No. 161, Session II.—Petition of Ereatara Hapu and Others.

Petitionerspray that this petition should be carefully considered, and payment made to them for fighting against the Hauhaus. They assert that the following tribes did not receive payment for Patutahi, amounting to £1,400:—the tribes of Ngatikonahi, Ngaiteriwai, Ngatimatekoraha; and they depute Paora Parau to represent them.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That the claim of the petitioners be referred to the Government for inquiry and consideration.