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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 71

THE PA MAORI
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 6
459 p., illustrated. Reprinted 1975. $15
The bulletin contains a wealth of information and descriptions of many Pa sites and structures. Although great advances in archaeology have modified some of the details listed by Best and some of the Pas included in the book no longer exist, the information contained in this bulletin is still an important contribution in this field and is not readily available elsewhere.

THE PAREMATA BARRACKS
By R. I. M. Burnett
32 p., 9 illustrations. 70c
Paremata Barracks were built during the Maori Wars when incidents reached down to Cook Strait during the early days of settlement in Wellington which was then Port Nicholson.

PERINATAL MORTALITY IN NEW ZEALAND, 1972-73
SPECIAL REPORT SERIES No. 50
By F. H. Foster (Department of Health)
1977 $4.40
The report of a study of the biological and social effects on perinatal mortality in New Zealand which was prepared for the Health Statistics of the World Health Organisation. Seven other countries presented similar reports to the WHO. This New Zealand data prepared for the international study provides very useful information, previously unavailable, about New Zealand.

THE PLANNING AND CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES
(PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, AND BUDGETING SYSTEM)
76 p. $2.50
Records some of the improvements in management systems that have been made within the Government in recent years to help Ministers, members of Parliament, and public servants deal with the problem of planning and controlling expenditure. (The Treasury.)

PLANTS IN NEW ZEALAND POISONOUS TO MAN
By Jose Stewart. Revised by H. E. Connor
39 p. 1975. $2.25
This revised edition of Mrs Stewart's book, which was first published in 1964, is a handy colourful guide to the 50 or more plants in New Zealand known or suspected to be toxic to man. The plants are listed in alphabetical order by their common names and each entry has a colour photograph identifying the poisonous part of the plant, the botanical name, a general description of the plant, the toxin, and the symptoms of poisoning are also given. Plants that are toxic if eaten, and touch irritants are dealt with in separate sections. A general instruction on what to do if poisoning occurs or is suspected is featured prominently at the beginning of the book for ready access in emergency. The material in the booklet is useful, succinct, and attractively presented. Although it has wide appeal generally, it is particularly valuable to parents of the young and curious.

POISONOUS PLANTS IN NEW ZEALAND
By H. E. Connor
DSIR BULLETIN 99 (Botany Division)
247 p., 16 colour plates, line drawings by Nancy M. Adams 1977, second revised edition $9.75
This enlarged and revised edition of the book, first published 25 years ago describes and illustrates the plants in New Zealand that are poisonous.
Details are given on the frequency of poisoning, the toxins and the clinical signs that result when these plants are eaten or touched.
Invaluable for veterinarians, hospital casualty officers, botanists, farm advisers, farmers, and parents. Well illustrated. Includes glossary, references, and index.

POLICIES FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NEW ZEALAND
Edited by G. A. Town
124 p. $3.50
In this book, the authors discuss the criteria which they feel should determine any sound policies in the field of regional planning and development. Although many different points of view are presented, there is unanimity that economic considerations alone should not dictate future policy. Essentially, it is for New Zealanders to consider all the relevant factors and decide what pattern of development they wish to see emerge. This book is intended as a constructive contribution to the public debate currently under way. Series No. 17. (New Zealand Institute of Public Administration.)

POPULATION AND MIGRATION 1975-77 PART A—POPULATION
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
32 p. 1978. $1.10
This population report, which covers the years 1975-76 and 1976-77, is the third to be released by the Department of Statistics since statistics on population and related information was first published separately from those on migration. It contains a wide range of both national and sub-national statistics on New Zealand's population and national data on the two major components of population change, viz, natural increase and net external migration. In addition, total crude birth and death rates and the latest available age and sex distribution of the total population are provided.

POPULATION AND MIGRATION 1974-75 PART B—MIGRATION
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
40 p. 1977. $1
This volume gives analyses in depth for the year 1974-75 and historical time series for the main characteristics of the migratory population. The basis of these migration statistics are the arrival and departure cards completed by migrants when entering or leaving New Zealand.

POPULATION AND MIGRATION 1972-73 AND 73-74 PART B—EXTERNAL MIGRATION
Department of Statistics 1977
101 p. $2
Gives analyses in depth for each of the two years, 72-73 and 73-74 and historical time series for the main characteristics of this migratory population. The size and composition of the total net migration inflow or outflow are important elements in New Zealand's population growth and structure. This volume is now published separately from Population.

POWER—THE UPPER WAITAKI HYDRO POWER DEVELOPMENT
MINISTRY OF WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT
24 p. 1978. $1.50
This booklet traces the history of the Upper Waitaki Hydro Power Development. Other items of interest include construction equipment, seismology, the environment, and the development of the town of Twizel.
Well illustrated with colour photos.

PREVENTING FROST DAMAGE TO FRUIT TREES
By E. W. Hewett (Plant Diseases Division)
INFORMATION SERIES No. 86
55 p., 18 illustrations, 9 tables. $1.45
A number of factors, both climatic and cultural, affect the development, longevity, and severity of the frosts. An understanding of these factors is essential in selecting and operating methods of preventing frost damage.

PRICES, WAGES, LABOUR 1974
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
76 p. 1976. $2
The twenty-seventh issue of the Report on Statistics of Prices, Wages, and Labour. The relationship between prices and wages, together with levels of employment, provide important economic indicators of the health of the economy. Provides a useful measure of the impact of price changes in New Zealand and overseas on the ordinary New Zealander.