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, 1944 Session I, I-03

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1944 NEW ZEALAND

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

Laid on the Table of the House of Representatives

ORDERS OF REFERENCE Extracts from the Journals of the House of Representatives Wednesday, the 22nd Day oe March, 1944 Ordered, " That a Select Committee be 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, Mr. Cotterill, Mr. Cullen, Mr. Langstone, Mr. Lowry, Mr. Massey, Mr. Murdoch, Mr. Omana, Mr. Paikea, Mr. Ratana, Mr. Sim, Mr. Smith, Mr. W. Sullivan, Mr. Thorn, the Hon. Mr. Tirikatene, Mr. Williams, and the Mover."—(Hon. Mr. Mason.) Wednesday, the 22nd Day of July, 1944 Ordered, " That all petitions not finally dealt with during the session of 1943 be again.referred to the same Committees as they were referred to during the said session."—(Right Hon. Mr. Fraseb.) Tuesday, the 21st Day op November, 1944 Ordered, " That the Native Purposes Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Hon. Mr. Mason.) Thursday, the 7th Day oe December, 1944 Ordered, " That the Ngaitahu Claim Settlement Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee." —(Hon. Mr. Mason.) Thursday, the 7tii Day oe December, 1944 Ordered, " That the Taranaki Maori Claims Settlement Bill be referred to the Native Affairs Committee."—(Hon. Mr. Mason.) Memoranda for the Chairman, Native Affairs Committee :— " Pursuant to section 40 of the Native Purposes Act, 1931, Paper No. 5 (East Coast Native Trust Lands : Balancesheet and Statement of Accounts for Year ended 30th June, 1943) stands referred to the Native Affairs Committee." (24th February, 1944.) " Pursuant to section 40 of the Native Purposes Act, 1931, Paper No. 6 (East Coast Native Trust Lands—Mangatu Nos. 1, 3, and 4 Blocks : Balance-sheet and Statements of Accounts for Year ended 30th June, 1943) stands referred to the Native Affairs Committee." (24th February, 1944.) " Pursuant to section 23 of the Native Purposes Act, 1938, Paper No. 192 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 14 of 1937, of Henare Rako and others, praying for a reopening of the title to Hiwarau Block) stands referred to the Native Affairs Committee." (28th November, 1944.) " Pursuant to section 40 of the Native Purposes Act, 1931, Paper No. 193 (Balance-sheet and Statements of Accounts of the East Coast Native Trust Lands for Year ended 30th June,. 1944) stands referred to the Native Affairs Committee." 28th November, 1944.) " Pursuant to section 40 of the Native Purposes Act, 1931, Paper No. 194 (Balance-sheet and Statements of Accounts of the East Coast Native Trust Lands, Mangatu Nos. I, 3, and 4 Blocks) stands referred to the Native Affairs Committee." (28th November, 1944.)

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No. Subject-matter. Page. 37 Te Amoamo Te Riaki and 173 others 14 57 Arawa Confiscations .. .. 8 105 Hay of Plenty Confiscations .. II 69 Bay of Plenty Confiscations .. 7 8/1941 Brown, W. R. .. .. . . 12 50 Christy, H. W., and 4 others .. 6 91 Davies, H. M. .. . . .. 7 102 Davies, H. M. .. .. .. 9 East ('oast Native Trust Lands : 3 Balance-sheet to 30th June, 1943 (vide Parliamentary Paper No. 5) East Coast Native Trust Lands— 3 Mangatu Nos. 1, 3, and 4 : Balancesheet to 30th June, 1938 (vide Parliamentary Paper No. 0) East Coast Native Trust Lands: 12 Balance-sheet to 30th June, 1944 (vide Parliamentary Paper No. 194) East Coast Native Trust Lands — 12 Mangatu Nos. 1, 3, and 4 : Balancesheet to 30th June, 1938 (vide Parliamentary Paper No. 193) Final Report .. .. .. 15 30 Fishing Rights, Ohiwa Harbour .. 11 21/1943 George Walker, deceased, Will of . . 13 56 Haki Karawana and another .. 8 57 Haki Karawana and 36 others .. 8 58 Haki Karawana and 48 others .. 8 90 Hakopa a Mohimoke . . . . 7 92 Haimona Rewiri Manwaring and 10 another 16 Hemi Matenga, deceased. Estate of 5 Henare Rako and others (vide Par- 12 liamentary Paper No. 192) 3 Heni Ahuroa, deceased . . .. 6 30 Hikihana Hamana and 5 others .. 5 19 Hira Hinekura, deceased, Estate of 7 32 Hirschberg, G. A. .. . . 5 Hiwarau Block (vide Parliamentary 12 Paper No. 192) 81 Hoani Hakaraia Tanawiri and 2,337 6 others 83/1943 Hoani Hakaraia Tanawiri and 2,337 6 others 98 Hone Heke and another .. . . 13 74 Ihakia Tominika and 78 others . . 10 65 Kipa Royal .. . . . . 7 56 Kopana No. 4 Block, Allotment 140 8 32 Longbush .. .. .. 5 12 Mahia Block .. .. .. 3 50 Mahia Block .. .. . . 6 9 Mangatu No. 1 Block .. .. 3 30 Mangatu Nos. 1 and 4 Blocks .. 5 11 Marangairoa 1 n Block .. . . 4 71 Mate Ratoru Mikare .. .. 14 86 Maunganui-Taharoa Block .. 13 58 Matata, Lots 39a and b .. .. 8 105 Mita Makiha and 103 others .. 11 65 Muhunoa Block .. .. .. 7 Native Purposes Bill .. .. 9 8 Neri Eru Whakarua Moko .. 3 81 New Plymouth Settlement .. 6 87/1943 Ngahuia Beasley .. .. 6 Ngaitahu Claim Settlement Bill .. 13 88 Ngatiranginui Confiscation .. 14 89 Ngatiranginui Confiscations . . 10 120 Ngatiranginui Confiscations .. 15 120 Ngatoko Rahipere and 90 others .. 15 91 Ngaurukehu A 4a Block .. .. 7

