2232 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 84

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.

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.
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
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 expendi
ture. (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 sus
pected 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.

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 con
structive contribution to the public debate currently under
way. Series No. 17. (New Zealand Institute of Public Adminis
tration.)

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 break
down 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 character
istics 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.

CONTENTS

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