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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 10

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.

A GUIDE TO THE WAIMATE MISSION HOUSE
By J. M. Stacpoole
32 p. Twelve illustrations. 75c
Describes each room and furniture in the Mission House.

HEALTH ADMINISTRATION IN NEW ZEALAND
Edited by R. J. Latimer
522 p. eight maps, illustrated, $2
Despite the importance of health and health services to the individual and to the community, few are well informed about either the policy issues or the basic organisation of health services. The authors of the papers presented here examine the administration of the health services from different viewpoints and bring together in one place the considerations which are important in their provision. (New Zealand Institute of Public Administration.)

HIGH COUNTRY SHEEP STATION
By J. C. Aspinall
A BULLETIN FOR SCHOOLS (c)
55 p. 1976. $1
This is the story of one of New Zealand’s well known sheep stations, Mt. Aspiring. The writer takes us through from the days of early explorers, gold diggers, and settlers, to the present, colourfully describing the life on the remote sheep station and the surrounding countryside. (Education Department.)

HIGHWAY BRIDGE DESIGN BRIEF CDP 701/D
MINISTRY OF WORKS
52 p. 1978. $3.50
Sets out the loading and other general criteria to be used in the design of conventional bridges on public roads which are financed wholly or partly from funds provided through the New Zealand National Roads Board.

HONOURS, TITLES, AND PRECEDENCE IN NEW ZEALAND
CABINET OFFICE, WELLINGTON
215 p. 1977. $13.90
Compiled and edited by Phillip P. O’Shea, this book is an informative guide to Honours, Titles, Styles, Precedence, and certain allied matters in New Zealand.
Contents: H.M. The Queen and Royal Family
Orders, Decorations and Medals
List of Holders of Honours and Awards in New Zealand
The Privy Council, The Title “The Honourable”
Peers and Baronets Associated with New Zealand
Foreign Honours, Order of Precedence
Styles and Modes of Address (written and spoken)
Miscellaneous.

An invaluable reference for those persons concerned with correct protocol in New Zealand.

HISTORICAL RECORDS OF NEW ZEALAND
Vol. I, 780 p., Vol. II, 650 p. $25 per set
The two volumes, edited by Robert McNab, were originally published in 1908 with the object of affording the fullest information obtainable concerning the foundation, progress, and government of New Zealand. This is a limited edition we have had only 1500 sets printed in Ochre Lignide with handsome black and gold blocking on the spine, coloured end paper, and dust jackets. There are still available sets of these valuable prestige volumes.

INFORMATION IN FORMATION—A Guide to Report Writing
STATE SERVICES COMMISSION
31 p. 1978. $1.45
Contains helpful suggestions for preparing, planning, organising, structuring, writing, and revising reports, ideas on visual aids and descriptions of a few of the many types of reports.

CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENTS ———————————— 339

APPOINTMENTS ———————————— 299

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES ———————————— 336

DEFENCE NOTICES ———————————— 299

LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES ———————————— 337

MISCELLANEOUS—
Architects Act: Notice ———————————— 313
Climatological Table: Notice ———————————— 331
Commerce Act: Notices ———————————— 330
Companies Act: Notice ———————————— 302
Customs Tariff: Notices ———————————— 324, 326, 329
Fire Service Act: Notices ———————————— 318
Forest Act: Notices ———————————— 311
Government Railways Act: Notices ———————————— 310
Harbours Act: Notice ———————————— 312
Land Act: Notices ———————————— 311, 317
Law Practitioners Act: Notices ———————————— 318
Licensing Trusts Act: Notice ———————————— 317
Local Authorities Loans Act: Notice ———————————— 322
Local Government Act: Notice ———————————— 310
Milk Act: Notice ———————————— 312
New Zealand Walkways Act: Notice ———————————— 311
the Pacific: Notice ———————————— 311
Post Office Act: Notice ———————————— 311
Potato Industry (Main Crop Levy) Regulations: Notice ———————————— 302
Public Works Act: Notices ———————————— 310, 311, 313, 317
Reserves Act: Notices ———————————— 302
Resignation of Justice of the Peace: Notice ———————————— 323
Schedule of Contracts: Notices ———————————— 325, 329
Regulations Act: Notice ———————————— 323
Standards Act: Notices ———————————— 313, 317
Traffic Regulations: Notices ———————————— 313, 317
Transport Act: Notice ———————————— 312, 313
Trustee Savings Banks Act: Notice ———————————— 322

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS ———————————— 297

Price $1.05c
BY AUTHORITY: P. D. HASSELBERG, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1980