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1916. NEW ZEALAND.

TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS DEPARTMENT (ANNUAL REPORT OF THE), BY THE MINISTER OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS, HON. DR. ROBERT McNAB.

Presented to both Houses of the General Assembly by Command of His Excellency.

The Minister in Charge of Tourist and Health Resorts Department to His Excellency the Governor, My Lord,— Wellington, 12th May, 1916. I have the honour to submit to Your Excellency the report of the Department of Tourist, and Health Resorts for the year ended the 31st March, 1916. I have, &c, Robert McNab, Minister of Tourist and Health Resorts. His Excellency the Governor of New Zealand.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER OF TOURIST AND HEALTH RESORTS. Sir,— Wellington, 10th May, 1916. I have the honour to submit herewith my report, for the year ended the 31st March, 1916. I have, &c, 13. M. Wilson, General Manager. The Hon. Dr. Robert McNab, Minister of Tourist and Health Resorts. I am glad to be able to report that despite adverse conditions the revenue of the Tourist Department for the past year compares favourably with that of the previous year. The actual revenue for the year was £31,067, an increase of £4,437 on last year's figures, which amounted to £26,630. This increase has been mainly brought about by a large influx of visitors from Australia, due at least in part to the advertising in that country of our scenic attractions. Our principal tourist resorts nave also been very largely patronized by our own people. In accordance with instructions received from you the whole question of charges for accommodation and fees at the various resorts is now being overhauled to see what alterations can be made with a view to enhanced revenue, and recommendations will be submitted to you in time to allow any proposed alterations to be given effect to next season. All officers have worked hard during the season to secure additional revenue and to, wherever possible, curtail expenditure. The following statement gives in detail the revenue at the different resorts during the past two years, and the financial position of each : —■

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