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UNDERSTANDING LAKES
GOVERNMENT PRINTER
38 p. 1976. $3.95
This booklet was prepared jointly by Ministry of Works and Development and D.S.I.R. The foreword is written by Bruce W. Spooner, Chairman of the Water Resources Council. Well illustrated with coloured photographs and diagrams, covers the geological origin and general characteristics of lakes, the processes of lake ecosystems and lake problems. Outlines how private citizens and Government bodies can together prevent and solve problems relating to lakes and their environment. A bibliography is listed. A very useful booklet for schools and all concerned with understanding and preserving New Zealand’s beautiful lakes.

WAGE FIXING IN NEW ZEALAND
Edited by S. J. Callahan
136 p. $2
One of the outstanding problems of present-day governments is the development of means which not only assure to the wage earner a fair share of national prosperity, but which promote economic growth, financial stability, and industrial peace. This demands of Government and its agencies a continuing reappraisal of its machinery for wage bargaining and of its wage-fixing policies. Series No. 14. (New Zealand Institute of Public Administration.)

WAYS WITH WORDS
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES
73 p. Illustrated. 1976. $3.25
Of special interest to public speakers, conference organisers, chairpersons, secretaries and writers. Outlines format of speech presentation, visual aids, and practical techniques for communicating effectively. Lively reading and most practical.

WEED CONTROL BY CHEMICAL METHODS
By L. J. Mathews
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES BULLETIN 329
710 p. Hard cover. 1975. $35
Possibly no subject in the whole field of agricultural technology has advanced as rapidly in recent years as that of chemical methods of weed control. This publication summarises and makes specific recommendations based on the experimental work conducted largely by the New Zealand 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—Described 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. Reprinted. 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.

YOUTH CENTRES IN NEW ZEALAND
By Terry McDavitt (Ministry of Recreation and Sport)
84 p. 1977. $2.50
Studies a sample of youth centres in New Zealand and discusses some of their strengths and weaknesses. The author hopes to encourage the establishment of more centres which can provide a satisfying recreational outlet for the young, a place of social support, of counselling, provision of medical and legal aid, and where accommodation and employment can be facilitated.

THE WAIMATE MISSION STATION
By M. W. Standish
52 p. Nine Illustrations and plans. 70c
The Church Missionary Society’s station at Waimate played an important part in the development of New Zealand. Many hundreds of Maoris were educated at the station which grew into a village. The Vicarage and the Church of St. John have been preserved and this is an account of the past history of the station.

WAIRAKEI—POWER FROM THE EARTH
39 p. Illustrated. 90c
This booklet describes in an easy to understand form the Wairakei Geothermal Project. The power generated from the area contributes substantially to New Zealand’s electricity needs. This and other facts are described in this informative publication. A must for those visiting the area.

ART IN SCHOOLS—The New Zealand Experience
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Illustrated, coloured and black and white plates.
320 p. 1978 $14.25
The books sets out to show that art is a useful part of education, that art can join in with other subjects, or can stand on its own, and that it can draw in all sorts of people—children, teachers with or without specialist training, and parents.
Outlines the programmes, projects and many different activities that have been carried out in various schools throughout New Zealand. Projects have been selected which best illustrate the topic under discussion; in no way do they represent the full range of art education, nor the finest work being done.

ATOLL
By Grahame Kzen
47 p. 1976. 80c
This secondary school bulletin describes the communal life of the islanders of Fakaofo, and illuminates the difficulties, loneliness, and hardships these people face when emigrating to New Zealand. (Department of Education.)

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 on the history, land, government, and the people of New Zealand.