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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 92

SOCIAL TRENDS IN NEW ZEALAND
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
193 p. 1977. $4.50
This volume, the first to be produced, examines nine major social areas, viz. demographic patterns, housing and households, education, health and medical services, social welfare and social security, crime and law enforcement, leisure, labour force participation, and incomes.

While the emphasis is on trends, the descriptive text has been supplemented by tables, charts, and figures which highlight significant features.

The information brought together in this volume will assist policy makers, planners, students and others who have an interest in social trends and development in New Zealand society.

SOILS AND AGRICULTURE OF PART PAPARUA COUNTY
DSIR SOIL BUREAU BULLETIN 34
128 p. 1978. $12.75
Describes and classifies the soils of part Paparua County, an area of approximately 134 square miles west of Christchurch. A section on “land use” contains detailed accounts, with maps, of agriculture and horticulture, and notes on forestry by specialists from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the New Zealand Forest Service. Further supporting information, including data on the water resources of the county, is provided in the Appendices.

SOUTH PACIFIC COMMISSION—AN ANALYSIS AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
By T. R. Smith
New Zealand Institute International Affairs
248 p. 1972. $7.50
Surveys the birth of the South Pacific Commission, in 1947, and its subsequent achievements in ensuring regional co-operation among territories which are separated by great expanses of ocean and by wide differences in cultural and political, economic, and social development. It also looks to the commission’s future role.

Contains 11 chapters with 2 appendices, and illustrated with black and white photographs.

SPORTS DIMENSIONS IN METRIC
CURRICULUM BULLETIN No. 76
16 p. 50c
In this curriculum development unit bulletin, sports areas and component measurements are given in metric. This information covers the dimensions of all popular sports.

SURVEY OF PERSONS AGED 65 YEARS AND OVER 1973–74
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
59 p. 1977. $2.20
This survey represents the first nationwide statistical survey of the actual living costs and circumstances of a representative sample of persons aged 65 years and over in New Zealand. The survey was jointly designed by the Departments of Social Welfare and Statistics. The Social Welfare has sought to design measures for standards of living and to determine the effect of the structure and value of social security benefits on these measures. The Department of Statistics has given a general statistical analysis of the survey results, and has carried out some studies to help identify factors which may influence the expenditure patterns of the elderly.

SYSTEM OF BUOYAGE AND BEACONAGE FOR NEW ZEALAND
MARINE DIVISION, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
24 p. 1977. $1
Explains the buoyage and beaconage system operating in New Zealand waters. Contains the mandatory requirements for the establishment of aids to navigation in harbours and their approach channels. Describes the requirements for oceanographical stations and gives details of standard markings for marine farms, box fishing nets, and offshore oil rigs.

Useful for all navigators, those studying for nautical examinations, and harbour authorities.

Price 90c

TALKBACK
28 p. 1974. 55c
This report on the contributions which many thousands of New Zealanders made in discussion groups, meetings, and seminars held during the public discussion phase of the Education Development Conference. The report is designed to give an impression of the major outcomes of the discussion, not only indicating where a measure of consensus emerged, but also pointing out where people disagreed. (Educational Development Conference.)

TARARUA STATE FOREST PARK
24 p. 1976. $2
Within easy reach of most Wellingtonians, the Tararua Forest Park offers a variety of scenery and recreation to those wishing to escape the pressures of urban living.

This booklet briefly outlines the geology, climate, vegetation, flora and fauna, tramping, hunting, fishing, historical notes, and forest management. Three appendices briefly cover search and rescue, suggestions for further reading, and a glossary of plants and animals.

A useful introduction to the park which will stimulate interest and encourage the visitor to use the park wisely and well. (New Zealand Forest Service.)

TE RANGATAHI—Book 3—Maori Language Course
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
157 p. 1978 $6.90
Te Rangatahi 3 contains all chapters of the Te Rangatahi 2 except for the “Te Rama Tuna.” Exercises have been revised to comply with the new audio lingual teaching and testing in the fifth form.

This publication now completes the revised Te Rangatahi series.

TE REO RANGATIRA
By S. T. Karetv
197 p. Illustrated. 1974. $4.50
A textbook for students of the Maori language written in the “Tuhoe” dialect. Its subject is contemporary Maori life with those aspects of the Maori heritage which prevail in it. This book is intended for advanced fifth formers and the sixth and seventh forms.

CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENTS .......................................................... 2943
APPOINTMENTS .......................................................... 2913 •
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES .............................................. 2941
DEFENCE NOTICES .................................................... 2912
LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES ................................ 2943

MISCELLANEOUS—
Consular Appointment: Notices ................................ 2915
Counties Act: Notice .................................................. 2925
Customs Import Prohibition (Sugar) Order: Notice ........ 2921
Customs Tariff: Notices .............................................. 2928
Government Railways Act: Notice .............................. 2921
Industries Development Commission: Notice .............. 2925
Land Act: Notices ...................................................... 2920, 2921
Licensing Trusts Act: Notices .................................... 2924
Local Authorities Loans Act: Notices ........................ 2925
Maori Affairs Act: Notices ........................................ 2923
Marriage Act: Notices ................................................ 2915
National Roads Board: Notices ................................ 2924
Oaths and Declarations Act: Notices ........................ 2914
Plant Varieties Act: Notice ........................................ 2941
Post Office Act: Notice .............................................. 2921
Public Works Act: Notices ........................................ 2915, 2921
Regulations Act: Notice ............................................ 2940
Remembrance Day 1979: Notice .............................. 2921
Reserve Bank of New Zealand: Notice ...................... 2926
Sale of Liquor Act: Notice ........................................ 2924
Schedule of Contracts: Notices .............................. 2927, 2940
Standards Act: Notices ............................................ 2926
Waimca County Bylaw: Notices ................................ 2921

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS .... 2911

BY AUTHORITY: P. D. HASSELBERG, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1979