No. 276, 1888.—Petition of Waata Wiremu Hipango.
Petitioner prays that a piece of land lying between Rangitikei and Manawatu called Pukereretu, promised by Dr. Featherston to the descendants of Hoani Wiremu Hipango may be given to him.
I have the honour to report as follows: That the opinion of the Committee is that this petition be referred to the Government.
[Translation.]
No. 276, 1888.—Pukapuka-inoi a Waata Wiremu Hipango.
E inoi ana te kai-pitihana kia whakahokia mai ki nga uri o Hoani Wiremu Hipaugo tetahi piihi whenua e takoto ana i waonganui o Rangitikei me Manawatu, ko te ingoa o te whenua ko Pukereretu notemea i whakaetea e te Rata Petatone kia whakahokia ki a ratou.
Kua whakahaua ahau kia ki penei: Ki te whakaaro o tenei Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana ki te Kawanatanga kia rapua e ratou nga tikanga.