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

Minute of General Government Agent

Minute of General Government Agent.

It appears to me from these papers that the land in question is part of the Waiuku Village, and is Crown land which has been handed over to the province. It also appears that the provincial authorities set the land apart as a landing-place, &c., for the Natives, and that it has been so used. The setting-apart, however, was not in exercise of any legal authority, and therefore did not change the character of the title, so that the land is still at the disposal of the province. Having regard, however, to Mr. Turton's statement of the object and use of still allowing the land to be used as heretofore, I do not think it would be right to sell it. Let it therefore be retained for use as heretofore, and let all parties be informed that it will be kept for this purpose as long as the Government think it necessary. Refer to the Waste Lands Commissioner to carry out the above.—Fred. Whitaker. 29th January, 1866.