G.—lo.

Waipipi (Te Hakona). This scheme is a compact block of 282 acres subdivided into five farms and is situated on the Manakau Harbour about ten miles from Waiuku. Access is provided by metal roads, and the scheme is close to a dairy factory. Most of this area has been in grass for some time, and though the pastures are in fair order there is a lack of perennial rye, and it may be necessary to ultimately regrass certain parts. Noxious weeds have been kept well in check. The five occupiers are still in receipt of wages, and the total proceeds from cream cheques are paid to the Waikato-Maniapoto District Maori Land Board. The health of the people is good, but four of the five houses on the scheme are in need of repair in order to make the living-quarters satisfactory. The matter of water-supply received attention during the year and an electric pump and storage tank have now been installed by means of which the whole scheme can be reticulated. Dairying operations were continued throughout the year, and, in spite of low prices and the dry spell experienced during last summer, the following butterfat-production is regarded as satisfactory : —

The occupiers, who take a keen interest in the development of their respective areas, are anxious to obtain some security of tenure on a unit basis, and this matter is now under consideration.

Kaihau. This scheme comprises five separate holdings, totalling approximately 378 acres, and is situated about three miles from Waiuku. The scheme is still financed by the Waikato-Maniapoto Maori Land Board. The water-supply question has been receiving attention, a bore was put down on Lot 310b, and on the other sections wells have been tested with a view to installing pumps. One new house is in course of erection. The pastures are generally in fair condition and have been kept clear of noxious weeds by continuous grubbing. The five occupiers, who are in receipt of wag'es, are keen to be definitely established as units with a secure tenure. With improvements now in hand the living-quarters will, with one exception, be satisfactory. The health of the people is good. There is approximately 70 acres still to be cleared, cultivated, and grassed. Internal fences are required and existing fences will require battens. Extensions of water-supplies will also be necessary. The following table is supplied : —

Onewhero. Onewliero is now in six subdivisions and comprises land scattered over a wide area, each locality presenting a different type of soil, a distinct type of Native, and a separate problem so far as farming is concerned. The sections are classified as follows :—

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Farm Area. ' Cows. i Butterfat. Values. [Average per Cow. j [ J J | • Acres. j lb. £ lb. 1 66 28 ! 3,616 139 ; 129 2 .. 61 19 3,402 131 179 3 .. 54 26 ! 3,878 150 149 4 .. 43 19 4,226 163 233 5 .. 58 23 5,112 196 222 282 i - 115 ' 20,234 I 779 176

Farm No. ! Area. Cows. Buttcrfat. Value. Average per Cow. Acres. lb. £ lb. 1 .. 130 61 12,930 501 212 2 .. 38 14 2,430 93 173 3 .. 113 28 6,280 242 224 4 .. 53 23 4,813 188 209 5 .. 44 22 5,894 228 270 378 148 32,347 _ 1,252 ' ,218

Section. ! Units. Area. Locality. Nature of Soil. Acres. Onewhero (proper) 10 720 Five miles from Tuakau .. First-class volcanic. Some swamp areas. Opuatia .. 8 1,380 Fifteen miles from Tuakau Papa and semi-gum land. Mangatangi .. 8 349 Twelve miles from Pokeno Good quality loam. Koheroa . . 2 201 Eight miles from Mercer .. Poor-quality gum. Mercer .. .. 1 51 At Mercer .. .. Clay to semi-gum land. Waikarakia .. 8 1,073 Approximately eleven miles Flats, heavy clay ; hills, poor gumfrom Mercer land.