12 JULY THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 2139

TARANAKI SAVINGS BANK BALANCE SHEET AS AT
31 MARCH 1979

1979 1978
$ $

Depositors' accounts—
Ordinary account 30,432,505 27,138,408
Thrift club 4,732,757 3,797,030
Home loan, ownership and farm 1,792,938 1,071,338
Christmas club 134,336 118,463

Total depositors' balance 37,092,536 32,125,239
Personal cheque accounts 1,459,779 831,371
Investment accounts, and term deposits* 22,978,694 18,249,612

Total depositors' balance 61,531,009 51,206,222

Other current liabilities—
Interest accrued on investment 471,366 343,700
Sundry creditors 108,094 68,691
Provision for taxation 106,717 92,198
1973 taxation due 1979-80 16,192 16,192

Total other current liabilities 702,369 520,781

Deferred taxation 394,114 338,284
1973 taxation—non-current .. 16,192
Reserve fund 3,155,149 2,734,747

$65,853,165 $54,913,764

The attached notes form part of and are to be read in conjunction with these accounts.

Current assets—
Cash on hand and at bank 462,547 508,669
Fixed deposits* 6,800,000 7,200,000
Accrued interest on investments 810,215 750,249
Sundry debtors 11,788 33,776

Total current assets 8,084,550 8,492,694

Investments—
New Zealand Government stock* 23,043,470 19,713,470
Less discount not yet amortised 399,729 232,846

22,643,741 19,480,624

Transferable certificates of deposit 838,037 293,863
Mortgages 241,764 152,637
Personal loans 30,298,713 24,417,528
Less unearned interest 853,672 474,115

Associate company—
Northern trustee computerbank Ltd.* 151,418 119,672

Total investments 55,027,345 44,932,439

National savings securities—
New Zealand Government stock at cost 30,000 30,000
Cash on hand and at bank 524 7,538

Total national savings securities 30,524 37,538

Fixed assets—
Land 253,984 253,084
Buildings 2,128,048 814,291
Vehicles, office equipment, furniture 787,618 813,231

Less depreciation to date 3,169,650 1,880,606

Total fixed assets 2,710,746 1,451,093

$65,853,165 $54,913,764

D. H. BLANCHETT, General Manager.
R. B. CLELAND, President.

GENERAL PUBLICATIONS

FOREIGN INVESTMENT POLICY IN NEW ZEALAND
Edited by R. H. Carey

128 p. 1975. $4.50

Foreign investment is an important and controversial issue in New Zealand. This book contains a wide range of facts and argument. Five papers cover the administrative and policy aspects, political attitudes, the degree of foreign ownership in New Zealand, and the benefits and costs of foreign investments. The general reader, as well as the student of the subject, will find this a volume of lively interest and a valuable addition to the small volume of literature available on this topic in New Zealand. Series No. 20. (N.Z. Institute of Public Administration.)

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FOREST WILDLIFE
By P. Morrison, Wildlife Service, Department of Internal Affairs and L. H. Harris, Environment Forestry Division, New Zealand Forest Service
Illustrated by P. F. Scaife

48 p., colour plates and drawings. 1974. $1

In this informative booklet there is a description of 72 of the higher forms of animal life, both native and introduced, which may be seen in New Zealand forests. The main purpose of this booklet is to provide those people who seek recreation in forests with a guide to the wildlife they may see. It is hoped that this will stimulate interests in forest wildlife and supply those unaware of the abundance of animals that live in New Zealand’s forest. (Published jointly by Wildlife Service, Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand Forest Service.)

FREDERICK THATCHER AND ST. PAUL’S
By Margaret Allington

50 p. eighteen illustrations. 75c

The story of Frederick Thatcher and the Colonial Gothic structure he built. This book fills in some gaps in his personal life and his original design for St. Paul’s.

THE FUTURE FOR NEW ZEALAND AGRICULTURE—
Economic Strategies for the 1980’s
By Ian McLean

74 p. 1978. $4.50

The publication discusses the economic setting, then considers agricultural policy, and next presents alternative economic strategies with particular attention to the agricultural sector.

GAMES AND PASTIMES OF THE MAORI
by Elsdon Best
(National Museum Bulletin No. 8). Reprinted 1976.

334 p. $17

First published in 1925 this bulletin is one of the series originally written by Elsdon Best, and has been reprinted without textual alteration. Elsdon Best describes it as “An account of various exercises, games, and pastimes of the natives of New Zealand, as practised in former times: including some information concerning their vocal and instrumental music”. Includes an account of musical instruments and Maori song together with games and pastimes of a relaxing nature as well as those involved in ritual and training. Contents include: Military exercises and games, Aquatic games, Children’s games, Introduced games, Maori songs and Musical instruments.

GLASSHOUSE TOMATOES—Agriculture Bulletin 3370
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

86 p. 1978. $3.25

The present text replaces earlier editions of the bulletin. Important factors to consider when establishing a tomato-growing glasshouse, are lighting, soil type, site, water supply, shelter, and proximity to a market. These as well as general cultural practices are dealt with in this bulletin.

GROUNDWATERS OF THE HUTT VALLEY—PORT NICHOLSON ALLUVIAL BASIN
By I. G. Donaldson and D. G. Campbell
DSIR INFORMATION SERIES NO. 124

78 p. illustrated. $2.50

A study of the Hutt Valley - Port Nicholson groundwater basin which is one of the major sources of water in the Wellington region, serving both municipal and industrial demands. Presents an analysis of the hydraulic effects of present and future use of the water of this resource basin.

A GUIDE TO POMPALLIER HOUSE
By R. M. Ross

32 p. five illustrations. 50c

Describes each room and the furniture in Pompallier House.