No. 113.—Petition of Rotohiko Haupapa and 55 Others.

Petitioners say that they are of Ngatiwhakaue hapu, of Te Arawa, and they complain that the Native Land Court, in 1882, in adjudicating upon the Rotomahana-Parekarangi Block, awarded an interest to the Tuhourangi. They pray for a rehearing.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That the petitioners, having been heard at length, and the papers of the Court having also been produced, it is clear that there is no new evidence to be brought forward. The Committee cannot therefore recommend a rehearing.