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

Province of Wellington

Province of Wellington.

  • 4. In the Province of Wellington there are above 700,000 acres of land at Ahuriri and Manawatu still unpurchased. Of this extent, 300,000 acres, a portion of which is situated in the valuable Ahuriri Plains, near the harbour, might be acquired in the course of the ensuing eighteen months, if funds and survey assistance are afforded to effect this object. A considerable portion of the land is adapted for agricultural and most of it for pastoral pursuits.

From the changeable disposition of the Natives in reference to their land, it is impossible for me to furnish more than an approximate estimate of the sums that may be required. The amounts may be either over or under what is stated, but I would submit that it is most advisable to be provided with funds to complete purchases when the Natives are disposed to treat for the sale of their land.

I have &c;

Donald McLean,
Chief Commissioner.
Captain Steward, Private Secretary.