17 JULY
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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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—Describes 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 McDevitt (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, 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.

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

ADMINISTRATION IN NEW ZEALAND’S MULTI-RACIAL SOCIETY
Edited by R. H. Brookes and I. H. Kawharu
138 p. $2
Race is a word which nowadays arouses strong feelings. In New Zealand there is little opposition in principle to the Government’s policy of integration, but its success depends on the skill with which it is implemented.

AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS 1975–76
(Incorporating 1973–74 and 1974–75)
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
125 p. 1978. $3.75
Summarises the result of three annual censuses of all farm holdings.
The report contains three main parts—
(a) The introductory providing historical comparisons and general comments:
(b) The tables derived from the annual censuses; and
(c) Related farm statistics, republished for the convenience of users. These are obtained from sources other than that of the farming questionnaire. Livestock statistics are derived from a separate survey conducted at 31 January, following the census.

BALLROOM DANCING—A guide book for teachers and pupils
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
89 p. 1978. $3
Almost all people as they move through their teens to adulthood are introduced to the undoubtedly pleasurable and universal activity, ballroom dancing.
As a new edition to the sports instruction series this book makes an effort to cover the basic steps in a variety of dances. It is intended mainly for beginners and therefore the more technical terms or finer amounts of turn and footwork are not included.
The book is well illustrated throughout with black and white photos and line drawings,

BETWEEN GOVERNMENTS AND BANKS
By Dr Hawke
244 p. $7.50
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand was established in 1933-34 but today’s institution bears little resemblance to the one that was originally constructed by the 1933 legislation. The author, with a combination of historical and economic skill, covers the story and makes an assessment of the Bank’s performance to date. A valuable contribution to New Zealand’s historical record.