No. 279 of 1881.—Petition of Winikerei te Whetuiti.

Petitioner claims 1,000 acres in the Haungawera Block, near Piako, on the ground of having been only a child when the land was sold.

I am directed to report as follows:—

It seems that Government, through Mr. Puckey, promised £20 to the petitioner in extinguishment of his alleged claims but he refused to receive it on the condition that it would extinguish all claims. According to Mr. 'Puckey's report, he wanted £50. The Committee recommends that Government should try to satisfactorily settle the matter as soon as possible.