23 APRIL THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 1259

SPORTS DIMENSIONS IN METRIC
CURRICULUM BULLETIN No. 76 50c
16 p.
In this curriculum development unit bulletin, sports areas
and component measurements are given in metric. This
information covers the dimensions of all popular sports.

SYSTEM OF BUOYAGE AND BEACONAGE FOR NEW ZEALAND
MARINE DIVISION, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT $1
24 p. 1977.
Explains the buoyage and beaconage system operating in
New Zealand waters. Contains the mandatory requirements
for the establishment of aids to navigation in harbours and
their approach channels. Describes the requirements for
oceanographical stations and gives details of standard
markings for marine farms, box fishing nets, and offshore
oil rigs.

Useful for all navigators, those studying for nautical
examinations, and harbour authorities.

TALKBACK 55c
28 p. 1974.
This report on the contributions which many thousands of
New Zealanders made in discussion groups, meetings, and
seminars held during the public discussion phase of the Educa-
tion Development Conference. The report is designed to give
an impression of the major outcomes of the discussion, not
only indicating where a measure of consensus emerged, but
also pointing out where people disagreed. (Educational
Development Conference.)

TARARUA STATE FOREST PARK $2
24 p. 1976.
Within easy reach of most Wellingtonians, the Tararua Forest
Park offers a variety of scenery and recreation to those wishing
to escape the pressures of urban living.

This booklet briefly outlines the geology, climate, vegeta-
tion, flora and fauna, tramping, hunting, fishing, historical
notes, and forest management. Three appendices briefly cover
search and rescue, suggestions for further reading, and a
glossary of plants and animals.

A useful introduction to the park which will stimulate
interest and encourage the visitor to use the park wisely
and well. (New Zealand Forest Service.)

TE RANGATAHI—Book 3—Maori Language Course
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION $6.90
157 p. 1978
Te Rangatahi 3 contains all chapters of the Te Rangatahi 2
except for the “Te Rama Tuna.” Exercises have been revised
to comply with the new audio lingual teaching and testing in
the fifth form.

This publication now completes the revised Te Rangatahi
series.

TE REO RANGATIRA
By S. T. Karety $4.50
197 p. Illustrated. 1974.
A textbook for students of the Maori language written in the
“Tuhoe” dialect. Its subject is contemporary Maori life with
those aspects of the Maori heritage which prevail in it. This
book is intended for advanced fifth formers and the sixth and
seventh forms.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN NEW ZEALAND
REPORT OF THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, APRIL 1977 $4
302 p.
This commission was established in June 1976 to advise on
developments in telecommunications including broadcasting
and other technical fields involved in modern communications.

New developments arising from the evolving technologies
could have such a profound effect that matters of national
economics, and social considerations would assume consider-
able importance.

This report will contribute to a better understanding of
the place of telecommunications in New Zealand.

TE TAUTOKO 8, HE KEI AKU RINGA 60c

TE WHAREKURA No. 27 AND TE WHAREKURA No. 28 AND No. 29
1976 45c each
Three new additions to this interesting and popular Maori
reader series. (Department of Education.)

TRAFFIC RESEARCH REPORTS
NUMBERS 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.
1975. No. 6, 30c; No. 7, 30c; No. 8 and 9, 45c; No. 10, 45c;
No. 11, 40c; No. 12 and 13, 60c; No. 14, 15 and 16, 80c.
A series of reports which present the results of investigations
into traffic safety and management problems.

Report No. 6 investigates accident occurrence at planned
off-street type shopping areas and the strip-development type
and compares the findings.

Report No. 7 deals with vehicle priority at uncontrolled
intersections.

Report No. 8 and 9 contains an analysis of fatal motor
cyclist accidents for periods of 1 year before and after
the introduction of the law which makes the wearing of safety
helmets compulsory.

Report No. 10, the role of alcohol in traffic accidents in
New Zealand, is reviewed and reference to relative data is
made. Alternative counter measures to the problem of drink-
ing and driving is examined.

Report No. 11. A month-long intensive traffic enforcement
programme was conducted in Christchurch. This analysis
review shows the effects on road users. In this publication it
also reviews the long-term effects of a similar programme con-
ducted in Hamilton City in 1973.

Report No. 12. The 50 mph limit was introduced in
December 1973 as part of the Government’s fuel conservation
measures. In this report is a review of the first year’s operation
of the 50 mph speed limit and its effects.

Report No. 13. Reviews the current organisation of traffic
safety research in New Zealand. It concludes by outlining
some of the implications for the medical profession.

Report No. 14. This report evaluates the effect alcohol has
on driving skills and the part played by alcohol in traffic
accidents. Also dealt with is the part played by engineers in
reducing the alcohol-involved accidents and other research.

Report No. 15. Is a general review of the roles that traffic
rules and their enforcement can reasonably be expected to
play in the field of road safety.

Report No. 16. The trends and patterns of injury traffic
accidents over the last two decades are traced and described
through tables and comments.

Report No. 17. Evaluation of the New Zealand Compulsory
Safety Belt Law— 70c

UNDERSTANDING LAKES
GOVERNMENT PRINTER $3.95
38 p. 1976.
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 $2
136 p.
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.)