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

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1943 Session I, I-03

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1943 NEW ZEALAND

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

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ORDERS OR REFERENCE Extracts from, the Journals of the House of Representatives Thursday, the 4th Day or March, 1943 Ordered, " That a Select Committee bo appointed, consisting, by leave, of seventeen members, to consider all petitions, reports, returns, and other documents relating to affairs especially affecting the Native race which may be referred to it, and from time to time to report thereon to this House : the Committee to consist of Mr. Broadfoot, the Right Hon. Mr. Coates, Mr. Cotterill, Mr. Cullen, Mr. Frost, Mr. Langstone, Mr. Lowry, Mr. Massey, Mr. Moncur, tlie Hon. Sir Apirana Ngata, the Hon. Mr. Paikea, Mr. Ratana, Mr. Sutherland, Mr. Thorn, Mr. Tirikatene, Mr. Williams, and the Mover."—(Hon. Mr. Mason.) Friday, the sth Day of March, 1043 Ordered, " That all petitions not finally dealt with during tlio session of 1941-42 be again referred to the same Committees as they were referred to during tho said session."—(Right Hon. Mr. Eraser.) Thursday, the 20tii Day of May, 1943 Ordered, " That Select Committees have leave to sit for tho remainder of the session on days on which the House does not meet."—(Right Hon. Mr. Eraser.) Tuesday, the 17th Day or August, 1943 Ordered, " That the Native Purposes Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Hon. Mr. Mason.) Memoranda for the Chairman, Native Affairs Committee : — "Pursuant to section 23 of the Native Purposes Act, 1938, Paper No. 119 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 66 of 1938, of Wairama Te Whakaunua, concerning the location and extent of her interests at Ruatoki and Waiohau under consolidation) stands referred to the Native Affairs Committee." (17th August, 1943.) *' Pursuant to section 11 of the Native Purposes Act, 1940, Paper No. 120 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 27 of 1939, of Te Banna Hapo and others, concerning the ownership of the Rakaukaka Block) stands referred to the Native Affairs Committee." (17th August, 1943.) " Pursuant to section 18 of the Native Purposes Act, 1941, Paper No. 121 (Report and Recommendation upon Petition No. 71 of 1940, of Ema Hoera Ruihi, concerning tho estate of Hoera Mei Maihi, deceased) stands referred to the Native Affairs Committee." (17th August, 1943.) " Pursuant to section 18 of the Native Purposes Act, 1941, Paper No. 122 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 86 of 1940, of Ani Mataka and others, concerning the appointment of successors to the interests of Rangiikeike, deceased, in Hoani Block) stands referred to the Native Affairs Qommittee. (17th August, 1943.)

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Special Report I have the honour to report that the Committee to-day unanimously passed the following resolution, and directed that it be reported to the House :— " That the Native Affairs Committee record its appreciation of the past services of the Honourable James O'Brien. Mr. O'Brien has served on the Native Affairs Committee, except for a small space, since 1923, and for a third of that period as Chairman. " While extending its hearty congratulations to Mr. O'Brien on his elevation to the Cabinet, members regret the consequent loss of his services on the Committee, which, over the years, have been distinguished by his sympathetic understanding of the Maoris and his capable and courteous leadership." 9th March, 1943.

[Translation] Ripoata Motuhake E whai honore ana ahau kite ripoata, i tenei ra, i runga i te whakaaro kot.ahi, i paahitia e te Komiti tenei motini e whai ake nei a i whakahaua kia ripoatatia atu kite Whare :— " Kua tuhituhia e te Komiti Mo Nga Mea Maori tana whakanui mo nga mahi i mahia e te Honore James O'Brien. Ko Mr. O'Brien i noho hei mema mo te Komiti Mo Nga Mea Maori mai ano ite tau 1923, haunga ia tetahi wa poto nei, a mo te kotahi toru o te wa i noho ai ia hei mema ko ia te Tiamana. " He nui te koa o te Komiti mo Mr. O'Brien kua whakaturia nei kite turanga o roto i te Ropu o nga Minita o te Kawanatanga engari ra ahakoa tena ko nga mema e pouri ana mona me ana mahi ka wehe atu nei i te Komiti, ara ana mahi mo nga tau maha i marama pai te takoto i runga i tona whakaaro pai kite Iwi Maori a mo tona kaha kite whakahaere a kite arahi rangatira i nga take ka ngaro nei kite Komiti." 9 o Maehe, 1943.

