Reports of the Native Affairs Committee, 1901.

No. 653.—Petition of G. P. Mutu and 71 Others

No. 653.—Petition of G. P. Mutu and 71 Others.

Petitioners pray that the Taurutu Lagoon, near Rangiora, Canterbury, together with the surrounding land, may be set aside as a Native reserve.

I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for favourable consideration.

12th September, 1901.