Nos. 410, 411, and 412, 1889,—Petitions of Toha Rahurahu, and 200 Others, Hoani Ruru and 32 Others, and Hoani Ruru and 24 Others.

Petitioners state that certain lands in Hawke’s Bay were dealt with by special Act, called "The Mohaka-Waikare Act, 1870." They pray that the lands may be now treated as held under Native title in order that the claims of the real owners may be investigated.

I am directed to report that, as the above-mentioned questions have already been inquired into by Government, this Committee has no recommendation to make.