A Compendium of Official Documents Relative to Native Affairs in the South Island. Volume Two.
Kaiapoi Claims
Kaiapoi Claims.
The Kaiapoi Natives claimed for eel pahs, five acres at Tairutu, ten near the Kowai, ten at Saltwater Creek, ten between Kowai and Waipara, ten near Tairutu, and ten at the mouth of the River Avon.
Mr. Mackay deposed that the population of Kaiapoi was 176. The average acreage per head, when they had got the 650 acres promised by the Government, would be 12 acres. He thought they should have a further addition in lesser proportion than the Arowhenua and Waimatemate people, as they are better off in condition.
Wiremu Naihera appeared to represent the Kaiapoi people, and gave evidence as to the claim.
The Court adjourned for an hour, resuming at 1.40.