3050 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 118

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 chemicals 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. Reprint 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.

ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
Handbooks for visitors. $4
Third edition, 1976. 4 booklets in plastic wallet.

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 of 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
226 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.

BALLROOM DANCING—A guide book for teachers and pupils
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
89 p. 1978. $3

Almost all people as they move through their teens to adulthood are introduced to the undoubtedly pleasureable and universal activity, ballroom dancing.

As a new edition to the sports instruction series this book makes an effort to cover the basic steps in a variety of dances. It is intended mainly for beginners and therefore the more technical terms or finer amounts of turn and footwork are not included.

The book is well illustrated throughout with black and white photos and line drawings.

BETWEEN GOVERNMENTS AND BANKS
By Dr Hawke
244 p. $7.50

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand was established in 1933-34 but today's institution bears little resemblance to the one that was originally constructed by the 1933 legislation. The author, with a combination of historical and economic skill, covers the story and makes an assessment of the Bank's performance to date. A valuable contribution to New Zealand's historical record.

BLOOD TEST LEGISLATION IN NEW ZEALAND
(TRAFFIC RESEARCH REPORT No. 18)
By Paul M. Hurst, Ph.D.
Ministry of Transport
18 p. 1977. 70c

Uses graphs and statistics to give an evaluation of the compulsory blood test law in New Zealand. Discusses these, makes comparisons with other nations, and concludes with a summary.

CHALLENGE FOR HEALTH
By F. S. Maclean, B.A., M.D.(CAM.), D.P.H.(N.Z.)
470 p., photo plates. $2

In this interesting book the author describes the history of public health in New Zealand. Included is an account of the 1900 world pandemic of bubonic plague and its effects in New Zealand. After this epidemic the Department of Public Health was set up, and took independence from local authorities in the matters of public health. This book tells also of the improvements in sanitary conditions throughout the country and the attempts to improve the health of the Maori people.

CHOOSING A JOB—THE RIGHT JOB FOR YOU
State Services Commission
15 p. 1978—Revised. 65c

Whether you are looking for your first job or seeking a new one you may not be sure how to make the best choice. This booklet gives some important points to remember when choosing a job.

CHILD ABUSE IN NEW ZEALAND
342 p. $4.50

A report on a nation-wide survey of the physical ill-treatment of children in New Zealand. (Department of Social Welfare.)

CONSERVING NEW ZEALAND'S HERITAGE
By P. H. C. Lucas
94 p. 1970. $1.40

In 1969 Mr Lucas went on a study tour of national parks and allied areas in Canada and the United States. On his return to New Zealand he wrote this report as a suggested guideline for national parks and reserves administrators. Many of the problems experienced by older countries could be avoided by a careful study of their mistakes and with this in mind Mr Lucas has concluded each section with a summary of lessons for New Zealand. Not only of interest to the general public but also to park administrators and planners, tourist promoters, historians, and archaeologists.

CONTRACEPTION, STERILISATION AND ABORTION IN NEW ZEALAND
Report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry, Chairman Hon. Mr Justice McMullin, 1977
454 p., E.26 $6

This unanimous report was presented in March 1977, after the commission had conducted its inquiries from June 1975