No. Subject-matter. | Page. 36 Ohiwa Harbour.. .. .. 11 60 Opuawhango and Pipiwharauroa 14 Block 12 Oranoa Te Ngaio and 19 others .. 3 56 Oruawhata Block . . .. 8 8 Pukahu Block .. . . .. 3 8/1941 Palmerston North Reserves .. 12 104 Parakiri Reserves .. .. 9 60 Pare Pitatunua and 20 others .. 14 96 Parimata Mokau Block . . .. 15 Parliamentary Paper No. 5 .. 3 Parliamentary Paper No. 6 .. 3 Parliamentary Paper No. 192 .. 12 Parliamentary Paper No. 193 .. 12 Parliamentary Paper No. 194 .. 12 86 L. W. Parore .. .. .. 13 29 Pera te Ilorowai and 57 others .. 4 80 Perene H. Tukariri and 163 others .. 10 101 Te Pirihi Kerei. and 16 others .. 11 70 M. K. Ponoke and 66 others .. 10 47 Rangihuna Pere and 2 others .. 4 48 Rangihuna Pere and 2 others .. 4 104 Rangi Topeora Davies .. . . 9 88 Raniera Haimoe and 90 others .. 14 106 Rongo Winiata and 87 others .. 12 106 Rotorua Township Purchase .. 12 16 Ruben Tiwini and 2 others .. 5 76 Sam Kohu .. .. .. 9 89 Sam Kohu and 212 others .. 10 Special Report (re Chairman) .. 15 107 Takapu Timber Lands .. .. 12 107 Tamati Mahia and 140 others .. 12 47 Taranaki Leases.. .. .. 4 Taranaki Maori Claims Settlement Bill 13 31 Taupara Claim .. .. 5 71 Tauranga Confiscations . . .. 14 75 Tauranga Confiscations .. . . 9 76 Tauranga Confiscations . . . . 9 101 Tauranga Confiscations .. .. 11 90 Tarawera Eruption . . .. 7 37 Te Amoamo Te Riaki and 173 others 14 69 Te Kapo Oterangi Keehi and 433 7 others 101 Te Pirihi Kerei and 16 others .. 11 92 To Teko Confiscations . . .. 10 29 Te Whaiti Nos. 1 and 2 Blocks .. 4 36 Te Whakawae Rimaha and 114 others 11 73 Teiharaira Haumaka and 145 others 11 31 Thomas Smiler and another .. 5 44 Tiki Riiti and others . . . . 4 70 Tirau and Kokako Confiscations .. 10 80 Tokerau Land Claims .. .. 10 11 Tuhaka Mokena Kohere .. .. 4 75 Tuhitaare Heemi and 99 others .. 9 74 Tuhoe and other Confiscations .. 10 21/1943 Turi Walker and 3 others .. 13 9 Turuhira Hinetoia and another .. 3 96 J. T. Waetford .. .. .. 15 87/1943 Waikare Parish .. .. .. 0 48 Waimate Plains Confiscations .. 4 83 Waitara Purchase .. .. 6 93 Wari te Whiu and 2 others .. 8 73 Whaiti-Kuranui No. 1 Block .. 11 37 Whakatohea Confiscations .. 14 36 Te Whakawae Rimaha .. .. 11 44 Whangara Blocks .. .. 4 3 Whareherehere Kewa and 9 others.. 6 19 Wirihana Tete and another .. 7

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REPORTS

Parliamentary Papers Nos. 5 and 6 Parliamentary Papers Nos. 5 and 6 (Mangatu 1, 3, and 4 Blocks : Balance-sheet and Statement of Accounts for the Year ended 30th June, 1943 ; and East Coast Native Trust Lands : Balance-sheet and Statement of Accounts for the Year ended 30th June, 1943). I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee these two papers should be referred to the Government. 9th August, 1944.

[Translation] Pepa Paremata Nama ste 6 (Mangatu 1, 3, mete 4-: Whakaaturanga mo nga Kaute i mutu ite 30 0 Hune, 1943 ; mete Whakaaturanga mo nga Kaute i mutu i te 30 o Hune, 1943, o nga whenua i raro 1 te Kaitiakitanga o te Komihana mo te Tai Rawhiti). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pepa me tuku ki to Kawanatanga. 9 o Akuhata, 1944.

