Memorandum of Native Lands Purchased for the General Government by E. T. Brissenden.
No. | Name of Block | District. | From whom purchased. | Price per Acre. | Moneys advanced. | Area estimated. | Remarks. | |||
s. | d. | £ | s. | d. | Acres. | |||||
1 | Ara Kiore | Kaipara | Paora Tuhaere and another | 11 | 0 | 0 | 470 | This block was purchased for £10. Interpretation of deed £1 (Mr. Woon). Crown grant. | ||
2 | Awarua | Mangakahia | Kauraki and others | 1 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | Soil very good, open and bush. Survey completed. | |
3 | Epakauri | Mangonui | Te Waka Rangaunu | 0 | 4 | 70 | 0 | 0 | Soil mostly indifferent, open and a little bush. | |
4 | Kaiara | Hokianga | Ramaruru and others | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | Soil mixed character, part good bush. | |
5 | Kauae o Ruruwhine | Hokianga | Rikihaua and others | 1 | 3 | 75 | 0 | 0 | (Whangape) soil tolerably good, timbered. Under survey. | |
6 | Kahumaku | Hokianga | Te Whata and others | 1 | 6 | 65 | 0 | 0 | Soil first quality, timbered land; broken near Otawa. Survey to commence first week in January. | |
7 | Kioreroa | Whangarei | Te Tatau and others | 2 | 6 | 150 | 0 | 0 | Soil very good in places; limestone; situation valuable, near the town of Whangarei. | |
8 | Mataki | Hokianga | Perene Taonui and others | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | Soil indifferent. Bush and open. | |
9 | Mangataraire | Bay of Islands | Te Whata and others | 1 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | Soil pretty good, timbered. Survey completed. | |
10 | Mokau | Bay of Islands | Heremaia, Te Ara, and others | 2 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 0 | ||
11 | Mangakino | Hokianga | Honi Mohi Tawhai and others | 1 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 0 | Soil tolerably good; mostly bush. | |
12 | Ngatuaka | Hokianga | Wi Tana Papahia and others | 94 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 | Soil good, part open and grassed, part valuable bush. Surveyed, and through the Court. | ||
13 | Nukaka | Mangakahia | Pepini and another | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | Soil good, broken. By Colonel McDonnell. | |
14 | Owhetu | Kaipara | Paora Tahane and another | 100 | 0 | 0 | 520 | Price for block. Part open and good, part bush. Crown grant. | ||
15 | Opuheteone | Mangakahia | Te Ware and others | 35 | 0 | 0 | Soil pretty good, bush, broken. Survey completed. | |||
16 | Oikura | Hokianga | Te Momohanga and others | 1 | 6 | 100 | 0 | 0 | Soil indifferent; mostly wooded. Survey completed. | |
17 | One | Hokianga | Honi Mohi Tawhai and others | 60 | 0 | 0 | 2,700 | Old Native cultivations; soil very good. Surveyed, and through the Court. | ||
18 | One No. 2 | Hokianga | Piri Tera and others | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Soil excellent; broken. Under survey. | |
19 | Omataroa | Hokianga | Perene Taonui and others | 1 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 | Soil pretty good; timbered; broken. Survey completed. | |
20 | Okonihi | Hokianga | Wiremu Titou and others | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | Soil excellent; timbered; broken. Under survey. | |
21 | Opuiti | Mangonui | Wiremu Waihi and others | 10 | 0 | 0 | Price unfixed; soil indifferent; mostly open; near Whangaroa. Survey completed by McDonnell. | |||
22 | Orowhana | Mangonui | Timoti Puhipi and others | 3 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | Soil good; bush poor; broken. | |
23 | Otongoroa | Hokianga | Remi te Tai and others | 2 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 | Soil pretty good: timbered. Under-survey. | |
24 | Okaka | Hokianga | Pere Taonui and others | 1 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | Soil good; wooded. Survey completed. | |
25 | Omahuta | Hokianga | Mohi Tawhai and others | 1 | 6 | 250 | 0 | 0 | Soil very good in part; bush heavy and valuable. Survey completed. | |
26 | Opouteke | Mangakahia | Patuai and others | 1 | 3 | 50 | 0 | 0 | Soil pretty good; broken and timbered. Survey nearly completed. | |
27 | Pakiri | Kaipara | Hori Te More and others | 1,650 | 0 | 0 | 20,000 | Soil mixed character; middle of block very good; some valuable bush. £800 held back till Court sits. | ||
28 | Pekapekarau | Mangakahia | Paora Kiwi and others | 2 | 6 | 375 | 0 | 0 | 5,025 | Soil pretty good; wooded. Survey completed; price reduced to 1s. 3d. per acre. |
29 | Pututumutumu | Hokianga | Honi Makoare and others | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | Soil indifferent; part open and good bush. | |
30 | Puwhera | Bay of Islands | Mitai Pene Taui and others | 0 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | Soil indifferent; open and bush. Survey completed. | |
31 | Punaketere | Hokianga | Pehi Kuru and others | 1 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | Soil, one-half indifierent, one-half tolerably good. Survey nearly completed. | |
32 | Pakanae | Hokianga | Pairama te Tao and others | 1 | 3 | 107 | 6 | 3 | Soil very good; valleys open. Hill's Bush. | |
33 | Ponewhenua | Hokianga | Piri Tera and others | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Soil very good; open. Survey completed.page 45 | |
34 | Pukehua | Hokianga | Nikaera and others | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | Soil fair, part bush. | |
35 | Rakauwahi | Hokianga | Arama Karaka and others | 1 | 0 | 110 | 0 | 0 | Soil indifferent, open and bush. Survey completed. | |
