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ducted in Hamilton City in 1973.

Report No. 12. The 50 mph limit was introduced in December 1973 as part of the Government's fuel conservation measures. In this report is a review of the first year's operation of the 50 mph speed limit and its effects.

Report No. 13. Reviews the current organisation of traffic safety research in New Zealand. It concludes by outlining some of the implications for the medical profession.

Report No. 14. This report evaluates the effect alcohol has on driving skills and the part played by alcohol in traffic accidents. Also dealt with is the part played by engineers in reducing the alcohol-involved accidents and other research.

Report No. 15. Is a general review of the roles that traffic rules and their enforcement can reasonably be expected to play in the field of road safety.

Report No. 16. The trends and patterns of injury traffic accidents over the last two decades are traced and described through tables and comments.

Report No. 17. Evaluation of the New Zealand Compulsory Safety Belt Law— 70c

WAIRAKEI—POWER FROM THE EARTH

39 pages, illustrated. 90c

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.

WAR IN THE TUSSOCK

By Ormond Wilson

72 p. 10 illustrations, 6 maps and plans. 75c

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 60c

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 .................................................................................................................... Page 1388

APPOINTMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 1355

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES ............................................................................................................ 1383

LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES ............................................................................................ 1386

MISCELLANEOUS—

Climatological Table: Notice .................................................................................................... 1378

Customs Tariff: Notices ............................................................................................................ 1372, 1374

Education Act: Notices ............................................................................................................ 1364

Electricity Act: Notices .............................................................................................................. 1365

Harbours Act: Notice ................................................................................................................ 1369

Income Tax Act: Notice .............................................................................................................. 1367

Indecent Publications Act: Notices .......................................................................................... 1369

Industries Development Commission Act: Notices ...................................................................... 1368, 1376

Law Practitioners Act: Notice .................................................................................................... 1368

Licensing Trusts Act: Notice ...................................................................................................... 1368

Maori Affairs Act: Notices ........................................................................................................ 1365, 1366

Marriage Act: Notices ................................................................................................................ 1357

Pork Marketing Board Regulations: Notice ................................................................................ 1366

Post Office Act: Notice ............................................................................................................ 1365

Public Works Act: Notices ........................................................................................................ 1357

Raspberry Marketing Regulations: Notices ................................................................................ 1368

Regulations Act: Notice ............................................................................................................ 1383

Schedule of Contracts: Notices .................................................................................................. 1371, 1373

Sharebrokers Act: Notice .......................................................................................................... 1368

Standards Act: Notices .............................................................................................................. 1369

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS ...................................................... 1355

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