Hepetema, 1917. » ,—___—_

No. 228 (1916).—Petition of Wbtini Taku and 27 Others. Praying for legislation in accordance with report of the Native Affairs Committee of 1915 upon a former petition re Tunapahore Block. 1 am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 12th September, 1917. [Translation.] No. 228 (1916). —Pitihana a Wetini Taku me etahi atu c 27. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture i runga i te aronga o te ripoata a te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori o te tau 1915 mo runga mo tetahi atu pitihana mo Tunapahore Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 12 o Hepetema, 1917.

No. 170 (1917).—Petition of Uru Reweti. Praying for legislation in accordance with report of the Native Affairs* Committee of 1915 upon a former petition re Tunapahore Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 12th September, 1917. [Translation.] No. 170 (1917). —Pitihana a Uru Reweti. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture i runga i te aronga o te ripoata a te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori o te tau 1915 mo runga mo tetahi atu pitihana mo Tunapahore Poraka. r Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 12 o Hepetema, 1917.

No. 231 (1916).—Petition of Uru Reweti. Praying for legislation in accordance with report of the Native Affairs Committee of 1915 upon a former petition re Tunapahore Block. 1 am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 12th September, 1917. [Translation.] No. 231 (1916). —Pitihana a Uru Reweti. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture i runga i te aronga o te ripoata a te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori o te tau 1915 mo runga mo tetahi atu pitihana mo Tunapahore Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 12 o Hepetema, 1917. ,

No. 213 (1916).—Petition of Karaitiana Ruru and 30 Others. Praying for an inquiry re ownership of Mangatu No. 1 Block. 1 am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 12th September, 1917.

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[Translation.] No. 213 (1916). —Pitihana a Karaitiana Ruru me etahi atu c 30. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga tangata wliaitake ki Mangatu No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 12 o Hepetema, 1917.

No. 185 (1917). —Petition of Kihirini Kahu Tamehana and 3 Others. Praying for an inquiry re succession to Te Waharoa (deceased) in Te Miro Block, Cambridge Survey District. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 12th September, 1917, [Translation.] No. 185 (1917). —Pitihana a Kihirini Kahu Tamehana me etahi atu tokotoru. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i a Te Waharoa, kua mate, i roto i Te Miro Poraka, kei te Takiwa Ruuri o Kemureti. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 12 o Hepetema, 1917.

No. 15-4 (1916).—Petition of James R. F. Green and 23 Others. Praying for provision to be made for the individualization of titles re land granted to landless Natives. I am directed to report that, as a matter of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 154 (1916). —Pitihana a James It. F. Green me etahi atu c 23. E inoi ana kia hangaia tetahi tikanga hei wehewehe motuhake i nga taitara ki nga whenua i karaatitia ki nga Maori Whenuakore. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 239 (1917).—Petition of L. 0. H. Tripp, of Wellington. Praying that probate be granted to the will of Aimer Clough (deceased), of Chatham Islands. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 239 (1917).—Pitihana a. L. (). H. Tripp, o Poneke. E inoi ana kia whakaputaina he whakainananga i te wira a Abner Clough, kua mate, o Wharekauri. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a to Komiti, mo tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 3 o Oketopa, 1917. .

No. 260 (1917).—Petition of Taare Mete. Praying for relief from the decision of the Native Land Court. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 260 (1917).— Pitihana a Taare Mbtb. E inoi ana kia whakaoraoraina i raro i te whakatau a te Kooti Whenua Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mc runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

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No. 467 (1913). —Petition of Matenga te Hiko and 37 Others. Praying for an inquiry re ownership of Te Paruparu, Nukuwaiata, and other islands. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. | I [Translation.] No. 467 (1913).—Pitihana a Matenga tb Hiko me etahi atu c 37. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga take ki Te Paruparu, Nukuwaiata, me era atu Moutere. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 191.7.

No. 382 (1917).—Petition of Taare Mete. Praying for an. inquiry re area awarded to Paparutu Koukou in Aranui Block. 1 am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 382 (1917). —Pitihana a Taare Metb. ' E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite wahi i whakataua ki. a Paparutu Koukou o Aranui Poraka. Kua whakahaua, ahau kia ripoata penei, i te mea kaore ano i whakapaua c te kai-pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana kia ratou i raro i te ture, no reira kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 249 (1916).—Petition of Tainui Whataroa. Praying for relief re portion of Waitakaruru 1a No. 2a Block, alleged to have been wrongly included in a sale. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 249 (1916).—Pitihana a Tainui Whataroa. E inoi ana kia whakaoraoraina mo te taha kite wahi o Waitakaruru 1a No. 2a Poraka c wliakapaea ana i riro he i roto i te hoko. Kua whakahaua, ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a to Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1917:

No. 99 (1917).— Petition of Ehu Ihaka and 5 Others. Praying for legislation to prevent the renewal of leases to various persons in Parengarenga and Te Pakohu Blocks.' 1 am directed, to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 99 (1917). —Pitihana a Eru Ihaka me etahi atu tokorima. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture kia kore ai c taea te whakahou nga riihi o Parengarenga me Te Pakohu Poraka ki etahi tangata. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 235 (1916).— Petition of Murupaenga Rewiri and 71 Others. Praying that Austrian gum-diggers be not interned on or allowed to dig gum on lands at Parengarenga wdiich are leased to the Parenga Gum Company. I am "directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 3rd October, 1917.