36 | Taungako | Kaipara | Te Otene and others | 306 | 0 | 0 | 3,300 | Soil splendid. Babylon Block through the Court. Survey completed of all. | ||
37 | Takahue | Mangonui | Timoti Puhipi and others | 2 | 4 | 575 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil very good in places; broken; generally bush. Survey completed. |
38 | Tautoro | Bay of Islands | Wi te Mara and others | 1 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil part good, part indifferent. Some owners object to sale—will not allow survey. |
39 | Tutamoe | Kaipara | Parore te A wha and others | 1 | 3 | 235 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil generally good, mostly bush. Survey nearly completed. |
40 | Te Huia | Mangonui | Wiremu Waihi and others | 10 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Price to be fixed. Soil one-half good, one-half indifferent; partly timbered and broken. Survey completed by McDonnell. | ||
41 | Tukuwhenua | Bay of Islands | Te Hura and others | 1 | 6 | 40 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil indifferent, open and bush. Survey completed. |
42 | Te Takanga | Hokianga | Wi Tana Papahia and others | 1 | 2 | 62 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil very good in places. Part bush. |
43 | Tokawhero | Mangakahia | Heti te Hoora and others | 1 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil good, timbered, broken. Under survey. |
44 | Tunapohepohe | Bay of Islands | Henare Hemoiti and others | 1 | 6 | 50 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil fair and good, bush and open. |
45 | Te Katate | Hokianga | Wiremu Hau and others | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil fair part bush and open. Survey completed. |
46 | Te Mata | Hokianga | Wiremu Hau and others | 1 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil fair, part bush and, open. Objection entered on score of encroachment by surveyor. Survey completed. |
47 | Te Whau | Hokianga | Wiremu Hau and others | 1 | 0 | 56 | 3 | 11 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil fair, part bush and open. Objection entered on score of encroachment by surveyor. Survey completed. |
48 | Taihou | Hokianga | Hone and Pita Auehana | 1 | 6 | 35 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil good, part open bush land. |
49 | Uwhiroa | Mangonui | Timoti Puhipi and others | 2 | 4 | 425 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil good in places, bush and broken. Survey completed. |
50 | Unuhia | Mangonui | Wiremu Waihi and others | 20 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Price not fixed. Soil good. Fronts on harbour, open. Survey completed by McDonnell. | ||
51 | Wharoro | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil very good, open and bush. Survey completed. | ||
52 | Waitoroto | Hokianga | Peruru Taorua and others | 1 | 1 | 264 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil good in places, bush and broken. Surveyed and through the Court. £144 paid for surveys. |
53 | Waoku | Hokianga | Wi Pou and others | 1 | 5 | 390 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil fair quality, timbered and broken. Survey completed. |
54 | Waoku No. 2 | Hokianga | 1 | 5 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil excellent, timbered, broken. Survey to commence in a few days. | ||||
55 | Waipoua | Hokianga | Tiopira Kinaki and others | 1 | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil generally good, mostly wooded, part broken. |
56 | Waerekahakaha | Mangakahia | Paora Kiwi and others | 2 | 6 | 90 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil good, timbered. Survey nearly completed. Price reduced to 1s 3d per acre. |
57 | Waimamaku | Hokianga | Hapakuku Moetara and others | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil generally good, timbered; part broken. Under survey. |
58 | Waitapu | Hokianga | Wiremu Wauhi and others | 10 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Price, to be fixed by McDonnell. | ||
59 | Waihoanga | Hokianga | Aui Kohiti and others | 1 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | Soil indifferent, bush and open. Survey to commence in a few days. | |
60 | Waimatanui | Bay of Islands | Maihi Paraone and others | 1 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil fair quality, timbered and broken. Survey to commence first week in January. |
61 | Waihoanga No. 2 | Bay of Islands | Pora, Wi te Wata and others | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil indifferent, bush. Survey completed. |
62 | Whakarongorua | Hokianga | Tupari and others | 1 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil excellent, open and mixed bush. |
63 | Whataipu | Hokianga | Mo Whakaru, Tamete and others | 1 | 6 | 100 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil very good, valley, open bush. |
64 | Mangawhero | Mitai Pene Taui and others | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil good, timbered, broken. Under survey. | |
65 | Ngapuku | Hokianga | Hapukuku Moetara and others | 1 | 6 | 66 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil very fair, part open, part bush. |
66 | Pakeritu | Hokianga | Raite, Ngau, and others | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | I have not put in the estimated area. Twenty nine of the blocks are now surveyed, or nearly so; the balance will be in the hands of surveyors in a short time. I hope to be able to give the actual area in my next report. | Soil one-half very good, and one-half indifferent. Under survey. |
Auckland,
30th December, 1874.
E. T. Brissenden.