Nos. 411, 422, 441, 442, 443, 453, 454, 460, 461, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 469, 492, 517, 518, 537, 538, 539, and 540.—Petitions of Honoria Patapu and 44 Native women; Meiha Keepa and 157 Others; Peehi Parata and 35 Others; Wiki Ruma and 95 Others; Eruera Wirihana Pakuera and 59 Others; Maremare Reupena and 35 Others; Wiremu Kauika and 42 Others; Ratana Ngahina and 26 Others; Hema Ropata and 38 Others; Ropata te Ao and 33 Others; Akapita Tahitangata and 86 Others; Raiha Puaha and 30 Others; Hanita te Aweawe and 58 Others; Aperahama Ruke and 49 Others; Te Ao o te Rangi Hinewaiparoa and 38 Others; Enoka te Taitu and 60 Others; Te Teira Tiakitai and 1,081 Others; Aperahama Tuhunuiarangi and 94 Others; Hakaraia te Wara and 18 Others; Tukehaumene Herewini and 90 Others; Wi Matua and 90 Others; Hori Karaka Rahoatua and 100 Others.

Petitioners protest against the passing of the Native Land Purchase and Acquisition Bill, and other Bills relating to Native affairs.

I have the honour to report that the Committee is of opinion that these petitions should be referred to the Government.