G.—No. 81

FURTHER REPORTS ON THE GOLD FIELDS OF NEW ZEALAND. I. —PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND. II. —WESTLAND, TO 30TH JUNE, 1871. III. —MARLBOROUGE, TO 30TH APRIL, 1871.

{Return to an Order of the House of Representatives, dated 3rd Anyust, 1869.) '' That it is desirable that the G overnment should cause to be laid upon the Table of this House, during each Session, a Report embodying a general account of the present condition of the Gold Fields of the Colony, their advancement or otherwise during the preceding year, and their probable prospects ; together with particulars showing the average price of provisions during the year on each Gold Field, the rate of wages, estimated population, and such other information as would afford a comprehensive idea of the general condition of the mining interest in the Colony; and that His Excellency be requested to forward a copy of such Report to Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies." (Mr. W. H Harrison.)

WELLINGTON.

1871.