No. 110, Sess. II.—Petition of N. P. T. Hauotu and 17 Others.
Petitioners state that Karotanga was a pa and permanent residence and burial-place of their fathers. They say they were asked to sell once or twice, but refused all offers. The Government, however, took the place and built on it. They now pray for relief.
I am directed to report as follows:—
That the evidence of Mr. Alexander Mackay is to the effect that petitioners have no legal claim, they having sold the land to the Government in 1853.