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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 3

POISONOUS PLANTS IN NEW ZEALAND
By H. E. Connor

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.

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.)

PREVENTING FROST DAMAGE TO FRUIT TREES
By E. W. Hewett (Plant Diseases Division)

INFORMATION SERIES No. 86

55 p. eighteen Illustrations, 9 tables.
$1.45

A number of factors, both climatic and cultural, affect the development, longevity, and severity of the frosts. An understanding of these factors is essential in selecting and operating methods of preventing frost damage.

PRICES, WAGES AND LABOUR—PART A—PRICES
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS

54 p. 1978
$1.85

This annual report, the thirtieth in the series, presents in a convenient way information that spans many years, some of the historical series going back to the early part of this century.

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.

Price $1.05c

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.)

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.

CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENTS ………… 131

APPOINTMENTS ………… 86

BANKRUPTCY NOTICES ………… 129

LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES ………… 129

MISCELLANEOUS—

Cinematograph Films Act: Notice ………… 111

Commerce Act: Notice ………… 99

Commission of Inquiry Into Rescue and Fire Services at International Airports: Notice ………… 99

Corrigendum ………… 85

Criminal Justice Act: Notice ………… 99

Customs Tariff: Notices ………… 112

Fire Service Act: Notice ………… 100

Land Act: Notices ………… 90, 92, 96

Local Authorities Loans Act: Notices ………… 103

Local Government Act: Notices ………… 98, 100

Magistrate’s Court Rules: Notice ………… 99

Oaths and Declarations Act: Notice ………… 87

Petroleum Act: Notice ………… 99

Post Office Act: Notices ………… 92

Public Works Act: Notices ………… 87

Reserves Act: Notices ………… 90, 92, 97

Reserve Bank: Statements ………… 109

Resignation of Justices of the Peace: Notice ………… 87

Sale of Liquor Act: Notices ………… 98

Sales Tax Act: Notice ………… 122

Schedule of Contracts: Notices ………… 107

Standards Act: Notices ………… 104

Town and Country Planning Act: Notice ………… 90

Transport Act: Notice ………… 91

Vocational Training Council Act: Notice ………… 91

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS ………… 85

BY AUTHORITY: F. D. HASSELBERG, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1980