No. 9.—Petition of Turuhira Hinetoia and Another, of Te Karaka Praying that legislation be enacted enabling the Native Land Court to redefine the interests in 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 favourable consideration. 16th August, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 9 a Turuhira Hinetoia raua ko tetahi atu, o Te Karaka E inoi ana kia mahia he ture whakamana i te Kooti Whenua Maori kite whaka takoto hou i nga paanga i roto i Mangatu No. 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 16 o Akuhata, 1944.

No. 12.—Petition of Oranoa te Ngaio and 19 Others, of Nuhaka Praying for the enactment of legislation authorizing two Native Land Court Judges to rehear their case in respect of Mahia Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration, with a recommendation that an inspection be made by the Court. 16th August, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 12 a Oranoa te Ngaio ratou ro etahi atu te rau ma iwa, o Nuhaka E inoi ana 1110 te tahi ture whakamana i etahi kaiwhakawa o te Kooti Whenua Maori kia tokorua hei uiui i ta ratou keehi mo Mahia Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria mete tohutohu kia tirotirohia e te Kooti. 16 o Akuhata, 1944.

No. 8. —Petition of Neri Eru Whakarua Moko, of Pakipaki Praying for compensation in respect of his interest in Pukahu. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 18th August, 1944-.

[Translation] Pitihana nama 8 a Neri Enu Whakarua Moko, o Pakipaki. E TNOI ana mo tetahi kapeneheihana mo runga i ona whai paangatanga i Pukahu. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ki to whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei pitihana me tuki kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 18 o Akuhata, 1944:.

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No. 11 .—Petition of Tuhaka Mokena Kohere, of Manutuke Praying that the Commission set up by section 12 (6) of the Native Purposes Act, 1938, be directed to hear his evidence. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should bo referred to the Government for consideration. 18th August, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 11a Tuhaka Mokena Kohere, o Manutuke E inoi ana ko te Komihana i whakaturia i raro i tekiona 12 (6) o te Ture mo nga Take Maori, 1939 me whakahau kite whakarongo e i nga korero kei a ia. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 18 o Akuhata, 1944.

No. 44. Petition of Tiki Riiti and 2 Others, of Whangara Praying that the Native Land Court be empowered to investigate the title to Whangara Blocks. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 23rd August, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 44 a Tiki Riiti me tetahi atu tokorua, o Whangara E inoi ana kia whakamanaia te Kooti Whenua Maori kite whakawa i nga take paanga ki nga poraka o Whangara. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ki to whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 23 o Akuhata, 1944-.

No. 47.—Petition of Rangihuna Pere and 2 Others, of Manaia Praying that effect be given to the 1939 report of the Native Affairs Committee regarding Taranaki leases. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. Ist September, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 47 a Rangihuna Pere me tetahi atu tokorua, o Manaia E inoi ana kia whakatutukitia te ripoata, a te Komiti mo nga mea Maori mo nga riihi o Taranaki. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 1 o Hepetema, 1944.

No. 48.—Petition of Rangihuna Pere and 2 Others, of Manaia Praying that their claim in the Waimate Plains confiscated block be referred to the proposed Commission on Native land claims. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. Ist September, 1944. L. G. Lowry, Chairman.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 48 a Rangihuna Pere me tetahi atu tokorua, o Manaia E inoi ana ko ta ratou kereeme ki nga raorao o Waimate Poraka i raupatutia me tuku kite Komihana mo nga kereeme whenua Maori tera nei e whakaturia. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 1 o Hepetema, 1944. L. G. Lowry, Tiamana.

No. 29. —Petition of Pera te Horowai and 57 Others, of Te Whaiti Praying that the purchase-price of the Te Whaiti Nos. 1 and 2 Blocks be reviewed. 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 in the event of a finding favourable to the petitioners compensation be made in land. 12th September, 1944.

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[Translation] Pitihana Nama 29 a Pera te Horowai ratou ko tetahi atu 57, o Te Whaiti E inoi ana kia tirotirohia ano te moni i utua mo Te Whaiti Nama 1 me Nama 2 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ki to whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia mete tohutohu ano mehemea kite puta he whakatau pai ki nga kai pitihana ko te kapeneheihana me whenua tonu. 12 o Hepetema, 1944.

No. 30. —Petition of Hikihana Hamana and 5 Others, of Gisborne Praying that the Taupara claim in regard to Mangatu Nos. 1 and 4 Blocks be referred to the Native Appellate Court. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 12th September, 1944-.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 30 a Hikihana Hamana ratou ko etahu atu tokorima, o Turanga E inoi ana ko te kereeme a Taupara mo Mangatu Nama 1 me Nama 4 Poraka me tuku kite Kooti Piira Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia. 12 o Hepetema, 1944.

No. 31. —Petition of Thomas Smiler and Another, of Patutahi Praying for legislation enabling the Native Land Court to reconsider the Taupara claim in regard to Mangatu Nos. 1 and 4 Blocks. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 12th September, 1944. C. M. Williams, for Chairman.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 31 a Thomas Smiler me tetahi atu, o Patutahi E inoi ana mo tetahi tare whakamana i te Kooti Whenua Maori kite uiui ano i te kereeme a Taupara mo Mangatu Nama 1 me Nama 4 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti ko tenei petihana me tuku kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 12 o Hepetema, 1944. C. M. Williams, Mo te Tiamana. %

No. 16.—Petition of Ruben Tiwini and 2 Others, of Levin Praying for refund of excess income-tax paid in respect of the Estate of Hemi Matenga, deceased. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 13th September, 1944.

