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Pudding Hill Domain. Formerly part of Reserve No. 3315, Block VIII, Hutt Survey District. Area, 87 acres 1 rood 28 perches. Improvements now on domain: Cookhouse, conveniences, and fencing. Used for picnics and camping. Rangiora Domain. Reserves Nos. 132 and 1563, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 92 acres 2 roods. Work done during year: Fences and trees trimmed, gorse cut, and general maintenance. Improvements now on domain: Fencing, plantation, grandstand, clay cycling-track, windmill water-service, boiler-house with three coppers and other' accessories, shower-baths, conveniences, cricket-pavilion, golf-pavilion, and golf-links. Used for athletic sports, cricket, football, hockey, golf, and picnics. Portion leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Tree-planting. Rangiora and Waikuku Beach Domain. Reserves Nos. 3224, 3710, and 3718, Blocks VIII and XII, Rangiora Survey District. Area, 305 acres. Work done during year : 12 acres planted with marram-grass, and a few 7 seats erected. Improvements now on domain : Plantations, fencing, gates, two artesian wells, shelter-shed, two dressing-sheds, conveniences, and stable. Used for picnics and camping. Portion leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Further planting of marram-grass and thinning trees in plantation. Rawhiti Domain. Reserve No. 1616 and part of Reserve No. 1579, Borough of New Brighton. Area, 155 acres 3 roods 38 perches. Work done during year : Artificial lake formed, fence erected, and hall repaired. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, four artesian wells, artificial lake, and hall. Used as a promenade and for picnics. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erect fencing and entrancegates, finishing sports-ground, and sinking deep well. Reserve No. 3158. Reserve No. 3158, Block XVI, Lowry Peaks Survey District. Area, 10 acres 2 roods 7 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch. It comprises low-lying and wet land, is fenced, and used for grazing. Reserve No. 3149. Reserve No. 3149, Block XI, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 23 acres This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch. It is situated at the mouth of the Hurunui River, and contains a few native trees. Used for fishing and picnic parties. Leased. , Reserve No. 3145. Reserve No. 3145, Block V, Cheviot Survey District. Area, 5 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch. It comprises a gully of native bush, and is leased to the owner of the adjoining who is required to protect it. Used for picnics and grazing. Richmond Domain. Part of Rural Section No. 182, Block XII, Christchurch Survey District. Area, 7 acres. Work done during year : Trees planted on all boundaries for shelter purposes, and railing fences repaired. Improvements now on domain : Fences, pavilion, conveniences, three wells, corrugated-iron fences, wrought-iron gates and gate-posts, and plantations. Used for sports, picnics, cricket, and football. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Rolling and cutting grass at regular intervals, painting and repairing pavilion, and erection of proper sanitary arrangements for accommodation of picnic and other parties. Ruafuna Domain. Reserve No. 3034, Block X, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. Area, 27 acres. Improvements now on domain: Plantation, fencing, grassing, and football and cricket ground. Leased. St. Andrew's Domain. Reserve No. 634, Otaio and Patiti Survey Districts. Area, 24 acres and 12 perches. Work done during year : General maintenance. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, draining, plantations, pavilion, conveniences, sports-ring, tennis-court, and 17 acres grassed. Used for sports, picnics, cricket, football, and tennis. Portion leased for grazing. Proposed operations for ensuing year : General maintenance. Scotsburn Domain. Reserve No. 1554, Orari Survey District. Area, 50 acres Leased.