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[Translation.] No. 235 (1916). —Pitihana a Murupauxga Rewiri me etahi atu c 71. E [NO] ana kia .kaua c wlrakahereheretia nga Tarara Keri Kapia ki, kia kaua ranei c vvhakaaetia kia. keri kapia i, runga i nga whenua kei Parengarenga kei te riihi ki Kamupene Kapia o Parenga. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

Parliamentary Paper No. 255, 1917 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 116/13, relative to Te Haka No. 7 and Te Tapuae Blocks.) I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation, J Pukapuka Parbmete No. 255, 19.1.7 (Ripoata me te kupu tohutohu mo runga mo te Pitihana No. 116/13 mo Te Haka No. 7 me Te Tapuae Poraka). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 378 (1917).—Petition of Sarah Waugh. Praying for removal of restriction against the alienation of the Okoheriki No. 2d, Section 3c, No. 2, so as to enable the confirmation of the sale to be completed. - I am "directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 378 (1917).— Pitihana a Sarah Waugh. E inoi ana kia whakakorea atu te here kei hokona a Okoheriki No. 2d, Tekiona 30, No. 2, kia taea ai te whakamananga o te hoko te whakaoti. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana, kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

Parliamentary Paper No. 254, 1917 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 342/1915 for cancellation of an Order appointing a Successor to Petitioner re her Interest in Runanga 1b Block). I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should bG referred to the Government for consideration. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 254, 1917 (Ripoata me te kupu, tohutohu mo runga mo te Pitihana No. 342/1915 kia whakakorea atu tetahi ota whakatu kai-riiwhi mo te kai-pitihana mo tona paanga i Runanga in Poraka). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 3 o Oketopa, 1917. ..

/ No. 83 (1915).—Petition of Matirita Wi Kepa and 5 Others. Praying for amendment of order appointing successors to interest of Mereana Hine Ahuru (deceased) in Tarawera Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917.

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[Translation.] , No. 83 (1915). — Pitihana a Matirita Wi Kepa me etahi atu tokorima. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaina te ota whakatu kai-riiwhi mo te paanga o Mereana lline Ahuru, kua mate, i roto i Tarawera Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. ; 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 199 (1917).—Petition of Rauika Taha and 18 Others. Praying for reinvestigation of title to Section In, Okoheriki 2d Block, Rotorua Survey District. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 199 (1917). —Pitihana a Rauika Taua me etahi atu tekau ma want. E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano nga take ki Tekiona Ib, Okoheriki 2d Poraka, kei roto kei te Takiwa Ruuri o Rotorua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga, mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 363 (1917).—Petition of Paea Hapb. Praying for succession to interests of Miriama Tau in Hinewhaki West No. 2 and other blocks. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 363 (1917).— Pitihana a Paea Hapb. E inoi ami kia riiwhitia nga paanga o Miriama Tau i rolo i Hinewhaki Rato No. 2 me era atu poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. \ 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 122 (1916). —Petition of Patu te Rito and 7 Others. Praying for an inquiry by the Native Appellate Court re partition of Hereheretau No. 2 Block. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 122 (1916). —Pitihana a Patu te RitO me etahi atu toko-whitu. E inoi ana kia uiuia c te Aperata Kooti Maori te taha kite wehewehenga o Hereheretau No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

• \ No. 155 (1916). —Petition of Patu te Rito and 3 Others. Praying for a rehearing in regard to relative interests in Hereheretau No. 2 Bloc];.. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 155 (1916). —Pitihana a Patu te Rito me etahi atu tokotoru, I. inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha ki to rarahi o nga hea i roto i Hereheretau No. 2 Poraka, Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. i, 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

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No. 93 (1914).—Petition of Kahutie Paptta. Praying for an inquiry re ownership of Mataitai No. 1 Block. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to I Iris petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 93 (1914).—Pitihana a Kahutie Papita. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga take ki Mataitai No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 250 (1917). —Petition of Tanawhea Huirangi and Another. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interest of Matenga Rihia (deceased) in Tauwhare Lot 106. I am directed to report thai the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 250 (1917). —Pitihana a Tanawhea Huirangi me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i te paanga o Matenga Rihia, kua mate, i roto ,i Tauwhare Rota 106. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau.he kupu tohutohu ate Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1917. r

