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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 107

FREDERICK THATCHER AND ST. PAUL'S
By Margaret Alington
50 p., 18 illustrations. 75c
The story of Frederick Thatcher and the Colonial Gothic structure he built. This book fills in some gaps in his personal life and his original design for St. Paul's.

GAMES AND PASTIMES OF THE MAORI
by Elsdon Best
(National Museum Bulletin No. 8), 1976 Reprint
334 p. $17
First published in 1925 this bulletin is one of the series originally written by Elsdon Best, and has been reprinted without textual alteration.
Elsdon Best describes it as "An account of various exercises, games, and pastimes of the natives of New Zealand, as practised in former times; including some information concerning their vocal and instrumental music".
Includes an account of musical instruments and Maori song together with games and pastimes of a relaxing nature as well as those involved in ritual and training.
Contents include: Military exercises and games, Aquatic games, Children's games, Introduced games, Maori songs and Musical instruments.

GLACIERS OF WESTLAND NATIONAL PARK
A NEW ZEALAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY HANDBOOK—Information Series No. 75
by W. A. Sara
47 p. $1.80
This survey summarises the study of the glaciers of Westland National Park. Although in this area there are about 29 secondary glaciers, only brief mention is made of them. The two main ones in the park are Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. A comprehensive description of both main glaciers, rate of movement, fluctuation, and other relevant factors are included. Geological and other information is set out in an interesting and easy to read form.

GROUNDWATERS OF THE HUTT VALLEY—PORT NICHOLSON ALLUVIAL BASIN
By I. G. Donaldson and D. G. Campbell
D.S.I.R. INFORMATION SERIES No. 124
78 p., illustrated. $2.50
A study of the Hutt Valley - Port Nicholson groundwater basin which is one of the major sources of water in the Wellington region, serving both municipal and industrial demands. Presents an analysis of the hydraulic effects of present and future use of the water of this resource basin.

A GUIDE TO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN NEW ZEALAND
157 p. 1976. $2.50
This publication provides a general outline of environmental law and administration in New Zealand. It is a guide for the layman, and a quick and easy source of reference.

A GUIDE TO POMPALLIER HOUSE
By R. M. Ross
32 p., 5 illustrations. 50c
Describes each room and the furniture in Pompallier House.

A GUIDE TO THE WAIMATE MISSION HOUSE
By J. M. Stacpoole
32 p., 12 illustrations. 75c
Describes each room and furniture in the Mission House.

HEALTH ADMINISTRATION IN NEW ZEALAND
Edited by R. J. Latimer
522 p., 8 maps, illustrated. $2
Despite the importance of health and health services to the individual and to the community, few are well informed about either the policy issues or the basic organisation of health services. The authors of the papers presented here examine the administration of the health services from different viewpoints and bring together in one place the considerations which are important in their provision. (New Zealand Institute of Public Administration.)

HIGH COUNTRY SHEEP STATION
By J. C. Aspinall
A BULLETIN FOR SCHOOLS (c)
55 p. 1976. $1
This is the story of one of New Zealand's well known sheep stations, Mt. Aspiring. The writer takes us through from the days of early explorers, gold diggers, and settlers, to the present, colourfully describing the life on the remote sheep station and the surrounding countryside. (Education Department.)

HISTORICAL RECORDS OF NEW ZEALAND
Vol. I, 780 p., Vol. II, 650 p. $25 per set
The two volumes, edited by Robert McNab, were originally published in 1908 with the object of affording the fullest information obtainable concerning the foundation, progress, and government of New Zealand. This is a limited edition we have had only 1500 sets printed in Ochre Lionide with handsome black and gold blocking on the spine, coloured end paper, and dust jackets. There are still available sets of these valuable prestige volumes.

IMPORT LICENSING SCHEDULE 1977-78
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY 1977
270 p. $2
Issued for the 1977-78 licensing period—1 July 1977 and 30 June 1978. As in the previous year, the schedule is accompanied by an information bulletin to assist the user.

CONTENTS

Price 90c
BY AUTHORITY: E. C. KEATING, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1977