NATIVE RESERVES ON THE WEST COAST, MIDDLE ISLAND (REPORT OF MR. COMMISSIONER YOUNG ON), TOGETHER WITH MINUTES OF EVIDENCE.

Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives, 1879 Session II, G-03b

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Sess. 11.—1879. NEW ZEALAND.

NATIVE RESERVES ON THE WEST COAST, MIDDLE ISLAND (REPORT OF MR. COMMISSIONER YOUNG ON), TOGETHER WITH MINUTES OF EVIDENCE.

Laid on the Table by the Hon. Mr. Bryce, with the leave of the House.

The Under Secretary, Native Office, to Mr. T. E. Young, Wellington. Sir,— Native Office, Wellington, 29th November, 1878. I have the honor, by direction of Mr. Sheehan, to forward herewith a Commission, signed by His Excellency the Governor, and issued under the seal of the colony, appointing you to be a Commissioner for the purpose of ascertaining the names of the aboriginal owners of reserves on the west coast of the Middle Island, and of making certain other inquiries in connection therewith. I have, &c, H. T. Clarke, T. E. Young, Esq., AVeilington. Under Secretary.

Normanby, Governor. To all to whom these presents shall come, and to Thomas Edward Young, Esq., greeting: WHEREAS the lands set forth in the Schedule hereto were selected and sot aside for the benefit of aboriginal Natives at the time wheii the West Coast Block of the Middle Island was purchased by the Crown ; but such lands were not allocated or granted to individual Natives, nor were the shares and proportions of such Natives defined and specified: And whereas the said lands are now subject to the provisions of " The Native Reserves Act, 1856," and the amendments thereof: And whereas it is desirable that some person should be appointed a Commissioner for the following purposes: — 1. To ascertain the names, addresses, and occupations of the individual Natives beneficially entitled to such lands. 2. The respective shares, estates, and interests of the Natives so entitled. 3. Whether any of such Natives desire, or whether it is expedient, to have the said land partitioned in severalty, and, if so, the mode, terms, and conditions under and subject to which such partition should be made. 4. The names of the persons (if any) in whom any of the Natives desire their share, estate, or interest in the said land to be vested as trustees, and the trusts and powers to be given to such trustees. 5. Whether any restriction ought to be placed in any grant or other assurance of the said lands to prevent alienation, cither by sale, mortgage, lease, or otherwise. 6. And generally to inquire and report as to the best course to be followed to give effect to the objects for which such lands were reserved, and to carry out the wishes of the Native aboriginal persons interested therein. Now, therefore, I, George Augustus Constantine, Marquis of Normanby, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of the said Colony, having full confidence in your impartiality, ability, and integrity, do hereby appoint you, the said Thomas Edward Young, to be a Commissioner to inquire into and report upon the several purposes and objects hereinbefore specified, aud in furtherance of such inquiry and for the purposes aforesaid to take evidence upon oath or otherwise as to you shall seem meet, and to report on the same. And Ido hereby, and with the advice and consent aforesaid, require you within twelve months of the date of this Commission, or as much sooner as the same can from time to time be done, using all diligence, to certify to me under your hand and seal your opinion touching the premises. And with the like advice and consent 1 do hereby declare that this Commission shall continue in full force and virtue, and that you, the said Commissioner, shall and may from time to time proceed in tho execution thereof at such place and places and at such times as you shall judge convenient, although the same shall not continue from time to time by adjournment. I—G. 3b.

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SCHEDULE.

Given under the hand of His Excellency the Most Honorable George Augustus Constantine, Marquis of Normanby, Earl of Mulgrave, Viscount Normanby, and Baron Mulgrave of Mulgrave, all in the County of York, in the Peerage of the United Kingdom; and Baron Mulgrave of New Ross, in the County of Wexford, in the Peerage of Ireland ; a Member of Her Majesty's Most Honorable Privy Council ; Knight Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George ; Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over Her Majesty's Colony of New Zealand and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same; and issued under the Seal of the said Colony at Wellington, this twenty-sixth day of November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight. John Sheehan. Approved in Council.—Pred. Le Patourel, Acting-Clerk of Executive Council.

REPORT. Mat it please Your Excellency,— In obedience to the command of His Excellency the Marquis of Normanby, conveyed to me by a Commission dated the 26th day of November, 1878, I do myself the honor to report that I gave due notice of the opening of the Commission at Greymouth on the Ith January, 1879, that I further postponed it till the 11th January, and actually opened it on the 20th January. It appeared to me that the most convenient form iv which the information could appear would be that of a schedule embracing, as far as possible, the various points forming the subject of the inquiry. I accordingly beg to submit the schedule marked A, attached hereto. With regard to the question of actual partition of the reserves in severalty, I have the honor to state that the Natives iuterested were not prepared with any such scheme of partition as would in any *vay be fair or convenient, aud I am of opinion that without actual subdivisional plans, which they saw-

No. Situation. Area in ucre6. 1 2 8 4 5 6 and 7 8 and 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 On south bank of River Arawata, Jackson's Bay On south bank of River Waitoto On south bank of River Paringa At Heretaniwha, at southern extremity of Mahitahi Bay On south bank of River Mahitahi On north bank of River Mahitahi On south bank of River Makaniko On north bank of River Makaniko At burial-place north of Makaniko Point... On south bank of River Manakaiau On south bank of River Oinatamatea On north bank of River AVehenga On south bank of River Omaeroha On south bank of River Waikohai At AVaiahope Bluff, commencing at its northern extremity, extending thence northwards At Koamaru Bluff, to the north thereof ... At Okarito Lagoon, on spit between it and the beach At Rivers AVaitangi, Taona, and Waitangi Roto On south bank of River AVataroha At Poherua, at pa and burial-ground On south bank of River Hokitika or Browne At the junction of the Kanieri with Hokitika or Browne On south bank of Taremakau, at pa North bank of Taremakau ; 27d on south bank At AVaimea, on south bank of Upper Taremakau At Pakihi, on north bank of the Upper Taremakau ... At the River Arahaura, on north and south banks On south bank of the River Mawhera or Grey, at pa... On south bank of burial ground at Ngamoanaerua ... On soutb bank of River Mawhera, at Kaiata On south bank, at junction of the Kotukuwhakaoho and Grey ... At Karai__ii, on beach north of Mawhera... On south bank of River Kawatiri or Buller 100 .100 200 20 32 627 188 160 6 25 6 10 30 20 20 18 19 20 and 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 and 27a 28 29 30 81 32 33 34 35 16, 37, 39, 40, and 41 45 46 38 and 42 43 44 47 13 50 319 300 15 400 25 25 85 50 150 2,000 500 8 250 250 26 360 At Watarakau, soutb bank of River Kawatiri At Owcka, south bank of River Kawatiri At north bank of River Kawatiri or Buller At Orowaiti, on south of mud flat and near the beach At Orowaiti, at head of mud flat At Karamea, on south bank of River Otamahana 50 50 64 50 100 40

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no prospect of having prepared during the currency of my Commission, no division for purposes of preparing Crown grants could be made. I have not, therefore, been able to do more in that direction at present than ascertain as nearly as possible the different interests of the persons found to be owners. Iv a number of instances the Natives for whom the reserves were originally intended are dead. In all these cases those entitled to succeed the deceased were ascertained by careful inquiry, thus rendering any future investigation prior to the issue of Crown grants unnecessary. On the question as to whether any restrictions ought to be placed on the alienation of these lands, I do myself the honor to report that the general wish of all the Native owners, who are the persons for whose benefit the lands were set apart, is that alienation by sale or by mortgage should be absolutely prevented. In conclusion I have to state that the Natives do not appear prepared during the currency of existing arrangements to go in for any radical change in the administration of these lands, but they request that one of their number should be appointed to assist the European Commissioner of Native Reserves in the management, and that the name of Ihaia Tainui was mentioned as their choice. I now beg to submit for Your Excellency's consideration the minutes of proceedings and evidence taken before me. Wellington, 25th February, 1879. T. E. Young.

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MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS AND EVIDENCE.

Greymouth, Monday, 20Tn January, 1879. Present: Thomas Edward Young, Esq., Commissioner. Alexander Mackay, Esq., Native Reserves Commissioner, also present. Commission sat at 10 a.m. Commission by His Excellency the Governor appointing T. E. Young Commissioner was then read, and Notice of Meeting of Commission was also read. Native Reserve No. 1, on South Bank of Arawata, Jackson's Bay; 100 acres. Ripini Waipapa sworn. —I appear in this case. [Mr. Mackay handed in list of persons in whose favour the reserve was made —viz., Wharckai, Huteko, Hakaraia, Karitopira, Pako, Pakahoni.Tangiwai, Kupenu, Kiri Totara, Houmea te Punanga, Te Aopuai, and Tihau.] There are only three of these living—viz., Hakaraia, Pako, and Tihau. The first man named is a lunatic. Kooro Mautai ought to succeed Wharekai. Te Wakena should succeed Huteko ;he is his nearest relative. Teoti Pita Mutu should succeed Karitopira ;he is his nearest relative. Wikitoria Mutu should succeed Pakahoni, and Mere te Waikauru should also succeed him. Amiria Waikura should succeed Tangiwai. Kini and myself should succeed Kupenu. I also admit Wikitoria Mutu, Pirihira, Irai Tihau, Rutu te Waikauru, Teone Pako ; and Amiria AVaikura should succeed Kiri Totara. Te Waikauru is the nearest to Houmea, and should succeed him. Pako should succeed Punanga; he should also succeed Te Aopuai. Mr. Mackay asked that no decision should be given at present.—Agreed to. Case ordered to stand over for the present. Native Reserve No. 2, on South Bank of River Waitoto; 100 acres. Ripini Waipapa stated that the evidence in this case would be the same as in the previous one. Ordered to stand over for the present. Native Reserve No. 3, on South Bank of River Paringa; 50 acres (not 200). Kinihe te Kaoho sworn. —I claim this land on behalf of myself and others. I produce a tracing of it. I belong to Ngaitahu Tribe, aud live at Maitahi. AYe have lived at Paringa, and we still occupy it. Mr. Mackay, when he bought the land in 1860, did not allot this land to any one else. It was for the same people as Maitahi. Wo have not put in all our children. I produce a plan made by Mr. Mackay in May, IS6O, on which appears a list of the persons for whom the land was intended. They are: Koeti Turanga, Kinihe to Kaoho, Kere Tutoko, Rawiri, Pori Hunia, and Rora. Rawiri is dead; Hona Pauahi and Hera Taupoki should succeed him. Pori is dead; she left two children —viz., Mita Kere and Ripeka Kere; they are adults. No objectors appeared. Crown grant to be recommended in favour of Te Koeti Turanga, Kinihe to Kaoho, Kero Tutoko, Hunia Kinibe, Rora Pepene, Hona Pauahi and Hera Taupoki (one share), Mita Kere and Ripeka Kere (one share), in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 4, at Heretaniwha, at Southern Extremity of Mahitahi Bay; 20 acres. Kinihe te Kaoho sworn.—l claim this land for myself and Riaki Tauwhare. The land was originally sot apart for Kou ;he is dead. AYe are his next of kin ; Ria is the nearest of us two. No objectors appeared. Crown grant to be recommended in favour of Riaki Tauwhare and Kinihe te Kaoho in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 5, on South Bank of River Mahitahi; 32 acres (35 surveyed). Kinihe te Kaoho appeared, and stated that he would give same evidence as in No. 4. Crown grant to be recommended in favour of Riaki Tauwhare and Kinihe te Kaoho. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserves Nos. 6 and 7; 627 acres (Surveyed Area, No. 6, 630 acres; No. 7, 58 acres: Total, 688 acres). Kinihe te Kaoho sworn.—l claim this land for myself and others. I produce a sketch-plan by Mr. James Mackay, Land Purchase Officer, dated 21st May, 1860. Minute on plan :" No nga tangata o Mahitahi tenei wheuua—No Te Koeti, No Kinihe, No Kerei, No Rawiri, No Parata, No Pori No Hunia, No Te Kuini, No Rora me o ratou tamariki, no aua tangata hoki nga whenua i Paringa. —Na Temi Make, Kai-whakarite whenua. —21st May, 1860." AVith regard to Rawiri and Pori, the succession to them, as they are dead, should be the same as in the Paringa case. Rev. G. P. Mutu. —Parata is dead, and so is Kuini. I appear on behalf of their heirs. Riria Parata and Rena Parata are the children of Kuini, and should succeed her. Riria Parata and Rena Parata should succeed to half the share of Parata; and his son, Tare Parata, should succeed to the other half. Te Koeti applied to have the name of Ripeka te Koeti added, she being his wife and a resident. The list of names handed in by Kinihe was rejected, as it was a departure from the original intention,