No. 139 (1916).—Petition of Pirihira Karena. Praying for succession to Horopapera in Korokoro South Block. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to t his petition. 3rd October, 19.17. [Translation.] No. 139 (1916). —Pitihana a Pirihira Karena. E inoi ana kia riiwhitia a Horopapera i roto i Korokoro Tonga Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 173 (1917).— Petition of Hene te Rau. Praying for restoration to her of the rights to certain land in the Urenui district. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 173 (1917).—Pitihana a Hene te Rau. E inoi ana kia whakaiiokia ki a ia etahi paanga ki tetahi whenua kei roto kei te Takiwa o Urenui. Kua whakahaua, ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 174 (1917), —Petition of Karipi te Awakapi and 13 Others. Praying for legislation confirming the arrangement between the petitioners and the Public Trustee regarding certain lands in the Urenui district. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry, 3rd October, 1917,

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[Translation.] No. 174 (1917). —Pitihana a Karipi te Awakapi me etahi atu 13. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture hei whakamana i te whakariteritenga i mahia i waenganui i nga kai-pitihana me te Kai-tiaki o te Katoa mo runga mo etahi whenua kei roto kei te Takiwa o Urenui. Kua whakahaua ahau kia, ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana ki to Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 3 o Oketopa, 191.7.

No. 225 (1917).—Petition of Paehoa Nopera. Praying for succession to Waaka te Koi (deceased) in Te Akau A 5 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 225 (1917).—Pitihana a Paeroa Nopera. E inoi ana kia riiwhitia a Waaka te Koi, kua mate, i roto i Te Akau A 5 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1.917.

No 249 (1917).— Petition of Karipi te Awakapi and 4 Others. Praying for the return of land in Motueka. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 249 (1917). — Pitihana a, Karipi te Awakapi me etahi atu tokowha. E inoi ana kia whakahokia mai tetahi whenua kei Motueka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 310 (1917).—Petition of Albert Symes. Praying for legislation to enable him to obtain registration of the lease of Wharepuhunga No. 14, Wharepapa Survey District. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 3rd October, 1917. ' [Translation.] No. 310 (1917). —Pitihana a Albert Symes. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture kia taea ai c ia te rehita tetahi riihi -o Wharepuhunga No. 14, kei roto kei te Takiwa Ruuri o Wharepapa. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 3 o Oketopa, 1917. No. 370 (1915). —Petition of Ponga Kiu and Another. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interests of Peti Hinei Tarakea (deceased) in Purahotangihia and other blocks. • I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 370 (1915). —Pitihana, a Ponga Kiu me tetahi atu. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Peti Hinei Tarakea, kua mate, i roto i Purahotangihia me era atu Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o oketopa 4 1917.

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No. 241 (1917).—Petition of Pbka Himone and 16 Others. Praying for legislation re Lot 21, Parish of Matata. I am directed to report that, as the petitioners appear not to have exhausted their legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 241 (1917). —Pitihana a Pbka Himone me etahi atu 16. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture mo te taha ki Rota 21, Pariha o Matata. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata penei, i te mea kaore ano i whakapaua c nga kai-pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana kia ratou i raro i te ture, no reira kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 319 (1917).—Petition of Mostyn Jones and 11 Others. Praying that the Crown should acquire the fee-simple of the leasehold lands at Te Kuiti. I am directed to report that, as a matter of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 319 (1917). —Pitihana a Mostyn Jones me etahi atu 11. E inoi ana kia hokona mai c te Karauna te whirihoura o nga whenua riihi kei Te Kuiti. 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 mo runga mo tenei pitihana, 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 318 (1917).—Petition of T. Butts and 111 Others. Praying that the Crown should acquire the fee-simple of the leasehold lands at Te Kuiti. I am directed to report that, as a matter of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 3rd October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 318 (1917). —Pitihana a T. Butts me etahi atu 111. E inoi ana kia hokona mai c te Karauna te whirihoura o nga whenua riihi kei Te Kuiti. 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 mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 3 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 321 (1917). —Petition of Eruera Hbtaraka. Praying for legislation to enable investigation of claim 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. 10th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 321 (1917). —Pitihana a Eruera Hetaraka. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture kia taea ai te uiui te kereme a Ngati te Kura ki tetahi wahi o Te Akau Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana, 10 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 380 (1915).—Petition of Katea tb Putu and 12 Others. Praying for legislation to give effect to the report with regard to the ownership of Matamata North Blook. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 10th October, 1917,