, [Translation] Pitihana Nama 16 a Ruben Tiwini me tetahi atu tokorua, o Rcwini E inoi ana kia whakahokia ki a ratoumehemea ra i neke atu i te moni i tika kia utua mo nga taake oranga i runga i nga whenua me nga oranga o Hemi Matenga, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me whakatoki tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 13 o Hepetema, 1944.

No. 32. —Petition of G. A. Hirschberg, of Wellington Pkayinq for inquiry into his claim to the lease of Longbush. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in regard to this petition. 13th September, 1944. L. G. Lowky, Chairman,

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 32 a G. A. Hirschberg, o Poneke E inoi ana kia uiuia tona kereeme mo te riihi o Longbush. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore kau he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 13 o Hepetema, 1944. L. G. Lowry, Tiamana.

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No. 50. —Petition of H. W. Christy and 4 Others, of Nuhaka Praying that legislation be enacted providing for the setting-up of a Court of no less than two Judges of the Native Land Court to rehear the circumstances surrounding the sale of Mahia Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration, with a recommendation that an inspection be made by the Court. 20th September, 1944. J. B. P. Cotterill, for Chairman.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 50 a H. W. Christy me etahi atu tokowha, o Nuhaka E inoi ana kia mahia he ture hei whakatu i tetahi Kooti a kaua hei heke ake i te rua nga Kai whakawa ki runga hei uiui i nga ahuatanga mo te hoko o Mahia Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiri me to tohutohu ana kia tirotuohia taua whenua e te Kooti. 20 o Hepetema, 1944. J. B. F. Cotterill, Mo te Tiamana.

No. 87/1943. —Petition of Ngahuia Beasley, of Parua Bay Praying for inquiry into the ownership of certain land in the Parish of Waikare. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration, with a recommendation that the Native Land Court be empowered to hear and determine the claim on its merits. 27th September, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 87/1943 a Ngahuia Beasley, o Parua Bay E inoi ana kia uiuia no wai etahi whenua i roto i te Pariha o Waikare. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria mete tohutohu ano kia whakamanaia te Kooti Whenua Maori kite uiui kite whakatau i te kereeine i runga i ona ake ahuatanga. 27 o Hepetema, 1944.

No. 3.—Petition of Whareherehere Kewa and 9 Others, of Whatatutu Praying for relief in ra the will of Heni Ahuroa, deceased. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in regard to this petition. 11th October, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 3 a Whareherehere Kewa me tetahi atu toko tura, o Whatatutu E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te taha kite wira a Heni Ahuroa, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore he tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 11 o Oketopa, 1944.

No. 81.—Petition of Hoani Hakaraia Tena wiri and 2,337 Others, of Kai Iwi Praying for investigation and compensation regarding the New Plymouth settlement. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make regarding this petition. 11th October, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 81 a Hoani Hakaraia Tenawiri me etahi atu 2,337, o Kai Iwi E inoi ana kia tirotirohia kia whakaputaina tetahi Kapeneheihana mo te taone o Nui Paremata Kua whakahaua ahau kia Ripoata Kaore he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 11 o Oketopa, 1944.

No. 83/1943. —Petition of Hoani Hakabaia Tenawiri and 2,337 others, of Kai Iwi Praying for investigation and payment of compensation regarding the Waitara purchase. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make regarding this petition. 11th October, 1944:.

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[Translation] Pitihana Nama a 3/1943 a Hoani Hakaraia Tenawiri me tetahi atu 2,337, o Kai Iwi E inoi ana kia whakawangia a kia utua hoki he moni Kapeneheihana mo runga i te hoko o Waitara. Kua whakahaua ahau kia rinoata kaore he tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 11 o Oketopa, 1944.

No. 65.—Petition of Kipa Royal, of Ohau Praying for legislation empowering the Native Land Court to further investigate Kikopiri meetinghouse, on Muhunoa Block. I am directed to report that, as the petitioner has not exhausted his legal remedy, the Committee has no recommendation to make. 18th October, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 65 a Kipa Roera, o Ohau E inoi ana kia mahia he ture whakamana i te Kooti Whenua Maori kia uiuia te Kikopiri wharenui kci runga i Muhunoa Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata i runga i te mea kaore ano kia pau nga rongoa i raro i te ture kite kai pitihana kaore he tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 18 o Oketopa, 1944.

No. 19. —Petition of Wirihana Tete and Another, of Wanganui Praying that leave be granted to apply for probate of the will of Hira Hinekura, deceased. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 25th October, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 19 a Wirihana Tete me tetahi atu, o Wanganui E inoi ana kia whakaaetia kia tonoa ano he whakamana mo te tiria a Hira Hinekura, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 25 o Oketopa, 1944.