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Crown grant recommended in favour of Te Koeti Turanga, Kinihe te Kaoho, Kere Tutoko, Hunia Kinihe, Rora Pepene, Hona Pauahi and Hera Taupoki (ono share), Mita Kere aud Ripeka Kere (one share), Riria Parata and Rena Parata (one and a half shares), and Tare Parata (half share), in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserves Nos. 8 and 9: No. 8, at Makawiho, 32 acres surveyed (44 acres estimated); No. 9, at Makawiho, 18S acres. Kinihe te Kaoho sworn. —I claim this land for Te Koeti Turanga and others. This land was set apart for Tuarohe and others at the time of the purchase. He is dead. He left no children. Te Koeti Turanga is his nearest relative. I hand in a list of persons whom I consider are entitled. They live there on the south side of Makawiho. I ask that a separate grant be made in favour of Tare te Koeti and Te Naihi Kinihe for 4 acres iv No. 8, as being the site of the church and burial-ground. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Crown grant recommended to issue in favour of Koeti Turanga, Kere Tutoko, Ruera te Naihi, Raihi Ngatiki, Rora Pepene, Pita Kere, Ripeka Ruera, Makareta Hakopa, Hakopa .Kapo, Ripeka te Koeti, Hemi Pukahu, Tamara Pukahu, and Kahoki, in equal shares for Nos. 8 and 9, less 4 acres. Alienation to be restricted. Also another Crown grant for 4 acres, out of No. 8, to Tare te Koeti and Te Naihi Kinihe, in trust as a church site and burial-ground. Native Reserve No. 10, on North Bank of River Makawiho ; 160 acres. Kinihe te Kaoho. —-I claim this land for the persons named in the list I hand in. It was set apart for us originally by Mr. Mackay in 1860. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Crown grant recommended in favour of Kinihe te Kaoho, Hoani Kinihe, Horima Kinihe, Unaiki Kinihe, Wi Katau te Naihi, Rea Wi te Naihi, and Hunia Kinihe, in equal shares; also Pirihira Tihau and Meretini Kinihe. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 11, at Burial-place north of Makawiho Point; 6 acres. Kinihe te Kaoho. —I claim this land for Roihi Tuarohe. It was set apart originally for Tuarohe ; Roihi is his widow. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Crown grant recommended in favour of Roihi Tuarohe. Alienation to he restricted. Native Reserve No. 12, on South Bank of River Manakaiau; 25 acres. Kinihe te Kaoho. —This land was originally set apart for Tuarohe. I hand in a list of the persons who ought now to be the grantees. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Crown grant recommended in favour of Roihi Tuarohe, Horima Kinihe, Hoani Kinihe, Makareta Hakopa, Tare te Koeti, aud To Koeti Turanga, in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 13, on South Bank of River Ohinetamatea ; 5J acres (formerly 6). Kinihe te Kaoho. —I claim this land. It was set apart for Tuarohe originally. I admit Hakopa Kapo to share with me. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Crown grant recommended in favour of Kinihe te Kaoho and Hakopa Kapo in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 14, on North Bank of River Wehenga; 10 acres. Kinihe te Kaoho. —This land was set apart for me originally. It has been carried away by the river. I ask for a grant in favour of Unaiki Kinihe and Te Ruaapu Kinihe. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Grant recommended in favour of Unaiki Kinihe and Te Ruaapu Kinihe, in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 15, on South Bank of River Omoeroha; 30 acres. Ripini Waipapa sworn. —I appear on behalf of Riaki Tauwhare. This land was set apart formerly for Te Kou. Ria is his grandchild. He is dead. He died shortly after the sale ofthe land. Ria is his nearest of kin and should succeed him. I also ask that the name of Tini Tarapuhi, her half-sister, be admitted. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Crown grant recommended in favour of Riaki Tauwhare and Tini Tarapuhi, in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 16, on South Bank of River Waikohai; 20 acres. Kinihe te Kaoho. —I appear on behalf of my father, Te Koeti Turanga, for whom this land was set apart originally. I ask for a grant in his favour. Grant recommended in favour of Te Koeti Turanga. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 17, at Waiahope Bluff, commencing at its Northern Extremity, extending thence Northwards; 20 acres. Kinihe te Kaoho. —This land was originally set apart for Rawiri Mokohuruhuru. He is dead. I hand in list of names of persons eutitled to succeed. Hona Pauahi aud Hera Taupoki are his nearest relatives, and should be the grantees. Objectors challenged. None appeared.

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Grant recommended in favour of Hona Pauahi and Hera Taupoki in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 18, at Koamaru Bluff, on the North thereof; 13 acres. Rev. G. P. Mutu. —This land was originally set apart for AViremu Parata. He is dead. Tare Parata, Riria Parata, and Rena Parata are his children, and should succeed him, Objectors challenged. None appeared. Grant recommended in favour of Tare Parata, Riria Parata, and Rena Parata, in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 19, at Okarito Ligoon, on Spit between it and the Beach; 50 acres (now 13 acres). Riria Parata sworn. —I claim this land. It was set apart formerly for my brother Taetae. He is dead, and his child is dead. lam his nearest living relative. Objectors challenged. Mata Wirihana appeared. Mat a Wirihana sworn.—l desire to have my name inserted. I claim through AVhataarangi as Hutika I II Kurama, Papako,/. =Te Rangiamoa I I . L . I. . I I. Wharepirau, Kahuwai, Hiueari, Tukoukou, Huiaraki, I I | | Mata Tana Taetae and Papako Objector's claim not proved. Decision in favour of claimant. Grant to be recommended in favour of Miria Papako. Alienation to be restricted. Commission adjourned at 4.45 p.m. till to-morrow at 10 a m, Greymouth, Tuesday, 21st January, 1879. Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Thomas Edward Young, Esq., Commissioner; Alexander Mackay, Esq., Native Reserves Commissioner. Native Reserves Nos. 20 and 21, at Rivers Waitangi, Taona, and Waitangi Roto; 319 acres. Miria Papako sworn. —I live at Stewart Island. I claim an interest in this land through Taetae. [Mr. Mackay stated that this reserve had been set apart formerly for Taetae, Kimai, Tikina, and their descendants.] Taetae is dead. I claim also through Kimai. She is dead. lam Taetae's sister, and his nearest of kin. This is my claim to succeed Kimai: — Kahuwai I 111 Ruatewai Taetae Papako (claimant) Kimai Kimai left no children. Objectors challenged with reference to the above. None appeared. Rev. G. P. Mutu. —I live at Kaiapoi. I appear on behalf of my wife, Wikitoria Mutu, to claim Tikina's share. Tikina is dead, aud AVikitoria Mutu is her proper successor. She is the niece of Tikina, as I can show by genealogy :— AY hakahau=Hureko I I I Turua=Rerekau, f. AVhako, m, I " I Makutu=Taku Puteara=Hurihia _J i i Hinetewa=Te Hore Kupenu, fi, and Huteko, «».=Wharekai I I Kokore=AVereta Tikina=Taetae (dead) I Ihaia Tainui AVikitoria Mutu Mere te AVhakarau (dead) No objection. Miria Papako found to be the successor of Taetae and Kimai; Ihaia Tainui and AVikitoria Mutu found to be the successors of their aunt Tikina. Mr. Mackay stated also that Kou AVharekai and other Jackson's Bay Natives were entitled to share in this reserve. Ria Tauwhare sworn. —I live at Arahura. I claim to succeed Kou deceased. lam his grandchild. I wish Amiria Waikura's name to be joined with mine; also Kini's name put in. His full

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name is Kini te Koeti. I cannot say how nearly related I am to Koeti. I wish Ihaia Tainui's name put in, also Kooro Mautai's name, also Kere Tutoko's name, and also Kopa's name. Kopa is a child of mine. Ripini Waipapa.—l wish to know what is to be done about Kou's wife. The case of succession to Kou was ordered to stand over till to-morrow. Kooro Mautai, of Kaiapoi, states : I claim to be the proper successor to Wharekai, deceased. I am his nephew. lam his nearest living relative. Objectors challenged. None appeared. On the application of the Rev. G. P. Mutu, the further investigation was adjourned till tomorrow. A similar application was made respecting No. 22. Granted. Native Reserve No. 23, at Pohuerua, at Pa and Burial-ground; 15 acres. Mr. Mackay stated that this land had been originally set apart for Taetae, deceased. Miria Papako. —l claim to succeed Taetae in this land. My evidence would be the same as before. Crown grant to be recommended in favour of Miria Papako. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 24, on South Bank of River Hokitika or Browne; 400 acres. Mr. Mackay stated that 200 acres of this land had been set apart originally for Hakiaha Arapata Horau (deceased), Makarini, and Purua (deceased), and that the other 200 acres had been set apart for Taetae (deceased). Hakiaha. —I desire ihaia Tainui to speak on my behalf. Makarini. —I desire Ihaia Tainui to speak on my behalf. Ihaia Tainui sworn. —Hakiaha and Makarini have agreed to allow a number of others to come in to the 200 acres ; Inia, on behalf of Arapata's children, also agreed. I read out a list which we prepared. There are ten of them resident at Hokitika. Alexander Mackay sworn. —I am Native Reserves Commissioner. I produce a plan of this land, made by Mr. James Mackay in 1860. He made a reserve of 400 acres at Hokitika. The persons for whom 400 acres were set apart were Hakiaha, Makarini, Arapata, and Purua, for themselves alone. The other 200 acres were for one man Taetae. He acted as be did in accordance with instructions from the Governor, and the persons named were to be the actual owners. I produce his letter of instructions. He also had separate instructions from the Governor. I do not know about any fresh persons. I consider that lam here by the Native Minister's instructions to assist you. The Commissioner said that he did not see his way to admitting fresh names except the successors of those who are dead, and that in departing from the original allotment be would be doing wrong to tbe persons whose names were then given. If no names had been given at first it would have been different; but as a promise in writing was made at the time, under which a Crown grant might long since have been issued, he decided not to admit any- fresh names. The Commissioner called (at request of I. Tainui) — Hakiaha te Horo sworn.—l live at Hokitika and here. I remember tho buying of this land by Mr. Mackay. At that time land was set apart for the Maoris ; some was at Hokitika. I was the person for whom was to be the land at Hokitika; also Arapata Purua, Te Makariui: these were all. AYe thought that we were only to be as nominees ; others were to look on at that word of Mr. Mackay's. The only persons named were us four. I refer to the women. The only persons whom we recognized were the persons of this locality. 1 heard Ihaia reading his list of names. I authorized Thaia to make the list, and also to read it. I derived my inspiration from no one. I did it with the assistance of my friends. These aro the names I admit: Neri Meihaua, Peo Neri, Te One Maru, Ria Hinewera, Raniera te Matoa, Teoti Pita Mutu, Te Hira, Pita Mutu. The first five I admit to my share only. Makarini Tohi sworn. —I live at Arahura. I heard Hakiaha's evidence. Pour of us were nominated by Mr. Mackay originally, but tbe land was intended for all. I heard Ihaia Tainui readin" a list of names to-day. I admit them all over all the land. Rev. G. P. Mutu sworn. —I live at Kaiapoi. I claim to succeed Purua, deceased. This is the genealogy: — Ruahuanui=Toitoi. I I . . 1 Kokoiti=Tui Moroiti=AVaewae J I | | | Telhu=Hatipu Uruti, Purua, Muriwai AVakena Hineipakia Pirihera Pita Mutu=Mata G. Pita Mutu Objectors challenged. None appeared. Crown grant of 50 acres to be recommended in favour of Hineipakia and Pirihera Muriwai in equal shares, with restrictions. Inia Tuhuru sworn. —I live at Arahura. I knew Arapata Horau. He is dead. He died some time ago. He left three children—namely, Hera Arapata Horau, Tini Arapata Horau, and Kura Arapata Horau. Arapata told mo to look after his property, and 1 divide the share of rent that their father was entitled to among them. Objectors challenged. None appeared.

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Crown grant of 50 acres recommended in favour of Hera Arapata Horau, Tini Arapata Horau, and Kura Arapata Horau, in equal shares, as being the successors to Arapata Horau, deceased. Alienation to be restricted. The Commissioner, on reviewing the evidence of Hakiaha te Horo and Makarini Tohi, decided to reconsider his decision as to the admission of fresh names, in consideration of the two Natives named agreeing to share with the persons so admitted by them, and decided to recommend the issue of Crown grants as follows : 1. To Hakiaha te Horo, Henare Meihana, Teone Maru, Ria Maru, Raniera Tamatoe, Merika Meihana, Ripini AVaipapa, Ehau Koki, and AVikitoria AVaipapa, in equal shares, for 50 acres ; alienation to be restricted. 2. To Makarini Tohi, Inia Tuhuru te Riaki, Tauwhere, Hoani Kinihe, Hoani Tainui, and Tini Kaiwai, in equal shares for 50 acres ; alienation to be restricted. The above represents the 200 acres allotted to Hakia Arapata (deceased), Makarini, and Purua (deceased) —four Crown grants in all. Miria Papako appeared to claim Taetae's share of 200 acres, as being the next of kin to Taetae (deceased). The Commissioner, being satisfied of her right of evidence in previous cases, decided to recommend a Crown grant in favour of Miria Papako for 200 acres, being Taetae's share; alienation to be restricted. Commission adjourned at 4.30 p.m. till to-morrow at 10 a.m.