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[Translation.] No. 380 (1915). —Pitihana a, Katea te Putu me etahi atu 12. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture hei whakatutuki i te ripoata mo runga mo nga tangata whaitake ki Matamata Raid Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 52 (1916).—Petition of Eruera Moeke and 31 Others. Praying for legislation to enable an inquiry re ownership of Waipiro Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 10th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 52 (1916). —Pitihana a Eruera Moeke me etahi atu c 31. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture kia taea ai te whakawa nga take ki Waipiro Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 427 (1917). —Petition of Catherine Honeycombe. Praying for validation of her purchase of the Otangaroa lo No. 2 Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 10th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 427 (1917). —Pitihana a Catherine Honeycombe. E inoi ana kia whakamanaia ton a hokonga mai r Otangaroa lo No. 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 10 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 470 (1914). —Petition of Reupene Hbtaraka and 3 Others. Praying for an inquiry re shares awarded on investigation of title to Mataitai No. 1 Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. LOth October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 470 (1914). —Pitihana a Reupene Hetaraka me etahi atu tokotoru. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga hea i whakataua i te whakawakanga papatupu o Mataitai No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 128 (1917).—Petition of Ngawai Papita. Praying for relief in connection with the succession to the interest of Hone Tutere (deceased) in Lot 457, Parish of Taupiri. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 10th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 128 (1917).— Pitihana a Ngawai Papita. E inoi ana kia whakaoraoraina mo runga mo te riiwhitanga i te paanga o Hone Tutere, kua mate, i roto i Rota 457, Pariha o Taupiri. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 10 o Oketopa, 1917.

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No. 360 (1917).—Petition of Te.la tb Waru. Praying for a rehearing re succession lo the interests of Hone Waiti (deceased) in Mangaaruhe West and Taupara Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee recommends to the House of Representatives that the petitioner be given leave to withdraw this petition. 11th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 360 (1917).— Pitihana a Tb Ia te Waru. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Hone Waiti, kua mate, i roto i Mangaaruhe Rato me Taupara Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ko te kupu tohutohu a te Komiti kite Whare o Raro o te Paremete me whakaae kia unuliia c te kai-pitihana tona pitihana. II o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 214 (1916).—Petition of Te Ia te Waru. Praying for a rehearing re succession to the interests of Hone Waiti (deceased) in Mangaaruhe West and Taupara Blocks. I am directed to report that, in regard to the interests in the Taupara Block, the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. Ilth October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 214 (1916).—Pitihana a Tb Ia te Waru. E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Hone AVaiti, kua mate, i roto i Mangaaruhe Rato me Taupara Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata. mo runga mo nga paanga i roto o Taupara Poraka, ki te whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. II o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 381 (191.7).—Petition of Taare Mete. Praying for a reinvestigation of title of Nuhaka Block, Waikokopu Reserve. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. Ilth October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 381 (1917). —Pitihana a Taare Mete. E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano te taitara ki Nuhaka Poraka, Rahui o Waikokopu. Kua whakahaua, ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. II o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 336 (1917).—Petition of Whabora Renata. Praying for the return of lands in the Bay of Plenty, Opotiki Block. I am directed to report that, as a question of policy is involved, the Committee has no recommendation to make. Ilth October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 336 (1917). —Pitihana a Whaeoba Renata. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu etahi whenua kei te Pei o Pureti. 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 mo runga mo tenei pitihana. II o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 184 (1917). —Petition of Rahera M. Mutu and 8 Others. Praying for legislation in connection with the West Coast Native Reserves, South Island. T am directed to report that, as a number of the Natives interested in the lands concerned in the petition appeared before the Native Affairs Committee, and expressed a strong wish that the matter stand over until after the war, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 17th October, 1917.

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[Translation.] No. 184 (1917). —Pitihana a Rahera M. Mutu me etahi atu tokowaru. E inoi ana kia paahitia he ture mo runga mo nga Rahui Maori o te Taihauauru o te Waipounaniu. Kua whakakaua ahau kia ripoata, i te mea i tae mai etahi o nga Maori c whaitake ana ki nga whenua mo reira nei te pitihana kite aroaro o te Komiti mo nga mea Maori a i whakaatu i to ratou tino hiahia kia waiho tenei take mo muri o te whawhai, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 17 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 375 (1917). — Petition of Mere Maiao. Praying for reinvestigation of the appointment of successors to the interests in Te Akau Block, Nos. 15 and 16. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 17th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 375 (1917). —Pitihana a Mere Maiao. E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano te whakatunga kai-riiwhi mo nga paanga i Te Akau Poraka No. 15 me 16. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 17 o Oketopa, 1917.

Whangarei Harbour Board Vesting Bill. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has considered and amended the Bill, and recommends to the House that it be allowed to proceed with the amendment shown on the copy attached hereto. 181. October, 1917. [Translation.] .Pire Whakataka Whenua ki raro ki tb Hap a Poari o Whangarei. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kua whiriwhiria a kua whakatikat.ik.aina c te Komiti tenei Pire a c whai kupu tohutohu atu ana kite Whare kia whakaaetia kia haere me te Menemana c mau nei i runga i te kape c piri nei. 18 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 446 (1917). —Petition of Emma Turner. Praying for rectification of succession to certain deceased persons' interests in the Waikouaiti Block XII and other lands. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 19th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 446 (1917), —Pitihana a Emma Turner. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaina te riiwhitanga i nga paanga o etahi tangata kua mate i roto i Waikouaiti Poraka XII me era atu whenua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 19 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 466 (1917). —Petition of John Howie. Praying fo"r the readjustment of shares in the Mangahauini No. 7 Block, Tokomaru Bay. 1 am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 19th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 466 (1.917). —Pitihana a John Howie. E inoi ana kia whakatikatikaia ano nga, hea i roto i Mangahauini No. 7 Poraka, Tokomaru Pei. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu teiiei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia paitia. 19 o Oketopa, 1917.

