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An Epitome of Official Documents Relative to Native Affairs and Land Purchases in the North Island of New Zealand

1. Native Reserves No. I

1. Native Reserves No. I.

Extent.—551 acres situate at Whatawhata, on the left proper bank of the Waipa.

Boundaries.—Commencing at Ikurangi, on the bank of the River Waipa, leaving out the point of land called Pungapunga (about twenty acres rebels' land, reserved for Government use), and running nearly north-west, striking the river, again following the course of the Waipa to a creek called Here-paenoa; from thence it runs south, keeping a swamp on the right hand till it reaches the Tawatawa Creek, which runs into the Waipa, and forms the southern boundary; thence down the Waipa till you reach the Ikurangi, which forms the eastern boundary. Plan attached.

Grantees.—(1) Hami Ngaropi, of Ngatimahanga; (2) Hemi Matene te Puke, of Ngatimahanga; (3) Hone Kiagi Muriwhenua, of Ngatimahanga; (4) Te Waapu.

Nature of Grant agreed on.—In trust for the members of the tribe, but with full power to lease or sell.