Greymouth, AVednesday, 22nd January, 1879. Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Thomas Edward Young, Esq., Commissioner; Alexander Mackay, Esq., Native Reserves Commissioner. Native Reserves Nos. 20 and 21 —continued. Rev. G. P. Mutu sworn.—l give the next of kin, as stated to me by Matiaha Tiramorehu, of the following original allottees—namely, Tangiwai, Kiritotara, Punanga, aud Te Aopuai (deceased). Tangiwai was brother to Pako ; Kiritotara was sister to Pako ; Punanga was mother to Pako ; Te Aopuai was sister to Pako. Therefore, there being no nearer relatives to the deceased, Pako should succeed them all. Objectors challenged. Wi Pokuku came forward and asked if any communication had been received from Pako respecting the admission of Amiria AVaikura to share with him as successor to To Kiritotara. No such letter was received. Wi Pokuku sworn. —I live at Moerangi. I appear on behalf of Amiria. Pako, who is at Moeraki, desires that Amiria Waikura should be admitted as a co-successor with him to the share of Kiritotara, deceased. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Rev. G. P. Mutu continued : I appear now on behalf of my wife, AVikitoria Mutu, and Ihaia Tainui, her brother, as successors to Kupenu and Huteko (deceased), aud on behalf of Wikitoria te Piki, as successor to Karitopira (deceased). The genealogy is the same in the case of Kupenu and Huteko as that given in the case of Tikina. Objectors challeuged. Kinihe te Kaoho appeared, but was unable to state exact ground of claim. Succession claim to Kupenu and Huteko postponed till to-morrow. Rev. G. P. Mutu continued: This is the genealogy of Wikitoria Te Piki; — Poke=Kaipo Hore=Poke (2) I Kotuku=Te AVaitaheke l_ r "i. r ~ J Koka=R. to Piki Karitopira I Wikitoria te Piki, m. Objectors challenged. Ihaia Tainui appeared, and asked to have his name put in the grant as well. Rev. G. P. Mutu said he had, on behalf of AVikitoria te Piki, no objection, Grant to be recommended for Karitopira's share in favour of Ihaia Tainui and Wikitoria te Piki iv equal shares. Grantees to be joint tenants, and not tenants in common. Alienation to be restricted. Evidence being called for as to Houmea's share, Te Kooro Mautai affirmed . This is the genealogy : — Te Haukoanu Kakau=Te Rangitutakai I Houmea Kauriki=Te Raugiwhakamaru I Rutu te Waikauru=Koaki I Mere te AVaikauru Objectors to claim of Mere te AVaikauru challenged. None appeared.

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Native Reserve No. 25, at the junction of the Kanieri with the Hokitika or Browne; 25 acres. Ihaia Tainui sworn. —1 live at Arahura. This land was set apart for Tarapuhi. He died in 1864. He left three children now living, two by one wife and one by another. The two elder are Tini Kaiwai and Hira Makarini; by the second wife is Te Riaki Tauwhare. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Crown grant recommended to be made in favour of Tini Kaiwai, Hira Makarini, and Riaki Tauwhare in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 26, on South Bank of River Taremakau, at Pa; 25 acres. Ihaia Tainui sworn.—This land was set apart by Mr. James Mackay for Hakiaha. He wishes to give it to Te Wakena and Pita Mutu because their ancestor is buried on it. AVaewae was his name. The real reason why the reserve was made originally was on account of that man having been buried there. Hakiaha te Horo sworn.—l have heard what Ihaia has said. It is correct. 1 wish to give this land to Te AVakena and Pita Mutu because of their deceased relative who is there. It was for me and Arapata and Purua and Kawa. Objectors challenged. ihaia Tuhuru.—l appear to speak about the interest of Kawa, Waewae's wife, who lived and died upon the land. Inia Tuhuru sworn. —Kawa was the name of AVaewae's wife. She lived with her husband upon this land. He died first, and she continued to live upon it until it was set apart, and up to the time of her death. The proper person to succeed her would be Oriwia Tinako. She lives at Port Cooper. She is Kawa'a niece ; she is the next of kin to Kawa. Oriwia bas a brother called Tatana. Rev. G. P. Mutu. —On behalf of any claiming under Purua, I agree to let Pita Mutu and Te Wakena have it. Hineipakia agreed to do this. Mr. Mackay produced plan signed by Mr. James Mackay, dated 16th May, 1860, minuted for Hakiaha ; and Purua Kawa's and Arapata's names were not mentioned. Crown grant recommended in favour of Te Wakena and Pita Mutu, of Kaiapoi, in accordance with arrangement made by Hakiaha; equal shares. Alienation restricted. Native Reserves Nos. 27 and 27a .- 27, North Bank Taremakau, 85 acres; 27a, South Bank, 1 acre. Ihaia Tainui sworn. —The land on the north of the Taremakau was reserved for three persons: 50 acres for Meri te Awhakai, 21 acres for Mata Kara, and I heard also that there were 20 acres for Paretaha. He was a Ngatiraukawa, and does not live in this Island. I heard in 1861 that Paretaha's name would not be admitted, he not being a Ngaitahau. This land should be added to Mata Kara's. It has been considered to be added since 1866. Meri te Awhakai died in 1865 (June 23). It remained vacant till next year, when a European occupied at Taremakau, and Tarapuhi's wife said it should be given to Rutu te Ha, and she took possession of it in May, 1866. Te Ha is dead. Her child, AVhakatau, is alive. Now, as to Mata Kara's share, in 1876 she sent to ask for some of the proceeds of that land. Mr. Mackay will explain about that. About the acre on the south side, the people told Mr. Mackay that there was a dead person buried there. She was an ancestor of G. P. Mutu's and of all of us. Her name was Moroiti. She was AVaewae's first wife. It has been proposed by us to give it to Wakena and Pita Mutu. The plan produced by Mr. Mackay showed that Mata Kara had 50 acres, and Mere 25 acres. I. Tainui admitted he was mistaken. Mr. A. Mackay, Native Reserve Commissioner. —Ihaia is right about Paretaha. He only had a right to live there. As he is gone, his name should be struck out. The giving of Mere's share to Rutu te Ha is right. She received the rents up to her death, and her son, Whakatau Moroati Pakapaka, has continued to receive them since. His name should be put tbere, and Tini Kaiwai should also be put in. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Crown grant recommended in favour of Mata Kara and Hira Mutu for 50 acres (he being admitted by her) as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common ; shares to be equal. Alienation to bo restricted. Crown grant recommended in favour of Whakatau Moroati. Pakapaka for 35 acres; also Tini Kaiwai. Alienation to be restricted. Crown grant in 27a recommended in favour of Te AVakena and Pita Mutu iv equal shares, for one acre. No restrictions to be placed on the alienation. Native Reserve No. 28, at Waimea, on South Bank Upper Taremakau; 50 acres (now 12 acres). Ihaia Tainui sworn. —1 believe tbis land to have been set apart for Hakiaha and Arapata. AYe held a meeting when we saw the Gazette advertising this investigation, for the purpose of selecting names of proposed grantees. We did not do it. Therefore I say, Let Hakiaha state whom he wishes to have put in. There are only 12 acres of the land left. The rest of it has been washed away. Pifty acres are in the schedule in the Kahiti. Hakiaha te Horo sworn. —This land was set apart for Arapata Horau and myself at first. No one else was in it. Now 1 will put in others. I wish to admit Henare Meihana and Moroati to my share. Objectors challenged. Inia Tuhuru. —I ask that the widow of Arapata, AVikitoria AVaipapa, should be admitted to Arapata's share. Crown grant recommended in favour of Hakiaha te Horo, Henare Meihana, and Te Moroati, in equal shares, for one half; and Crown grant recommended in favour of Hera Arapata Horau, Tini Arapata Horau, Kura Arapata Horau, and AVikitoria AVaipapa for the other half, being Arapata, Horau's share, in equal shares. Alienation in both cases to be restricted. 2. G.—3b.

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Native Reserve No. 29, at Pakihi, on North Bank of the Upper Taremakau; 150 acres. Ihaia Tainui sworn. —Makarini asked Mr. Mackay at Pohuerua for this land for himself, for Hakiaha, and Arapata Horau. Mr. Mackay agreed, and it was described on the plan as for Makarini and others. Makarini a short time ago, when he knew that this inquiry was to take place, proposed that it should be divided into three portions—one for Hakiaha to deal with, one for himself aud others, and one for Ripini and Hoani Tainui to admit others into. Makarini Tohi sworn. —I heard what Ihaia Tainui said. He is correct. The persons I admit are Hakiaha, Henare Meihana, Inia Tuhuru, Tcoti Tauwhare, Hoani Tainui, Ripini AVaipapa, Kinihe te Kaoho, Kere Tutoko, AVhakatau Moroati Pakapaka, and myself. I selected the names on account of having received a letter from Mr. Mackay asking me who they were to be. Ido not want to take advantage of them. Mr. Mackay did not mention Arapata's name. He said it was to be for all of us. I admit Arapata Horau. Hakiaha te Horo sworn. —Arapata and I told Makarini to ask Mr. Mackay for land at Pakihi. He got 150 acres. I considered it was to be for us all. Crown grant recommended in favour of Makarini Tohi. Hakiaha te Horo, Henare Meihana, Inia Tuhuru, Teoti Tauwhare, Hoani Tainui, Ripini AVaipapa, Kinihe te Kaoho, Kere Tutoko, Whakatau Moroati Pakapaka, Hera Arapata Horau, Tini Arapata Horau, and Kura Arapata Horau (one share for the three last), in unequal shares. Thirty acres for To Makarini ; the rest to be divided equally. Alienation to be restricted. Commission adjourned at 5 p.m. till to-morrow at 10 a.m.

Greymouth, Thursday, 23rd Januart, 1879. Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Thomas Edward Young, Esq., Commissioner ; Alexander Mackay, Esq., Native Reserves Commissioner. Native Reserves Nos. 20 and 21—continued. Kinihe te Kaoho appeared, and withdrew in favour of Ihaia Tainui and Wikitoria Mutu as successors to Kupenu and Huteko. Bey. G. P. Mutu sworn. —AVith reference to Pakahoni's (deceased) share I ask that Ihaia Tainui and AVikitoria Mutu be admitted. Pakahoni was the son of Tikina ; and, as Ihaia and Wikitoria bave been already admitted to be the next of kin to Tikina, I ask tbat they be admitted in this case. This claim is through tbe mother. Ido not know if the father's side have anything to say. Objectors challenged. Wirihana Pohata appeared, but withdrew in" favour ofthe claimants. This exhausts the list of deceased, except Kou and Parau. The living are Hakaria Toi, Teone Pako, and Tihau. Kawana Maopo sworn. —I ask to have my name joined with that of Hakaraia Toi in his share. This shows mv relationship : — Puku I I 1 Te Mokihi Hakaraia Toi Te Wera Maopo,/ Kawana Maopo Objectors challenged. None appeared. Application to be recommended. Adjournment of this case applied for, for the purpose of supplying names which had not already been supplied. Granted. Native Reserve No. 35, at Kararoa, on Beach North of Mawhcra; 26 acres. Ihaia Tainui sworn. —It was stated that this land was to bo for Poharama Hotu. He belonged to Ngatiawa. He died in 1861. He was burnt to death. His wife, Kataiau, survived him. In September, 1861, the woman died also. Before she died she wished the land to be left to her foster-children, Mere te Awhakai, Katiki Tarapuhi, Tini Kaiwai, Hira Makarini, and AVikitoria Tauraka. In 1865 the Europeans came to this district iv numbers, and Poharama's relations attempted to set up a claim through him to the reserves here. I did not approve, because he did not belong to our tribe. He belongs to the North Island. I then thought it would be well to give it to his relatives at the West AVhanganui (Taitapu) ; and they proposed to send some one here to look at the land. It was Hemi Matenga who came, and I went with him upon the land, and came back from it; but Matenga never said anything about it from that day to this. I wish Mr. Mackay to explain. Mr. Mackay, with reference to Ihaia's statement.—l admit that Poharama was placed upon the land, but it was not intended to become his absolutely ; it was an act of grace on the part of Katiki towards him and his wife. I think the land should revert to the heirs of Tarapuhi and Katiki. I did not hear of Ka's last words. I think that the proper persons to have that land are Tini Kaiwai and Hira Makarini, as being the heirs of Katiki. Objectors challenged. Inia Tuhuru said the heirs of Poharama ought to be included. Objection not entertained. Grant recommended in favour of Tini Kaiwai and Hira Makarini in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted.