No. 69 —Petition of Te Kapo Oterangi Keehi and 433 Others, of Waimana Praying for inquiry by a Royal Commission into further facts regarding the Bay of Plenty confiscations. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 25th October, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 69 a Te Kapo Oterangi Keehi me tetahi 433, o Waimana E inoi ana mo tetahi Roera Komihana hei uiui i era atu take e pa ana ki nga muru i roto i te rohe o te Bay of Plenty. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaara o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 25 o Oketopa, 1944.

No. 90.—Petition of Hakopa A. Mohimoke, of Apumoana Praying for a grant of land for his hapu on account of the Tarawera eruption. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make regarding this petition. 25th October, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 90 a Hakopa A. Mohimoke, o Apumoana E inoi ana kia tukuna he whenua mo tona hapu mo runga i te pakarutanga o Tarawera. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore he tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 25 o Oketopa, 1944.

No. 91. —Petition of H. M. Davies, of Rotorna Praying for relief in re sale of Ngaurukehu A 4a Block. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make. 25th October, 1944.

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[Translation] Pitihana Nama 91 a H. M. Davies, o Rotorua E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo runga i te hoko o Ngaurukehu A 4a Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore he tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 25 o Oketopa, 1944.

No. 93. —Petition of Wari te Whiu and 2 Others, of Waimana Praying that compensation be paid to her father for arresting Kereopa, the murderer of the Rev. Mr. Yolkner. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in regard to this petition. 25th October, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 93 a Wari te Whiu me tetahi atu tokorua, o Waimana E inoi ana mo tetahi kapeneheihana kia utua> ki tona matua mo te hopukanga i a Kereopa, te kai kohuru i te Rev. Volkner. . Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore he kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 25 o Oketopa, 1944.

No. 56. —Petition of Haki Karawana and 36 Others, of Rotorua Praying that the Native Land Court be empowered to reopen investigation into the Kopana part of the Oruawhata Block. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry. 22nd November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 56 a Haki Karawana me tetahi 36, o Rotorua E inoi ana kia whakamanaia te Kooti Whenua Maori kia whakapuaretia ano te whakawa mo Kopana wahanga o te Poraka o Oruawhata. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 22 o Noema, 1944.

No. 57. —Petition of Haki Karawana and Another, of Rotorua Praying that certain Arawa tribal lands said to have been wrongfully included in the confiscation area be inquired into. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 57 a Haki Karawana me tetahi atu, o Rotorua E inoi ana kia uiuia etahi o nga wkenua o te Arawa i uru he ki roto i nga rriuru. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Kooti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 22 o Noema, 1944.

No. 58. —Petition of Haki Karawana and 48 Others, of Rotorua Praying for relief in re Lots 39a and b, Parish of Matata. I ain directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in regard to this petition. 22nd November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 58 a Hakt Karawana me tetahi atu 48, o Rotorua E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo runga i nga Wahanga 39a me is o te Parika o Matata. Kua wkakakaua akau kia ripoata kaore lie tohutoku a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 22 o Noema, 1944.

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No. 75. —Petition of Tuhitaare Heemi and 99 Others, of Tauranga Praying that Tauranga confiscated lands claim be referred to a Commission. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 75 a Tuhitaare Heemi me tetahi atu 99, o Tauranga E inoi ana ko nga kereeme whenua o Tauranga i murua me tuku ki tetahi Komihana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 22 o Noema, 1944.

No. 76. —Petition of Sam Kohu, of Tauranga Praying for relief in respect of Tauranga confiscated lands. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 22nd November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 76 a Sam Kohu, o Tauranga E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo runga i nga whenua i murua o Taiiranga. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 22 o Noema, 1944.

No. 102. —Petition of H. M. Davies, of Rotorua Praying for legislation giving him the same right of recovery from the Crown as he had during the seven years from the registration of a certain transfer. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 23rd November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 102 a H. M. Davies, o Rotorua E inoi ana mo tetahi ture e whai take ai ia kite tono utu i te Karauna pera ano i te wa o te whitu tau i muri mai i te rehitatanga o tetahi tuku. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 23 o Noema, 1944.

No. 104.—Petition of Rangi Topeora Davies, of Rotorua Praying for legislation restoring to her the title to Parakiri Reserve. I am directed to report that the Committee has 110 recommendation to make regarding this petition. 23rd November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 104 a Ranc.i Topeora Da vies, o Rotorua E inoi ana mo tetahi ture whakahoki mai ki a ia o te taitaia kite Bahui o Parakiri. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore ho kupu tohutohu a te Komiti mo runga i tenei pitihana. 23 o Noema, 1944.

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 without amendment. 24th November, 1944,

[Translation] Pire mo nga Take Maori Kua whakahaua ahau Ida ripoata kua whiriwhiria e te Komiti mo nga mea Maori te Pire mo nga Take Maori a ko te tohutohu a taua Komiti me waiho taua Pire i tono ahauatanga hei. 24 o Noema, 1944.

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No. 70. —Petition of M. K. Ponoke and 66 Others, of Putaruru Praying that Tirau and Kakako confiscated lands claim bo referred to a Royal Commission. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 70 a M. K. Ponokh me tetahi atu 66, o Putaruru E inoi ana ko nga kereeme whenua i murua a Tirau ra'ua ko Kokako me tuku kite Roera Komihana kia uiuia. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Noema, 1944.

