Report on Petition of Henare Pukuatua. (Presented in 1876.)

This is a petition presented during last session, and referred back in consequence of the Native Affairs Committee of last year not having reported an opinion to the House.

The petitioner states that a sum of £250 has been saddled upon him, and prays the House to inquire into his affliction. The petition is somewhat vague, as no further particulars are given.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That, in the absence of evidence, the Committee have no opinion to report.