Report on Petition of Raniera Wharerau and Others. (Presented in 1876.)
Petitioners complain that the names of Native owners of land in common have been excluded from the electoral roll.
I am directed to report as follows:—
That, in the opinion of the Committee, the Government should inquire into the matter, and apprise the petitioners and Returning Officers, through the Gazette or otherwise, as to the exact state of the law on the subject.
John Bryce,
Chairman.