Ohinemuri 12 was awarded to 13 Grantees of Ngati Koi hapu 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 12 separately defined.2
It determined that the Crown had purchased all interests in the block, and therefore awarded it to the Crown.3
Ohinemuri 12 was declared Crown Land in August 1884.4
I Order of the Court for Ohinemuri 28 July 1880. Maori Land Court Hamilton Block Orders file H811. Supporting Papers #K57.17.
2 Native Minister to Chief Judge Native Land Court, 16 April 1881. Maori Land Court Hamilton Miscellaneous Papers file H811. Supporting Papers #L4.25-26.
3 Hauraki Minute Book 14 page 324.Supporting Papers #J20.57.
Order of the Court, 27 June 1882.
Maori Land Court Hamilton Block Orders file H811. Supporting Papers #K57.63-64.
Auckland Deed 1455. Supporting Papers #A158.
4 New Zealand Gazette 1884 pages 1212-1214. Supporting Papers #w17.4-6.
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