U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12B-25 SEC File Number 811-7345
CUSIP Number
643904-10-5 Ser. 1
643904-50-1 Ser. 2
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
(Check One):
[ ]Form 10-K [ ] Form 11-K [ ]Form 20-F [ ] Form 10-Q [x] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: June 30, 1998
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above,
identify the Items(s) to which the notification relates:
Part I -- Registrant Information
Full Name of Registrant New England Funds Trust III
Former Name if Applicable
Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
399 Boylston Street
City, State and Zip Code
Boston, Mass. 02116
Part II - Rules 12b-25 (b) and (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or
expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25 (b),
the following should be completed. [Check box if appropriate.]
[ ](a)The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form
could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense:
[x](b)The subject annual report or semi-annualreport/portion thereof will
be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due
date; or the subjectquarterly report/portion thereof will be filed on or
before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
[ ](c)The accountant's statementor otherexhibit requiredby Rule12b-25(c)
has been attached if applicable.
Part III -- Narrative
Our accounting staff (8) which prepares the Form(s) N-SAR is also currently
involved in the preparation of annual reports, semi-annual reports, and
prospectuses. Accordingly, given the Form's reporting requirements, its
early file date and the total number of Funds involved in the filings at
this time (83), the registrant wishes to assure that all items are answered
correctly and accurately. Therefore, the registrant requests relief pursuant
to Rule 12b-25(b).
Part IV -- Other Information
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification
Allison Troiani (617)578-1693
(Name) (Area Code) (Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or section 30 of the Investment Company Act
1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the
registrant was requiredto file such report(s) been filed? If the answer
is no, identify report(s).
(3)Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations
from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected
by earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion
thereof?
If so : attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively
and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable
estimate of the results can not be made.
New England Funds Trust III
(Name of Registrant as specified in charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the under-signed
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: 8/24/98
By: /s/ Allison Troiani
