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No. 142, Sess. II., 1887.—Petition of Pamariki Paaka and 8 Others.
Petitioners pray that the South Island Native Reserves Act may be repealed, and that they be allowed to deal with their lands as they think best.
I am directed to report as follows: That the Committee recommend that this petition should be referred to the Government for their consideration.
30th May, 1888
[Translation.]
No. 142, Sess. II., 1887.—Pukapuka-inoi a Pamariki Paaka me etahi atu tokowaru.
E Inoi ana te kai-pitihana kia whakakorea te Ture Rahui Maori o te Waipounamu kia riro ma ratou e whakahaere i o ratou whenua i runga i ta ratou huarahi i pai ai ratou.
Kua whakahaua ahau kia ki penei: Kua mea te Komiti me tuku tenei pitihana ki te Kawanatanga kia whiriwhiria e ratou.
30 o Mei, 1888