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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 104

SHADOW OF THE LAND
By Ian Ward
422 p. 1968. $9
The title for this book was provided by Nopera Panakareo, a Kaitaia chief of much influence, who, in May 1840, believed that only the “shadow of the land” had gone to Queen Victoria whilst the substance remained with the Maoris. Less than a year later he revised this opinion convinced that only the “shadow” would be the Maori portion.

The author examines the British acquisition of New Zealand. The Maoris trust in the Treaty of Waitangi and their confidence that its terms would be honoured and explains it was only by accident that the Maoris were guaranteed the possession of their lands and ancient privileges.

It is under these circumstances that the book considers the use of military force in New Zealand, analyses the arguments surrounding the provision of troops and concludes that, beyond any reasonable doubt that there was never an attempt to govern by “moral suasion”.

New Zealand followed the normal nineteenth century British pattern of territorial acquisition.

The book is an essential introduction to the Maori wars of a later date.

SOCIAL TRENDS IN NEW ZEALAND
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
193 p. 1977. $4.50
This volume, the first to be produced, examines nine major social areas, viz. demographic patterns, housing and households, education, health and medical services, social welfare and social security, crime and law enforcement, leisure, labour force participation, and incomes.

While the emphasis is on trends, the descriptive text has been supplemented by tables, charts, and figures which highlight significant features.

The information brought together in this volume will assist policy makers, planners, students and others who have an interest in social trends and development in New Zealand society.

SOUTH PACIFIC COMMISSION—AN ANALYSIS AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
By T. R. Smith
New Zealand Institute International Affairs
248 p. 1972. $7.50
Surveys the birth of the South Pacific Commission, in 1947, and its subsequent achievements in ensuring regional co-operation among territories which are separated by great expanses of ocean and by wide differences in cultural and political, economic, and social development. It also looks to the commission’s future role.

Contains 11 chapters with 2 appendices, and illustrated with black and white photographs.

SPORTS DIMENSIONS IN METRIC
CURRICULUM BULLETIN No. 76
16 p. 50c
In this curriculum development unit, bulletin, sports area and component measurements are given in metric. This information covers the dimensions of all popular sports.

SURVEY OF PERSONS AGED 65 YEARS AND OVER 1973–74
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
59 p. 1977. $2.20
This survey represents the first nationwide statistical survey of the actual living costs and circumstances of a representative sample of persons aged 65 years and over in New Zealand. The survey was jointly designed by the Departments of Social Welfare and Statistics. The Social Welfare has sought to design measures for standards of living and to determine the effect of the structure and value of social security benefits on these measures. The Department of Statistics has given a general statistical analysis of the survey results, and has carried out some studies to help identify factors which may influence the expenditure patterns of the elderly.

SPORTS INSTRUCTION BOOKLETS
Each of these booklets has been prepared by the Physical Education Branch of the Department of Education as a guide to the skills of a particular game. Emphasis is placed mainly on the acquisition of techniques. These books have been prepared principally for use in schools, but club players of all grades will find much to interest them in the presentation of the basic skills and the numerous practices that accompany them. Sports covered are:

$
Association Football (Soccer) … … … … 1.60
Athletics … … … … … … 1.00
Badminton … … … … … … 1.00
Ballroom Dancing … … … … 3.00
Basketball—Indoor—O/S Being revised
Cricket … … … … … … 1.00
Hockey … … … … … … 1.10
Netball … … … … … … 2.00
Rugby … … … … … … 1.00
Squash Rackets … … … … 1.00
Softball … … … … … … 1.00
Swimming … … … … … … 1.00
Table Tennis … … … … … 1.00
Tennis—O/S Being reprinted
Volleyball … … … … … … 1.00

STATUTORY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
Prepared by State Services Commission.
Published by Government Printing Office.
A publication bringing together for the first time in some detail the individual statutory functions and responsibilities of the 35 Government departments (not including, however, legislation passed during the 1978 Parliamentary session) together with the acts administered by each department and an index of the public general acts of New Zealand. It should prove a valuable reference work for members of the law profession, libraries, schools, interest groups and other members of the public.

Orders are now being taken for the first edition, which is scheduled to appear later this year.

Approximate cost $6.00–$7.00 per copy

CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENTS … … … … … … 3319
APPOINTMENTS … … … … … … 3274
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES … … … … 3316
DEFENCE NOTICE … … … … … 3272
LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES … … 3318

MISCELLANEOUS—
Animal Remedies Act: Notice … … 3307
Civil Aviation Regulations: Notice … 3293
Climatological Table: Notice … … 3311
Commerce Act: Notices … … … 3290, 3304
Customs Act: Notice … … … … 3292
Dangerous Goods Act: Notice … … 3295
Electricity Act: Notices … … … 3289
Forests Act: Notices … … … … 3287
Hive Levy Act: Notice … … … 3290
Indecent Publications Tribunal: Notices … 3293
Kiwifruit Marketing Licensing Regulations: Notice … 3290
Local Authorities Loans Act: Notices … 3293
Maori Affairs Act: Notice … … … 3292
Marriage Act: Notice … … … … 3276
New Zealand Grown Fruit and Vegetables Regulations: Notice … … … … 3291
Oaths and Declarations Act: Notices … 3276
Public Works Act: Notices … … … 3277
Regulations Act: Notice … … … 3294
Schedule of Contracts: Notices … … 3294, 3305

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS … 3271

Price 90c
BY AUTHORITY: E. C. KEATING, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1978