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There is a slight increase upon the census of 1886, in the Counties of Buller and Westland, of three and eighteen respectively, and a decrease of three in the County of Grey, making a total increase in the four counties of eighteen. It will be perceived that at the present census there were no Maoris at all residing in the Counties of Grey and Inangahua. The general health of the Natives, who are all apparently in good circumstances, has been good. I have, &c, S. Goodall, Inspector of Police, Enumerator. The Under-Secretary, Native Department, Wellington.

Comparative Return of Maori Census, 1891.

Note.—This comparison is made with the figures in the Registrar-General's Table, page 359, Census Book, 1886; but does not include 201 " Maori wives living with European husbands," nor the population of the Chathams, which was 195 in 1886, and the returns for which for the present census have not yet been received. As regards the decrease, it should be borne in mind that 104 Natives are estimated to have lost their lives in the Tarawera eruption, which occurred after the census of 1886 was taken. The above figures for 1891 are subject to revision. The final return will be prepared and published by the RegistrarGeneral's Department. Recapitulation. Population, 1891 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 41,303 Population, 1886 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 41,573 Decrease .. .. .. .. .. 270

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Total Males, 1886. Total Females, 1886, Total Males and Females, 1886. Total Males, 1891. Total Females, 1891. Total Males and Females, 1891. Decrease. "orth Island .. [iddle Island (including) Stewart Island j 21,649 17,878 39,527 21,670 17,773 39,443 84 1,088 958 2,046 962 898 1,860 186 Totals 22,737 18,836 41,573 22,632 18,671 41,303 270