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HARBOUR WORKS. Houhora Wharf. —The contract for the erection of a bridge at Pukenui has been let and work is in hand. Orapiu Wharf; Beachlands Slipway ; Waiheke Island.—The wharf at Beachlands was demolished and a slipway constructed with the materials therefrom. Reconstruction of Orapiu Wharf was also completed by the same contractors. Tairua Wharf. —The reconditioning of this wharf was completed by the Thames County CouncilHelensville Creek Beacon, Kaipara Harbour. —General maintenance was carried out during the year. Bruce Bay. —Surveys have been made and plans are being prepared for a proposed wharf at this location. Westhaven Wharf. —The construction of a breastwork and approach road are in hand on this siteHavelock Wharf. —Repairs and extensions are being undertaken, and all preliminary work is completed prior to letting a contract for construction of this wharf. Momorangi Bay. —The site has been surveyed and plans are in hand for a jetty on this site. Elaine (Brown's) Bay.—-Plans have been prepared for a jetty and access track to be constructed here. Endeavour Inlet. —A 34 ft. jetty has been constructed on Endeavour Inlet during the year. Fairy Bay Wharf. —Plans have been completed for this wharf. Kumutoto Bay- Plans are in hand for the provision of a wharf with launch steps at this location. Ships Cove.- The construction of a jetty with launch steps has been completed. Tennyson Inlet.—A jetty complete with launch steps, access road, and approach has been constructed here. Lighthouses. Moko Hinau.—A fuel-oil store has been erected, the Diesel engines overhauled, and repairs and maintenance carried out to the electrical equipment. Cuvier Island. —Routine maintenance has been carried out on the Diesel engines and electrical equipment. Godley Head. —The site for the new lighthouse has been constructed involving some 300 cubic yards of excavation in rock. All electrical equipment is on order, and the lens and lantern ex Cape Foulwind are being reconditioned ready for installation. Arrangements are in hand for the construction of the power-line to the new site. Akaroa. —A contract has been let for the erection of a Blondin cableway over the inlet at this station to replace obsolete landing-equipment. Puysegur Point.—The power-house in connection with electrification has been completed and the access road approximately 2 miles long constructed. All material and equipment for electrification and installation of radio beacon is being assembled at Invercargill ready for transport and installation. Moeraki. —A small hut has been erected to accommodate an extra man, and power-lines have been run to the station for electrification. The cottages and buildings are now supplied with electricity, and equipment is on order to electrify the light. Centre Island. —Extension of the cottage drainage is in hand. Portland Island.—A. generating set ex Stephens Island has been installed to provide power for radio-beacon purposes. Trial surveys have been carried out for the erection of a Diesel winch and tramway to improve access to the station and also surveys of sites for three new cottages for the keepers. jßaring Head.—Routine maintenance of plant and equipment has been carried out during the year. A cross-over connection between this station and the adjacent naval station has been provided to allow for an interchange of power in case of emergency. Hen Island.—The erection of a light-tower and the cableway necessary for servicing is in hand and is now nearing completion. The existing light on the Chickens will be extinguished on completion of this work. Cape Reinga.—A considerable amount of work has been carried out during the year. This includes the erection of two keepers' dwellings, light-tower, and power-house. The construction of a combined garage and fuel-store is in hand, also the erection of a flashing beacon on the mainland at Cape Maria. The installation of plant and equipment in connection with the radio beacon and electrification has been completed, and the work of erecting the tower-lantern and equipment ex Cape Maria is in hand. With the exception of a3O ft. bridge, which is in hand, the access road from Te Paki is now completed. Cape Maria. —This station was completely dismantled during the year, the keepers being transferred to Cape Reinga. Everything salvagable was taken off the island, and the lighthouse lantern and equipment transferred to Reinga. When this light was extinguished a temporary electric light was exhibited at Reinga. Cape Maria Island no longer exists as a lighthouse station. Tutukaka Heads. —An automatic flashing beacon has been erected on this location by the Whangarei Harbour Board under the direction of this Department. Cape Campbell. —All buildings and the lighthouse tower have been painted and minor repairs carried Out. During the year all electrical equipment received routine maintenance. A fuel-oil store has been erected adjacent to the power-house.

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