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No. 388 (1915).—Petition of Kimura Hairuha. Praying for an inquiry re succession to interests of certain deceased persons in Whangape Lot 67. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. ' 19th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 388 (1915). —Pitihana a Kimura Hairuha. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o etahi tangata kua mate i roto i Whangape Rota 67. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 19 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 458 (1917). —Petition of Wi Hoehoe Takatua and Another, and 7 similar Petitions (as per Schedule attached hereto). Praying for an inquiry re shares in the Poroporo Block. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that these petitions should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 24th October, 1917. SCHEDULE. No. 258 (1917). —Hekiora Takurua and 8 othors. No. 457 (1917). —Horomona Teo Paipa and 4 others. No. 388 (1917).—Paratone Ngata and 13 othors. No. 445 (1917).- -Wi Pepere and another. No. 358 (1917).—Pino Tamahori. No. 380 (1917).—Pahoo Morote. No. -436 (1917).—Hoani Ngatai and 101 others [Translation.] No. 458 (1917)—Pitihana a Wi Hoehoe Takatua me tetahi atu; No. 258 (1917) —Pitihana a Hekiera Takurua me etahi atu tokowaru; No. 388 (1917) —Pitihana a Paratenb Ngata me etahi atu 13; No. 358 (1917)—Pitihana a Pine Tamahori; No. 436 (1917) —Pitihana a Hoani Ngatai me etahi atu 101; No. 457 (1917) —Pitihana 'a Horomona Teo Paipa me etahi atu tokowha; No. 445 (1917)—Pitihana a Wi Pepere me tetahi atu; No. 386 (1917) —Pitihana a Pahoe Morete. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki nga hea i roto i Poroporo Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku atu enei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 24 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 217 (1917).—Petition of Hori tb Pa and Others. Praying for succession to Rora Korako (deceased) in re Horowhenua Xlb 36, Section 3f, No. 2. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 24th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 217 (1917). —Pitihana a Hori te Pa me etahi atu. E inoi ana kia riiwhitia a Rora Korako, kua mate, i roto i Horowhenua Xlb 36, Tekiona 3p, No. 2. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 24 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 387 (1917).—Petition of Hohbpa Tangoiro and 13 Others. Praying for a rehearing to determine who are the persons entitled to be admitted into the Puhunga Block. I am directed to report that, as the petitioners have not exhausted their legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th October, 1917.

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[Translation.] No. 387 (1917). —-Pitihana a Hohbpa Tangoiro me etahi atu 13. Ii inoi ana kia whakaaetia ano he uiuinga hei whakatau i nga tangata c whaitake ana kia uru ki roto ki Puhunga Poraka. • « Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata penei, i te mea kaore ano i whakapaua c nga kai-pitihana nga huarahi c puare ana kia ratou i raro i te ture, no reira kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 450 (1914).—Petition of Wimiata Moiau and 47 Others. Praying for an inquiry re their claim to Patutahi Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 24th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 450 (1914). —Pitihana a, Winiata Moeau me etahi atu c 47. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki ta ratou kereme ki Patutahi Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana ki to Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 24 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 616 (1914).—Petition of Wi Pere and 38 Others. Praying for an inquiry re a portion of Patutahi Block alleged to have been taken by the Government about 1866. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 24th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 616 (1914).—Pitihana a AVi Perm me etahi atu c 38. X inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki tetahi wahi o Patutahi Poraka c whakapaea ana i tangohia c te Kawanatanga i te tau 1866. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 24 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 332 (1917).—Petition of Haerepo Kahuroa and 177 Others. Praying for an inquiry re their shares in the Patutahi Block. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 24th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 332 (1917). —Pitihana a, Haerepo Kahuroa me etahi atu 177. X inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki o ratou hea i roto i Patutahi Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 24 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 232 (1917).—Petition of Tanguru Tuhua. Praying for restitution of To Aorangi Reserve, or compensation in lieu thereof. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 24th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 232 (1917).—Pitihana a Tanguru Tuhua. E inoi ana kia whakahokia atu a To Aorangi Rahui, kia utua atu ranei he kapeneheihana mo taua whenua Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te,Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana ki to Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 24 o Oketopa, 1917.

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No. 51 (1916).—Petition of Mere Tahuhu and 3 Others. Praying for an inquiry re their claim to Wharekauri Block, Chatham Islands. I am directed tb report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 24th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 51 (1916). —Pitihana a Mere Tahuhu me etahi atu tokotoru. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha ki ta ratou kereme mo Wharekauri Poraka, kei Wharekauri. Kua whakahaua ahau kia. ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana ki to Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 24 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 322 (1917).—Petition of J. M. Ellison. Praying that the report of the Native Affairs Committee on the will of the late Katarini Hape be given effect to. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 322 (1917).— Pitihana a J. M. Erihana. E inoi ana kia whakatutukitia te ripoata a te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori mo runga. mo te Wira a Katarini Hape, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti vac runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Oketopa, 191.7.

