No. 161, Sess. I., 1887.—Petition of Winiata Kaihote and 18 Others.

Petitioners state that they have suffered wrong through the list of names in connection with a certain block of land (Ohuia Block, Te Wairoa) not being read over in the Land Court; that Judge Heale advised them, under the circumstances, to apply for a rehearing; that the application for a rehearing was unsuccessful. They therefore pray that Parliament will be pleased to consider their case.

I am directed to report as follows: That the petition is simply an appeal against a decision of the Native Land Court given several years ago. The Committee has therefore no recommendation to make.