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Parbis's Block, Mangatangi (211 Acres). This block, located twenty miles from Pokeno, lias been subdivided into three very good dairyfarms. One occupier has secured the freehold of his section, and one of the others has received his lease. PIJKEKARORO FARM SETTLEMENT, KAIWAKA (246 ACRES). There are three sections on this block. Leases have been issued to two of the occupiers, and action is at present being taken to recommend a lease for the third. Very satisfactory progress has been made on this settlement, and the returns are good. Arapohue Farm Settlement, Arapohue (162 Acres). The 162 acres has been subdivided into two dairy-farms. Leases have been issued to the two settlers, and returns are excellent. An adequate water-supply system has been installed and the sections are now fully developed. Onekura Farm Settlement, Umawera (1,033 Acres). The twelve individual holdings on this settlement were valued by a special committee last year and charges were fixed in respect of the subdivisions, nine settlers being granted leases. Action will be taken at a later date regarding the remaining three occupiers. The water-supply is good, and a steady top-dressing programme is being carried out. Mangatete Farm Settlement, Kaingaroa (1,263 Acres). This settlement has been subdivided into nine dairy-farms, and the settlers' charges have been fixed by the Small Farms Board. Six leases have been issued. Consideration to the issue of leases to the remaining three settlers who have been on the block for a limited period only will be undertaken at a later date. Waiotama Farm Settlement, Tangiteroria (314 Acres). This block was originally subdivided into five dairy-farms. These were considered to be on the small side, and as one of the occupiers vacated, the boundaries of the block were recast and the sections made into four self-contained units. A special committee valued the block last year, and charges have been fixed for the individual holdings and leases issued to the settlers. Mata North Farm Settlement, Kohukohu (1,523 Acres). This block, which has been subdivided into ten dairy-farms, was valued last year by a special committee, and charged were fixed by the Small Farms Board. Leases were issued to seven of the occupiers, and action will be taken in the near future regarding the issue of leases to the others. Some of the sections are not well watered, but a shortage is experienced only during a drought. Raetea Farm Settlement, Broadwood (378 Acres). This block has been subdivided into three dairy-farms. A valuation of the individual holdings was recently made with a view to the fixation of charges and the issue of leases to the settlers. The Small Farms Board is being approached in the near future for its approval to this course. The block is well watered and the returns have increased considerably during the past four seasons. Whangarei Harbour Board, Whangarei (255 Acres). This block consists of reclaimed tidal mud-fiats on which the response to grassing was at first disappointing, but the pastures are now generally in good order. Arrangements have been made to dispose of the settlement to the Whangarei Harbour Board, but finality has not yet been reached in the negotiations. When the Harbour Board has acquired the Small Farms Board's interests, leases and mortgages will be issued by the Harbour Board to the settlers. Oriwau Farm Settlement, Tutekehua (1,090 Acres). This block was acquired in 1932. There are thirteen settlers, and a committee has been appointed with a view to making the necessary valuation of the individual holdings and fixing charges. It will not be possible to issue leases in the majority of cases, as negotiations are still being proceeded with for the acquisition of the Native interest in approximately 486 acres. The holdings are on the small side, but systematic top-dressing of the pastures is improving the returns. Tutamoe Farm Settlement, Tutamoe (394 Acres). This block was subdivided into nine holdings, but it was decided not to persevere with five, and at the present time there are four farms with a total area of approximately 394 acres. The block is situated in a deteriorated-land area where the average annual rainfall is 109 in., and was acquired in the first place to provide work for unemployed. Action is being taken to dispose of the areas not required, and to fix charges on the remaining farms.

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