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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 136

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 pleasurable 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 to December 1976. It reports on the legal, social and moral issues that are raised by law or practice relating to contraception, sterilisation and abortion, any changes that should be made to the law or practice and the likely effects of these. Pages 27-38 give the summary of recommendations; these include sex education; rights of the pregnant woman; who decides; support services and eleven other recommendations. Includes 11 appendices, glossary, bibliography and index.

CRIME IN NEW ZEALAND

A SURVEY OF NEW ZEALAND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR

417 p. 1974 reprint. $7.25

In this study of crime, the object is to provide not only statistical information but to describe the administrative procedures and law. This book is not just a colourless official document. The authors compiled the text with the intention of making it interesting to all readers. A well balanced publication aimed at giving the reader a clear insight into law in New Zealand. (Department of Justice.)

CROWN COLONY GOVERNMENT IN NEW ZEALAND

By A. H. McLintock

475 p., illustrated. 1958. $4.50

This book, which deals with a little known and understood period of New Zealand history, comprises three distinct sections, first, the Coming of Sovereignty; secondly, Men and Government; and thirdly, the Evolution of a Constitution. While this book will be of special interest to New Zealanders it will command a wider audience since it contains much that is new with respect to British colonial policy in the first half of the nineteenth century.

A DICTIONARY OF THE MAORI LANGUAGE

By H. W. Williams

The seventh revised edition, augmented by the advisory committee on the teaching of Maori language.

CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENTS ………………………………………… 3671

APPOINTMENTS ………………………………………… 3633

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES ………………………………… 3668

LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES ………………………… 3670

MISCELLANEOUS—

Change of Denomination: Notice ……………………… 3656

Commerce Act: Notices ……………………………… 3647

Corrigendum ………………………………………… 3633

Customs Tariff: Notices ……………………………… 3657

Forests Act: Notices ………………………………… 3644, 3653

Hospitals Act: Notice ……………………………… 3645

Indecent Publications Tribunal: Notices ……………… 3653

Land Act: Notices …………………………………… 3644, 3650

Milk Act: Notice …………………………………… 3653

New Zealand - Australia Free Trade Agreement: Notices … 3646, 3654

Plant Varieties Act: Notice ………………………… 3664

Post Office Act: Notice ……………………………… 3645

Private Schools Conditional Integration Act: Notice … 3653

Public Works Act: Notices ………………………… 3656

Reserves Act: Notices ……………………………… 3644, 3648

Reserve Bank: Statements ………………………… 3655

Schedule of Contracts: Notices …………………… 3653

Survey Board of New Zealand: Notice ……………… 3647

Traffic Regulations: Notices ……………………… 3645

Transport Act: Notice ……………………………… 3645

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS … 3633

Price $1.45c BY AUTHORITY: P. D. HASSELBERG, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1980