No. 438, Sess. II.—Petition of Paora Tuhaere.
Petitioner states that the island known as the Little Barrier was awarded to him and his relations by the Native Land Court. The island contains 6,960 acres, and a quantity of kauri. He has received a private offer of £3,000 for kauri timber alone. Government have offered £2,500 to buy land, timber, &c., right out, and, because he will not let it go, a Proclamation has been issued forbidding him to sell to any other bidder. He prays for redress, so that the Proclamation may be at once withdrawn.
Report and date same as No. 16.