No. 16. —Petition of Mate Maticii, of Poutu Praying that effect be given to the recommendations of the Native Affairs Committee on his petitions of 1938, 1940, and 1941. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 12th March, 1943.

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No. Subject-matter. | Page | No. Subject-matter. Page 41/1941 Ahikouka lc Block . . .. 5 173/1937 Otakou Block .. .. .. 5 86/1940 Ani Mataka and others (vide Parlia- 7 40/1941 Panikena Kaa .. .. .. 5 mentary Paper No. 122) 12/1942 Parahirahi C 1 Block .. .. 8 32 Ari-Tana Pitama, Te . . .. 6 40/1942 Paremata Blocks .. ,. 4 23 Ante Lands, Te .. .. .. 4 .. Parliamentary Paper No. 119 .. 7 28 Christy, H. W. .. .. 4 .. Parliamentary Paper No. 120 .. 7 71/1940 Ema Hoera Rjuihi (vide Parliamentary 7 .. Parliamentary Paper No. 121 .. 7 Paper No. 121) .. Parliamentary Paper No. 122 .. 7 25 Fishing-rights (Mahia) . . . . 3 20 Parore, L. W. .. .. 6 45 Fishing-grounds (MahiaJ .. .. 3 39/1939 Pomare, W. N., Estate of.. . . 4 50/1941 Hami Wiremu and 11 others ..6 6 Puea Herangi and 3,318 others, Te .. (i 40/1942 Hapeta Maitai and 11 others ..4 54 Pukemahoe Block .. .. 5 41/1942 Hare Matene Te Wano and others .. 0 52/1942 Pukepuke Tangiora, deceased .. 3 54 Hekenui Whakarake, Te .. .. 5 27/1939 Raima Hape and others, Te .. 7 12/1942 Hirini Taiwhanga Heremaia and 48 8 52/1942 Tahatera Mohi Tomlins and 3 others 3 others 33 Tamaho Rawiri and 1,282 others .. 6 14 llirschbcrg, G. A. . . .. 3 00 Tamati Arena Napia and 48 others .. 7 25 Huitau te Hau .. .. .: 3 47/1942 Taupo-nui-a-tea Block .. .. G 10 Kepa Ehitu and 3 others .. .. 8 32 Te Ari-Tana Pitama .. . . 0 47/1942 Kumeroa T. Paerata and 4 others .. 0 23 Te Aute Lands .. .. .. 4 14 I iOngbush . . . . . . 3 54 Te Hekenui Whakarake .. .. 5 20 Mangapoikc A . . .. 8 | 55 Te Moengaroa Kanika . . .. 5 40/1941 Maraehara Block .. .. 5 173/1937 Teoti Timoti Karetai and others .. 5 Hi Matich, M. .. .. 2 0 Te Puea Herangi and 3,318 others .. 6 20 Maunganui Block . . . . 8 27/1939 Te Rauna Hape and others (vide 7 28 Maungatea Block . . . . 4 Parliamentary Paper No. 120) 20 Mereana Mokau and 56 others 8 45 Tere te Rito and others .. . . 3 55 Mangaporau Block .. .. 5 • 32/1941 Tokapurewha Battery .. . . 7 55 Moengaroa Kauika and others, Te .. 5 53/1941 Tonga Awhikau and others .. 4 66 Mokau-Mangainangina Block ..7 51 Tonga Awhikau and others .. 4 39 Mullins, F. D. and 435 others .. 6 53/1941 \ 13 , , 23 Mutu Karaitiana 4 51 / Turangatapuae Block .. .. 4 41/1941 Naera Taniwha .. .. .. 5 .. Special Report re Hon. J. O'-Brien .. 2 Native Purposes Bill .. .. 7 16 Storekeepers Accounts re Develop- 2 32/1941 Ngapipi Reweti and 28 others .. 7 ment Schemes 39/1939 Ngawhare Tiwai Pomare and another 4 41/1942 Waimarino Block .. .. 6 O'Brien, Hon. J., Special Report re.. 2 66/1938 Wairama Te Whakaunua (vid< Parlia- 7 10 Okataina No. 3 Block .. .. 8 mentary Paper No. 1.19) . 6 "] 50/1941 Wharekaka No. 2 Block .. .. 6 l Orakei Village .. . . .. 6 39 J

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[Translation] Pitihana Nama 16 a Mate Matich, o Poutu E inoi ana kia whakamanaia te tohutohu a te Komiti Mo Nga Mea Maori mo ana pitihana o te tau 1938, 1940, me 1941. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 12 o Maehe, 1943.

