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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 74

POISONOUS PLANTS IN NEW ZEALAND
By H. E. Conner
DSIR BULLETIN 99 (Botany Division)
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.

Details are given on the frequency of poisoning, the toxins and the clinical signs that result when these plants are eaten or touched.

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.)

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.)

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.

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.

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.)

Price $1.85c

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.

RUGBY FOOTBALL—A GUIDE BOOK FOR TEACHERS, COACHES AND PLAYERS
SPORTS SERIES No. 4
Department of Education
80 p. 1977. $1

This revised booklet, one of the series Sports Instruction, has been designed to assist teachers and coaches develop the basic skills of rugby football.

Contains 28 different sections, well illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Teaching points are printed in bold type. Primary school teachers and lower grade coaches will gain most from the individual skills sections, secondary school teachers and senior coaches from the unit and team skills sections.

Covers all the basic principles of the game which enable players to become more efficient.

CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENTS … … … … … 2007
APPOINTMENTS … … … … … 1959
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES … … … … 2004
LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES … … … 2005

MISCELLANEOUS—

Commerce Act: Notices … … … 1970, 1998
Companies Act: Notice … … … 1969
Corrigendum … … … … 1957
Commission of Inquiry into the Freight Forwarding Industry: Notice … … … 1975
Cinematograph Films Act: Notice … … 1999
Customs Tariff: Notices … … … 1982, 1989
District Courts Act: Notice … … 1969
Education Regulations: Notice … … 1969
Fire Service Act: Notice … … … 1964
Forests Act: Notice … … … 1979
Harbours Act: Notices … … … 1976
Indecent Publications Tribunal: Notice … … 1980
Land Act: Notices … … … 1978
Maori Affairs Act: Notices … … 1974
Marriage Act: Notices … … … 1960
National Roads Board: Notices … … 1976
Plant Varieties Act: Notices … … 1987
Post Office Act: Notice … … … 1969
Private Schools Conditional Integration Act: Notice … 1975
Public Works Act: Notices … … 1961
Regulations Act: Notice … … … 1988
Resignation of Deputy Clerk of the Writs … … 1960
Reserve Bank of New Zealand: Notice … … 1980
Sale of Liquor Act: Notice … … 1975
Sales Tax Act: Notice … … … 1986
Schedule of Contracts: Notice … … 1988
Standards Act: Notices … … … 1980
Water Recreation Regulations: Notice … … 1975

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS … 1957

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