2. All other lands belonging to Maoris, or to which they may be entitled, including reserves, and whether Crown Granted or not, shall be deemed to be Maori lands, absolutely freed from all tribal and other rites and restrictions whatsoever.

3. Such lands shall form the Maori estate, and shall be dealt with as hereinafter mentioned.

4. The land laws and mining laws of the Colony in from for the time being for the sale, leasing, mining, or other disposition of Crown lands shall apply to Maori lands, and such lands shall be dealt with accordingly.

5. Subject to existing leases or other tenancies the whole of the Maori lands shall be open for application and settlement

6. The "Counties Act 1886" shall apply to Maori land

7. All lands required and appropriated for roads shall was in the Crown.

8. All lands required for roads, railways and other public works may be granted without payment to the Crown, or to say public body or company making such railway or public work and grants of land in aid may be made.

9. Reserves may be set apart for public purposes similar to reserves in other parts of the Colony.