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Native Reserves Nos. 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, on South Bank of River Kawatiri or Buller; 360 acres. Native Reserve No. 36 ; 100 acres. _ Ihaia Tainui sworn.—Mr. Mackay divided this No. 36 into three portions —one for Hakaraia and Riria te Piki, another for Wikitoria te Piki, and another for Epapara. I asked Mr. A. Mackay why this was done, and he said that Mr. James Mackay did it in 1861. Mr. A. Mackay has Mr. J. Mackay's division. AVhen I went to Wellington Mr. Sheehan told me that he had seen the plan with the divisions marked upon it. He was shown the plan by a Maori in AVaikato. He asked me if auy investigation had led to that division, and I said No, it was done in 1861 by Mr. Mackay. I claim for myself and AVikitoria te Piki the two portions allotted to Hakaraia and Riria te Piki, and to Wikitoria te Piki; and let Riria te Piki's name be blotted out. Epapara can explain about his own share. Epapara Kahutuanui sworn.—l live at Rapaki. The division for Hakaraia and Riria contained 60 acres. Mine contained 40 acres. I agreed to give Wikitoria te Piki 15 acres out of mine, leaving 25 acres to me. The name of Riwai was struck out. Mr. Mackay confirmed the statement of Epapara. Epapara. —l wish the name of Paraire, of Kaiapoi, to be joined with mine in my share; also the name of Aterea Potini, of Kaiapoi, to be inserted. Mr. Mackay.—Respecting Riwai's name, it was put on the land first, but after his death Mr. J. Mackay reconsidered the matter. Epapara was there at that time, and Mr. Mackay proposed to strike out Riwai and substitute Riiia Kaihi. He then divided the land —60 acres for Riria and Hakaraia's son, and 40 for Wikitoria aud Epapara. Afterwards 15 acres were cut off for Wikitoria, leaving the inland end, 25 acres, for Epapara. The Natives leased the land ; but, as they did not get satisfaction from the Europeans, I leased it for them, Hakaraia receiving the rent. After his departure and death Wikitoria continued to receive it. I think that Hakaraia's share should fall to Wikitoria, and that Ihaia Tainui should be made a co-grantee. He is a near relative of hers. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Grants recommended as follow : —To Ihaia Tainui and AVikitoria te Piki for 75 acres, being the northern portion, iv equal shares as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common ; alienation to be restricted. To Epapara Kahutuanui, Paraire, and Atarea Potiui, for 25 acres, being the southern portion, in equal shares; alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 37; 50 acres. Rev. G. P. Mutu sworn.—This land was set apart for Kuini, the wife of Parata, and she, is dead; but their children are living, Riria Parata and Rena Parata. There is also a boy, but it is desired that these girls should have their mother's land in equal shares. Objectors challenged, Te Koeti snid that this was part of the land taken from Paringa, 150 acres out of the 200, leaving only 50 there. Mr. Mackay said nothing could be done as respecti this land. His best course would be to ask the Commissioner to reduce the area at Maitahi of Parata's share. Grant to be recommended in favour of Riria Parata and Rena Parata, in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 37a; 10 acres. Ihaia Tainui sworn. —Ramari Puaha was the person in whose favour this land was originally set apart. She was the sister of Kotuku. She is dead. She has no issue living. Hoani Mahuika'a house is on it. I think that Hoani, and Air. Mackay, aud myself can come to some arrangement about that land. If Hoani were not anxious about it it would come to AVikitoria te Piki and myself, the descendants of Te Arahi. She was Ivotuku's sister. Grant to be recommended in favour of Ihaia Tainui and Wikitoria te Piki, iv equal shares as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common. No restrictions to be placed on the alienation, to enable Ihaia aud AVikitoria to part with a portion of it to Hone Mahuika, if necessary. Native Reserve No. 39; 100 acres. Rev. G. P. Mutu sworn.—This land was set apart for Parata. He is dead. His children are— Tare Parata, by his first wife; and Riria Parata and Rena Parata, by his second wife. I ask that they may succeed to that land in equal shares. Objectors challenged. Kere Tutoko.—This land was taken from Paringa, thereby reducing the Paringa Reserve to 50 acres. I consider that we have been deprived of our land. Parata never told us. I object to his having this until we get the full 200 acres at Paringa. Rev. G. P. Mutu. —If this land were in Parata's name, I would be willing to reduce; but as it is, he is dead, and the land belongs to the children, who are connected with Kere and the others. Rena married Kere's son, and when she dies her land will go to her children, and so it will go back again. If it be considered that Parata has had too much, let his share at Maitahi be reduced proportionately. Teoti Pita Mutu agreed afterwards to givo up all Parata's share in Maitahi. Kere refused to accept the offer. Grant to be recommended in favour of Tare Parata, Riria Parata, aud Rena Parata in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 40 ; 50 acres. Mr. A. Mackay. —I can explain how this case stands with respect to Hone Kaiaia. He belongs to Coliingwood. I spoke to him about this land when I was last at Nelson. He said he wished the land to go to his grandchild. I would suggest that they had better both be put in the grant. Grant to be recommended in favour of Hone Kaiaia and his grandchild, Tima Mere Riiwha, in equal shares as joint teuants, and not as tenants in common. Alienation to be restricted.

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Native Reserve No. 41; 50 acres. Rev. G. P. Mutu sworn. —This land was set apart for Henare Mahuika, who lives at Kaiapoi, and he shares in the Native reserves there through his connection with the people both of the East and West. There has been no objection to his participating in Kaiapoi lands; neither can there be in this case. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Grant recommended. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 45, at Watarakau, South Bank of River Kawatiri; 50 acres. Ihaia Tainui sworn.—This land belonged to Riria te Piki. She belonged to Ngatirarua. She died at Kawatiri. The land is very bad, and I desire that it may be granted to me and to AVikitoria te Piki as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common ; and without restriction, so that we may be able either to sell it or exchange it. Objectors challenged. None appeared Grant recommended in favour of Ihaia Tainui and Wikitoria te Piki as joint tenants, and not as tenants iv common, iv equal shares. No restrictions on the alienation. Commission adjourned at 5.30 p.m. till to-morrow at 10 a.m. Greymouth, Priday, 24th January, 1879. Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Thomas Edward Young, Esq., Commissioner; Alexander Mackay, Esq., Native Reserves Commissioner. Native Reserve No. 46, at Oweka, South Bank of River Kawatiri; 50 acres. Ihaia Tainui sworn. —This land was set apart for Tarapuhi because it was an old settlement of theirs. It is proposed that Tarapuhi's children should have it. The names of Tarapuhi's children are, Tini Kaiwai, Hira Makarini, and Riaki Tauwhare. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Hira Makarini asked that the name of Aperahama te Aika, of Kaiapoi, should be admitted ; also, Matana Piki, of Kaiapoi. Tini Kaiwai appeared also in support. Grant to be recommended in favour of Tini Kaiwai, of Greymouth ; Hira Makarini and Riaki Tauwhare, of Arahura; Aperahama te Aika and Matana Piki, of Kaiapoi; in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserves Nos. 38 and 42, on North Bank of River Kawatiri or Buller; 64 acres. Mr. Mackay stated that No. 42 had been already granted—area, 4 acres. Ihaia Tainui sworn. —This land (No, 38) is at a place called Okoha. It is said to contain 60 acres. I claim for Wikitoria and myself 50 acres, being the southern portion, because it was set apart for Wikitoria to Piki in the first instance. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Grant to be recommended in favour of Ihaia Taiuui and AVikitoria te Piki as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common, in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. No. 38a (Northern Portion of No. 38) ; 10 acres. Mr. Mackay explained that this land was originally set apart for Herewini Iwiwhenua. Kere Tutoko sworn. —This land belonged to my brother, Herewini Iwiwhenua. He died without issue. He had no wife. 1 claim the land, and desire that it may be granted to my daughter, Ripeka Kere, and her aunt, Tamara Purua, in equal shares, and that no restrictions be imposed on tho alienation. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Grant recommended in favour of Ripeka Kere and Tamarua Purua, of Bruce Bay, in equal shares. No restrictions on alienation. Native Reserve No. 43, at Orowaiti, on South of Mud Flat and near the Beach ; 50 acres. Ihaia Tainui sworn. —This land was originally set apart for Hakaraia te Piki, and I claim it for myself and Wikitoria te Piki. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Grant to be recommended in favour of Ihaia Tainui and Wikitoria te Piki as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common, in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 44, at Orowaiti, at head of Mud Flat; 100 acres. Ihaia Tainui sworn. —This land was originally set apart by Mr. James Mackay for Te Puaha. He is dead, and Henare Mahuika and Hoani Mahuika succeed him. He was their uncle. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Mr. A. Mackay appeared, and asked that the alienation might be restricted except to the Crown, on public grounds, to enable them to convey the land taken for the AVestport and Ngakawau Railway to the Crown. Grant to be recommended in favour of Henare Mahuika, of Kaiapoi, and Hoani Mahuika, of Buller, in equal shares. Alienation to be restricted except to the Crown. Native Reserve No. 47, at Karamea, on South Bank of River Otumahana; 40 acres. Ihaia Tainui sworn. —I heard that this land originally belonged to Tarapuhi. I asked Mr. Mackay afterwards for whom this land was, and he said it was for Ramari te Arahi and Mata Nohinohi, the

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mother of Henare and Hoani Mahuika. Ramari is dead; Mata is alive, and lives at Kaiapoi. I claim Ramari's share for myself and AVikitoria te Piki. I asked that the names of Mata Nohinohi's sons be associated with her in her share. Grant to be recommended —1. To Ihaia Tainui and Wikitoria te Piki for 20 acres as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common, in equal shares ; alienation to be restricted. 2. To Mata Nohinohi, Henare Mahuika, and Hoani Mahuika, for 20 acres as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common, in equal shares; alienation to be restricted. Native Reserves Nos. 6 and 7 —continued. Te Koeti Turanga appeared, and stated that a number of names of persons who were intended to be shareholders in this reserve had not been given in, and asked that the case might be reopened in order that they might be admitted. The names were —Pouaka (deceased), Tutoko (deceased), Hinepare, Rawiri te Mateaurere, Hemi Pukahu, Tauiara, Taringaroa, Katau (or Wiremu te Naihi), Hoani Kinihe, Ripeka te Koeti, Unaiki Kinihe, Kahoki; all of Mahitahi. It was agreed to reopen the case. Riaki Tauwhare. —I claim through Pouaka (deceased), but I wish Hera te Koeti to have her share. No opposition. Hera te Koeti to succeed Pouaka. Kere Tutoko.—Tutoko was my father. He is dead. I agree that Hohepa te AVhatakiore should bave his share ; he lives at AVairewa. The rest of the names admitted. Kinihe te Kaoho handed in lists A, B, and C : A, further list in respect of Nos. 6 and 7 ; B, further list in respect of Nos. 8 and 9 ; C, further list iv respect of No. 3. Postponed for tho present. Rev. G. P. Mutu withdrew the names of the children of Parata and Kuini from sharing in Reserves Nos. 6 and 7. Agreed to. Native Reserves Nos. 20 and 21 —continued. Ria Tauwhare's evidence continued. —l desire these names to be the representatives of Kou (deceased) : Te Riaki Tauwhare, Kopa Tauwhare, Kini te Koeti, Ihaia Tainui, Kooro Mautai, Kere Tutoko, Ripini AVaipapa. I admit them to share with me. lam Kou's grandchild and his next of kin. Objectors challenged. None appeared. Parau's share to go to her niece, Riaki Tauwhare, and her husband, Teoti Tauwhare, at her request. Native Reserve No. 1, South Bank of Arawata, Jackson's Bay; 100 acres —continued. Upon the evidence as to succession to AVharekai and others (for whom this land was originally set apart) given in the case of Reserves Nos. 20 and 21, it was decided to recommend the issue of a Crown grant for 93 acres to the following persons, the respective interests of each being defined : Kooro Mautai, 10 acres; Ihaia Tainui and Wikitoria Mutu, 22 acres; Hakaraia Toi and Kawana Maopo, 7 acres ; Teone Pako, 35 acres ; Amiria AVaikura, 4 acres ; Mere te AVaikauru, 7 acres ; Tihau, 8 acres: total, 100 acres —93 acres. Alienation to be restricted. Separate grant to Ihaia Tainui and AVikitoria te Piki as joint tenants for 7 acres. Alienation to be restricted. Shares to be equal. Native Reserve No. 2, on South Bank of River Waitoto; 100 acres. Upon the same evidence it was decided to recommend the issue ofa Crown grant for 92 acres to lhe following persons, the respective interests of each being defined : Kooro Mautai, 10 acres; Ihaia Tainui and Wikitoria Mutu, 23 acres; Hakaraia Toi and Kawana Maopo, 8 acres; Teone Pako, 32J acres; Amiria Waikura, 3J- acres; Mere te Waikauru, 8 acres; Tihau, 7 acres: total, 100 acres —92 acres. Separate grant to Ihaia Taiuui and Wikitoria te Piki as joint tenants for 8 acres; alienation to be restricted ; shares to be equal. Commission adjourned at 5 p.m. till to-morrow at 10 a.m. Greymouth, Saturday, 25th January, 1879. Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Thomas Edward A'oung, Esq., Commissioner ; Alexander Mackay, Esq., Native Reserves Commissioner. Native Reserve No. 31, on South Bank, at junction of the Kotukuwhakaoho and Grey ; 250 acres. Rev. G. P. Mutu sworn —This land, Mr. Mackay states, was set apart originally for Tarapuhi, AVereta Tainui, and Poharama. I wish the name of Poharama struck out, because he did not belong to us. He was a North Island Native, and he is dead. AYe wish to admit the name of Epapara (Waipapara) iv the list of persons owning this land, although he was not there formerly. AVereta wishes this land to be given to bis relatives who have come here. In accordance with that Ihaia proposes to let Taiaroa have 100 acres out of that land, the balance of 150 acres to be divided amongst the persons whose names I shall give in. Tini Tarapuhi, Hira Tarapuhi, and Riaki Tauwhare have agreed to this arrangement, including tho 100 acres for Taiaroa. Ihaia Tainui sworn.—This is a matter that has been agreed to, and I wish AVereta and Tarapuhi's children to speak after me. The portion for Taiaroa, 100 acres, is on the north of the main road ; the balance is on the other side. I left the plan at home, but I will produce it presently. Wereta Tainui affirmed.—l have nothing to say. I agree with what has been done. I a^ree to give up the land altogether, and withdraw my name. I have altogether given up the land. Tini Kaiwai sworn.—l am one of Tarapuhi's daughters. I have heard the evidence of the previous witnesses. I agree to give up entirely this land to the persons whose names have been mentioned. I wish to withdraw my name. 1 give up the land for ever, and have nothing more to do with it.

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Hira Tarapuhi sworn. —I am one of Tarapuhi's daughters. I have heard my sister's statement. I agree entirely with her to give up this land altogether to tbe persons named. Riaki Tauwhare sworn. —I am one of Tarapuhi's daughters. I have heard the statements made by my sisters. I agree entirely with all that they have said, and give up this land to the persons named. Rev. G. P. Mutu asked leave to withdraw the list, and would return it on Monday with such alterations as they might see fit to make. List withdrawn. Purther inquiry adjourned till Monday. Native Reserve No. 33, on South Bank of River Mauwhera, at Kaiata; 250 acres. Air. Alackay. —The names of the persons on the pla'i are, I. Tainui, Epapara, and others. Wereta has consented to put in other names. Ido not think Epapara is entitled to much. Ihaia applied for an adjournment of tho Commission till Monday, to enable them to adjust lists of names, &c. Commission adjourned at noon until Monday at 10 a.m.

