No. 377 of 1881.—Petition of Hirawa te Moananui and 4 Others (No. 2).
Petitioners state that in 1878 Government got possession of Tapukiriki, in the Waikawau Block. They say that Tapukiriki, containing 1,000 acres, was reserved for their use. They state, further, that they have not received any fees for miners' rights since 1878.
I am directed to report as follows:—
That this petition should be referred to the Government for inquiry, as to whether there be any arrears of fees, and take needful action.