No. 136, 1890.—Petition of Wiremu Poakatahi.

Petitioner prays that a rehearing may be granted in reference to a block of land known as Ninihi, and situated in the Otaua district, on the ground that he was absent when adjudication took place in 1886.

I am directed to report that, in the opinion of this Committee, the above-mentioned petition should be referred to Government for consideration.