1908 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 69

MAORI
By Witi Ihimaera
45 p. 1975. $1.20

A colourful booklet describing the coming of the Maori to New Zealand, his history, heritage, folklore, beliefs, and cultural unity.

Each chapter has a quotation from a Maori proverb, phrase, saying, or canoe chant and these concepts are presented in words and pictures.

Continues with the arrival of the pakeha and the pattern of events which followed, the Treaty of Waitangi and the Land Wars. Moves on to the Maori today, finishing with the theme, one country, two heritages in unity.

Well illustrated with 64 coloured photos, of interest to all New Zealanders and tourists. (Tourist and Publicity Department).

THE MAORI AS HE WAS
By Elsdon Best
295 p. Reprint. 1974. $6.50

Fifty years of public demand since this book was first published resulted in the need for reprints in 1934 and 1952. The text has been reproduced unchanged but the originals of some of the figures could not be traced and these have been replaced with similar illustrations. There have been many advances in our knowledge of Maori life since this book first appeared. The work of numerous ethnologists, and more recently archaeologists, has critically examined many of the earlier concepts, confirming some, disproving others, and altering others to varying degrees. No one has yet produced a synthesis of the results of all this scholarship and there is still nothing as comprehensive as this book of Best's to give a general account of the Maori. This book was first published when Best was 68 and thus represents the accumulated knowledge of a lifetime. It has now become a classic introduction to Maori life. Its continued availability should help the reader to obtain a basic background to old time Maori life which can be extended by further reading.

MAORI AGRICULTURE
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 9
315 p. 1976. $13.50

The only comprehensive study of Maori agriculture available, this bulletin adds a further volume to the series of Elsdon Best's works which the Government Printer undertook to reprint preserving the original text and bulletin numbers. I recommend this book and the series as a whole; to collectors, archaeologists, and to those studying the prehistoric economy of the Maori people. (Government Printer.)

THE MAORI CANOE
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 7
451 p. 1976. $17.50

A reprinted edition without textual alterations and retaining the old Dominion Museum number. Another example of Elsdon Best's dedicated effort to preserve Maori culture. The material presented on canoes, their materials, types, methods of construction, and associated artifacts make interesting reading for the layman as well as for scholars of the Maori. (Government Printer.)

MAORI RELIGION AND MYTHOLOGY PART 1
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 10
424 p. 1976. $18

An account of the theory of the universe and its creation, study of the origin of man, religious beliefs, rites, magic and folklore of the Maori people of New Zealand. First published in 1924, reprinted without textual alteration and retaining the original bulletin numbers. (Government Printer.)

MAORI STOREHOUSES AND KINDRED STRUCTURES
By Elsdon Best
116 p. Illustrated. Reprint. 1974. $6.50

As an authority on Maori culture, the author has compiled in this publication a comprehensive record on the use of the different storage structures, etc., used by the Maori in former times. By studying items pertaining to Maori technology it is hoped this will throw light upon many phases of the social life and customs hitherto unknown. This bulletin is No. 5 in the Dominion Museum Series.

MATERIALS FOR THE NEW ZEALAND POTTER
by J. C. Schofield (N.Z. Geological Survey)
D.S.I.R. INFORMATION SERIES No. 118
1977 $3.75

Describes the sources of clays in the local countryside and how to understand their suitability for ceramic purposes. Summarises the minimum geological knowledge necessary and the use of geological maps. Examines the main types of clay minerals and their properties, the types of clays available in New Zealand and the available natural glazes, frits, and oxides. Contains an index and references.

Well illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams, and tables.

METRICS FOR JOHN AND JANE CITIZEN
By James McGill Webb
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING SERVICE—DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR
48 p. 50c

As the name implies this book is written for use by the layman rather than the technician, the engineer, or the scientist. This book does not include conversion tables but rather relates to metric units and their use, comparisons of size and includes a wide range of metric information. How big is a litre? What is a kilopascal? When will I use a centimetre? What will I buy in kilograms? Why is New Zealand going metric? If these and similar questions are causing you concern this book will provide the answers.

CONTENTS

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ADVERTISEMENTS ...... ...... ...... ...... 1902
APPOINTMENTS ...... ...... ...... ...... 1856
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES ...... ...... ...... ...... 1888
DEFENCE NOTICE ...... ...... ...... ...... 1855
LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES ...... ...... ...... 1900

MISCELLANEOUS—
Agreement for Grant of Rights of Way: Notice ...... 1859
Commerce Act: Notices ...... ...... 1870, 1878, 1886
Corrigendum ...... ...... ...... ...... 1853
Charitable Trusts Act: Notice ...... ...... ...... 1879
Customs Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1879
Customs Tariff: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1881
Education Act: Notice ...... ...... ...... 1868
Education Board Administration Regulations: Notice 1876
Films Censorship Board of Review: Notices ...... 1877
Forests Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1865
Import Control Regulations: Notices ...... ...... 1868
Indecent Publications Tribunal: Notice ...... ...... 1870
Land Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1873
Land Drainage Act: Notice ...... ...... ...... 1866
Life Insurance (Company Default): Notice ...... 1880
Local Authorities Loans Act: Notices ...... ...... 1879
Maori Affairs Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1874
Maori Community Development Act: Notice ...... 1875
National Parks Act: Notice ...... ...... ...... 1877
National Savings Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1866
Oaths and Declarations Act: Notices ...... ...... 1868
Plant Varieties Act 1973: Notice ...... ...... 1884
Post Office Act: Notice ...... ...... ...... 1868
Public Works Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1856
Regulations Act: Notice ...... ...... ...... 1880
Reserves Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1865, 1871
Sale of Liquor Act: Notices ...... ...... ...... 1875
Social Security Act: Notice ...... ...... ...... 1866
Traffic (Rotorua District): Notice ...... ...... 1867
Wanganui Harbour Board: Notice ...... ...... 1867
Water Recreation Regulations: Notice ...... ...... 1875
Wild Animal Control Act: Notice ...... ...... 1875

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS ...... 1853

Price $1.45c BY AUTHORITY: P. D. HASSELBERG, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1980