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

No. 311, 1889.—Petition of Te Aroa Haereiti and 9 Others

No. 311, 1889.—Petition of Te Aroa Haereiti and 9 Others.

Petitioners state that they were not properly represented at the Native Land Court when the case relating to the Kinohaku-Hauamu Block was heard, and that the Chief Judge wrongfully refused a rehearing. They pray that a rehearing may be granted.

I am directed to report that, in the opinion of this Committee, the above-mentioned petition should be referred to the Government for consideration by the Chief Judge, Native Land Court.

8th July, 1891.