No. 74. —Petition of Ihakia Tominika and 78 Others, of Poroporo Praying that Tuhoe- and Whakatohea confiscated land claims be referred to a Royal Commission. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 74 a Ihakia Tominika me tetahi atu 78, o te Poroporo E inoi ana ko nga whenua i murua o Tuhoe mete Whakatohea me tuku kite Roera Komihana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ki to whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Noema, 1944.

No. 80.—Petition of Perene 11. Tukariri and 163 Others, of Kenana Praying that outstanding Native land claims in the Tokerau district be referred to a Commission. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should bo referred to the Government for consideration. 29th November, 1944-.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 80 a Perene H. Tukariri me tetahi 163, o Kenana E inoi ana ko nga kereetne whenua Maori o te tai Tokerau kaore ana kia whawharia me tuku ki tetahi Komihana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Noema, 1944.

No. 89. Petition of Sam Kohu and 212 Others, of Tauranga Praying for inquiry into the confiscated lands of the Ngatiranginui Tribe. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 89 a Sam Kohu me tetalii atu 212, o Tauranga E inoi ana kia uiuia nga whenua o Ngaiteranginui i murua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ki to whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia uiuia. 29 o Noema, 1944.

No. 92.—Petition of W. Haimona Rewiri Manwaring and Another, of Te Teko Praying that Te Teko confiscated land claim be'referred to a Royal Commission. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 29th November, 1944.

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[Translation] Pitihana Nama 92 a W. Haimona Rewiri Manwaring me tetahi atu, o Te Teko E inoi ana ko nga kereeme whenua i murua o Te Teko me tuku kite Roera Komihana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana ki to Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 29 o Noema, 1944.

No. 36. —Petition of Te Whakawae Rimaha and 114 Others, of Ohiwa Praying for legislation preserving the fishing rights at Ohiwa Harbour for members of the Maori race. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for favourable consideration. 30th November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 36 a Te Wiiakawae Rimaha me tetahi 114, o Ohiwa E inoi ana kia rahuitia te wahapu o Ohiwa hei wahi hi ika mo te katoa o nga Maori. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria paitia. 30 o Noema, 1944.

No. 73.—Petition of Teiharaira Haumaka and 145 Others, of Putaruru Praying for relief in regard to Whaiti-Kuranui No. 1 Block. I am directed t9 report that the member who presented the petition having expressed a desire to withdraw the same, the Committee is of opinion that he be allowed to do so. 30th November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 73 a Teiharaira Haumaka me tetahi 145, o Putaruru E nsfoi ana kia whakaoraina mo runga i te Whaiti-Kuranui Nama 1 Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ko te merna nana i Kokiri tenei pitihana e tono ana kia uuuliia a ki to whakaaro o to Komiti he pai kite unuhia tenei pitihana. 30 o Noema, 1944.

No. 101. —Petition of Te Piriiii Kerei and 16 Others, of Tauranga Praying that the Tauranga confiscated lands claim be referred to a Royal Commission. I am directed to report that in the Opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 30th November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 101 a Te Pirihi Kerei toe tetahi 16, o Tauranga E inoi ana kia tukuna nga whenua muru o Tauranga kite Roera Komihana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 30 o Noema, 1944.

No. 105.—Petition of Mita Makiha and 103 Others, of Tauranga Praying that the Bay of Plenty confiscations claim be referred to a Royal Commission. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred-to the Government for consideration. 30th November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 105 a Mita Makiha me tetahi 103, o Tauranga E inoi ana nga kereeme whenua i murua o te Bay of Plenty me tuku kite Roera Komihana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ko te whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 30 o Noema, 1944.

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No. 106.—Petition of Rongo Winiata and 87 Others, of Rotorua Praying for relief in regard to the purchase of Rotorua Township by the Crown. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 30th November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 106 a Rongo Winiata me tetahi atu 87, o Rotorua E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo runga i te hoko a te karauna i te Taone o Rotorua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro a te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 30 o Noema, 1944.

No. 107.—-Petition of Tamati Mahia and 140 Others, of Kaikohe Praying that the Takapu timber block claim be referred to a tribunal for investigation and report to Parliament. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 30th November, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 107 a Tamati Mahia me tetahi atu 140, o Kaikohe E inoi ana ko nga kereeme whenua ngaherehere o Takapu me tuku ki tetahi komiti kia tirotirohia a ka ripoata kite Paremata. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana ki to Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 30 o Noema, 1944.

Parliamentary Paper No. 192 Parliamentary Paper No. 192 (Report and Recommendation on Petition No. 14 of 1937, of Henare Rako and others, praying for a reopening of the title to Hiwarau Block). 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this paper should be referred to the Government. 30th November, 1944.

[Translation] Pepa Paremata Nama 192 (Te Ripoata mete Tohutohu mo runga i te Pitihana Nama 14 o 1937, a Henare Rako me etahi atu, e inoi ana kia whakawakia ano te taitara kite Poraka o Hiwrarau). Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pepa kite Kawanatanga. 30 o Noema, 1944.

