No. 338 of 1881.—Petition of Wi Kepa te Rangipuawhe and 5 Others.
Petitioners state that they have claims to Kaingaroa Rlock, between Rangitaiki and Rotamahana, which were overlooked by the Land Court when being adjudicated upon. They pray that the lands of their ancestors may not depart to other tribes.
page 24I am directed to report as follows:—
That this case has been twice heard by the Native Land Court, and there is no provision for another rehearing; but, from the evidence of the Chief Judge, there seems to be ground for a careful investigation by the Government into all the circumstances, to ascertain if there be a grievance, and the Committee would recommend this course.