Reports of the Native Affairs Committee, 1891, No. 2.

No. 286, 1888.—Petition of Epeniha Ratapu and Others

No. 286, 1888.—Petition of Epeniha Ratapu and Others.

Petitioners pray that the purchase by Major Porter of certain portions of the Tauwhareparae Block may be declared invalid.

I am directed to report that your Committee is of opinion this petition should be referred to Government for inquiry and consideration.

2nd July, 1891.