No. 325b of 1880.—Petition of Renata Tamakihikurangi and 15 Others.

Petitioners state that they are owners by Maori custom of Tauwhitu, near Kawa; that Mr. Donnelly and Muera had without their knowledge placed their sheep upon the land, which the petitioners turned off. They ask for redress.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That the land is held by Maori custom, and the Committee has therefore no recommendation to make.