No. 389 (1915).—Petition of Hori A. Hohua and 11 Others. Praying for a reinvestigation of the title of Ruatoki Nos. 1, 2, and 3 Blocks. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th October, .1917. [Translation.] No. 389 (1915). —Pitihana a Hori A. Hohua me etahi atu 11, E inoi ana kia whakawakia ano te taitara ki Ruatoki No. 1, 2, me 3 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 143 (1916). —Petition of Naui Hoterene and 6 Others Praying for the restoration to them of Te Ranga a, Tai Block, alleged to have been wrongly included in a sale. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 24th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 143 (1916). —Pitihana, a Nari Hoterene me etahi atu tokoono. E inoi ana, kia whakahokia atu kia ratou a Te Ranga a Tai Poraka c whakapaea ana i riro he i roto i te hoko. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata, kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 24 o Oketopa, 1917.

Parliamentary Pai'eh No. 256, 1917 (Report and Recommendation on Petition 393/12, relative to a, Road through a Burial-ground on Pokuru No. 3a Block). T am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this paper should be referred to the Government for consideration. 24th October, 1917.

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[Translation.] Pukapuka Paremete No. 256, 1917 (Ripoata me te kupu tohutohu mo runga mo te Pitihana No. 393/1912 c pa ana ki tetahi rori kei runga i tetahi toma tupapaku kei runga o Pokuru No. 3a Poraka c haere ana). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana ki te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 24 o Oketopa, 1917.

.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 the same, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed as amended as shown on the copy of the Bill attached hereto. 24th October, 1917.

No. 50 (1917).—Petition of Te Pakarii Karora and 9 Others. Praying for the setting-aside of a portion of the Whaiti-Kuranui Block No. 5d as a cemetery reserve. I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 27th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 50 (1917). —Pitihana a Te Pakaku Karora me etahi atu tokoiwa. E inoi ana kia wehea tetahi wahi o Whaiti-Kuranui Poraka No. 5d her Rahui Toma Tupapaku. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti, me tuku atu tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 27 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 37 (1916). —Petition of Sophia James. Praying for an inquiry re succession to the interests of Harawira Mokena (deceased) in various blocks in the Waitara Survey District. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 27th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 37 (1916). —Pitihana a Sophia James. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Harawira Mokena, kua mate, i roto i etahi poraka kei roto kei te Takiwa Ruuri o Waitara. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu -a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 27 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 120 (1915).—Petition, of Te Ata-a-Rangi Tiemi. Praying for an inquiry re succession to the interests of Harawira Mokena (deceased). I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make with regard to this petition. . 27th October, 1917. [Translation. | No. 120 (1915). —Pitihana a Te Ata-a-Rangi Tiemi. E inoi ana kia uiuia te taha kite riiwhitanga i nga paanga o Harawira Mokena, kua mate. Kua, whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 27 o Oketopa, 1917.

No. 261 (1917). —Petition of Reiwana te Herekiekie. Praying for relief for alleged wrongful deprivation of her interests as successor to the shares of Kingi te Herekiekie in certain land at Tokaanu. I am directed to report that the Committee has no. recommendation to make with regard to this petition. 27th October, 1917. [Translation.] No. 261 (1917). —Pitihana a Reiwana te Herekiekie. E inoi ana kia whakaoraoraina mo tona rarunga hetanga i ona paanga riiwhi ki nga hea o Kingi te Herekiekie i roto i tetahi whenua kei Tokaanu Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga mo tenei pitihana. 27 o Oketopa, 1917.

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Native Land Amendment Bill. Owing to the lateness of the session the Committee was not able to consider the Bill, therefore it recommends that it be not allowed to proceed. 27th October, 1917. [Translation.] Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori. Ko te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori c whai honore ana kite ripoata i runga i te mea kua tata tonu te mutu o te tv o te Paremete, no reira kaore te Komiti i ahei kite whiriwhiri i tenei Pire, a no reira ka whai kupu tohutohu kia kaua taua Pire c tukua kia haere. 27 o Oketopa, 1917.

Special Report. The Native Affairs Committee has the honour to report that at the final meeting of the Committee, held this morning, the following resolution was unanimously carried : — " That the Committee desires to place on record its appreciation of the ability, tact, and courtesy displayed by the Chairman, Mr. J. A. Young, at the meetings of the Committee; that this resolution be recorded in the minutes and reported to the House." 27th October, 1917. [Translation.] Ripoata Motuhake. Tenei te Komiti mo nga mea Maori kei te whai honore kite ripoata atu i te tuunga whakamutunga o te Komiti, i tv i tenei ata, paahitia ana tenei motini c whai ake nei, a kaore rawa hold 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 hold o te Tiamana, Mr. J. A. Young, i nga huihuinga o tenei Komiti; me tenei motini hold me tuhituhi ki roto ki nga meneti o te Komiti ka ripoata atu ai kite Whare." 27 o Oketopa, 1917.

