On survey became 1109 acres PLAN Hamilton Maori Land plan 3416
Ohinemuri 7 was awarded to 88 Grantees of Ngati Mataku.1
Definition of Interests of the Crown
In June 1882 the Court considered an application made by the Crown to have its interests in Ohinemuri 7 separately defined.2
It determined that the Crown had purchased interests in the block amounting to 966 acres, under an agreement which included the provision of a reserve to be granted to the sellers. It therefore awarded 966 acres to the Crown.' The 13 non-sellers were left with 157 acres.4 The Crown portion was to be known as Ohinemuri 5 and the non-sellers' portion as Ohinemuri 5A.
On survey the area of Ohinemuri 7 was reduced slightly to 952 acres, while Ohinemuri 7A retained its intended area.'
Ohinemuri 7 was declared Crown Land in August 1884.6 Ohinemuri 7A
The 13 non-sellers awarded this block were Maraea Raharuhi (or Whiria), Henare Pakara, Rato Kuao, Paora Tiunga, Kingi Haira, Hiria Ani, Titoko Te Rehu, Hanata Te Aku, Waitauwhi Ihaiaroto, Marea Rangihikihiki, Tuipirihi Taha, Tukukino and Wiremu Wepiha.7
The interests of 8 of the owners in the block were purchased by the Crown.'
1 Order of the Court for Ohinemuri 7, 2 July 1880. Maori Land Court Hamilton Block Orders file H811. Supporting Papers #K57.9-10.
2 Native Minister to Chief Judge Native Land Court, 16 April 1881. Maori Land Court Hamilton Miscellaneous Papers file H811. Supporting Papers #L4.15-16.
3 Order of the Court, 27 June 1882. Maori Land Court Hamilton Block Orders file H811. Supporting Papers #K57.47-48.
Auckland Deed 1450. Supporting Papers #A153.
4 Hauraki Minute Book 14 page 320. Supporting Papers #120.53.
Hamilton Maori Land plan 3416. Supporting Papers #N124.
New Zealand Gazette 1884 pages 1212-1214. Supporting Papers #w17.4-6.
Order of the Court, 27 June 1882. Maori Land Court Hamilton Block Orders file H811. Supporting Papers #K57.49.
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