Reports of the Native Affairs Committee, 1901.

No. 559, 1900.—Petition of Hemi Takiwa and 26 Others

No. 559, 1900.—Petition of Hemi Takiwa and 26 Others.

Petitioners dispute the sale of a block of land called Otaane, near Patangata, Hawke's Bay District, and pray for restitution.

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

6th August, 1901.