 The movement was an attempt to dispute the legitimacy of past land sales that, even at the time, had been criticised as unscrupulous.At a meeting at Pakowhai in July 1872 Tomoana proposed that all land grievances should be taken to Wellington to be heard in the Native Land Court, while Karaitiana Takamoana called for a commission of inquiry.A commission of inquiry was appointed, but it was considered by Māori to be a great disappointment.