Greymouth, Monday-, 27th January, 1579. Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Thomas Edward Young, Esq., Commissioner; Alexander Mackay, Esq., Native Reserves Commissioner. Native Reserve No. 34 —continued. Kawana Maopo sworn.—l hand in a list of names as being those of the persons for whom this land is to be—that is to say, for the 150 acres. Taiaroa has to deal with the balance of 100 acres. List read as follows: 1, Paora Taki, of Rapaki, C.; 2, Wi Pokuku, of Moeraki, O.; 3, Teone Rehu, of Moeraki, 0.; 4, Hona Pauahi, Waikouaiti, 0.; 5, Maika Pikaka, Waikouaiti, 0.; 6, Wirihana Pohata, Kaiapoi, C. ; 7, Potini te Korinuku, Wairewa, C.; S, Ekaiaha Ropata. Kaiapoi, C.; 9, Hohepa te Rangi, Wairewa, C.; 10, Kawana Maopo, Taumutu, C. ; 11, Hera Taupoki, Wairewa, C. ; 12, Mata Pohata, Kaiapoi, C. ; 13, Whitau KahaM, Kaiapoi, C.; 14, Tare Puruti, Greymouth, W. Teoti Pita Mutu said that the name of Pirihira Muriwai should be put in. Matana Piki asked that his son's name should be put iv. Mikaera te Horo. —I think that my name ought to be put in. Added by consent of Kawana Maopo : 15, Pirihira Muriwai, of Grevmouth, W.; 16, Hoani Matana Piki, Kaiapoi, C.; 17, Mikaero to Horo, Kaiapoi, C.; 18, Pita Mutu, Kaiapoi, C. ; 19, Amiria Puruti, Greymouth, W. Grant to be recommended in favour of the persons named above in equal shares for 150 acres. Alienation by sale or mortgage to be restricted, except to members ofthe Ngaitahu tribe. Hori Kerei Taiaroa sworn.—This land (101) acres) was given to me by Wereta, and the daughters of Tarapuhi. As I find out that it is the place where their eel-weir is built, I desire to return it to the following persons in the proportions set opposite their names: namely, 1, Hoani Tainui, Arahura, 20 acres ;2, Ihaia Tainui, Arahura, 10 acres ; 3, Riki Te Mairaki Taiaroa, Otago Heads, 40 acres: total, 100 acres. Grant to be recommended accordingly. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 33 ; 250 acres —continued. Ihaia Tainui sworn. —I have proposed a division of Kaiata as follows: 100 acres in my name, aud 150 acres in the names of Wereta Tainui and Tarapuhi. Epapara has withdrawn any claim to that laud; he wants to be admitted to some other place in lieu thereof. Therefore I consider that I have the sole control over that laud, and 1 am prepared with a list of persons to share in the 100 acres : 1, Hoani Tainui; 2, Metaporo AVepu ; 3, Hikana Matana Piki; 4, Amiria Tainui; 5, AVikitoria Mutu ; 0, Paora Taki; 7, Tare Puruti; S, Matana Piki; 9, Hakopa te Ataotn ; 10, Hoani Matana Piki. Epapara sworn. —I have heard Ihaia's statement about Kaiata (Reserve No. 33). I have agreed to withdraw my claim to that laud, and have nothing more to do witb it. I have agreed to take 20 acres at Arahura, and I give up the 15 acres at Kaiata to which I considered I was entitled. AVereta Tainui said he agreed to this. Objectors challenged to Ihaia Tainui's proposal. None appeared. Grant to be recommended in favour of Hoaui Tainui, Metapere AVepu, Hikana Matana Piki, Amiria Tainui, Wikitoria Mutu, Paora Taki, Taro Puruti, Matana Piki, Hakopa te Ataotu, and Hoani Matana Piki, in equal shares. Alienation to bo restricted. Rev. G. P. Mutu sworn.—l am authorized to speak respecting the balance of 150 acres. This is the list ofthe persons selected (with the concurrence of AVereta), who ought to share in this reserve : 1, Tini Tarapuhi, Arahura. Westland; 2, Aperahama te Aika, Kaianoi, Canterbury; 3, Pita Mutu, Kaiapoi, Canterbury; 4, Hinepakia, Otago Heads, Otago; 5, Te Meihana Tawha, Kaiapoi, Canterbury ;6, Teone Wetere, Rapaki, Canterbury; 7, Ehau Koreke, Greymouth, Westland ;S, Aperahama Koreke, Greymouth, Westland; 9, Te Teira Turakina, Greymouth, Westland; 10, AVhitau Kahaki, Kaiapoi, Canterbury; 11, Hakiaha te Horo, Hokitika, Westland; 12, Ripeka te Horo, Hokitika, Westland; 13, Henare Meihana, Hokitika, Westland; 14, Ripini AVaipapa, Arahura, Westland; 15, Te AVakena Kokorau, Kaiapoi, Canterbury; 16, Whakatau Moroati Pakapaka, Greymouth, AVestland. Inia Tuhuru asked why his name was not inserted. AVereta refused to admit luia Tuhuru. Rev. G. P. Mutu asked that the shares should be as follows: Tini Tarapuhi, 15 acres ; t^ each of the rest, 9 acres : 150 acres.

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Grant to be recommended for 150 acres of Native Reserve No. 33 —to Tini Tarapuhi, 15 acres' Aperahama te Aika, 9 acres ; Pita Mutu, 9 acres ; Hinepakia, 9 acres ; Te Meihana Tauwha, 9 acres ; Teoue AVetere, 9 acres ; Ehau Koreke, 9 acres ; Aperahama Koreke, 9 acres ; To Teira Turakina, 9 acres ; Whitau Kahaki, 9 acres ; Hakiaha to Horo, 9 acres ; Ripeka te Horo, 9 acres ; Henare Meihana, 9 acres ; Ripini Waipapa, 9 acres ; Te AVakena Kokorau, 9 acres ; AVhakatau Moroati Pakapaka, 9 acres. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserves Nos. 6 and 7 —continued. Amended and final list, submitted by Kinihe te Kaoho, and approved: 1. Kinihe te Kaoho, Mahitahi; 2, Hoani Kinihe, Mahitahi; 3, Horima Kinihe, Mahitahi; 4, Te Naihi Kinihe, Mahitahi; 5, Te Ruaapu Pokoriri, Mahitahi; 6, Hunia te Kaoho, Mahitahi; 7, Unaiki Kinihe, Mahitahi; 8, Meretini Kinihe, Mahitahi; 9, Karemeto Kinihe, Mahitahi; 10, Merehana Kinihe, Mahitahi; 11, Tamutini Kinihe, Mahitahi; 12, Makarini Tohi, Arahura ; 13, Inia Tuhuru, Arahura; 14, Hira Mutu, Kaiapoi; 15, Kere Tutoko, Mahitahi; 16, Pita Kere, Mahitahi; 17, Teone Maru, Kaiapoi; 18, Tare Puruti, Greymouth ; 19, AVikitoria AVaipapa, Arahura ; 20, Te Koeti Turanga, Mahitahi; 21, Tane te Koeti, Mahitahi; 22, Hohepa te Rangi, Oraka; 23, Ria Teone Slam, Hokitika : 24, Hera te Koeti, Mahitahi; 25, Heni te Koeti, Mahitahi; 26, Toihi te Koeti, Mahitahi; 27, Kiwa te Koeti, Mahitahi; 2S, AVhakatau Papakapaka, Arahura ; 29, Moroati Pakapaka, Arahura ; 30, Ihaia Tuhuru, Arahura ; 31, Kawana Alaopo, Taumutu ; 31a, AVi Te Naihi, Maitahi; 32, Tura te Owai, Maitahi; 33, Ruera te Naihi, Maitahi; 34, Hemi Pukahu, Maitahi; 35, Hakapa Kapo, Maitahi; 36, Henare Meihana, Hokitika; 37, Rohe Ngatoke, Mahitahi ; 38, Ripeka Turanga, Mahitahi; 39, Ripeka Tarikaroa, Mahitahi; 40, Tamara Pukahu, Mahitahi; 41, Makareta Hakopa, Mahitahi; 42, Rea AVi te Naihi, Mahitahi; 43, Rawiri te Mateaurere, Mahitahi; 44, Hinepara Tutoko, Mahitahi; 45, Hona Pauahi, Waikouaiti: 46, Hera Popokihere, Waikouati ; 47, Peneamine Meihana, Hokitika; 48, Hopa Ru, AVaikouaiti; 49, Hoponi Meihana, Hokitika; 49a, Tare Parata, Buller; 50, Rora Pepene, Mahitahi; 51, Makareta Pepene, Mahitahi; 52, Hariata Pepene, Mahitahi; 53, Paparu Hakopa, Mahitahi; 54, Makarini Hakopa, Mahitahi; 55, Patene Hakopa, Mahitahi; 56, Ihaia Hakopa, Mahitahi; 57, Pare Hakopa, Mahitahi; 58, Hohepa te Whatakiore. In unequal shares. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 3 —continued. Amended list: 1, Kinihe te Kaoho ; 2, Te Koeti Turanga; 3, Kere Tutoko; 4, Pita Kere; 5, Hoani Kinihe; 6, Horima Kinihe; 7, Hemi Pukahu; 8, Ruera te Naihi; 9, Wi te Naihi; 10, Tane te Koeti; 11, Hohepa te Rangi; 12, Tura te Owai; 13, Rawiri te Mateaurere; 14, Henare Meihana; 15, Ripeka Tahuna; 16, Roihi Ngatiki; 17, Hunia Kinihe; 18, Unaiki Pakoriri; 19, Karameto Kinihe ; 20, Rea te Koeti; 21, Hakopa Kapo ; 22, Rora. List read and agreed to. Grant to be recommended accordingly. Pormer recommendation to bo cancelled and this substituted. Shares to be equal. Alienation to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 30, at River Arahura, on North and South Banks; 2,000 acres. Ihaia Tainui sworn. —AYe held a meeting on Saturday respecting the names of persons who are considered to be interested in this reserve, taking the names written on Mr. James Mackay's plan as a basis. We propose to cut off 477 acres where the Native settlement is at Arahura; the blocks adjoining to be divided among the people. There are, in all, four blocks, three of which we propose to subdivide. This is our scheme of division : AVereta Tainui, 555 acres; Tarapuhi, 438 acres ; Makarini, 100 acres ; Epapara, 20 acres ; Arapata Horau, 100 acres ; Hakiaha te Horo, 150 acres ; Miria Papako, 20 acres; Inia Tuhuru, 100 acres; Purua, 100 acres. There were thirteen persons present this morning, and they agreed to these figures, and also that Tarapuhi should have the first pick of the land, AVereta the second pick, Hakiaha the third, Makarini the fourth, Purua the fifth, Inia Tuhuru the sixth; Miria Papako is to have hers alone, the quantity being only 20 acres; Epapara is the same ; Inia will speak as to Arapata Horau's share. The allocation of the land is proposed to be on both sides of the river. I thought that perhaps Tarapuhi's share might be increased, but it will be seen that the two first are greatly in excess of the others. Tini Tarapuhi (daughter of Tarapuhi), called, stated that she was satisfied with the proposed arrangement. Hira Makarini (daughter of Tarapuhi), called, stated that she was perfectly satisfied with the arrangement. Riaki Tauwhare (daughter of Tarapuhi), called, stated that she was at one with her sisters in the arrangement. Makarini Tohi, called, said he concurred. Inia Tuhuru, called. —I concur, on my own part and on the part of Arapata Horau's children. I am afraid, though, that I shall be stuck up on the hills without a road. Hakiaha te Horo, called, said : I concur in the arrangement. Rev. G. P. Mutu, on behalf of Hinepakia, who succeeds Purua.—l concur in the proposed arrangement. Epapara had already agreed— vide his evidence in the case of Native Reserve No. 33. Of Tarapuhi's share 100 acres was given to Ihaia Tainui and H. K. Taiaroa, and 10 acres to Epapara. List of Names handed in. — Tarapuhi's Share, 428 acres. —(1.) 1, Tini Kaiwai, 62 acres 2 roods 28 perches ; 2, Hira Makarini, 62 acres 2 roods 26 perches; 3, Irai Taihau, 20 acres ; 4, Te Riaki Tauwhare, 62 acres 2 roods 26 perches ; 5, Paora Taki, 10 acres ; 6, Teone Rehu, 10 acres ; 7, Te Hira Mutu, 20 acres; 8, Whitau Kahaki, 10 acres j 9, Inia Tauwhare, 20 acres; 10, Aperahama te Aika, 20 acres; 11, Moroati Pakapaka, 20 acres ; 12, Kipa, 10 acres: total, 328 acres. (2.) 1, Ihaia Tainui; 2, Hori Kerei Taiaroa ; 3, Tini Kerei Taiaroa ;4, Amiria Tainui: equal shares in 100 acres. Wereta Tainui's Share, 555 acres.— (l.) AVereta Tainui, 345 acres. (2.) 1, Te Koreke, 10 acres; 2, Te Meihana, 20 acres; 3, To Wakena Kokorau, 10 acres; 4, Pita Mutu, 10 acres; 5,