No. 25. —Petition of Huitau te Hau and Another, of Mahia Praying that fishing-rights in the Mahia Peninsula be preserved for the Natives. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 12th March, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 25 a Huitau te Hau raua ko tetahi atu, o Manaia E inoi ana kia tiakina mo nga Maori nga mana hii-ika i Te Mahia. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 12 o Maehe, 1943.

, No. 14.—Petition of G. A. Hirschberg, of Wellington Praying for relief in regard to a block of Native land at Longbush. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 18th June, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 14 a G. A. Hirschberg, o Poneke E in oi ana kia whakaoraina mo to taha ki tetahi poraka whenua Maori kei Longbush. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he tohutohu a te Komiti. 18 o Hune, 1943.

No. 45.—Petition of Terete Rito and Others, of Muriwai Praying for relief regarding fishing-grounds from Paritu to Paokahu, on the east coast. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 18th June, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 45 a Terete Rito ma, o Muriwai E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha ki nga wahi hii ika atu o Paritu ki Paokahu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 18 o Hune, 1943.

No. 52/1942. —Petition of Tahatera Mohi Tomlins and 3 Others, of Pakipaki Praying for relief from the effect of the will of Pukepuke Tangiora, deceased. l am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, with a recommendation that the beneficiaries be represented on the trust and that legislation be promoted to vary the terms of the will in order that the housing and other requirements of the beneficiaries might be provided for out of the accumulated income fund. The Committee further recommends that the Native Trustee should be associated with the administration of Maori estates. 29th June, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 52/1942 a Tahatera Mom Tomlins ratou ko eta,hi atu tokotoru, o Pakipaki E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha kite whakatau ote wira a Pukepuke Tangiora, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia mete tohutohu kia whakaturia he mangai mo nga tangata e whai painga ana i raro i taua wira ki roto i te kai-tiakitanga o taua wira a kia mahia he ture kia whakarereketia nga tikanga o te wira kia riro ai ma te putea o nga moni oranga kua amenetia e whakarite nga ahuatanga whare me era atu take e hiahiatia ana e nga tangata e whai painga ana i raro i te wira. Ko te Komiti e tohutohu ana ano ko te Kai-tiaki Maori irie hui atu hei whakahaere mo nga whenua me nga taonga o nga Maori. 29 o Hune, 1943.

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No. 39/1939. —Petition of Ngawhare Tiwai Pomare and Another, of the Chatham Islands Praying for inquiry into the disposition of the estate of the late Wiremu Naera Pomare. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should he referred to the Government for consideration. 2nd July, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 39/1939 a Ngawhare Tiwai Pomare raua ko tetahi atu, o Wharekauri E inoi ana kia uiuia ano te wehewehenga o nga whenua o Wiremu Naera Pomare, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 2 o Hurae, 1943.

No. 40/1942. —Petition of Hapeta Maitai and 11 Others, of Tolaga Bay Praying for further inquiry regarding certain Paremata Blocks. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. The Committee recommends that legislation be enacted authorizing the Native Land Court to inquire into and, if necessary, redefine the relative shares, but only so far as the interests of the Mataotao are concerned—that is, the persons with slight occupationary rights. 2nd July, 1943.

[Translation] Pitahana Nama 40/1942 a Hapeta Maitai ratou ko etahi atu 11, o Tolaga Bay E inoi ana kia uiuia ano etahi Poraka o Paremata. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. Ko te Komiti e tohutohu ana kia mahia he ture whakamana i te Kooti Whenua Maori kite uiui a mehemea e ahei ana kite whakatau ano i te paanga o ia tangata engari o nga Mataotao anake ara o nga tangata i niataotao te take noho ki runga i aua whenua. 2 o Ilurae, 1943.

