No. 31.—Petition of Ruka Tuta and 13 Others.
Petitioners state that their land, called Whakarewa, at Motueka, was taken by certain bishops. They say that they are in distress, and pray that the land may be returned to them.
I am directed to report as follows:—
That Petitions No. 31, of 1883, and No. 92, of 1882, involve questions of great importance and requiring careful consideration. The Committee recommend that they should be considered early next session.