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Matana Piki, 10 acres ;6, Te Koeti Turanga, 10 acres ;7, Kere Tutoko, 10 acres; 8, Teone Tahea, 10 acres ; 9, Wikitoria Mutu, 20 acres ; 10, Riki te Mairaki Taiaroa, 30 acres ; 11, Hoani Tainui, 30 acres; 12, Kinihe te Kaoho, 10 acres; 13, Teoti Pitama (Rapaki), 10 acres; 14, Metapere AVepu, 20 acres : total, 210 acres. Hakiaha te, Horo's Share, 150 acres. —l, Hakiaha te Horo, 50 acres ; 2, Henare Meihana, 10 acres ; 3, Hohepa te Rangi, 7 acres ; 4, Maika 1 _kaka, 10 acres ; 5, Ria Maru, 7 acres ; 6, Mikaere te Horo, 10 acres; 7, Te AVhareraki Meihana, 7 acres ;8, Ripeka te Horo, 7 acres; 9, Raniera Tamatoe, 7 acres ; 10, Teone Maru, 7 acres ; 11, Merika Meihana, 7 acres ; 12, Hera Taupoki, 7 acres ; 13, Aterea Tutekorinuku, 7 acres ; 14, Hoponi Meihana, 7 acres: total, 150 acres. Makarini Tola's Share, 100 acres. —1, Makarini Tohi, 26 acres 2 roods 28 perches; 2, Hira Makarini, 26 acres 2 roods 26 perches ; 3, Piripi Tauwhare, 26 acres 2 roods 26 perches; 4, Kamukuka te AViremu (Kaiapoi), 20 acres : total, 100 acres. Inia Tuhuru s Share, 100 acres. — 1, Inia Tuhuru, 50 acres ;2, Tipare Tuhuru, 10 acres ; 3, Ihaia Tuhuru, 11 acres ; 4, Nihorere Tuhuru, 10 acres; 5, Ripini AVaipapa, 10 acres; 6, Hariata AViari, 9 acres : total, 100 acres. Puma's Share, 100 acres. —Pirihira Muriwai, Hinepakia, Rahera Mutu, equal shares in 100 acres. Epapara Kahutuanui's Share, 30 acres. —Epapara Kahutuanui, 30 acres. Miria Papako's Share, 20 acres. —Miria Papako, 20 acres. Arapata Horau's Share, 100 acres. —(1.) 1, Hera Arapata Horau ; 2, Tini Arapata Horau ; 3, Kura Arapata Horau. (2.) 1, Ripini Waipapa; 2, Wiremu Pokuku; 3, Rakera Pukenui; 4, AVikitoria Ripini. Lists read out and unanimously agreed to. Commission adjourned at 6 p.m. until to-morrow at 10 a.m.

Grevmouth, Tuesday, 28th January, 1879. Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Thomas Edward Young, Esq., Commissioner ; Alexander Mackay, Esq., Native Reserves Commissioner. Ihaia Tainui appeared, and made a statement with reference to a piece of land at the eastern end of the Arahura Native Reserve, as follows: This land contains 300 acres. I asked the Surveyor at Hokitika for whom this land was intended. He said it was vacant land, and that possibly the Government might add it on to the Native Reserve. I then said to him, " Give us this land." I said this because a lot of our reserve had been washed away. He said he would not, and I then said, "If you don't give us this land, pay us for the Government road through the Native Reserve." He said he would write to Mr. Mackay ou the subject. If we get this land these are the names of the persons whose names should be in the Crown grant: 1, Ihaia Tainui; 2, Wereta Tainui; 3, Tini Kaiwai; 4, Inia Tuhuru; 5, Hira Makarini; 6, Makarini Tohi; 7, Hori Kerei Taiaroa; 8, Hakiaha te Horo ; 9, Ripini Waipapa ; 10, Hinepakia. This matter was not within the four corners of the Commission, but at the request of the Natives the Commissioner made a note of it. Arahura Reserve. List of names hauded in.—1, Ihaia Tainui; 2, Wereta Tainui; 3, Hira Makarini; 4, Amiria Tainui; 5, Ripini AVaipapa; 6, Hori Kerei Taiaroa; 7, Teoti Pita Mutu; 8, Hinepakia; 9, Inia Tuhuru; 10, Te Riaki Tauwhare ; 11, Metapere AVepu; 12, AVikitoria Ripini; 13, Hera Arapata Horau ; 14, Tini Kaiwai; 15, Makarini Tohi; 16, Hakiaha te Horo ; 17, Henare Meihana ; 18, Pirihira Muriwai. It is requested that Ihaia Tainui, Ripini AVaipapa, and Henare Meihana be trustees for the above, with power to lease for a period not exceeding twenty-one years. Native Reserve No. 24, at Hokitika —continued. Miria Papako came forward and stated that she wished 100 acres of her share as successor to Taetae to be vested in Wereta Tainui, and that she handed it over entirely to him for ever. Wereta Tainui. —I wish this land given to me by Miria Papako to be vested in myself and Tini Kaiwai. Note. —Alteration in recommendation as to grant to Miria Papako to be made accordingly. Native Reserve No. 32, on South Bank, at Burial-ground at Ngamoanaerua; 8 acres. Wereta Tainui: I wish this reserve to be vested in myself and Aperahama te Aika. Objectors challenged. Mikaere appeared, and said that a man named Pita was buried there. Aperahama te Aika.—Let Mikaere's name be added, although the dead man he refers to is related just as closely to me. Grant to be recommended in favour of Wereta Tainui, of Greymouth ; Aperahama te Aika, Kaiapoi; Mikaere te Horo, Kaiapoi. Alienation by sale, mortgage, or lease to be restricted. Native Reserve No. 31, on South Bank of the River Mawhera or Grey, at Pa; 500 acres. Ihaia Tainui sworn.—This land was originally set apart for Tarapuhi and Wereta Tainui aud their children. No other persons were admitted, because they knew that they had given away much land to other relatives of theirs. When they came over here first they took up their quarters at Kotukuwhakaoho (Lake Brunner), and then shifted into this place and made up their minds to settle here, and remained in permanent possession up to the time when Mr. James Mackay came here in 1857 and 1859. In 1859 they said to Mr. Mackay that, as their father had died here and was buried here, they wished to keep this land for themselves. Their father was the first person buried in the cave by which the train now passes, and AVereta has determined that that place shall not be given up

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to anybody, because of the dead who are buried there. In making this reserve of 500 acres, Mr. Mackay said the burial-place was to be permanent. Tarapuhi's and AVereta's shares in this reserve aro equal. Now that we are about to divide this land, we do not want any one to share except the children of Wereta and Tarapuhi. If any one else comes in, they should give their share to me. 1 say this because it has been suggested that AVereta's and Tarapuhi's share should be 200 acres each, and Ruera's children 100 acres. Mr. A. Mackay.—There is nothing on the plans to show for whom this reserve was made, except that it is marked as for Tarapuhi and others. As 1 understand it, it was for those whom he found here—namely, Tarapuhi, AVereta, and the children of AVi Piti. I suggested that AVereta's and Tarapuhi's shares should each be double that of AVi Piti. If tho plans had shown that this land was for Tarapuhi and Wereta exclusively, there would have been no need to seek far. Wereta Tainui affirmed. —There were only two of us besides Arapata and Hakiaha. There is no one who can contest with us. Further inquiry postponed till to-morrow. Native Reserves Nos. 20, 21, and 22; Total Area, 689 acres —continued. Grant to be recommended in favour of the persons named in the following list, in the proportions set opposite their names : viz.—Miria Papako, 230 acres ; Ihaia Tainui, 62 acres 11 perches; AVikitoria Mutu, 57 acres 2 roods ; Kooro Mautai, 34 acres 2 roods 11 perches ; Teone Pako, 110 acres; Amiria AVaikura, 15 acres; Mere te AVaikauru, 30 acres; Te Riaki Tauwhare, 15 acres 2 roods 14 perches; Kopa Tauwhare, Kinihe te Koeti, Kere Tutoko, Ripini Waipapa, 18 acres 1 rood 4 perches; Teoti, Tauwhare, 11 acres; Hakaraia Tohi, Kawana Maopo, 25 acres; Tihau, 25 acres; Te Koeti Turanga, 25 acres: total, 659 acres. Alienation to be restricted. Separate grant to Ihaia Tainui and AVikitoria te Piki for 30 acres as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common. Alienation to be restricted. Commission adjourned at 5.15 p.m.

Greymouth, Wednesday, 29th January, 1879. Commission met at 10 a.m. Present: Thomas Edward Young, Esq., Commissioner; Alexander Mackay, Esq., Native Reserves Commissioner. Native Reserve No. 31—continued. Ihaia Tainui continued.—l said yesterday that Tarapuhi's and AVereta's shares should be equal, and that Inia and Makarini should not be admitted as independent claimants. 1 wish AVereta Tainui to make his statement now. Let the shares said to be AVi Piti's be included in AVereta's and Tarapuhi's. Let AVereta divide the land, as lam afraid that, if Makarini and his brothers are admitted to an independent share, they will admit a great many more to it than will be really entitled. Wereta Tainui. —l wish an equal division of this land between myself and Tarapuhi's children. AVhen tbat division is made, then we will decide who are to be admitted. Rev. G. P. Mutu. —l appear on behalf of the children of Tarapuhi. At first they fell in with the idea of dividing the land thus: 200 acres for Wereta, 200 acres for Tarapuhi, and the balance of 100 acres for the heirs of Paeturi (Makarini and others). But now Ihaia has proposed that the division should be equal, and AVereta has concurred, and therefore I think that that will do, if Makarini and the others are furnished with land out of Tarapuhi's and AVereta's shares ; and that Wereta should admit Hakiaha and bis wife, Ripeka Mowai, to his share, and also Purua; and that Inia Tuhuru, Makarini Tohi, and AVikitoria Ngapaki should be admitted to Tarapuhi's share. I urge this because the persons named were here at the time when the land was set apart, and tho words " and others," after the name of Tarapuhi on the plan, ought to include them. I am not prepared to say how much each should get; but this I know—that the names of AVereta and Tarapuhi were above all the others, and they are entitled accordingly to a larger share. Makarini, being asked, said he did not agree to the proposal, but desired to have his independently. Inia Tuhuru considered that AVereta had got the land. The Commissioner decided to agree to the proposal to divide the land iv the first instance into two equal interests, on the understanding that no injustice was done to Makarini and the others. Ihaia Tainui (for AVereta Tainui) read out a list of persons admitted by him to interests in his share of the reserve: 1, AVereta Tainui, 30 acres ;2, Ihaia Tainui, 30 acres ; 3, Wikitoria Mutu, 25 acres; 4, Hoani Tainui, 14 acres; 5, Metapere AVepu, 14 acres; 6, Te Makarini Tohi, 25 acres ; 7,AVikitoria AVaipapa, 20 acres; 8, Amiria Tainui, 14 acres; 9, Hakiaha te Horo, 11 acres ; 10, Ripeka to Horo, 10 acres ; 11, Aperahama to Aika, 20 acres ; 12, Hori Kerei Taiaroa, 25 acres ; 13, Ripini AVaipapa, 12 acres: total, 250 acres. This list not to interfere with the present arrangement as to the distribution of the rents. The shares not to be equal. Rev. G. P. Mutu. —I hand in a list of persons to be admitted to Tarapuhi's share: 1, Tini Tarapuhi, 30 acres ; 2, Hira Makarini, 25 acres ; 3, Riaki Tauwhare, 25 acres ; 4, Rev. George Peter Mutu, 25 acres ; 5, Pita Mutu, 14 acres ; 6, Te Hira Mutu, 14 acres; 7, Inia Tauwhare, 14 acres ;8, Wakena Kokorau, 14 acres; 9, AVhakatau Pakapaka, 16 acres; 10, Inia Tuhuru, 25 acres; 11, Ihaia Tuhuru, 20 acres; 12, Hinepakia, 14 acres; 13, Riki te Mairaki Taiaroa, 11 acres: total, 250 acres. Same conditions as Wereta's list. Lists read out and approved. One Crown grant. Ihaia Tainui.—AVe are not prepared to actually subdivide this land in severalty at present. We wish the alienation of tbis land to be restricted except by lease ; but if tbe Government should at any future time require any of this land for railway purposes, we wish power given to us to convey the same to the Crown. Commission adjourned at 5 p.m. till to-morrow at 9 a.m. G. 3b.—3

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Greymouth, Thursday, 30th January, 1879. Commission met at 9 a.m. Present: Thomas Edward Young, Esq., Commissioner; Alexander Mackay, Esq., Native Reserves Commissioner. Ihaia Tainui stated that with reference to the Native Reserve at Greymouth eleven and a half acres had been vested in the Superintendent of Canterbury—namely, the site of the Customhouse and Tainui Street. Ihaia Tainui, supported by the Natives present, asked that a Maori should be appointed to assist the European Commissioner of Native Reserves in the management. Ihaia Tainui was named. AVereta Tainui asked that the burial-ground in the reserve should be granted separately to AVereta Tainui, Aperahama te Aika, Ihaia Tainui, and Makarini Tohi. To be inalienable by sale, lease, or mortgage. The area is about one acre. Commission closed.

