Land Acquired for Soil Conservation and River Control Purposes in Whakatane District Pursuant to section 20 of the Public Works Act 1981, the Minister of Lands, declares that, an agreement to that effect having been entered into, the land described in the Schedule hereto, is hereby acquired for soil conservation and river control purposes and shall vest in The Bay of Plenty Regional Council on the date of publication hereof in the New Zealand Gazette. Schedule South Auckland Land District 1.5730 hectares, situated in Block III, Awa A Te Atua Survey District, being Allotment 1305, Matata Parish; as shown on S.O. Plan 48723, lodged in the office of the Chief Surveyor at Hamilton. Dated at Hamilton this 9th day of June 1997. R. W. BARNABY, for Minister of Lands. (LINZ Hn. 5050/5388)1CL