No. 292 of 1881.—Petition of Taurau Kukupa and 9 Others (No. 1).

Petitioners state that Whangai Mokopuna, at Wairoa, having passed through the Native Land Court, they had, within six months, asked for a rehearing. They pray that this may be granted.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That, from the evidence adduced, the Committee considers there is ground for careful inquiry into this case, and recommends the Government to act accordingly, with a view to bring it to the attention of the Chief Judge of the Native Land Court.