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 88,567 tons register, to 5,367 vessels, totalling 1,800,193 tons in 1921.

The berthing accommodation at the present time amounts to 14,925 feet, of which 8,208 feet is available for overseas shipping and 6,717 feet for coastal vessels.

From time to time the Board's constitution has been altered, until it now consists of 14 members, three of whom are elected by the electors of the City of Auckland, seven by the electors of the suburban districts and the ratepayers of the adjoining counties, three by the payers of dues, and one nominated by the Governor-in-Council. The Board has been fortunate in the men who, from time to time, have occupied the Chair. Mr. H. R. Mackenzie is the present Chairman.

The Board fully recognizes that its future is bound up with that of the City and Province, and that the Harbour must keep pace with their progress. This year (1922) it is estimated that over £400,000 will be spent on works for the improvement of the Harbour.

The following progress statement of receipts, commencing with 1872, will indicate the financial advancement made by the Board:—