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

Wi Toko's Reserve

Wi Toko's Reserve.

The reserve at Kumutoto was conveyed to Wi Tako, who receives all the rents and profits arising therefrom.

The information in reference to the Wellington reserves has been furnished to me by Mr. St. Hill, who was agent for the trustees o£ the reserves. A more accurate return may be obtained at Wellington in reference to the number of reserves appropriated, the number still unoccupied, the number let, and the amount of land annually received for them.

In the several purchases made of late years by the Government, the Natives have retained generally, where practicable, large reserves for themselves, within well-defined natural boundaries, such as rivers, &c., which has greatly contributed to a good understanding between themselves and the European settlers.

If further specific information is requisite in reference to the question of reserves, with a view to the introduction of an Act in the present Assembly relating to them, I would suggest that it might be more advisable to collect further data in order to the maturing with greater care some measure that might be passed during the next session of the Assembly.

I have, &c.,

Donald McLean,
Land Commissioner.

The Hon. the Colonial Secretary.