No. 268.—Petition of Arama Karaka and Others.

The petitioners pray for a rehearing of their claim to the Haehaenga Block, which was decided against them recently at a sitting of the Native Land Court at Maketu; and set forth the reasons why such rehearing should be granted.

I am directed to report that the application for a rehearing made by the petitioners has been refused by the Government, on the ground that the hearing of the claims set forth in the petition has been full and complete. The Committee have no reason to suppose that the decision of the Government has been improper, and cannot therefore recommend the prayer of the petitioners to the favourable consideration of the House.