OTEAO 2

CREATED 26 May 1876

AREA   126 acres

PLAN   Hamilton Maori Land plan 2916

Oteao 2, a patch of kauri forest alongside the Oteao Creek, was surveyed by Edward Dean.1 The block formed an enclave surrounded by Oteao 3.

Investigation of Title

Application for investigation of title to Oteao 2 was made by Arama Whakatau in September 1873.2 A second application was made in November 1875 by Rahera Te Aoreiata and Erana Te Oneone of Ngati Hei.3

The application was heard in May 1876. The block was awarded to the same persons as were awarded Oteao 1, Mita Whakatau (as to two shares), and Matahira Whakatau, Rehara Whakatau, Rahera Tanui and Erana Te Oneone (as to one share each), all of Ngati Hoko hapu of Ngati Hei.4

Purchase of Oteao 2 by the Crown

Oteao 2 was purchased by the Crown for £19 (i.e. just over 3/- an acre) in a deed dated August 1878.5 The deed was certified by the Trust Commissioner later the same month.

Oteao z was declared Waste Lands of the Crown in February 1879.6

1 Hamilton Maori Land plan 2916. Supporting Papers #N88.

2 Application for Investigation of Title, 9 September 1873. Maori Land Court Block Orders file C165. Supporting Papers #K9.I.

3 Application for Investigation of Title, 15 November 1875. Maori Land Court Block Orders file C165. Supporting Papers #K9.2.

4 Order of the Court, 26 May 1876. Maori Land Court Hamilton Block Orders file C165.

Supporting Papers #K9.3.

5 Auckland Deed 1049. Supporting Papers #A99.

6 New Zealand Gazette 1879 pages 292-293. Supporting Papers #W12.3-4.

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