1500 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 38

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.)

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. eighteen 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 AND LABOUR—PART A—PRICES
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
54 p. 1978 $1.85
This annual report, the thirtieth in the series, presents in a convenient way information that spans many years, some of the historical series going back to the early part of this century.

PROSPECTS AND LIMITATIONS OF NUMERICAL WEATHER PREDICTION
By K. E. Trenberth
New Zealand Meteorological Service, Ministry of Transport
24 p. April 1977. 80c
The development and a description of numerical weather prediction techniques are described and contrasted with previous methods of forecasting. Emphasis is on New Zealand and Southern Hemisphere aspects. The problems and the major sources of error in weather prediction are outlined in detail and used to estimate their effects on accuracy and predictability of the weather, both at present and in the future.

A REFRESHER COURSE IN CALCULATIONS
TRAINING GUIDE No. 3, SECOND EDITION 1975
62 p. 85c
This refresher course is intended to help those who are required to use calculations on the job, or who are about to undertake various study courses. It includes multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, proportion, averages, percentages, and also the metric system. (Industrial Training Service, Department of Labour.)

READING—Suggestions for Teaching Children with Reading Difficulties in Primary and Secondary Schools
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
144 p. 1978. $3.95
A handbook designed for teachers in primary and secondary schools, for clinic teachers, and for parents who wish to help their own children to overcome reading difficulties. The practices that are described have been developed and used to improve the reading ability of children of all ages from seven to seventeen.

REALITIES OF CURRICULA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
90 p. 1978 $2.50
This research was commissioned by the Department of Education and undertaken by Dr. Campbell in 1976.
It considers the extent to which intentions, as expressed in Towards Partnership and elsewhere, are reflected in the views of teachers and students, and in the work of the schools. Dr Campbell's study is an analysis of the response from 635 teachers and 1883 students.

REPORT ON CONSUMER'S PRICE INDEX—REVISION 1974
1976. $1
In June 1971 the Government appointed a Consumers Price Index Revision Advisory Committee to report on the requirements of a new Index. The Committee's report, approved by the Government, was published in September 1971.
This present revision incorporates the Committee's recommendations and enlarges on some aspects of the report. (Department of Statistics.)

ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE COURTS
442 p. 1978. $5.80
Under the Chairmanship of the Hon. Justice Beattie, the Commission was set up in October 1976 to inquire into the structure and operation of the judicial system in New Zealand.
The Report is divided into 3 parts—
Part I deals with The Past—A history of the Courts—the evolution of the Judicial system.
Part II—The Present—The Courts today. Covers the present court structure, Judicial appointments, and court administration.
Part III—The future—proposed court structure—sets out in detail the criteria for reform; the functions of the High and District Courts. The judiciary, Court Administration. Relationship between the courts and people and the legal profession are other areas that are discussed at length in this the most comprehensive section of the report.
The conclusion sets out the recommendations of the Commission supported by tables, graphs and a list of appendices.

CONTENTS

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ADVERTISEMENTS ...... ...... ...... ...... 1484
APPOINTMENTS ...... ...... ...... ...... 1445
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES ...... ...... ...... ...... 1482
DEFENCE NOTICE ...... ...... ...... ...... 1444
LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES ...... ...... ...... 1483

MISCELLANEOUS—
Bylaws Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1454
Cinematograph Films Act: Notice ...... ...... 1454
Climatological Table ...... ...... ...... 1476
Commerce Act: Notices ...... ...... 1458, 1472, 1481
Customs Tariff: Notices: ...... ...... ...... 1468
Education Boards Administration Regulations: Notices ...... ...... ...... ...... 1465
Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations: Notices ...... 1465
Industrial Relations Act: Notice ...... ...... 1465
Land Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1453, 1462
Maori Affairs Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1463
Plant Varieties Act: Notice ...... ...... ...... 1481
Post Office Act: Notice ...... ...... ...... 1458
Public Works Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1446
Raspberry Marketing Regulations: Notice ...... 1465
Regulations Act: Notice ...... ...... ...... 1467
Reserve Bank: Exchange Rates ...... ...... 1466
Reserves Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1453, 1459
Sale of Liquor Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1464
Schedule of Contracts: Notices ...... ...... 1469
Standards Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1466
State Forest Park Regulations: Notices ...... 1453

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS ...... 1441

Price $1.20c BY AUTHORITY: E. C. KEATING, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1979