Reports of the Native Affairs Committee, 1902.

No. 1187, 1901. —Petition of Tipene Matua and 2 Others (No. 1)

No. 1187, 1901. —Petition of Tipene Matua and 2 Others (No. 1).

Petitioners pray for a rehearing in connection with the Manawaangiangi Block.

I am directed to report that the Committee finds the petitioners appear to have suffered a wrong through the judgment of the Courts, and therefore recommends that an opportunity should be given, by legislation, for a rehearing.

29th July, 1902.