9 mai 1865 - Local Maori wins damages for loss of tree asset

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In 1865, William White , with the approval of the Little River Road Board and Provincial Government, endeavoured to obtain timber from an overall width road line, the Maoris appealed to J. W. Hamilton , native commissioner for justice, as the pakeha action was contrary to terms of the sale of the Native Land , which allowed the timber to the Maoris, and only a certain acreage for roads. The General Government authorised the native commissioner to take the matter to the Supreme Court, and the local authorities promptly came to terms. Compensation was paid over to Heremaia Mautau , Irai Tihau , Tamati Tikao , Tera Maitua and Eruera Irikapua .

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