No. 23. —Petition of Mutu Karaitiana, of Waipawa Praying for an inquiry into an old error regarding the definition of certain boundaries adioining Te Aute Lands. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 2nd July, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 23 a Mutu Karaitiana, o Waipawa E inoi ana kia uiuia tetahi mate tawhito ho o te whakatakotoranga i etahi rohe o nga whenua e pa ana ki nga whenua o Te Aute. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 2 o Hurae, 1943.

No. 28. —Petition of H. W. Christy, of Nuhaka Praying that legislation be enacted enabling a rehearing of his claim in the Maungatea Block to be reheard by not less than two Judges of the Native Land Court. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 20th July, 1943. ' ——-

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 28 a H. W. Christy, o Nuhaka E inoi ana kia mahia he ture e taea ai te whakawa ano o tona kereeme mo Maungatea Poraka a kia kaua e hoki iho i te tokorua Kai-whakawa o te Kooti Whenua Maori hei whakawa ano i taua kereeme. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia uiauia. 20 o Hurae, 1943.

Nos. 53/1941 and 51/1943. —Petitions of Tonga Awhikau and Others, of Normanby Praying for an inquiry to ascertain the rightful owners of Turangatapuae Block. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee these petitions should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 21st July, 194-3. —

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 53/1941 me 51/1943 a Tonga Awhikau ma, o Normanby E inoi ana kia uiuia alio mehemea ko wai ma nga tangata tika 110 ratou a Turangatapuae Poraka. Kua whakahaua aliau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko enei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 21 o Hurae, 1943.

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No. 54.—Petition of Te Hekenui Whakarake, of Castlecliff Praying that the Pukemahoe Block be included in the schedule of claims to be investigated by the proposed Native Land Claims Tribunal. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 21st July, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 54 a Te Hekenui. Whakarake, o Castlecliff 15 inoi ana kia whakaurua a Pukemahoe Poraka ki roto i te kupu apiti o nga kereeme liei uiui ma te Ropu Uiui kereeme Whenua Maori kua mcatia kia whakaturia. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 21 o Hurae, 1943.

No. 173/1937. —Petition of Teoti Timoti Karetai, and Others, of Otakou Praying that a full investigation of the matter of " tenths " of the Otakau Block be authorized. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th July, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 173/1937 a Teoti Timoti Karetai ma, 0 Otakou E inoi ana kia whakamanaia he whakawa take paanga 1110 nga " whakatekau " o te Poraka o Otakou. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Hurae, 1943.

No. 40/1941. —Petition of Panikena Kaa and Others, of Rangitukia Praying for relief in regard to the Maraehara Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry, with a recommendation that it be heard by the tribunal authorized by section 12 of the Native Purposes Act, 1938. 29th July, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 40/1941 a Panikena Kaa ma, o Rangitukia E inoi ana kia whakaoraina 1110 te taha ki Maraehara Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro 0 te- Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia mete tohutohu ko tenei take me whakahaere e te ropu kua whakamanaia e tekiona 12 o te ture Mo Nga Mea Maori. 29 o Hurae, 1943.

No. 55. —Petition of Te Moengaroa Kauika and Others, of Waitotara Praying for an inquiry into their claims in the Mangaporau Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th July, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 55 a Te Moengaroa Kauika ma, 0 Waitotar^, E inoi ana kia uiuia a ratou kereeme mo Mangaporau Poraka. ■ Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Hurae, 1943.

No. 41/1941. —Petition of Naera Taniwha, of Rangitukia Praying for an investigation of the relative interests in the Akikouka lc Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in regard to this petition. 4th August, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama '11/1941 a Naera Tanuwha, o Rangitukia E inoi ana mo tetahi whakawa whakatau i Mga paanga o ia tangata o ia tangata i roto i Akikouka lc Poraka. Kua whakakaua aliau kia ripoata kaore kau lie kupu tohutohu a te Komiti 1110 tenei pitihana. 4 o Akuhata, 1943.

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No. 50/1941. -Petition of Ha mi Wiremu and 11 Others, of Tolaga Bay Praying for relief in regard to the Wharekaka 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. 4th August, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 50/1941 a 11 ami Wlremu ratou ko etahi atu 11, o Tolaga Bay E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha ki Wharekaka Nama 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro 0 te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 4 o Akuahata, J 943. • .