A. Schedule of Natite Reserves in the Arahura (West Coast, Middle Island) Block, showing the Persons interested in the several Reserves to whom it is recommended that they should be granted. No. 1. — South Bank of Arawata River, Jackson's Bay; 100 acres. Grantees recommended : Kooro Mautai, Kaiapoi, 10 acres ; Ihaia Tainui, Arahura, and Wikitoria Mutu, Kaiapoi, 22 acres ; Hakaraia Toi, Canterbury, and Kawana Maopo, Taumutu, 7 acres ; Teone Pako, Mahitahi, 35 acres ; Amiria AVaikura, Moeraki, 4 acres ; Mere te AVaikauru, Kaiapoi, 7 acres ; Tihau, Mahitahi, 8 acres: total, 93 acres. Ihaia Tainui, Arahura, and Wikitoria te Piki, Waikato (separate grant as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common—equal shares), 7 acres. Pull total, 100 acres. To be inalienable by sale or by mortgage. No. 2. — South Bank of River Waitoto; 100 acres. Grantees recommended : Kooro Mautai, Kaiapoi, 10 acres ; Ihaia Tainui, Arahura, and AVikitoria Mutu, Kaiapoi, 23 acres; Hakaraia Toi, Canterbury, and Kawana Maopo, Taumutu, 8 acres; Teone Pako, Mahitahi, 32 acres 2 roods; Amiria AVaikura, Moeraki, 3 acres 2 roods; Mere te AVaikauru, Kaiapoi, 8 acres ; Tihau, Mahitahi, 7 acres : total, 92 acres (to be inalienable by sale or by mortgage). Ihaia Tainui, Arahura, and AVikitoria te Piki, Waikato (as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common —equal shares ; alienation by sale or mortgage restricted), 8 acres. Pull total, 100 acres. No. 3.— South Bank of River Paringa; 50* acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares) : Kinihi te Kaoho, Mahitahi ; Te Koeti Turanga, Mahitahi; Kere Tutoko, Mahitahi; Pita Kere, Mahitahi; Hoani Kinihe, Mahitahi; Horima Kinihe, Mahitahi; Hemi Pukahu, Mahitahi j Ruera te Naihi, Mahitahi; Wi te Naihi, Mahitahi; Tane te Koeti, Mahitahi; Hohepa te Rangi, Mahitahi ; Tura te Owai, Mahitahi ; Rawiri te Mateaurere, Mahitahi; Henare Meihana, Hokitika ; Ripeka Tahuna, Maintain ; Roihi Ngatiki, Mahitahi; Hunia Kinihe, Mahitahi; Unaiki Pokoriri, Mahitahi; Karameto Kinihe, Mahitahi; Rea te Koeti, Mahitahi; Hakopa Kapo, Mahitahi; Rora, Mahitahi. Alienation by sale or mortgage to be restricted. No. 4.— Heretaniwha, at southern extremity of Mahitahi Bay; 20 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares): Riaki Tauwhare, Arahura, and Kinihi te Kaoho Mahitahi. Alienation by sale or mortgage to be restricted. No. 5. — South Bank of River Mahitahi; 32 acres (35 surveyed). Grantees recommended (equal shares): Riaki Tauwhare, Arahura, and Kinihi te Kaoho, Mahitahi. Alienation by sale or mortgage to be restricted. Nos. 6 and 7. — North Bank of River Mahitahi; 627 acres (688 surveyed). Grantees recommended: Kinihe te Kaoho, Mahitahi; Hoani Kinihe, Mahitahi; Horima Kinihe, Mahitahi; Te Naihi Kinihe, Mahitahi; Te Ruaapu Pokoriri, Mahitahi; Hunia te Kaoho, Mahitahi; Unaiki Kinihe, Mahitahi; Meretini Kinihe, Mahitahi; Karameto Kinihe, Mahitahi; Merehana Kinihe, Mahitahi; Tamutini Kinihe, Mahitahi; Makarini Tohi, Arahura; Inia Tuhuru, Arahura; Hira Mutu, Kaiapoi; Kere Tutoko, Mahitahi; Pita Kere, Mahitahi; Teone Maru, Kaiapoi; Tare Puruti, Greymouth ; AVikitoria AVaipapa, Arahura; Te Koeti Turanga, Mahitahi; Tane te Koeti, Mahitahi; Hohepa te Rangi, Oraka ; Ria Teone Maru, Hokitika; Hera te Koeiti.f Mahitahi; Heni te Koeti, Mahitahi; Toihi te Koeti, Mahitahi; Kiwa te Koeti, Mahitahi; AVhakatau Pakapaka, Arahura ; Moroati Pakapaka, Arahura; Ihaia Tuhuru, Arahura; Kawana Maopo, Taumutu; Tura te Owai, Mahitahi; Wi te Naihi, Mahitahi; Ruera te Naihi, Mahitahi j Hemi Pukahu, Mahitahi; Hakopa Kapo, Mahitahi; Henare Meihana, Hokitika; Robe Ngatoko, Mahitahi; Ripeka Turauga, Mahitahi; Ripeka Tarikaroa, Mahitahi; Tamara Pukahu, Mahitahi; Makareta Hakopa, Mahitahi; Rea Wi te Naihi, Mahitahi; Rawiri te Mateaurere, Mahitahi; Hinepane Tutoko, Mahitahi; Hona Pauahi, Waikouaiti ; Here Papokihere, AVaikouaiti; Peneamine Meihana, Hokitika; Hopa Ru, Waikouaiti; Hoponi Meihana, Hokitika ; Tare Parata, Buller; Rora Pepene, Mahitahi; Makareta Pepene, Mahitahi; Hariata Pepene, Mahitahi; Paparu Hakopa, Mahitahi; Patene Hakopa, Mahitahi; Ihaia Hakopa, Mahitahi; Pare Hakopa, Mahitahi; Hohepa te AVhatakiore, Mahitahi. * This reserve was originally intended to be 200 acres, but, as two Natives named Parata and Kuini took their ishare (150 acres) at Buller instead (see >'os. 37 and 39), the area is now 50 acres, t Two interests.

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Nos. 8 and 9. — Makawiho : No. 8, 32 acres; No< 9, 188 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares) :Te Koeti Turanga, Mahitahi; Kere Tutoko, Mahitahi; Ruera te Naihi, Mahitahi; Raihi Ngatiki, Mahitahi; Rora Pepene, Mahitahi; Pita Kere, Maintain; Ripeka Ruera, Mahitahi; Makareta Hakopa, Mahitahi; Hakopa Kapo, Mahitahi; Ripeka te Koeti; Mahitahi; Hemi Pukahu, Mahitahi; Tamara Pukahu, Mahitahi; Kahoki, Mahitahi; alienation by sale or mortgage to be restricted. Tare te Koeti, Mahitahi, and Te Naihi Kinihe, Mahitahi (separate grant of 4 acres in trust as a church site and burial-ground: to be taken out of No. 8). No. 10.— North Bank of River Makawiho; 160 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares) : Kinihe te Kaoho, Maintain; Hoani Kinihe, Mahitahi; Horima Kinihe, Mahitahi; Unaiki Kinihe, Mahitahi; Wi Katau te Naihi, Mahitahi; Rea Wi te Naihi, Mahitahi; Hunia Kinihe, Mahitahi; Pirihira Tihau, Mahitahi; Meretini Kinihe, Mahitahi. Alienation by sale or mortgage to be restricted. No. 11.— Burial-place North of Makawiho Point; 6 acres. Grantee recommended : Roihi Tuarohe, Mahitahi. To be inalienable by sale or by mortgage. No. 12. — South Bank of River Manakaiau; 25 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares) : Roihi Tuarohe, Mahitahi; Horima Kinihe, Mahitahi; Hoani Kinihe, Mahitahi; Makareta Hakopa, Mahitahi; Tare te Koeti, Mahitahi; Te Koeti Turanga, Mahitahi. To be inalienable by sale or by mortgage. No. 13. — South Bank of River Ohinetamalea; 6 acres, now sf. Grantees recommended (equal shares) : Kinihe te Kaoho, Mahitahi; Hakopa Kapo, Mahitahi. To be inalienable by sale or by mortgage. No. 14.— South Bank of River Wehenga; 10 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares): Unaiki Kinihe, Mahitahi,and Te Ruaapu Kinihe, Mahitahi. To be inalienable by sale or by mortgage. No. 15. — South Bank of River Omoeroha; 30 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares) : Riaki Tauwhare, Arahura, aud Tini Tarapuhi, Mawhera. To be inalienable by sale or by mortgage. No. 16.— South Bank of River Waikohai; 20 acres. Grantee recommended: Te Koeti Turanga, Mahitahi. To be inalienable by sale or mortgage. No. 17. — Waiahope Bluff, commencing at its Northern extremity, extending thence Northwards ; 20 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares) : Hona Pauhi, AVaikouaiti, and Hera Taupoki, Wairewa. To be inalienable by sale or mortgage. No. 18. — Koamaru Bluff, on the North thereof; 13 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares) : Tare Parata, Buller ; Riria Parata, Kaiapoi; Rena Parata, Mahitahi. To be inalienable by sale or mortgage. No. 19. — Okarito Lagoon, on Spit between it and the Beach ; 50 acres originally, now 13 acres. Grantee recommended : Miria Pakako, Stewart Island. To be inalienable by sale or mortgage. Nos. 20, 21, and 22.— Rivers Waitangi Taona and Waitangi Roto, and on South Bank of River Whataroa; total area, as surveyed, 689 acres. Grantees recommended: Miria Papako, Stewart Island, 230 acres; Ihaia Tainui, Arahura, 60 acres 11 perches ; AVikitoria Mutu, Kaiapoi, 57 acres 2 roods ; Kooro Mautai, Kaiapoi, 34 acres 2 roods 11 perches; Teone Pako, Mahitahi, 110 acres; Amiria Waikura, Moeraki, 15 acres; Mere te AVaikauru, Kaiapoi, 30 acres; Riaki Tauwhare, Arahura, 15 acres 2 roods 14 perches ; Kopa Tauwhare, Arahura, Kinihe te Koeti, Mahitahi, Kere Tutoko, Mahitahi, and Ripini AVaipapa, Arahura, 18 acres 1 rood 4 perches ; Teoti Tauwhare, Arahura, 11 acres; Hakaraia Toi, Canterbury, and Kawana Maopo, Taumutu, 25 acres ; Tihau, Mahitahi, 25 acres; Te Koeti Turanga, Maintain, 25 acres : total, 659 acres (alienation by sale or mortgage to be restricted). Ihaia Tainui, Arahura, and AVikitoria te Piki, Waikato (separate graut for 30 acres, as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common —equal shares ;to be inalienable by sale or mortgage). Pull total, 689 acres. No. 23. — Pohuerua, at Pa and Burial-ground; 15 acres. Grantee recommended: Miria Papako, Stewart Island. To be inalienable by sale or mortgage. No. 24. — South Bank of River Hokitika, or Brown ; 400 acres. Grantees recommended : Hinepakia, Otago Heads, and Pirihira Muriwai, Greymouth, 50 acres (equal shares) ; Hera Arapata Horau, Moeraki; Tini Arapata Horau, Kaiapoi; and Kuru Arapata Horau, Hokitika, 50 acres (equal shares). Hakiaha te Horo, Hokitika; Henare Meihana; Teone Maru; Ria Maru; Raniera Tamatoe ; Merika Meihana; Ripini Waipapa, Arahura; Ehau Koki, Greymouth; Wikitoria AVaipapa, Arahura; 50 acres (unequal shares). Makarini Tohi, Arahura; Inia Tuhuru, Arahura ; Te Riaki Tauwhare, Arahura; Hoani Kinihe, Mahitahi; Tini Kaiwai; Hoani Tainui; 50 acres (unequal shares). Miria Papako, Stewart Island, 100 acres. AVereta Tainui, Greymouth, 100 acres. To be inalienable by sale or mortgage.

