No. 616.—Petition of Henare Korako Karetai and 9 Others.

Petitioners pray that the "tenths" of the Otakou Block, or land of equal value, may be set apart for their people, and that further compensation may be granted for deprivation of their rights for so many years.

I am directed to report that the Committee recommends that this petition be referred to the Government for inquiry.