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Turanga Domain. Wade's Island, Section No. 1.33, Pakuranga Parish. Area, 26 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. It is an island in Turanga Creek. Uretara Island Domain. Uretara Island (Section No. 284, Waimana Parish). Area, 181 acres. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. It contains some fine native bush, and is leased to a person who acts as caretaker. Improvements now on domain : Felling and grassing, well, fencing, draining, lean-to, fowl-house, cow-shed, &c. Uritawa Domain. Sections Nos. 15 to 29 and 38 to 42, and portions of closed streets, Town of Waterford. Area, 5 acres I rood 24 perches. Work done during year : Erection of a public library and reading-room. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Erecting a veranda as an addition to the library. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, entrance-gates, shelter-trees, flagstaff, tennis-court, football and cricket grounds, shelter-shed, dressing-rooms, and public library and reading-room. Used for sports, picnics, tennis, football, and the local shows. Waharoa Domain. Sections Nos. 26 and 27, Waharoa Township. Area, 10 acres. Work done during year : An area of 5 acres was ploughed, thoroughly worked and levelled and sown down in grass, western boundary planted with live hedge, and other hedges and trees cleaned and maintained. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, gate, footbridge, drains, grassing, and planting. Leased for grazing. Waiharara Domain. Section No. 8, Block V, Opoe Survey District, Area, 20 acres 3 roods 26 perches. Work done during year : Concrete cricket-pitch laid down. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, draining, and concrete cricket-pitch. Used for sports, cjacket, football, and tennis. Proposed operations for ensuing year : An area of about 7 acres to be ploughed and sown down in grass, gate to be erected, and general improvements. Waihi Domain. Section No. 4. Block. IV, Aroha Survey District. Area, 120 acres. Improvements now on domain : Fences, hedge, and grassing. Waihou Domain. Sections Nos. 113, Block IX, and -8, Block XI, Aroha Survey District. Area, 107 acres 1 rood. Work done during year : Sunk, well, erected pump and trough, 16 chains drain excavated, and noxious weeds cleared. Improvements now on domain : Show building, grandstand, picket and post-and-wire fences, plantations, drains, well and pump. Used for shows, picnics, football, cricket, and hockey. Leased. Proposed operations for ensuing year : Planting trees, topping trees, and draining. Waikiekie Domain. Section No. 49, Waikiekie Parish. Area, 53 acres and 32 perches. This domain is under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. It contains some native bush. Improvements now on domain : Fencing. Leased for a term of fourteen years, the lessee being granted permission to clear and grass portion. Waikino Domain. Section No. 51, Town of Waikino. Area, 12 acres and 30 perches. Work done during year : 8 acres sown down in grass and rolled, hedges and trees trimmed and cleaned, fences erected to protect young trees, other fences repaired, and 150 trees planted. Improvements now on domain : Cricket and football ground, concrete cricket-pitch, pavilion, dressing-sheds, conveniences, fences, hedges, plantations, and gates. Used for sports, cricket, hockey, and football. Proposed operations for ensuing year : 3 acres to be cleared, ploughed, and sown down in grass; 8 acres top-dressing, planting trees, renewing fences, repairing gates and sheds, and water-supply. Waimamaku Domain. Section No. 3, Block VIII, Hokianga Survey District. Area, 117 acres and 20 perches. Under the control of the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Auckland. Waimana Domain. Section No. 22, Waimana Settlement, Block 111, Waimana Survey District. Area, 5 acres 2 roods 16 perches. Work done during year : Ornamental trees, shrubs, and barberry hedge planted and protected by fencing, and pump set in. Improvements now on domain : Fencing, ornamental trees, hedge, and pump. Used for cricket, football, and tennis. Proposed operations for ensuing year ; General maintenance.

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