Parliamentary Papers Nos. 193 and 194 Parliamentary Papers Nos. 193 and 194 (Mangatu 1, 3, and 4 Blocks : Balance-sheet and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 30th June, 1944 : and East Coast Native Trust Lands : Balancesheet and Statement of Accounts for the year ended 30th June, 1944). I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee these two papers should be referred to the Government. 30th November, 1944.

[Translation] Pepa Paremata Nama 193 me 194 (Mangatu 1, 3, me 4 Poraka : Whakaaturanga mo nga Kaute i mutu i te 30 o Hune, 1944 : mete Whakaaturanga mo nga Kaute i mutu i te 30 o Hune, 1944, o nga whenua i raro i te Kaitiakitanga o te Komihana mo te Tai Rawhiti. Kua whakahaua ahau kia npoata ko enei pepa me tuku kite Kawanatanga. 30 o Noema, 1944.

No. 8/1941.—Petition of W. R. Brown, of Lower Hutt Praying for the repeal or amendment of section 13 of the Native Purposes Act, 1937. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make regarding this petition. 6th December, 1944.

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[Translation] Pitihana Nama 8/1941 a W. R. Brown, o Lower Hutt E inoi ana kia piiratia kia whakatikatikaina tekiona 13 o te Ture mo nga Take Maori, 1937. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore he tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 6 o Tihema, 1944.

No. 21/1943. —Petition of Turi Walker and 3 Others, of Mahia Praying for relief in re the will of George Walker, deceased. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make regarding this petition. 6th December, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 21/1943 a Turi Walker me tetahi atu tokotoru, o Mahia E inoi ana kia whakaoraina mo te wira a George Walker, kua mate. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore he tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 6 o Tihema, 1944.

No. 86.—Petition of L. W. Parore, of Dargaville Praying that the Maunganui-Taharoa Block sale be referred to a Royal Commission for investigation. I am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make in regard to this petition. 6th December, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 86 a L. W. Parore, o Dargaville E inoi ana ko te hoko mo Maunganui-Taharoa Poraka me tuku kite Roera Komihana kia uiuia. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore he tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 6 o Tihema, 1944.

No. 98.—Petition of Hone Heke and Another, of Kaikohe Praying that effect be given to the report on his petition No. 12 of 1943. 1 am directed to report that the Committee has no recommendation to make regarding this petition. 6th December, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 98 a Hone Heke me tetahi atu, o Kaikohe E inoi ana kia whakatutu kitia te ripoata mo tona Pitihana Nama 12 o 1943. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kaore he tohutohu a te Komiti mo tenei pitihana. 6 o Tihema, 1944.

Ngaitahu Claim Settlement Bill I am directed to report that the Native Affairs Committee has duly considered the Ngaitahu Claim Settlement Bill, and recommends that it be allowed to proceed without amendment. Bth December, 1944.

[Translation] PIRE WIIAKATAU I TE KEREEME A NGATTAHU Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kua whiriwhiria e te Komiti mo nga mea Maori te Pire Whakatau i te Kereeme a Ngaitahu mete tohutohu ano me tuku kia haere a kaore ana whakarereke. 8 o Tikema, 1944.

Taranaki Maori Claims Settlement Bill I am directed to report that the Native Affairs Committee has duly considered the Taranaki Maori Claims Settlement Bill, and recommends that it be allowed, to proceed without amendment. Bth December, 1944.

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[Translation] Pire Whakatau i nga Keßeeme a nga Maori o Taranaki Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kua whiriwhiria e te Komiti mo nga mea Maori te Pire Whakatau i nga Kereeme a nga Maori o Taranaki a ka tohutohu te Komiti me Tuku tenei Pire a kaore ana whakarereke. 8 o Tihema, 1944.

No. 37. —Petition of Te Amoamo te Riaki and 173 Others, of Opotiki Praying for a review of the claims of the Whakatohea Tribe regarding confiscated lands. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 12th December, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 37 a Te Amoamo te Riaki me tetahi 173, o Opotiki E inoi ana kia tirotirohia ano te kcreeme a te Whakatohea mo ona whenua murua. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 12 o Tihema, 1944.

No. 60. —Petition of Pare Pitatunua and 20 Others, of Whangarei Praying for inquiry into the sale of Opuawhango and Pipiwharauroa -Blocks. 1 am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 12th December, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 60 a Pare Pitatunua me tetahi atu 20, o Whangarei E inoi ana kia uiuia te hoko o Opuawhango me Pipiwharauroa Poraka. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 12 o Tihema, 1944.

No. 71. —Petition of Mate Ratoru Mikare, of Tauranga Praying for inquiry into Tauranga lands. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 12th December, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 71 a Mate Ratorij Mikare, o Tauranga E inoi ana kia uiuia nga whenua o Tauranga. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata ki to whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 12 o Tihema, 1944.

No. 88.—Petition of Raniera lliamoe and 90 Others, of Tanranga Praying for compensation for alleged unjust confiscation of Ngatiranginui tribal lands. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 12th December, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 88 a Raniera Hiamoe me tetahi 90 atu, o Tauranga E inoi ana mo tetahi kapeneheihana mo te muru he i nga whenua o iNgatiranginui. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 12 o Tihema, 1944.

