✨ Governor's Speech Opening Parliament
Numb. 45. 395
THE
NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
Published by Authority.
WELLINGTON, TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1871.
T HE First Session of the Fifth Parliament of New Zealand was this day
opened by the Governor, when His Excellency was pleased to make the
following
SPEECH.
HONORABLE LEGISLATIVE COUNCILLORS, AND GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, -
It is with satisfaction that I have summoned the Parliament of the Colony,
and now invite your assistance and advice.
I am glad to learn that the Ballot, which has for the first time in this Colony
been used at the late General Election of Members of the House of Represent-
atives, has been found to work well.
Since I last addressed you, I have again visited the Provinces of the Middle
Island, and its West Coast. I was greatly pleased to see material resources
developed and social institutions established to so great an extent. I have also
observed with much satisfaction the growing prosperity of the North Island, and
particularly the extraordinary yield of gold in the Province of Auckland. Every-
where, in both Islands, my visits elicited expressions of loyalty to the Queen,
and of good-will towards myself; and I shall always remember with gratitude
the courteous and hospitable manner in which I have been received in all parts
of New Zealand.
I congratulate you on the progress which has been made during the year in
establishing, under improved arrangements, the Postal route to Great Britain by
way of San Francisco. I hope that the line will attract the co-operation of the
Australian Colonies, and the support of the United States.
Relations with the Natives continue to improve. A Bill will be laid before
you to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the Native Lands Court.
You will concur with me in regretting the death of the celebrated Chief,
Tamati Waka Nene, alike distinguished for his loyalty to the Queen and his
friendship with the Pakeha; and who, whether in peace or war, was ever ready
to aid in establishing the Queen's sovereignty and promoting colonization.
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NZ Gazette 1871, No 45
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🏛️ Governor's Speech opening the First Session of the Fifth Parliament.
🏛️ Governance & Central Administration15 August 1871
Parliament opening, Governor's address, Legislative Council, House of Representatives, Ballot, Postal route, Native Lands Court, Tamati Waka Nene
- Tamati Waka Nene, Death regretted by Parliament