No. 491.—Petition of Hoani Taipua and 54 Others.

Petitioners pray that Otaki may be declared to be a Native village. They object to the Road Board managing their affairs.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That the petition be referred to the Government for consideration.

[Translation.]
No. 491.—Pukapuka-inoi a Hoani Taipua me etahi atu e 54.

E inoi ana nga kai-pitihana kia whakataua a Otaki he kainga Maori e whakahe ana hoki ratou ki te whakahaere a te Rori Pooti i a ratou mahi.

Kua whakahaua ahau kia ki penei ko tenei pitihana me tuku ki te Kawanatanga kia whakaarohia.