No. 41/1942. —Petition of Hare Matene Te Wano and Others, of Raetihi Praying for investigation into the Waimarino Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 4th August, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 41/1942 a Hare Matene Te Wano ma, o Raetihi E inoi ana kia uiuia a Waimarino Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 4 o Akuhata, 1943.

No. 47/1942. —Petition of Kumeroa T. Paerata and 4 Others, of Mokai Praying for a reinvestigation of the Taupo-nui-a-tea Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has 110 recommendation to make regarding this petition. 4th August, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 47/1942 a Kumeroa T. Paerata ratou ko etahi atu Tokowha, 0 Mokai E inoi ana kia whakawangia ano a Taupo-nui-a-tea Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti 1110 tenei pitihana. 4 0 Akuhata, 1943.

No. 6.- Petition of Te Puea Herangi and 3,318 Others. No. 32.—Petition of Te Ari-Taua Pitama. No. 33. —Petition of Tamaho Rawiri and 1,282 Others. No. 39.—Petition of E. D. Mullins and 435 Others. Praying that the Orakei Maoris be secured in their ancestral home, that their papakainga reserve be vested in the Native Department as trustee for the tribes concerned, and that their village be brought up to present-day conditions. I am directed to report that the Committee is of opinion that this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 6th August, 1943.

| Translation] Pitihana Nama 6a Te Puea Herangi ratou ko etahi atu e 3,318. Pitihana Nama 32 aTe AkiTaua Pitama. Pitihana Nama 33 a Tamaho Rawiri ratou ko etahi atu 1,282. Pitihana Nama 39 a T. D. Mullins ratou ko etahi atu e 435. E inoi ana kia whakapumautia ki nga Maori o Orakei te kainga o o ratou tupuna, kia tukua ki raro i te mana o te Tari Kai-tiaki Maori to ratou rahui papakainga ko ia hei kai-tiaki mo nga iwi e pa ana ki taua whenua a kia'whakamahia kia rite te ahuatanga o to ratou kainga ki nga ahuatanga o tenei ra. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaa.ro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 6 o Akuhata, 1943.

No. 20.—Petition of L. W. Parose, of Dargaville Praying for relief in regard to certain reserves 011 the Mauiiganui Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in regard to this petition. 10th August, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama '20 a L. W. Parore, o Dargaville E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha ki etahi rahui kei rung'a o Mauiiganui Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti 1110 tenei pitihana. JO o Akuhata, 1943.

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No. 66. —Petition of Tamaiti Arena Napia and 48 Others, of Kaikohe Praying for a reinvestigation in regard to the Mokau Manginangina Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make regarding this petition. 11th August, 194-3.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 66 a Tamati Arena Napia ratou ko etahi atu e 48, o Kaikohe E inoi ana mo tetahi whakawa tuarua mo Mokau Manginangina Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau lie kup.u tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana, 11 o Akuhata, 1943.

No. 32/1941. —Petition of Ngapipi Beweti and 28 Others, of Orakei Praying that the Native Land Court be empowered to investigate the ownership of a block of land at Orakei known as Tokapurewha Battery. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make regarding this petition. 11th August, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 32/1941 a Ngapipi Beweti ratou ko etahi atu e 28, o Orakei E inot ana kia whakamanaia te Kooti Whenua Maori kite whakawa mehemea ko wai ma nga tangata no ratou tetahi poraka whenua e mohiotia ana ko Tokapurewha Battery. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 11 o Akuhata, 1943.

Parliamentary Paper No. 121 Parliamentary Paper No. 121 (Beport and Recommendation upon Petition No. 71 of 1940, of Ema Hoera Buihi, concerning the estate of Hoera Mei Maihi, deceased). I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this paper should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 18th August, 1943.

[Translation] Pepa Paremata Nama 121 (Bipoata mete Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana Nama 71 o te tau 1940 a Ema Hoera Buihi mo nga whenua me nga taonga o Hoera Mei Maihi, kua mate). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pepa me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 13 o Akuhata, 1943.

