No. 775.—Petition of Te Hata te Kani and 40 Others.

Petitioners, who are some of the owners of Aropawanui Block, Waikari district, Mohaka, object to the alienation by way of lease, which they allege was not executed by all of the owners; also to the manner in which the land has been subdivided by the Native Land Court. They pray for readjustment.

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