An Epitome of Official Documents Relative to Native Affairs and Land Purchases in the North Island of New Zealand
Opou Block
Opou Block.
Opou Block contains 985 acres, principally stunted fern with a few patches of forest. The soil is inferior in quality, and the land is undulating. The position of this block adds to its value, being situated between the Oruawharo and Tauhoa rivers, the Oruawharo having deep water for several miles inland of Opou, and vessels of 50 tons may approach the land by the Tauhoa River. It adjoins the Oruawharo Block, which has been purchased at the rate of 8d. an acre, but owing to the number of claimants, and the comparative small size of the block, I think it probable that the Natives will not be induced to accept less than £100 for this purchase, which will be at the rate of about 2s. an acre.