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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 70

THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE 1970
REPORTS, PAPERS, AND PROCEEDINGS
370 pages.
Price $2.75.

PLANTS IN NEW ZEALAND POISONOUS TO MAN
By JOSE STEWART. Revised by H. E. CONNOR
1975

This revised edition of Mrs Stewart’s Book, which was first published in 1964, is a handy colourful guide to the 50 or more plants in New Zealand known or suspected to be toxic to man. The plants are listed in alphabetical order by their common names and each entry has a colour photograph identifying the poisonous part of the plant. The botanical name, a general description of the plant, the toxin, and the symptoms of poisoning are also given. Plants that are toxic, if eaten, and touch irritants are dealt with in separate sections.

A general instruction on what to do if poisoning occurs or is suspected is featured prominently at the beginning of the book for ready access in emergency.

The material in the booklet is useful, succinct, and attractively presented. Although it has wide appeal generally, it is particularly valuable to parents of the young and curious.
39 pages.
Price $2.25.

PLUMBING IN NEW ZEALAND
The popularity of this textbook has made it necessary for a reprint to be run. Contained in this edition is a supplementary section with chapters on plastics, gas, and safety. Plumbing in New Zealand was designed for plumbing students and others concerned with the plumbing industry. Prepared by the New Zealand Technical Correspondence Institute.
327 pages, illustrated. Reprint.
Price $10.

POLICY IN TRANSPORT IN NEW ZEALAND
NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
138 pages.
Price $2.50.

POMPALLIER
THE HOUSE AND THE MISSION
Compiled by J. R. COLE
Assistant Librarian, Alexander Turnbull Library.
44 pages, illustrated.
Price 25c.

POPULATION AND LICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE ESTIMATES 1966–86
Ministry of Works
52 pages.
Price $1.25.

RECREATION, LEISURE
1974
MINISTRY OF WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT

The aim of this study is to determine how much information is currently available on recreation behaviour in New Zealand. It is broadly concerned with the range of activities which people choose to engage in during their leisure time.
94 pages.
Price $2.

REFRESHER COURSE IN CALCULATIONS
Industrial Training Service, Department of Labour
Second edition

This booklet is designed to help those who are required to use calculations on the job, or who are about to undertake various study courses, and have not had to use arithmetic for some time.

The course includes multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, proportion, averages, percentages, and the metric system. Exercises in this course have been set so that all work may be done at your own pace and in your own time. A helpful aid to those who wish to do further study.
62 pages.
Price 85c.

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NEW ZEALAND
237 pages.
Price $3.

RIVER CONTROL AND DRAINAGE IN NEW ZEALAND
By A. R. ACHESON
292 pages, illustrated.
Price $9.

ROADING STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 1974
Published by the NATIONAL ROADS BOARD

This is the first issue of a publication by the National Roads Board to record financial and statistical detail, supplementary to the board’s annual report to parliament for the year.

The tables in this publication summarise information on the length of roading in New Zealand and on sealing, together with details of bridging. A report of expenditure for the year ended 31 March 1974 has also been included.

A similar publication will be issued annually.
44 pages.
Price 50c.

ROUTE GUIDE TO THE RANGES WEST OF HAWKE’S BAY
Compiled by N. L. ELDER, Honorary Forest Ranger, New Zealand Forest Service.
54 pages, illustrated.
Price 35c.

ROUTE GUIDE TO THE TARARUA STATE FOREST PARK
34 pages.
Price 40c.

RURAL LAND ADMINISTRATION IN NEW ZEALAND
Edited by J. BRUCE BROWN
130 pages.
Price $2.

SAFETY IN SMALL CRAFT
Published in conjunction with the MARINE DIVISION, Ministry of Transport 1973.
143 pages.
Price $2.50.

SAFETY IN THE MOUNTAINS
A Handbook for Trampers, Skiers, Stalkers, and Mountaineers
By FEDERATED MOUNTAIN CLUBS OF NEW ZEALAND
1971 reprint

A pocket-size book with emphasis on what constitutes safe practice. The purpose of this booklet is to try to prevent mountain accidents. Advice is given on how to act should accidents occur, so the best possible help may be given to any who may be injured.

The contents of this booklet should be known by all when organising and carrying mountain expeditions through.
120 pages.
Price 75c.

SAMUEL BUTLER AT MESOPOTAMIA
By PETER BROMLEY MALING

A record of all that is known of Butler’s home in the Forest Creek Valley and at Mesopotamia where he formed the nucleus of his sheep station.
66 pages, 22 illustrations, 2 maps.
Price 75c.

SCENIC RESERVES OF CANTERBURY
By L. W. MCCASKILL

The Department of Lands and Survey, under the Land Act 1892, this department was charged with the specific task of scenery preservation. In the following 10 years 265 reserves of various kinds, covering an area of 31,047 hectares, were made under the Land Act 1892.

Today there are 963 scenic reserves, with a total area of 277,480 hectares, plus 55 reserves for the preservation of flora and fauna with an area of 187,997 hectares throughout the country.