Final Report. I HAVE the honour to report that the Native Affairs Committee held its final meeting on Thursday, the 25th day of October. During the session the Committee met on 52 occasions, with an average attendance of 8. Including 74 brought forward from last session, the Committee had before it 198 petitions. Of these, 100 were considered and reported on, and the remaining 98 are held over until next session. Upon 43 the Committee reported favourably, upon 56 it had no recommendation to make, and 1 was withdrawn. The following Bills were referred to the Committee, were duly considered and reported upon, viz. : Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Bill, Native Land Amendment Bill, 1917, and the Whangarei Harbour Vesting Bill. Might parliamentary papers were referred to the Committee, and were duly considered and reported upon. The total number of reports presented to the House was 110. 27th October, 1917. [Translation.] Ripoata Whakamutunga. Kei te whai honore ahau kite ripoata i tv te huihuinga whakamutunga o te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori i te Taite te 25 o nga ra o Oketopa. I roto i tenei tuunga o te Paremete c 52 nga huihuinga o te Komiti, a kite aronga c rite ana c waru nga mema i tae ki ia huihuinga kotalii o te Komiti. Hui atu ki nga mea c 74 i toe mai i tera tuunga o te Paremete, 198 nga pitihana i takoto kite aroaro ote Komiti. 0 roto i ena 100 nga mea i whiriwhiria a i ripoatatia hoki, a ko nga mea e9B c toe ana kua waihotia atu mo tenei tuunga ote Paremete c haere mai nei. I runga i nga mea c 43 i puta he ripoata tautoko ma te Komiti, a i runga i nga mea c 56 kaore kau ana kupu, a kotahi te mea i unuhia. Ko nga Pire c whai ake nei i tukua mai kite Koiniit, i ata whiriwhiria, a i ripoata hoki, ara : Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, Whakariterite Kereme Whenua Maori, Pire Whakatikatika Ture Whenua Maori, 1917, me te Pire Whakataka Whenua ki raro kite Haapa Poari o Whangarei. E waru nga Pukapuka Paremete i tukua mai kite Komiti, i ata uiuia, a i ripoatatia hoki. Hui katoa nga ripoata i tukua atu kite Whare 110. 27 o Oketopa, 1917.

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No. ■ Petitioner. Subject-mattor. 45/13 10/14 622/14 74/15 94/15 98/15 253/15 255/15 273/15 289/15 300/15 313/15 331/15 337/15 343/15 358/15 368/15 390/15 392/15 116/16 117/16 188/16 14-2/16 151/16 202/16 207/16 210/16 211/16 212/16 239/16 242/16 5/17 ■ 6/17 Hori Herewini Amiria Paawha and 16 others Airini te Heitawhiri Heni te Rci and 4 others Meihana Taorangi Aperahama Tcwharcperutu Anaru H.M. Nuku and 20 others Waata Aporo and 15 others Kataraina Rangihcma and 3 others .. Pirika Toatea and 2 others Paku Neera and 10 others Haeata Henare and 10 others Herepete Rapihana and 2 others Amapiria Tuku Hohipera Tauwaerenga and 20 others Kataraina Maere and another Takopa Kimihanga .. Timi Wiremu Katihi and 8 others Wharehuia Heta and 21 others Piki Parete and 2 others Rota te Paki Tupaea Ruihana James Thorpe Hone Puruwhare Miriama Rei and 2 others Wiripine Makaia Paea Apatari and 4 others Kahuia Maitai and 4 others Hehipuha Kareanui Te Wairingiringi Tiaki Haereata and 6 others Remana Nutana Hone Matene" Iro and 5 others Parish of Whangape (lands in). Ngawhakatutu Block. Omahu Block. Waiohanga and Wairarapa Blocks. Ohiti-Waitio Block. Purahotangihia and other blocks. Rotoma No. 1 and Tautara Blocks. Whakaliara Block. Tauri Block. Ngatarawa No. 2 Block. Pakowhai Block. Wairarapa Moana Block. Pukepoto No. 8 Block. Momi, Block X, Section 1. Waitara District, Sections 133 and 136. Te Ipu-o-Taraia and Kakewahine. Porangahau and, Mangamaire Blocks. Paebinahina and Tapuaekura Blocks. Tc Whaiti-nui-a-toi Block. Rangiamohia Hitaiia (succession). Waiwhotu Pa, Section No. 2. Putataka and Opuatia Blocks. Hereheretau B No. 2 Block. Palmerston North Native Reserve. Te Awa Iti Block. Hereheretau No. 2 Block. Hinewhaki West No. 2 Block. ■ Hinewhaki West No. 2 Block. Otaki (land at). Mokai Kereru (succession to). Hinewhaki No. 2 Block. Orimupiko Block and Oeo Block. Motutiake, Nga Einapouri, Kaiwaka, Te Pakipaki, and Puehunui Islands. Voluntary system of Military Service for th.e Maori Race be maintained. Tangonge Swamp. Marnirewa Block. Hinewhaki No. 2 Block. Tarapounamu-Matawhero and Paraeroa Blocks. Waimarino Block. Motueka, Sections 1 to 9, and Riwaka, Sections 10 and 11. Te Koutu and Kawaha Blocks. Herenga Block. Te Hautu Block. Rangataua No. 19 Block. Te Puna, Lot 154d, Tauranga District. Kapowai Block. Waimarino 3k Block. Waimarino 3k Block. Pariwhakaoho, Section 101 and other blocks. Te Kouma, Thames (oyster-beds). Mataikuka Reserve, Whareroa. Heruotureia a7id other blocks. Man ngatautari 4h Section 4b 1. Whakatopo Nos. 1 and 2 Blocks. Paramena One One (estate of). Nukutaimia Block. Noko Waiti (succession to). Waikare-Mohaka and other blocks. Oliuia Nos. 3 and 4 Blocks. Hinewhaki Nos. 1 and 3. Ohotu Block. Hoani Hautapu (succession to). 7/17 Hakopa Tc Huia and 44 others 47/17 49/17 88/17 89/17 Riapo Timoti Puhipi and 4 others Te Huia Rapata and 1.2 others Riria Pere Rawiri Kakau and 14 others 90/17 91/17 Hohepa Kawana and 19 others Mere Hare Rore 169/17 172/17 193/17 200/17 202/17 204/17 208/17 209/17 212/17 Te Wheoro Poni and 2 others Wharau Tuhaka and 7 others Kepa Te Aliuru and 13 others Taare Mete Potaua Mai hi and 29 others Kereama Hoori and 20 others Puna Hohepa and 2 others .. Puna Hohepa and 1 other Hoani Meihana and 5 others 227/17 248/17 259/17 262/17 320/17 330/17 333/17 334/17 335/17 350/17 351/17 359/17 364/17 Hohepa Mataitaua Inia Hoani Kiharoa and 7 others Waata Hata Ngatohu Tapui Hori Ngarae Te Akonga Mohi Hune Patara and 3 others Mere Whati Nutana te Kawe Harata Tari and 7 others Harata Tari and 13 others Te Ara Ngamoki Ropehana Hautapu

