No. 353.—Petition of Hipa Te Maiharoa (No. 4).
Petitioner states that Mr. Taiaroa did not communicate with him regarding a Bill dealing with reserves, and he prays it may not be passed. He says he and his hapu are the owners of the Middle Island, and he demands a settlement of his claims.
I am directed to report as follows:—
That, the Bill referred to having passed the House, the Committee has no recommendation to make. Regarding the claims as owner of the Middle Island, the Committee would refer to the report upon Petition No. 121.