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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 95

THE WAIMATE MISSION STATION
By M. W. Standish 70c
52 p., 9 illustrations and plans.

The Church Missionary Society’s station at Waimate played an important part in the development of New Zealand. Many hundreds of Maoris were educated at the station which grew into a village. The Vicarage and the Church of St. John have been preserved and this is an account of the past history of the station.

WAIRAKEI—POWER FROM THE EARTH 90c
39 pages, illustrated.

This booklet describes in an easy to understand form the Wairakei Geothermal Project. The power generated from the area contributes substantially to New Zealand’s electricity needs. This and other facts are described in this informative publication. A must for those visiting the area.

WALKING AROUND TOWN
PLANNING FOR PEDESTRIANS IN NEW ZEALAND
Town and Country Planning Division (Ministry of Works and Development)
55 p. 1977 $2.50

Compiled by John Mackay of the Environmental Design Section, this booklet considers the needs of pedestrians in the central areas of towns and cities.

Well illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and plans. Especially valuable for planners, councillors, and members of the public who want to achieve something better for pedestrians.

WAR IN THE TUSSOCK
By Ormond Wilson 75c
72 p. 10 illustrations, 6 maps and plans.

The story of the Maori leader Te Kooti and his resistance to the early settlers which finally ended when he escaped into the King Country after he was defeated at Te Porere in 1869.

WEED CONTROL BY CHEMICAL METHODS
By L. J. Mathews
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES BULLETIN 329
710 p. Hard cover, 1975. $35

Possibly no subject in the whole field of agricultural technology has advanced as rapidly in recent years as that of chemical methods of weed control. This publication summarises and makes specific recommendations based on the experimental work conducted largely by the New Zealand Department of Agriculture. The book is divided into five sections:

Section 1—Principles of weed control and the uses of chemical weed killers.

Section 2—Supplies information on the control of many of New Zealand’s worst weeds.

Section 3—Gives recommendations for the control of weeds in crops, pastures, and other specific areas.

Section 4—Describes the chemical and summarises their uses.

Section 5—Deals with application of herbicides.

THE WHARE KOHANGA AND ITS LORE
by Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 13
93 p. Reprint 1975. $5.75

In this study of Whare Kohanga (the “Nest House”) is contained data of baptism rites performed over infants of superior families only, together with other cultural ceremonies applied to infants of high birth. The information obtained was contributed by members of the Ngati-Kahungunu tribe of the North Island. The text has been retained in its original style in the belief that these basic studies should still be readily available without textual alteration.

Price 50c

WHAT GRASS IS THAT?
By N. C. Lambrechtsen
D.S.I.R. INFORMATION SERIES No. 87
136 p., hard cover. $2.25

A guide to the identification of some introduced grasses by means of an illustrated step-by-step key process by botanical name, or by standard common name.

YOUTH CENTRES IN NEW ZEALAND
By Terry McDavitt (Ministry of Recreation and Sport)
84 p. 1977. $2.50

Studies a sample of youth centres in New Zealand and discusses some of their strengths and weaknesses.

The author hopes to encourage the establishment of more centres which can provide a satisfying recreational outlet for the young, a place of social support, of counselling, provision of medical and legal aid, and where accommodation and employment can be facilitated.

ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
Handbooks for visitors
Third edition, 1976 4 booklets in plastic wallet. $4

Attractively produced in four separate volumes these little handbooks fit into a plastic wallet which will give protection against wear and weather.

These introductory booklets are designed to introduce visitors to various aspects of the park and to stimulate awareness of preservation, protection, and regeneration of the park for future generations.

The four booklets are—

1. The Land—113 p. with locality map, describes geology and coastline.

2. Life—38 p. Includes vegetation and fauna.

3. Man—27 p. History and settlement.

4. Recreation—29 p. with folding map. Includes tracks and walking trips giving times and routes.

CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENTS .................................................. 2461

APPOINTMENTS ................................................... 2439

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES ........................................... 2460

LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES ............................... 2460

MISCELLANEOUS—
Bobby Calf Marketing Regulations: Notice ............... 2437
Corrigendum: Notices ............................................ 2455
Customs Act: Notices ........................................... 2458
Customs Tariff: Notice ......................................... 2452
Exhibitions Act: Notice ........................................ 2453
Food and Drug Act: Notice ................................... 2457
Forests Act: Notices ............................................ 2456
Land Tax: Notice ................................................ 2441
Local Authorities Loans Act: Notice ....................... 2452
Marriage Act: Notices .......................................... 2436
Motor Drivers Regulations: Notice ....................... 2432
Pork Marketing Board Regulations: Notice ............ 2441
Post Office Act: Notice ......................................... 2457
Public Works Act: Notices .................................... 2441
Regulations Act: Notice ........................................ 2457
Reserve Bank: Statement ...................................... 2460
Reserves and Domains Act: Notices ..................... 2449
Sale of liquor Act: Notices ................................... 2453
Schedule of Contracts: Notice .............................. 2457
Standards Act: Notice ........................................... 2457
Traffic Regulations: Notice .................................. 2457
Transport Act: Notices ......................................... 2449

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS 2437

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