Parliamentary Papers Nos. 119, 120, and 122 Parliamentary Paper No. 122 (Beport and Becommendation on Petition No. 86 of 1940, of An Mataka and others, concerning the appointment of successors to the interests of Bangiikeike, deceased, in Hoani Block). Parliamentary Paper No. 120 (Beport and Becommendation on Petition No. 27 of 1939, of Te Bauna Hape and others, concerning the ownership of the Bakaukaka Block). Parliamentary Paper No. 119 (Beport and Becommendation on Petition No. 66 of 1938, of Wairama te Whakaunua, concerning the location and extent of her interests at Buatoki and Waiohau, under consolidation). 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee these three papers should be referred to the Government. 18th August, 1943.

[Translation] Pepa Paremata Nama 122 (Bipoata mete Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana Nama 86 o te tau 1940 a Ani Mataka ma mo te ahuatanga o te whakaturanga o nga kai-riiwhi ki nga paanga o Bangiikeike, kua mate, i roto o Hoani Poraka). Pepa Paremata Nama 120 (Bipoata mete Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana Nama 27 o te tau 1939 a Te Bauna Hape ma mo te ahuatanga ki nga tangata no ratou a Rakaukaka Poraka). Pepa Paremata Nama 119 (Ripoata mete Kupu Tohutohu mo Pitihana Nama 66 o te tau 1938 a Wairama te Whakaunua mo te ahuatanga kite wahi kei reira ona paanga mete nui o aua paanga i Buatoki me Waiohau i raro i te- whakatoputanga o nga paanga). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko enei pepa e torn ine tukii kite Kawanatanga. 18 o Akuhata, 1943.

Native Purposes Bill I am directed to report that the Native Affairs Committee has duly considered the Native Purposes Bill, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed, subject to the amendments shown on a copy of the Bill attached hereto. 24th August, 1943,

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[Translation] Pire Mo Nga Mahi Maori Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kua whiriwhiria e te Komiti te Pire Mo Nga Mahi Maori a e tohutohu ana me whakaae kia haere ana me nga menemana e mau i runga i te kape o te Pire e tapiri ana. 24 o Akuhata, 1943.

No. 12/1942. —Petition of Hirini Taiwhanga Heremaia and 48 Others, of Kaikohe - Praying for inquiry into Parahirahi C 1 Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 25th August, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 12/1942 a Hirini Taiwhanga Heremaia ratou ko etahi atu e 48, o Kaikohe E inoi ana kia uiuia a Parahirahi C I Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 25 o Akuhata, 1943.

No. 10. —Petition of Kepa Ehau and 3 Others, of Rotorua Praying for relief in regard to the Okataina No. 3 Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 25th August, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 10 a Kepa Ehau me etahi atu tokotoru o Rotorua E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha ki Okataina Nama 3 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tqnei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 25 o Akuhata, 1943.

No. 26.—Petition of Mereana Mokau and 56 Others, of Iwitea, Hawke's Bay Praying for relief in regard to the Mangapoike A Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration, with a recommendation that as far as possible effect be given to that part of the prayer of the petition concerning urgent housing requirements. 25th August, 1943.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 26 a Mereana Mokau ratou ko etahi atu o 56, o Iwitoa, Hawke's Bay E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha ki Mangapoike A Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ki to whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia mete kupu tohutolm kia whakamanaia tera wahi o te inoi o roto i te pitihana e akiaki ana kia whakaturia he whare. 25 o Akuhata, 1943.

SCHEDULE OF PETITIONS HELD OVER. (TE KUPU A PITT O NGA PITIHANA KUA PURITIA MO TETAHI WA.)

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No. Petitioner. (Kai-petihana.) j Subject. (Take.) 239/1932 T. W. Ratana .. .. .. .. Treaty of Waitangi. 121/1937 Parata Pita Kere and 5 others .. .. West Coast (South Island) Reserves. 8/1941 W. R. Brown . . . . . . . . Palraerston North Reserves. 21 Turi Walker and 3 others .. .. .. Estate of George Walker, deceased. 38 Mereana Mokau and 64 others .. .. Mangapoike A Block. 53 Paekohatu Paratene and another .. .. Estate of Te Ieti Hoera, deceased. 81 Hoani Hakaraia Tenawiri and 2,337 others .. New Plymouth Settlement. 82 Hoani Hakaraia Tenawiri and 2,337 others .. Treaty of Waitangi. 83 Hoani Hakaraia Tenawiri and 2,337 others .. Waitara purchase. 87 Ngahuia Beasley .. .. .. .. Parish of Waikare.