The Kaikou block was first investigated by the Native Land Court on 18 May 1905 and the subdivisions of Kaikou A-F were issued. Further partitions occurred between 1916 and 1920. On 23 June 1920, the Kaikou D3 partition was created. The block is 173 acres 3 roods and 4 perches. This block was granted to 3 owners. ​

 

On 17 December 1965, Kaikou A4D, A4E, A4F, B1, B2, B3A, B3B, B4, B5, B8A, B8B, C1A1A, C1A2, C1A3, C1B1, C1B2, C2, C3, C4, C5C1, C6A, C6B and D3 were amalgamated into the C1X block and then into the Te Horo block. C1A1B was originally to be included in this amalgamation but was eventually excluded.18

 

Kaikou D 3 was partitioned on 23 June 1920. Nanny Ata had a 0.275 share out of 210.000 shares in the block.

 

Mr Kerr’s evidence to the Court in 1965 said: A total area of approximately 580 acres; these areas are up in the medium to steep country all covered in scrub and light bush. There may be very small areas of unimproved grassland on these blocks.19