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No. 96. —Petition of J. T. Waetford, of Auckland Praying that the Parimata-Mokau Block be referred to a Royal Commission for investigation. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. 12th December, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 96 a J. T. Waetford, o Akarana E inoi ana ko te Paramata-Mokau Poraka me tuku kite Roera Komihana kia uiuia. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 12 o Tihema, 1944.

No. 120.—Petition of Ngatoko Rahipere and 90 Others, of Huria, Tauranga Praying that the Ngatiranginui and Waitaha confiscations be referred to a Royal Commission. I am directed to report that in the opinion of the Committee this petition should be referred to the Government for consideration. L. G. Lowry, Chairman. 12th December, 1944.

[Translation] Pitihana Nama 120 a Ngatoko Rahipere me tetahi atu 90, o Huria, Tauranga E inoi ana ko nga muru o Ngatiranginui me Waitaha me tuku kite Roera Komihana. Kua whakahaua ahau kia ripoata kite whakaaro o te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana kite Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria. 12 o Tihema, 1944. L. G. Lowry, Tiamana.

• Special Report I have the honour to report that at its final meeting the Native Affairs Committee unanimously passed the following resolution : —■ " That this Committee wishes to record its high appreciation of the efficient, just, and courteous manner in which the Chairman, Mr. L. G. Lowry, has presided over its deliberations during the session." A. J. Murdoch, a Member of the Committee. 13th December, 1944.

[Translation] Ripoata Motuhake E whai honoro ana ahau kite ripoata i te hui whakamutunga a te Komiti mo nga Mea Maori ka paahitia te moturi e whai ake hei " E hiahia ana tenei Komiti kia tuhituhia ki roto i nga pukapuka tona whakanui whakamihi mo te tika me to pai o te Whakahaere a te Teamana, a Mr. L. G. Lowry, i nga huinga o te Komiti i te wa e noho ana te Paremata." 13 o Tihema, 1944. A. J. Murdoch, tetahi o nga mema o te Komiti.

Pinal Report I have the honour to report that the Native Affairs Committee consisting of sixteen members, has held twenty meetings during the session, with an average attendance at each meeting of eight members. Including ten petitions brought forward from last session, the Committee had before it seventytwo petitions ; fifty-one have been reported on to the House and twenty-one are held over. Five parliamentary papers were duly considered and reported on. The Native Purposes Bill, the Taranaki Maori Claims Settlement Bill, and the Ngaitahu Claim Settlement Bill were examined by the Committee and reported on. L. C. Lowry, Chairman. 13th December, 1941.

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Ripoata Whakamutunga E whai honore ana aliau kite ripoata e rua tekau nga huinga o „te Komiti mo nga moa Maori te maha 0 nga mema tekau ma ono te tikanga toko waru nga mema i tae mai ki ia imi. Hui atu ki nga pi till ana tekau i tae mai o tera tuunga Paremata e whitu tekau ma rua nga pitihana 1 tae mai kite aroaro o te Komiti ; e rima tekau ma tahi nga pitihana kua ripoatatia kite whare e rua tekau ma tohi i puritia mo tetahi wa. E rima nga pepa Paremata i uiuia i ripoatatia. Ko te Pire mo nga Take Maori te Pire Whakatau i nga Kereeme o Taranaki, mete Pire Whakatau i nga Kereeme a Ngaitahu i whiriwhiria a i ripoatatia e te Komiti. 13 o Tihcma, 1944. L. G. Lowry, Tiamana.

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

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No. j Petitioner. (Kei-petihana.) | Subject. (Take.) 239/1932-33 Tahupotiki Wirerau Ratana .. .. Treaty of Waitangi. 121/1937 Parata Pita Kere and 5 others .. . . South Island Reserves. 38/1943 Mereana Mokau and 64 others .. .. Mangapoike A Block. 53/1943 Paekohatu Paratene and another .. . . Estate of Te Ieti Hoera, deceased. 82/1943 Iloani Hakaria Tenawiri and 2,337 others .. Treaty of Waitangi. 53 Rangirehua Topia and another . . .. Estate of Katerina Ihaia, deceased. 54 Manukatuangaanga Ranoriwa and 2 others . . Tatua East Block. 62 Mate Wharehuia and 4 others .. .. Motumako Reserve. 68 J. M. Bennett and 29 others . . .. Manukau Development Scheme. 81 Hone McMillan and others .. .. .. Church trust lands. 82 Hohcpa Wi Neera and others .. . . Church trust lands. 97 Wi Karaka . . . . .. . . Mangahauini Block. 103 Keto Katene and 4 others .. .. .. Patetere South Block. 108 J. Douglas . . . . . . .. Ngatihinerangi lands. 112 G. A. Hirschberg .. .. .. .. Longbush. 116 Panikena Kaa .. .. .. .. Haliau A and B Blocks. 117 Panikena Kaa . . . . ... . . Maraehara consolidation scheme. 119 Tamaki Takarei and 21 others .. .. Okoheriki Block. 124 H. H. Pihana and 192 others .. .. Ngatiranginui confiscations. 125 H. H. Pihana and 93 others . . . . Ngatiranginui confiscations. 126 Turi Walker .. .. .. .. Estate of George Walker, deceased.