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.