ANAKOKATEA AND IWITUAROA

Anakokatea and Iwituaroa blocks were purchased by the Crown in January 186o from Te Wairahi of Ngati Pupu for £34.1 James Preece was the Crown's purchase officer.

Extinguishment of Native title to Iwituaroa (i74 acres) and Kotea (25 acres) was notified in January 1862.2 The location of the blocks is shown on a survey plan of the district.3

1   Turton's Deeds, Deed 318, pages 390-391. Supporting Papers #T2.32-33. Turton's Deed Plans. Supporting Papers #T3.zz.

2 New Zealand Gazette 186z pages 13-15. Supporting Papers #w1.I-3.

3 Hamilton Maori Land plan 15834. Supporting Papers #N264.

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