2966
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 114

THE PAREMATA BARRACKS
By R. I. M. Burnett
32 p., 9 illustrations. 70c
Paremata Barracks were built during the Maori Wars when incidents reached down to Cook Strait during the early days of settlement in Wellington which was then Port Nicholson.

PATENT OFFICE JOURNAL INDEX FOR THE YEAR 1975—Vol. 64
$1.25
Contains alphabetical list of applicants for letters patent. Monthly numerical list of complete specifications accepted. Alphabetical list of applicants for registration of designs whose designs were registered, and alphabetical list of applicants for registration of trade marks whose applications were accepted or advertised before acceptance.

PERINATAL MORTALITY IN NEW ZEALAND, 1972–73
SPECIAL REPORT SERIES No. 50
By F. H. Foster (Department of Health)
1977 $4.40
The report of a study of the biological and social effects on perinatal mortality in New Zealand which was prepared for the Health Statistics of the World Health Organisation. Seven other countries presented similar reports to the WHO. This New Zealand data prepared for the international study provides very useful information, previously unavailable, about New Zealand.

THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE 1970
REPORTS, PAPERS, AND PROCEEDINGS
$2.75
This document on the physical environment will not only prove useful to students and teachers alike, but will renew interest in national and international environmental matters. The questions that should be asked are: what action has been taken on the recommendations since the conference, has anything changed at all? This book on the conference covers all aspects of the environment and is an ideal reference source.

THE PLANNING AND CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES
(PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, AND BUDGETING SYSTEM)
76 p. $2.50
Records some of the improvements in management systems that have been made within the Government in recent years to help Ministers, members of Parliament, and public servants deal with the problem of planning and controlling expenditure. (The Treasury.)

PLANTS IN NEW ZEALAND POISONOUS TO MAN
By Jose Stewart. Revised by H. E. Connor
39 p. 1975. $2.25
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.

POISONOUS PLANTS IN NEW ZEALAND
By H. E. Connor
DSIR BULLETIN 99 (Botany Division)
247 p., 16 colour plates, line drawings by Nancy M. Adams 1977, second revised edition $9.75
This enlarged and revised edition of the book, first published 25 years ago describes and illustrates the plants in New Zealand that are poisonous.

Details are given on the frequency of poisoning, the toxins and the clinical signs that result when these plants are eaten or touched.

Invaluable for veterinarians, hospital casualty officers, botanists, farm advisers, farmers, and parents. Well illustrated. Includes glossary, references, and index.

POLICIES FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NEW ZEALAND
Edited by G. A. Town
124 p. $3.50
In this book, the authors discuss the criteria which they feel should determine any sound policies in the field of regional planning and development. Although many different points of view are presented, there is unanimity that economic considerations alone should not dictate future policy. Essentially, it is for New Zealanders to consider all the relevant factors and decide what pattern of development they wish to see emerge. This book is intended as a constructive contribution to the public debate currently under way. Series No. 17. (New Zealand Institute of Public Administration.)

POPULATION AND MIGRATION 1974-75, PART A—POPULATION
Department of Statistics 1977
26 p. $1
Population estimates are shown on a quarterly as well as a yearly basis, and are accompanied by a detailed breakdown of the figures into their two components—natural increase and migration. Also presents updated local authority estimates for the year, taking into account boundary changes, mergers, etc., and including amended figures for the most recent census.

POPULATION AND MIGRATION 1974–75
PART B—MIGRATION
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
40 p. 1977. $1
This volume gives analyses in depth for the year 1974–75 and historical time series for the main characteristics of the migratory population. The basis of these migration statistics are the arrival and departure cards completed by migrants when entering or leaving New Zealand.

CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENTS .................................................. 2954
APPOINTMENTS ................................................... 2926, 2939
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES ............................................. 2951
LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES ..................................... 2953
MISCELLANEOUS—
Commerce Act: Notices ..................................... 2950
Criminal Justice Amendment Act: Notice ...................... 2938
Customs Tariff: Notices ................................. 2941
Electricity Act: Notices ................................. 2937
Food and Drug Act: Notice ................................. 2939
Government Railways Act: Notice ........................... 2937
Harbours Act: Notice ..................................... 2933
Land Act: Notices ........................................ 2938
Magistrates’ Courts Act: Notice ........................... 2937
Maori Affairs Act: Notices ............................... 2926
Marriage Act: Notice ..................................... 2927
Moneylenders Regulations: Notice .......................... 2938
Post Office Act: Notice .................................. 2934
Public Works Act: Notices ................................. 2927, 2937
Regulations Act: Notice .................................. 2944
Reserve Bank: Statement .................................. 2948
Reserves and Domains Act: Notices ........................ 2933
Schedule of Contracts: Notices ............................ 2946, 2951
Standards Act: Notices ................................... 2940
The Queen Elizabeth the Second Arts Council of New Zealand Act: Notices ........................ 2934, 2939
Transport Act: Notices ................................... 2934
PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS ................. 2923

Price 60c
BY AUTHORITY: E. C. KEATING, GOVERNMENT PRINTER. WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1977