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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 56

EVALUATION OF THE NEW ZEALAND COMPULSORY SEAT BELT LEGISLATION
TRANSPORT REPORT No. 17
1976. $1
This is one in a series of reports which present the results of investigations conducted by, or for, the Ministry of Transport.

The reports are intended to provide information of interest both to others carrying out similar research and to those whose interest is the practical application of research findings. (Ministry of Transport.)

EX-NUPTIAL CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS
RESEARCH MONOGRAPH No. 2
473 p. 1976. $9.75
This report was intended to provide basic data which up till now has been lacking. The survey gives fundamental demographic information on the characteristics of illegitimate children and their parents and examines in detail the placement of illegitimate children in New Zealand. The publication also aims to place information about the incidence of illegitimacy in New Zealand within an international context. Of particular interest to sociologists, economists, researchers and social workers. (Social Welfare Department.)

The first monograph of this series, entitled Child Abuse in New Zealand is also available from the Government Printer.
Price $4.50

EXPOSURE OR HYPOTHERMIA
Manual No. 5 by Paul Mountsort
47 p. 1974. $1.15
This booklet has been written for the layman. After reading the information contained in this booklet the reader should know what exposure is, how it develops, and what to do about it. The presentation is simple and should be easily understood. (National Mountain Safety Council, New Zealand.)

EXTERNAL TRADE EXPORTS—
COMMODITY BY COUNTRY
COUNTRY BY COMMODITY 1975-76
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
244 p. 1978. $5.50
This volume contains the final export statistics for the 1975-76 trade year, i.e., July 1975-June 1976.

Exports of New Zealand produce are classified in this volume to the maximum detail possible, first, item by country, and secondly, country by item. Details of re-exports, item by country, only, are shown separately.

EXTERNAL TRADE EXPORTS—
COMMODITY BY COUNTRY
COUNTRY BY COMMODITY 1974-75
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
370 p. 1978. $5.50
This volume contains the final import statistics for the full trade year, i.e., 12 months July 1974-June 1975.

Details given in this volume show first the various countries of origin for each item of import trade, and secondly the analysis shows the commodities that particular countries have supplied.

EXTERNAL TRADE REPORT AND ANALYSIS
1974 AND 1975
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
64 p. 1978. $2
This volume contains basically, analysis of the overseas trade of New Zealand. The tables in this report are presented so as to reflect the changing patterns and levels of exports and imports and as such will be of special interest to official advisors, policy makers, industry, and the public alike.

FACSIMILES OF THE TREATY OF WAITANGI
1976. $12.95
A valuable volume of old New Zealand records comprising:
The Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand.
The original draft of the Treaty by Governor Hobson.
A series of copies of the Treaty itself as finally adopted and signed by the chiefs and witnesses.

The preface and facsimiles are reproduced from lithographic originals first printed in 1877. (Government Printer.)

FACTS AND FIGURES ON NEW ZEALAND AGRICULTURE
28 p. 1977. 35c
Handy pocket-size book, with diagrams and charts throughout, which supplies statistical data on all aspects of New Zealand agriculture.

FISHING METHODS AND DEVICES OF THE MAORI
by Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 12
264 p. 1978. $15.95
This bulletin is another in the series of the Best publications and has been reprinted without revision so that the basic studies may be accessible in the original style.

This particular bulletin still remains the only comprehensive account of most aspects of Maori fishing. The descriptions of methods employed in fishing given here are still quite basic for any future studies in this field since no first-hand observations can now be made. The detailed fishing methods outlined in this bulletin are accompanied by descriptions of the artifacts used, together with associated chants, magic formulae, special observances and fishing lore.

FAMILY GROWTH STUDY
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SPECIAL REPORT SERIES No. 48
77 p. 1976. $4
The preliminary report on the Family Growth Study made in the Hutt Valley presents the initial analysis of the data collected.

Provides data on contraceptive practice, pregnancy planning, family size ideals and expectation, and sterilisation. Gives a bibliography and the eight sections of the questionnaire. Will be of great value to Government departments and groups and organisations involved in the health and social welfare work of New Zealand communities.

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Price 50c BY AUTHORITY: E. C. KEATING, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1978