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Improvements now on domain : Two shelter-sheds, four concrete tanks, seats, fireplaces, a welldefined and graded path to summit of mountain and one leading towards Islington Bay, and recreation-ground. Used as a pleasure resort. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Completing footpath to Islington Bay, repairing existing footpaths, and general maintenance. The island is ofttimes spoken of as the sentinel of Auckland Harbour, and is by its position and natural configuration adapted for a scenic and pleasure resort. The discovery of fine caves on the island has had the effect of considerably increasing the number of visitors. During the summer months steamers run frequent excursions to the island. Kaupo Domain. Sections Nos. 58, Block XVI, Tokatoka Survey District, and 1, 2, 15, and 16, Village of Raupo. Area, 37 acres 2 roods 28 perches. Arrangements have been made with the lessee to share the cost of an artesian well. It is proposed to fence the Raupo Reserve when funds are available. Improvements consist of boundary-fences and small drain. Used for occasional picnics. Leased. Rawene Domain. Allotments Nos. 153 to 166, Town of Rawene, and 106 to 111, Suburbs of Rawene. Area, 19 acres 2 roods 25 perches. It is proposed to fence and improve that portion of the domain situated in the township, and to lease the area in the suburbs. Takahue Domain. Section No. 6a, Block ,XV, Takahue Survey District. Area, 4 acres 1 rood 27 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. Arrangements are being made to lease the area. Takapuna Domain. Section No. 250, Takapuna Parish. Area, 180 acres 2 roods. The domain commands a splendid view of Hauraki Gulf, and is visited by camping parties. The Takapuna tramways now run to within a mile of the domain. Taneatua Domain. Section No. 11, Block IX, Whakatane Survey District. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year : Concrete cricket-pitch laid down. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, gates, grassing, barberry hedge, tennis-courts, cricket-pitch, and bowling-green. The tennis and bowling clubs have done extensive improvements, including the erection of windmills and pavilions. Used for football, cricket, tennis, bowls, sports, and general recreation. Leased. Tangihua Domain. Section No. 33, Block 11, Tangihua Survey District. Area, 65 acres. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, draining, and grassing. Used for grazing. Tauhoa Domain. Sections Nos. 145, 146, and 148, Tauhoa Parish, and 2a and 10b, Block XVI, Otamatea Survey District. Area, 111 acres 3 roods 30 perches. The improvements on the domain consist of fencing, ploughing, and grassing. Part is used for lawn-tennis. The area is leased, the lessees being required to effect permanent improvements to the value of £1 per acre. Taxjmarunui and Rangakoa Domain. Section No. 1, Block X, Town of Taumarunui; Section No. 9, Block V, Rangaroa Village; and Section No. 3, Block XIII, Tuhua Survey District. Area, 146 acres 2 roods 18 perches. Work done during year : Water laid on to grounds, tea-tree cleared, and drains opened up and cleared. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, 19 chains of drains, water laid on, and band-rotunda. Used for sports and general recreation. Portion leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year . General improvements. Taupiri Domain. Sections Nos. 78 to 87, Town of Taupiri. Area, 4 acres 2 roods 38 perches. Work done during year : Noxious weeds kept down and fences kept in order. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, and trees around boundary. Used for picnics and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General improvements to grounds. Taupo Domain. Sections Nos. 2 and 3, Block XXXIV, and 1, Block XXXV, Town of Taupo; and Section No. 2 and part of 4, Block 11, Tauhara Survey District. Area, 25 acres 3 roods 26 perches. Work done during year : General maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, tool-house, three 400-gallon tanks, windmill, water-pipes, trough, lawn, well; tennis, bowling, and croquet green; golf-links, baths and bath buildings, and a carved memorial erected by the Natives of the district to their late chief. Used for croquet, bowls, tennis, and general