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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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THE PA MAORI
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 6
459 p., illustrated. Reprinted 1975.
$15
The bulletin contains a wealth of information and descriptions of many Pa sites and structures. Although great advances in archaeology have modified some of the details listed by Best and some of the Pas included in the book no longer exist, the information contained in this bulletin is still an important contribution in this field and is not readily available elsewhere.

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.

THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE 1970
REPORTS, PAPERS, AND PROCEEDINGS
76 p.
$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. Although for some the delay in this publication’s becoming available may seem to have diminished this usefulness this is not the case. It provides an opportunity to re-examine New Zealand’s situation. 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
This book 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.

PLANTS OF SAMOA
By B. E. V. Parham (Botany Division)
INFORMATION SERIES No. 85
162 p.
$4.50
A guide to the local and scientific names of the Samoan flora, with authorities; and notes on their uses, domestic, traditional, and economic.

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.
$1.00
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 1972-73 AND 73-74 PART B—EXTERNAL MIGRATION
Department of Statistics 1977
101 p.
$2.00
Gives analyses in depth for each of the two years, 72-73 and 73-74 and historical time series for the main characteristics of this migratory population. The size and composition of the total net migration inflow or outflow are important elements in New Zealand’s population growth and structure. This volume is now published separately from Population.

PREVENTING FROST DAMAGE TO FRUIT TREES
By E. W. Hewett (Plant Diseases Division)
INFORMATION SERIES No. 86
55 p., 18 illustrations, 9 tables.
$1.45
A number of factors, both climatic and cultural, affect the development, longevity, and severity of the frosts. An understanding of these factors is essential in selecting and operating methods of preventing frost damage.

PRICES, WAGES, LABOUR 1974
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
76 p. 1976
$2
The twenty-seventh issue of the Report on Statistics of Prices, Wages, and Labour. The relationship between prices and wages, together with levels of employment, provide important economic indicators of the health of the economy. Provides a useful measure of the impact of price changes in New Zealand and overseas on the ordinary New Zealander.

A REFRESHER COURSE IN CALCULATIONS
TRAINING GUIDE No. 3, SECOND EDITION 1975
62 p.
85c
This refresher course is intended to help those who are required to use calculations on the job, or who are about to undertake various study courses. It includes multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, proportion, averages, percentages, and also the metric system. (Industrial Training Service, Department of Labour.)

REPORT ON CONSUMER’S PRICE INDEX—REVISION 1974
1976.
$1
In June 1971 the Government appointed a Consumers Price Index Revision Advisory Committee to report on the requirements of a new Index. The Committee’s report, approved by the Government, was published in September 1971.
This present revision incorporates the Committee’s recommendations and enlarges on some aspects of the report. (Department of Statistics.)

ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY
36 p. 1976.
$2
Report of the Working Party which was set up to enquire into the provisions and conditions necessary for, and resulting from, the employment of women in the distribution industry. (Distribution Council.)

RURAL LAND ADMINISTRATION IN NEW ZEALAND
Edited by J. Bruce Brown
128 p.
$2
The subject-matter of this book is an important contribution to the record of land administration in New Zealand. It is recommended to all who have an interest in the problems associated with the management of rural land for in it will be found a practical and informed appraisal of the complexities of rural land administration. Series No. 12. (New Zealand Institute of Public Administration.)