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Rockpool Estate, Hazelburn. This estate is the property of Mr. D. T. Carter, who bought it from the Government in 1874, when the land was all in its native state. It consists of over 800 acres, a large portion of which has now been cultivated and the balance surface sown. “Rockpool” is devoted to the production of wool and mutton, and the grain and root crops raised are consumed chiefly on the place. The soil is a rich limestone formation, and grows very fair crops of turnips. The Aberdeen variety is in favour, and Mr. Carter finds that the best time to sow is between Christmas and New Year. The property is stocked with crossbred sheep, and those not sold as fat lambs are disposed of as two-tooths. Ryegrass, cocksfoot and clovers are used by Mr. Carter for pasturage. The property is divided into conveniently sized paddocks, and the homestead buildings, which are of stone and iron, are situated on the south bank of the Opihi river.