5 JUNE
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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SOCIAL TRENDS IN NEW ZEALAND
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
193 p. 1977. $4.50
This volume, the first to be produced, examines nine major social areas, viz. demographic patterns, housing and households, education, health and medical services, social welfare and social security, crime and law enforcement, leisure, labour force participation, and incomes.

While the emphasis is on trends, the descriptive text has been supplemented by tables, charts, and figures which highlight significant features.

The information brought together in this volume will assist policy makers, planners, students and others who have an interest in social trends and development in New Zealand society.

SOILS AND AGRICULTURE OF PART PAPARUA COUNTY
DSIR SOIL BUREAU BULLETIN 34
128 p. 1978. $12.75
Describes and classifies the soils of part Paparua County, an area of approximately 134 square miles west of Christchurch.

A section on “land use” contains detailed accounts, with maps, of agriculture and horticulture, and notes on forestry by specialists from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the New Zealand Forest Service. Further supporting information, including data on the water resources of the county, is provided in the Appendices.

SURVEY OF PERSONS AGED 65 YEARS AND OVER 1973-74
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
59 p. 1977. $2.20
This survey represents the first nationwide statistical survey of the actual living costs and circumstances of a representative sample of persons aged 65 years and over in New Zealand. The survey was jointly designed by the Departments of Social Welfare and Statistics. The Social Welfare has sought to design measures for standards of living and to determine the effect of the structure and value of social security benefits on these measures. The Department of Statistics has given a general statistical analysis of the survey results, and has carried out some studies to help identify factors which may influence the expenditure patterns of the elderly.

SPORTS DIMENSIONS IN METRIC
CURRICULUM BULLETIN No. 76
16 p. 50c
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
24 p. 1977. $1
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
28 p. 1974. 55c
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 Education 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
24 p. 1976. $2
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, vegetation, 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
157 p. 1978 $6.90
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
197 p. Illustrated. 1974. $4.50
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
302 p. $4
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 considerable importance.

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

TE TAUTOKO 8, HE KEI AKU RINGA
1976 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 drinking 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 conducted in Hamilton City in 1973.