586 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 17

CENSUS OF POPULATION AND DWELLINGS 1976, PROVISIONAL POPULATION AND DWELLINGS STATISTICS

Department of Statistics 1976, 52 p. $2

Contains the provisional statistics on population and dwelling numbers from the 26th Census of Population and Dwellings taken on the night of 23 March 1976.

Provides provisional figures on a more detailed geographic basis, with comparable figures from the two previous censuses. The final statistics will be issued in a sequence of separate subject-matter volumes as work is completed.

CENSUS OF POPULATION AND DWELLINGS 1976— VOL 1A, LOCATION AND INCREASE OF POPULATION

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS

48 p. 1977. $1.10

This volume is the first of the definitive 1976 Census of Population and Dwellings volumes; to be a set of 12 separate subject-matter reports.

This initial volume sets out the basic details of the number and location of the population as on census night, 23 March 1976, together with corresponding data from the 1966 and 1971 Population Census.

Only statistics of the total population have been included, other analyses will be found in the provisional statistics which were based on a sample 10 percent of census questionnaires, which is already published.

Future volumes in the present series will contain further analyses.

CHALLENGE FOR HEALTH

By F. S. Maclean, B.A., M.D.(CAM.), D.P.H.(N.Z.)

470 p., photo plates. $2

In the interesting book the author described the history of public health in New Zealand. Included is an account of the 1900 world pandemic of bubonic plague and its effects in New Zealand. After this epidemic the Department of Public Health was set up, and took independence from local authorities in the matters of public health. This book tells also of the improvements in sanitary conditions throughout the country and the attempts to improve the health of the Maori people.

THE CHANGING VEGETATION OF MOLESWORTH STATION NEW ZEALAND 1944-1971

NEW ZEALAND DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH, BULLETIN 217

118 p. 1976. $4.50

Totalling 700 square miles, the broad expanse of high altitude Crown land known as Molesworth Station is the largest single farm unit in New Zealand. In 1938, after 70 years of leasehold farming the Molesworth and Tarndale runs reverted to the Crown in a badly depleted state. This is an account of the recovering of the land at Molesworth for productive farming and should prove very interesting and informative to all high country farmers.

CHILD ABUSE IN NEW ZEALAND

342 p. $4.50

A report on a nation-wide survey of the physical ill-treatment of children in New Zealand. (Department of Social Welfare.)

CHOOSING A JOB

12 p. 30c

Although this booklet is primarily for young people leaving school, the advice it gives will be helpful to many others who are considering a new job. It discusses how to choose the right job; how to find out what the work is about; how to prepare for an interview, and what to do during the interview. (State Services Commission.)

COMMON WEEDS IN NEW ZEALAND

By B. E. V. Parham and A. J. Healey. Photographs by J. Somer Cocks

1976. $6.75

Lavishly illustrated, this is an excellent guide to the identification of some of New Zealand's commonest weeds. Shows how they differ from other species with which they might be confused. (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.)

CONSERVING NEW ZEALAND'S HERITAGE

By P. H. C. Lucas

94 p. 1970. $1.40

In 1969 Mr Lucas went on a study tour of national parks and allied areas in Canada and the United States. On his return to New Zealand he wrote this report as a suggested guideline for national parks and reserves administrators. Many of the problems experienced by older countries could be avoided by a careful study of their mistakes and with this in mind Mr Lucas has concluded each section with a summary of lessons for New Zealand. Not only of interest to the general public but also to park administrators and planners, tourist promoters, historians, and archaeologists.

CONTRACEPTION, STERILISATION AND ABORTION IN NEW ZEALAND

Report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry, Chairman Hon. Mr Justice McMullin, 1977

454 p., E.26 $6

This unanimous report was presented in March 1977, after the commission had conducted its enquiries from June 1975 to December 1976. It reports on the legal, social and moral issues that are raised by law and practice relating to contraception, sterilisation and abortion, any changes that should be made to the law or practice and the likely effects of these. Pages 27-38 give the summary of recommendations; these include, contraception; legal issues; human relationships and sex education; rights of the pregnant woman; who decides; support services and eleven other recommendations. Includes, 11 appendices, glossary, bibliography and index.

COUNTRY ANALYSES OF EXTERNAL TRADE JULY 1975-JUNE 1976

Department of Statistics, January 1977 $2

These sets of country analyses are complementary to the export and import data released monthly. They are compiled from the Customs import and export entries received from all ports of entry.
Department of Statistics

CONTENTS

Page
ADVERTISEMENTS ..... 570
APPOINTMENTS ..... 534
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES ..... 568
DEFENCE NOTICE ..... 532
LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES ..... 569

MISCELLANEOUS—
Alcoholic Liquor Advisory Council Act: Notice ..... 549
Apple and Pear Marketing Act: Notice ..... 551
Climatological Table: Notice ..... 563
Commerce Act: Notice ..... 560
Corrigendum: Notice ..... 531
Counties Act: Notices ..... 543, 552
Customs Tariff: Notices ..... 557
Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park Act: Notice ..... 545
Land Act: Notices ..... 544, 545
Land Tax Act: Notice ..... 551
Local Authorities Loans Act: Notices ..... 552
Marriage Act: Notices ..... 535
New Zealand - Australia Free Trade Agreement: Notice ..... 550
Post Office Act: Notice ..... 549
Public Works Act: Notices ..... 535
Regulations Act: Notice ..... 561
Reserve Bank: Statement ..... 561
Reserve Bank: Summary ..... 562
Reserves and Domains Act: Notices ..... 543, 544, 545, 551
Sale of Liquor Act: Notices ..... 549
Sales Tax Act: Notice ..... 552
Standards Act: Notices ..... 556
Transport Act: Notices ..... 548
Wildlife Act: Notice ..... 545

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS ..... 531

Price 70c BY AUTHORITY: E. C. KEATING, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1978