✨ Governor's Speech
APRIL 26.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 541
HONOURABLE GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND GENTLEMEN OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,—
A Representation Bill will be brought before you. Its purpose will be so to deal with the subject that after every census the representation of the colony will be self-adjusting.
The reform of the Legislative Council has been frequently before Parliament. My Advisers believe that it may be fittingly considered when a measure for the representation of the people is being discussed. A Bill on the subject will be brought before you.
The Loans to Local Bodies and Government Loans to Local Bodies Acts, which were passed by Parliament last year, have given general satisfaction throughout the colony; experience, however, has shown that some amendments may be necessary in order more effectually to carry out their provisions. These will be submitted to you.
My Advisers believe that one of the main aids to the progress of the colony is the promotion of agricultural settlement. Much has already been done in this direction; it will be for you to consider whether exceptional legislation is not desirable to establish small-farm settlement where there are no Crown lands available.
My Advisers believe that, together with agricultural and pastoral settlement, it is of the utmost importance that other industries should be encouraged. You will be invited to consider how this object can best be accomplished.
The good feeling that is being exhibited by the Maoris towards the Government has been evinced in a marked manner by the generous offer to the colony of the Ruapehu, Tongariro, and Ngaruahoe mountains by the Ngatituwharetoa Tribe, who desire that a large area of land should be set aside as a national park. You will be asked to legislate on the subject in order that effect may be given to their wishes.
Efforts have been made to further and develop the mining industries of the colony. The pressing want at present seems to be some mode of treating the rich and varied ores that are to be found in many parts of the country. It is hoped that new methods may be applied which will turn to account the valuable mineral resources of the goldfields that are now left unproductive. The question as to the assistance that can properly be devoted to such a purpose will no doubt receive your close attention.
You will be asked to consider Bills providing for amendments in the Electoral laws, the Government Insurance Act, the Criminal law, and the Guardianship of Infants, and for the constitution of Railway Boards of Advice. Various other Bills will also be submitted for your consideration.
I commend to your attention the important questions that will be brought before you, and I hope that, under the blessing of God, your labours may prove of great service to the colony.
By Authority: GEORGE DIDSBUY, Government Printer, Wellington.
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🏛️ Governance & Central Administration26 April 1887
Parliament, Governor, Speech, Representation, Legislative Council, Local Loans, Agricultural Settlement, Maori Land, Mining, Electoral Laws, Government Insurance, Criminal Law, Guardianship, Railway Boards
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