Report on Petitions of H. M. Rangitakaiwaho and Others, Hiko Piata and Others, Matiaha Mokai and Others.

The petitioners, who are Natives of the Wairarapa, pray for a rehearing of the claims to a block of land near Greytown, in the Wairarapa, in order that additional names may be inserted in the certificate of title.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That the request of the petitioners for a rehearing of their claims before the Native Land Court appears to have received the full attention of the Government, and the Committee have no reason to think that its decision not to order a rehearing was otherwise than judicious, and moreover it appears that the certificated owners can admit other persons by deed to participate in their rights.