No. 21.
Mr. Commissioner Rogan to the Chief Commissioner.

I have the honor to enclose herewith deed of conveyance of a block of land, situated at the head of Otamatea, a branch of the Kaipara, and extends towards the East Coast to the Hakoru river, which forms the boundary of the Mangawhai purchase, for which the sum of Five hundred pounds (£500) was paid to the chiefs of the Uriohau and Ngatiwhatua tribes on the 20th inst., and subdivided by those chiefs amongst their followers in a very satisfactory manner.

A complete survey of the exterior boundaries of this block has been executed, which contains Eight thousand one hundred and twenty-eight acres of a superior description of land, which is well adapted for agricultural purposes.

The geographical position of this block, together with facilities of water communication which it possesses, both from the East and West Coast, must ensure its becoming a place of importance.

The enclosed description of boundaries is submitted for Proclamation in the New Zealand Gazette.