Enclosure.
Mr. White to the District Commissioner.

The natives having consented to meet our views relative to the boundaries of Kohumaru Block and the Wai Kainga or Maunga Taniwha Block, which adjoins the Kohumaru, both of which overlap the Oruru Block surveyed by me, being most desirable purchases, I beg herewith to report them as ready for survey, and would recommend that the work be commenced as soon ss possible, as the payments for these blocks will hasten, the acquisition of the Victoria Valley, about which there has been much discussion of late; and, as you are aware, these lands will be a valuable acquisition, not only on account of the good soil, but fine timber. May I request your early attention to this communication?