No. 142.—Petition of Ropata Hauiti and 3 Others.

The petitioners state that they were left out of the list of the owners of a piece of land called Kaiko-kopu. They object to any attempt being made to dispose of the land to private individuals or to the Government, and say that should such attempt be made they will take steps to obtain a hearing of their claims in order that their names may be inserted in the grant.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That it is open to the petitioners to apply to the Government for a rehearing of their claims, as they allege they have some intention of doing. The Committee have no other opinion to report.