No. 402, 1906.—Petition of Henare Meihana and 6 Others, of Hokitika.

Petitioners pray that the compensation-money payable pursuant to the proclamation of the Hokitika River as a sludge-channel may be paid to them.

I am directed to report that, in the opinion of the Committee, this petition should be referred to the Goldfields and Mines Committee.