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No. Petitioner. Subject-matter. 365/17 366/17 574/17 376/17 379/17 396/17 Wi Rihia H. P. Ratima Wi Rihia and another Ngahuia Mete and, 11 others Moana Paratene Epeniha Kaikote and 8 others Te Hautu No. 2. Tarawera and Tatarakina Blocks. Te Hautu Nos. 2, 4, and 5 Blocks. To Whakaki Block. Oweta Block. Compensation for land taken by Wairoa Harbour Board. Te Reureu No. 1 Block. Section 97 of the Reserves and Other Lands Disposal Act, 1916. Omahuta 3c 1 Block. Kapotiki Block. Ohuia Block Nos. 3 and 4. Tokatoka, Whakahara, Kopuru, Whenua Rahui and Mangawhai Blocks. Waipuku-Patoa Block Reserve. Te Arataua Nos. 5 and 7 Blocks. Maraetaha Id and other blocks. Te Papuni and Tahora Blocks. Te Waka Block. Section 405, Block XII Survey District of Wairoa. Karepouia No. 2b 2 Block. Tamati Wiremu (succession to). Purahotangihia Block. Raniera Kawhia (succession to). Motatau No. 5 Block. Waiwhariki 10, 1 Block. Hoani and Taihaerc Blocks. Te Poko Block. Te Rim-o-Hinetu Block. Marmkawhitikitiki No. 2 Block. Whakaki No. 2b and Tukemokihi Nos. I and 2b Blocks. Pokuru Block. 397/17 399/17 Taite te Piwa and 11 others Hania Henare and 4 others .. WO/17 101/17 t02/17 107/17 Ngakau Hori and 4 others Iwiahia Tuarea Whare Paora and 6 others Haimona Pirika and 32 others 1:08/17 120/17 L21/17 1:22/1 7 123/17 124/17 Te Aio Poutu and 18 others Hori Tai Apua Wi Karauria and another Haenga Paretipua and 4 others Kipa Te Whatanui Roka Tikipu and 4 others 128/17' 129/1.7 135/17 139/17 143/17 144/17 168/17 m/i7 178/17 179/17 1=82/17 ■ Merc Marupo and another Mereana Matuarei and Hori Ngahoro Hami Tutu Raniera Tuhoro Pouaka Te Namu and 31 others Taui Waa and 7 others Roka Hauita and 2 others Eruera Tahuna and 13 others Hemi Te Oriki and 15 others Hohipa Kahuroa and another Haenga Paretipua . . 189/17 AniJCeeti A