| (1). | The land to be divided equally among the recognized owners without reference to rank. |
| (2). | The women not to have shares part from the men, i.e., the married woman to have a joint interest with her husband, and the spinster with her nearest unmarried relative, (several exceptions to this rule). |
| (3). | No difference to be made in favour of the married man, or man with family. |
| (4). | Children (i.e., under 14) not to be entitled to separate shares, except in the case of orphans. |
| (5). | Only such of the foreign Maoris (i.e., immigrants from other Provinces) as have married Ngaitahu women and become permanent residents, to be entitled to a full share. |
| (6). | Natives not having an absolute claim, but related to shareholders, may be admitted at the discretion of the runanga, the extent of the share in such cases to be determined by general consent. |
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