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NcARUAWAniA Domain. Sections Nos. 123, Horotiu Parish, 101, Suburbs of Newcastle, and 607 and 663a, Town of Ngaruawahia. Area, 131 acres 1 rood 28 perches. Work done during year : Fencing on racecourse completed. Used principally for races. Ngatikoi Domain. Section No. 15, Block XVI, Ohiuemuri Survey District. Area, 133 acres 3 roods. Work done during year : Scrub burnt, and clover and grass sown. Improvements now on domain: Fences, trees, and clearing. Not used by the public; leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Clearing scrub and sowing grass. Nikau Domain. Section No. M. 129, Oruawharo Parish. Area, 22 acres. This area was brought under the provisions of " The Public Domains Act, 1881," on the 16th August, 1907. It is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. Nobthcotb Domain. Sections Nos. 1 to 10 and 68, Town of Northcote. Area, 3 acres 1 rood 29 perches. Improvements now on domain : Fencing and seating accommodation. Used for general recreation. The domain commands a magnificent view of Auckland Harbour, and is much patronised by the public. OBINBWAI Domain. Section No. 49, Taupiri Parish. Area, 64 acres 2 roods 30 perches. No improvements effected during the year. Improvements now on domain : Three acres plantation, willows, ploughing, and grassing. Used for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Clearing gorse and ploughing. Onehunga Domain. Allotment No. 14 of Section No. 36, Town of Onehunga. Area, 5 acres 1 rood 31 perches. Improvements now on domain : Paths, plantation, and hedges. Used for picnics. One-tree Hill Domain. Allotments Nos. 54 and part of 11 of Section 12, Suburbs of Auckland. Area, 121 acres and 28 perches. Work done during year : Carriage-drive to the summit of the hill completed, and good progress made with down grade, trees and shrubs planted, hedges trimmed, swing erected, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, gates, caretaker's lodge, plantations, seats, drives, swing, and avenue of trees. Used for picnics, golf, cricket, hockey, driving, cycling, football, and general recreation. Some caves have been explored on the domain, and the entrances are being improved. Opaheke Domain. Allotment No. 132 of Section No. 2, Opaheke Parish. Area, 16 acres 2 roods 6 perches. Improvements now on domain: Fencing and grassing. Used for general recreation. Opotiki Domain. Allotments Nos. 12, 13, and 28, 168 to 177, and 207 to 216, of Section No. 1; and 84, 85, 86, 130, 131, and 132 of Section No. 2, Town of Opotiki. Area, 11 acres 3 roods. •Work done during year: General maintenance. Improvements now on domain: Fences, ornamental trees, and pavilion. Used for cricket and sports. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting sheep-proof fences. Opotiki and Waioeka Domain. Sections Nos. 82, 83, 84, 85, and 333, Waioeka Parish. Area, 299 acres 1 rood. Work done during year : Saddling paddock laid off and fenced, trees planted, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedges, open and underground drains, grandstand, ladies' rooms, judge's box, saddling paddock, plantations, racecourse (partly fenced with handrails), and willow-protective works. Used for races, sports, and picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting entrance-gate, completing fence around racecourse, painting grandstand, and planting trees. Oruamo Domain. Section No. 218, Takapuna Parish. Area, 5 acres 2 roods 7 perches. Improvements now on domain : Ring fencing, trees, and grassing. Used for school picnics and sports. Oruawharo Domain. Section No. 40a, Parish of Oruawharo. Area, 54 acres. Domain Board appointed 9th September, 1907. No works yet undertaken.