Report on Petition of Hone Mohi Tawhai.

This petition contains long arguments and objections against the Native Land Court Bill now before the House. The principal objections are to the want of power on the part of the Native Assessors, and to the interference with Native lands by survey, mortgage, or otherwise, before a desire that it should be dealt with has been expressed by a majority of the owners. The petition, however, contains numerous other objections.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That the Native Land Court Bill referred to in the petition being now before the House, the Committee are satisfied that the objections and suggestions made by the petitioner will receive the consideration of the Legislature.