No. 97, Session II.—Petition of Tame Parata Haereroa and Others, of Waikouaiti.

Petitioners pray that one whole day in every week may be set aside for Mr. Watt, R.M., to enable him to investigate the troubles of such Maoris as may appear before him, and that such arrangement shall be carried out for one year, defining a circuit that may be gazetted.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That this being a departmental matter the Committee recommend it to the consideration of the Government.