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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 30

WAR IN THE TUSSOCK
By Ormond Wilson
72 p. Ten 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.

WAYS WITH WORDS
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES
73 p. Illustrated. 1976. $3.25
Of special interest to public speakers, conference organisers, chairpersons, secretaries and writers. Outlines format of speech presentation, visual aids, and practical techniques for communicating effectively. Lively reading and most practical.

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. Reprinted. 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.

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 $4
Third edition 1976.
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—13 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.

ABOUT NEW ZEALAND
TOURIST AND PUBLICITY DEPARTMENT
47 p. 1978. $1.50
A colourfully illustrated booklet covering brief accounts on the history, land, government, and the people of New Zealand.

ADMINISTRATION IN NEW ZEALAND’S MULTI-RACIAL SOCIETY
Edited by R. H. Brookes and I. H. Kawharu
138 p. $2
Race is a word which nowadays arouses strong feelings. In New Zealand there is little opposition in principle to the Government’s policy of integration, but its success depends on the skill with which it is implemented.
Series No. 13. (New Zealand Institute of Public Administration.)

AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS 1975-76
(Incorporating 1973-74 and 1974-75)
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
125 p. 1978 $3.75
Summarises the results of three annual censuses of all farm holdings.
The report contains three main parts—
(a) The introductory providing historical comparisons and general comments;
(b) The tables derived from the annual censuses; and
(c) Related farm statistics, republished for the convenience of users. These are obtained from sources other than that of the farming questionnaire. Livestock statistics are derived from a separate survey conducted at 31 January, following the census.

CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENTs ………………………………………… 1122
APPOINTMENTS ………………………………………… 1082
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES ………………………………… 1119
DEFENCE NOTICES …………………………………… 1082
LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES ……………………… 1120

MISCELLANEOUS—
Climatological Table ………………………………… 1113
Commerce Act: Notice ………………………………… 1092
Corrigenda …………………………………………… 1081
Customs Import Prohibition (Sugar) Order: Notice …… 1099
Customs Tariff: Notices ……………………………… 1099
Education Act: Notice ………………………………… 1096
Evidence Act: Notice ………………………………… 1091
Forests Act: Notice …………………………………… 1095
Honours and Awards: Notice ………………………… 1089
Land Act: Notice ……………………………………… 1093
Maori Affairs Act: Notices …………………………… 1085
Public Works Act: Notices …………………………… 1098
Regulations Act: Notice ……………………………… 1096
Reserve Bank: Exchange Rates ……………………… 1089, 1095
Reserves Act: Notices ………………………………… 1096
Sale of Liquor Act: Notices …………………………… 1096
Schedule of Contracts: Notices ……………………… 1107
Sharebrokers Act: Notice ……………………………… 1096
Standards Act: Notices ………………………………… 1097

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS … 1081

Price $1.05c
BY AUTHORITY: E. C. KEATING, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1979