No. 259 of 1881.—Petition of Hariata Nganeko and 2 Others.

Petitioners say that they have lost land by the making of 38 chains of road through their property, and that the Hokianga County Council had not paid for it. They ask for compensation; failing which, they will put a toll-gate upon the road.

I am directed to report as follows:—

Though this appears to be a County Council matter, yet it seems that Government paid for the construction of the roads, and the Committee recommend official inquiry, and that the result should be communicated to the Natives concerned.