Tairua Native Reserve.
Sir,—
I have the honour to transmit herewith a letter from Mr. Preece, written by direction of Mr. Mackay, relative to the purchase of several blocks of land in the Thames District, containing in all about 129,200 acres, the titles to which are now being investigated by the Native Land Court sitting at Shortland, and to request that I may be furnished with the necessary funds, and with authority to make advances from time to time as required for the purchase of these lands.
I have, &c.,
Daniel Pollen..
The Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington.