Nos. 233 and 234.—Petitions of Henare Maire and 16 Others, and Tare Wetere te Kahu and 24 Others.
Petitioners pray that the Wainono Lagoon (Middle Island) may not be placed under the control of the Wainono Drainage Board, or be drained, so as to deprive them of their fishing rights.
I am directed to report that, as the Bill dealing with this matter has been withdrawn, the Committee has no recommendation to make.