Enclosure 1 in No. 5.
Copy of Resolution of County Council of Westland.

Resolved,—"That in the opinion of this Council it is desirable that representations be made to both House of Legislature to pass an Act to cause Native property to contribute its just and equitable share towards the construction of roads, wharves and protective works, &c., through or adjoining Native property, and that the Council considers that 20 per cent. from the gross rent the page 46first year, when leased, and 8 per cent. every succeeding year, for maintenance, is a fair proportion of contribution."