No. 332.—Petition of Arapata te Rangiirunga and Others.

Petitioner states that his sister and himself have claims through their parents, now deceased, to a certain reserve called Mangamutu, situate on the west side of the Whanganui, near Kaiwhaki, and prays for an inquiry into the said claims.

I am directed to report that the Committee, after taking evidence, are satisfied that the petitioners have no claim, and they cannot therefore recommend the prayer of the petitioners to the Consideration of the House.