Nos. 474, 514, 513, and 501, Sess. II., 1884. — Petitions of Te Awanui Aporotanga and 159 others, Hoani Rewaka and 84 others, Arapeta Rangiuira and 147 others, and Raika Whakarongotai and 49 others.

Petitioners pray for the repeal of the Reserves and Rating Act.

I am directed to report as follows: That, as these petitions relate to matters of public policy, the Committee have no recommendation to make.