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No. 25. — Junction of the Kaniere icith Hokitika, or Brown; 25 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares): Tini Kaiwai, Greymouth ; Hira Makarini, Arahura; Riaki Tauwhare, Arahura. To be inalienable by sale or mortgage. No. 26. — South Bank of River Taremakau, at Pa; 25 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares) :Te AVakena, Kaiapoi, and Pita Mutu, Kaiapoi. To be inalienable by sale or mortgage. No. 27. — North Bank of Taremakau; 85 acres. Grantees recommended: Mata Kara, Kaikorera, and Hira Mutu, Kaiapoi (equal shares for 50 acres, as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common). Wakatau Moroati, Mawhera; Pakapaka, and Tini Kaiwai, Mawhera (equal shares for 35 acres). To be inalienable by sale or mortgage. No. 27a. — South Bank of Taremakau; 1 acre. Grantees recommended (equal shares) :Te AVakena, Kaiapoi, and Pita Mutu, Kaiapoi. No restriction on alienation recommended. No. 28.— Waimea, on South Bank cf Upper Taremakau; 50 acres, now 12 acres. Grantees recommended: Hakiaha te Horo, Hokitika; Henare Meihana, Hokitika; and Te Moroati, Arahura; for one-half, in equal shares. Hera Arapata Horau, Moeraki; Tini Arapata Horau, Kaiapoi; Kura Arapata Horau, Hokitika ; and Wikitoria AVaipapa, Arahura; for one-half, in equal shares. To be inalienable by sale or mortgage. No. 29. — Pakihi, on North Bank of the Upper Taremakau; 150 acres. Grantees recommended : Makarini Tohi, Arahura, 30 acres. Hakiaha te Horo, Hokitika; Henare Meihana, Hokitika; Inia Tuhuru, Arahura; Teoti Tauwhare, Arahura; Hoani Tainui, Arahura; Ripini AVaipapa, Arahura; Kinihe to Kaoho, Mahitahi; Kere Tutoko, Mahitahi; Whakatau Moroati Pakapaka, Greymouth; *Hera Arapata Horau, Moeraki; *Tini Arapata Horau, Kaiapoi; *Kura Arapata Horau, Hokitika (equal shares). To be inalienable by sale or mortgage. No. 30. — River Arahura, on North and South Banks; 2,000 acres. Grantees recommended : Tini Kaiwai, Greymouth, 62 acres 2 roods 28 perches ; Hira Makarini, Arahura, 62 acres 2 roods 26 perches ; Irai Tihau, AVairewa, 20 acres; Te Riaki Tauwhare, Arahura, 02 acres 2 roods 26 perches; Paora Taki, Rapaki, 10 acres ; Teone Rehu, Wairewa, 10 acres; Te Hira Mutu, Kaiapoi, 20 acres ; Whitau Kahaki, Kaiapoi, 10 acres ; Inia Tauwhare, Arahura, 20 acres; Aperahama te Aika, Kaiapoi, 20 acres ; Moroati Pakapaka, Arahura, 20 acres ; Kipa, AVaikouaiti, 10 acres: separate grant, 328 acres. Ihaia Tainui, Arahura; Hori Kerei Taiaroa, Otago Heads; Tini Kerei Taiaroa, Otago Heads; Amiria Tainui, Arahura; separate grant for 100 acres, equal shares. Wereta Tainui, Greymouth; separate grant for 345 acres. Te Koreke, Greymouth, 10 acres; Te Meihana, Kaiapoi, 20 acres ; Te AVakena Kokorau, Greymouth, 10 acres ; Pita Mutu, Kaiapoi, 10 acres; Matana Piki, Kaiapoi, 10 acres ; Te Koeti Turanga, Mahitahi, 10 acres; Kere Tutoko, Mahitahi, 10 acres ; Teone Tahea, Kaiapoi, 10 acres ; AVikitoria Mutu, Kaiapoi, 20 acres ; Riki te Mairaki Taiaroa, Otago Heads, 30 acres; Hoani Tainui, Arahura, 30 acres; Kinihe te Kaoho, Maliitahi, 10 acres; Teoti Pitama, Rapaki, 10 acres ; Metapere AVepu, Kaiapoi, 20 acres: separate grant, 210 acres. Hakiaha te Horo, Hokitika, 50 acres ; Henare Meihana, Hokitika, 10 acres; Hohepa to Rangi, Kaikoura, 7 acres; Maika Pikaka, AVaikouaiti, 10 acres; Ria Maru, AVairewa, 7 acres; Mikaere te Horo, Hokitika, 10 acres; Raniera Tamatoe, Hokitika, 7 acres; Teone Maru, Wairewa, 7 acres; Alerika Meihana, Hokitika, 7 acres; Hera Taupoki, AVairewa, 7 acres; AtereaTutekorinuku, Hokitika, 7 acres; Hoponi Meihana, Hokitika, 7 acres; Te AVhareraki Meihana, Hokitika, 7 acres; Ripeka te Horo, Hokitika, 7 acres: separate grant, 150 acres. Makarini Tohi, Arahura, 26 acres 2 roods 28 perches; Hira Makarini, Arahura, 26 acres 2 roods 26 perches ; Piripi Tauwhare, Arahura, 26 acres, 2 roods, 26 perches; Kamukuka te Wiremu, Kaiapoi, 20 acres: separate graut, 100 acres. Inia Tuhuru, Arahura, 50 acres; Tiparo Tuhuru, Arahura, 10 acres; ihaia Tuhuru, Arahura, 11 acres; Nihorere Tuhuru, Arahura, 10 acres; Ripini AVaipapa, Arahura, 10 acres; Hariata Wiari, Arahura, 9 acres: separate grant, 100 acres. Pirihiria Mouriwai, Greymouth ; Hinepakia, Otago ; and Rahera Mutu, Kaiapoi: 100 acres (equal share). Epapara Kahutuanui, Rapaki, 30 acres; Miria Bapako Stewart Island, 20 acres; Hera Arapata Horau, Moeraki; Tini Arapata Horau, Kaiapoi; and Kura Arapata Horau, Hokitika: 50 acres (equal shares). Ripini AVaipapa, Arahura; Wiremu Pakuku, Moeraki: Rakera Pukenui, Rapaki: and Wikitoria Ripini, Arahura: 50 acres (equal shares). Ihaia Tainui, Arahura; Ripini Waipapa, Arahura; and Henare Meihana, Hokitika: 417 acres, in trust for themselves, and for Wereta Tainui, Hira Makarini, Awiria Tainui, Hori Kerei Taiaroa, Teoti Pita Mutu, Hinepakia, Inia Tuhuru, To Riaki Tauwhare, Metapere Wepu, Wikitoria Ripini, Hera Arapata Horau, Tini Kaiwai, Makarini Tohi, Hakiaha te Horo, and Pirihira Muriwai. The trustees to have power to lease this land for a period not exceeding 21 years. No. 31. — South Bank of the River Mawhera or Grey, at Pa; 500 acres. Grantees recommended : Wereta Tainui, Greymouth, 30 acres ; Ihaia Tainui, Arahura, 30 acres ; AVikitoria Mutu, Kaiapoi, 25 acres; Hoani Tainui, Arahura, 14 acres; Metapere Wepu, Kaiapoi, 14 acres ; Te Makarini Tohi, Arahura, 25 acres ; AVikitoria AVaipapa, Arahura, 20 acres; Amiria Tainui, Arahura, 14 acres; Hakiaha te Horo, Hokitika, 11 acres: Ripeka te Horo, Hokitika, 10 acres; Aperahama te Aika, Kaiapoi, 20 acres; Hori Kerei Taiaroa, Otago Heads, 25 acres ; Ripini AVaipapa, Arahura, 12 acres : separate grant, 250 acres. Tini Tarapuhi, Greymouth, 30 acres ; Hira Makarini, Arahura, 25 acres ; Riaki Tauwhare, Arahura, 25 acres : separate grant, 80 acres. Rev. George Peter

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Mutu, Kaiapoi, 25 acres; Pita Mutu, Kaiapoi, 14 acres; Te Hira Mutu, Kaiapoi, 14 acres; Inia Tauwhare, Arahura, 14 acres ; Wakena Kokorau, Kaiapoi, 14 acres ; AVhakatau Pakapaka, Mawhera, 16 acres ; Inia Tuhuru, Arahura, 25 acres ; Ihaia Tuhuru, Arahura, 20 acres ; Hinepakia, Arahura, 20 acres ; Riki te Mairaki Taiaroa, Otago Heads, 14 acres: separate grant, 250 acres. To be inalienable by sale or by mortgage, excepting that, if any of this land be hereafter required for railway purposes, the grantees may have power to convoy such portion as may be required. Out of this reserve 11 acres 2 roods have already been ceded to the Provincial Government of Canterbury —tbe site ofthe Customhouse and Tainui Street. AVereta Tainui asks that the burial-ground within the reserve may be granted separately to AVereta Tainui, Aperahama te Aika, Ihaia Tainui, and Makarini Tohi (to be inalienable by sale, lease, or by mortgage); the area is about one acre. No. 32.— South Bank, at Burial-ground, at Ngamoanaerua; 8 acres. Grantees recommended : AVereta Tainui, Greymouth; Aperahama te Aika, Kaiapoi; and Mikaere te Horo, Kaiapoi. To be inalienable by sale, by mortgage, or by lease. No. 33.— South Bank of River Mawhera, at Kaiata; 250 acres. Grantees recommended (to be inalienable by sale or by mortgage) : Hoani Tainui, Arahura; Metapere AVepu, Arahura; Hikana Matana Piki, Kaiapoi ; Amiria Tainui, Arahura; AVikitoria Mutu, Kaiapoi; Paora Taki, Rapaki; Tare Puruti, Arahura; Matana Piki, Kaiapoi; Hakopa te Ataotu, Kaiapoi; and Hoani Matana Piki, Kaiapoi: 100 acres (equal shares). Tini Tarapuhi, Greymouth; 15 acres. Aperahama te Aika, Kaiapoi; Pita Mutu, Kaiapoi; Hinepakia, Otago Heads; Te Meihana Tawha, Kaiapoi; Teone Wetere, Rapaki; Ehau Koreke, Greymouth ; Aperahama Koreke, Greymouth ; Te Teira Turakina, Greymouth; AVhitau Kahaki, Kaiapoi; Hakiaha Te Horo, Hokitika; Ripeka te Horo,. Hokitika ; Henare Meihana, Hokitika ; Ripini Waipapa, Arahura; Te AVakena Kokorau, Kaiapoi; and Whakatau Moroati Pakapaka, Greymouth: 150 acres (equal shares). Total, 250 acres. No. 34. — South Bank, at Junction of the Kotukuwhakaoho and Grey; 250 acres. Grantees recommended (to be inalienable by sale or by mortgage, except to members of the Ngatahu Tribe) : Paora Taki, Rapaki; Wi Pokuku, Moeraki; Teone Rehu, Moeraki; Hona Panahi, AVaikouaiti; Maika Pikaka, AVaikouaiti; AVirihana Pohata, Kaiapoi; Potini te Korinuku, AVairewa; Ekaiaha Ropata, Kaiapoi; Hohepa te Rangi, AVairewa; Kawana Maopo, Taumutu; Hera Taupoki, Wairewa; Mata Pohata, Kaiapoi; AVhitau Kahaki, Kaiapoi; Tare Puruti, Greymouth; Pirihira Muriwai, Greymouth ; Hoaui Matana Piki, Kaiapoi; Mikaera te Horo, Kaiapoi; Pita Mutu, Kaiapoi ; and Amiria Puruti, Greymouth; 150 acres (equal shares). Hoani Tainui, Arahura, 20 acres; Ihaia Tainui, Arahura, 40 acres; Riki te Mairaki Taiaroa, Otago Heads, 40 acres: total, 100 acres. Full total, 250 acres. No. 35. — Kararoa, on Beach, north of Mawhera; 26 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares): Tini Kawai, Greymouth; and Hira Makarini, Arahura, To bo inalienable by sale or mortgage. No. 36. — South Bank of River Kawatiri, or Buller; 100 acres. Grantees recommended (to be inalienable by sale or by mortgage): Ihaia Tainui, Arahura; and AVikitoria te Piki, AVaikato ; 75 acres, being the northern portion (in equal shares, as joint tenants, aud not as tenants in common). Epapara Kahutaunui, Paraire; and Aterea Potini; 25 acres, being the southern portion (in equal shares). No. 37. — South Bank of River Kawatiri, or Buller; 50 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares) : Riria Parata, Kaiapoi ; and Rena Parata, Mahitahi. To bo inalienable by sale or mortgage. No. 37a.— South Bank of River Kawatiri, or Buller; 10 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common) : Ihaia Tainui, Arahura ; and Wikitoria te Piki, Waikato. No restriction to be placed on the alienation. No. 39.— South Bank of River Kawatiri, or Buller; 100 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares): Tare Parata, Buller; Riria Parata, Kaiapoi; and Rena Parata, Mahitahi To be inalienable by sale or by mortgage. No. 40.— South Bank of River Kawatiri, or Buller ; 50 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares, as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common) : Hone Kaiaia, Coliingwood; and Tima Mere Riwha, Coliingwood. To bo inalienable by sale or by mortgage. No. 41.— South Bank of River Kawatiri, or Buller ; 50 acres. Grantee recommended ; Henare Mahuika, Kaiapoi. To be inalienable by sale or by mortgage. No. io.—Watarakau, South Bank of River Kawatiri, or Buller; 50 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares, as joint tenants, aud not as tenants in common) : Ihaia Tainui, Arahura; and Wikitoria te Piki, AVaikato. Recommended tbat no restriction be imposed on the alienation. No. 46. — Oweka, South Bank of River Kawatiri, or Buller; 50 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares) : Tini Kaiwai, Greymouth ; Hira Makarini, Arahura ; Riaki Tauwhare, Arahura; Aperahama te Aika, Kaiapoi; and Matana Piki, Kaiapoi. Alienation by sale or by mortgage to be restricted.

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Nos. 38 and 42.* — North Bank of River Kawatiri, or Buller; 64 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares, as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common) : Ihaia Tainui, Arahura; and AVikitoria te Piki, Waikato; 50 acres. To be inalienable by sale or by mortgage. No. 38a ; 10 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares) : Ripeka Kere, Bruce Bay; and Tamarua Purua, Bruce Bay. Alienation not to be restricted. No. 4h3. — Oroivaiti, on South of Mud Flat, and near the Beach; 50 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares, as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common) : Ihaia Tainui, Arahura ; and AVikitoria te Piki, AVaikato. To be inalienable by sale or by mortgage. No. 44. — Orowaiti, at head of Mud Flat; 100 acres. Grantees recommended (equal shares) : Henare Mahuika, Kaiapoi; and Hoani Mahuika, Buller. Alienation by sale or by mortgage to be restricted, except to the Crown. No. 47. — Karamea, on South Bank of River Otumahana ; 40 acres. Grantees recommended (as joint tenants, and not as tenants in common) : Ihaia Tainui, Arahura; and Wikitoria te Piki, Waikato ; 20 acres. Mata Nohinohi, Kaiapoi; Henare Mahuika, Kaiapoi; and Hoani Mahuika, Buller ; 20 acres. To be inalienable by sale or by mortgage. T. E. Youno, Commissioner.

* No. 42 has been granted already, thus there are 60 acres left. By Authority : Geokge Didsbury, Government Printer, Wellington. —1879. Price Is.]