No. 286.—Petition of Epeniha Ratapu and Others.
Petitioners allege that a block of land called Tauwhareparae was returned to them by the Government as a reserve. They afterwards found that Mr. Porter was negotiating on behalf of Mr. Ormond for the purchase of that block. They pray that the purchase of that land may be declared invalid.
I am directed to report as follows: That this petition be postponed till next session.