954 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 29

POISONOUS PLANTS IN NEW ZEALAND
By H. E. Connor
DSIR Bulletin 99 (Botany Division)
247 p. 16 colour plates. Line drawings by Nancy M. Adams.
1977. second revised edition. $9.75

This enlarged and revised edition of the book, first published 25 years ago describes and illustrates the plants in New Zealand that are poisonous.
Details are given on the frequency of poisoning, the toxins and the clinical signs that result when these plants are eaten or touched.
Invaluable for veterinarians, hospital casualty officers, botanists, farm advisers, farmers, and parents. Well illustrated. Includes glossary, references, and index.

POLICIES FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NEW ZEALAND
Edited by G. A. Town
124 p. $3.50

In this book, the authors discuss the criteria which they feel should determine any sound policies in the field of regional planning and development. Although many different points of view are presented, there is unanimity that economic considerations alone should not dictate future policy. Essentially, it is for New Zealanders to consider all the relevant factors and decide what pattern of development they wish to see emerge. This book is intended as a constructive contribution to the public debate currently under way. Series No. 17. (New Zealand Institute of Public Administration.)

A REFRESHER COURSE IN CALCULATIONS
Training Guide No. 3, Second Edition 1975
62 p. 85c

This refresher course is intended to help those who are required to use calculations on the job, or who are about to undertake various study courses. It includes multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, proportion, averages, percentages, and also the metric system. (Industrial Training Service, Department of Labour.)

READING—Suggestions for Teaching Children with Reading Difficulties in Primary and Secondary Schools
Department of Education
144 p. 1978. $3.95

A handbook designed for teachers in primary and secondary schools, for clinic teachers, and for parents who wish to help their own children to overcome reading difficulties. The practices that are described have been developed and used to improve the reading ability of children of all ages from seven to seventeen.

REALITIES OF CURRICULA
Department of Education
90 p. 1978 $2.50

This research was commissioned by the Department of Education and undertaken by Dr Campbell in 1976.
It considers the extent to which intentions, as expressed in Towards Partnership and elsewhere, are reflected in the views of teachers and students, and in the work of the schools. Dr Campbell's study is an analysis of the response from 635 teachers and 1883 students.

REPORT ON CONSUMER'S PRICE INDEX—REVISION 1974
1976. $1

In June 1971 the Government appointed a Consumers Price Index Revision Advisory Committee to report on the requirements of a new Index. The Committee's report, approved by the Government, was published in September 1971.
This present revision incorporates the Committee's recommendations and enlarges on some aspects of the report. (Department of Statistics.)

ROLE OF WOMEN IN THE DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY
36 p. 1976. $2

Report of the Working Party which was set up to inquire into the provisions and conditions necessary for, and resulting from, the employment of women in the distribution industry. (Distribution Council.)

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

ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE COURTS
442 p. 1978. $5.80

Under the Chairmanship of the Hon. Justice Beattie, the Commission was set up in October 1976 to inquire into the structure and operation of the judicial system in New Zealand.
The Report is divided into 3 parts—
Part I deals with The Past—A history of the Courts—the evolution of the Judicial system.
Part II—The Present—The Courts today. Covers the present court structure, Judicial appointments, and court administration.
Part III—The future—proposed court structure—sets out in detail the criteria for reform; the functions of the High and District Courts. The judiciary, Court Administration. Relationship between the courts and people and the legal profession are other areas that are discussed at length in this the most comprehensive section of the report.
The conclusion sets out the recommendations of the Commission supported by tables, graphs and a list of appendices.

Special Deadlines for the New Zealand Gazette, Easter 1980

In the week preceding Easter, the Gazette will be published a day early, on Wednesday, 2 April 1980. Deadlines will be:
For notices from Government departments: Noon, Monday, 31 March 1980, with Gazette Clerk.
For advertisements: Noon, Tuesday, 1 April 1980, with the Government Printer.
Normal deadlines will apply in the week following Easter.

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