No. 120 of 1880.—Petition of Akanehi Tutere and 6 Others.

Petitioners state that their reserves in the Waikoukou Block, Wairarapa, are being wrongfully taken possession of by the Europeans, though the boundaries are clearly traceable, and the pegs in the ground.

I am directed to report as follows:—

That since the presentation of the petition the Government has had its attention called to probable encroachment upon the Maori land, and there will ensue an official inquiry. The Committee therefore recommends that the matter be referred to the Government.