2390 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 92

THE PA MAORI
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 6 $15
459 p., illustrated. Reprinted 1975.

The bulletin contains a wealth of information and descriptions of many Pa sites and structures. Although great advances in archaeology have modified some of the details listed by Best and some of the Pas included in the book no longer exist, the information contained in this bulletin is still an important contribution in this field and is not readily available elsewhere.

PERINATAL MORTALITY IN NEW ZEALAND, 1972–73
SPECIAL REPORT SERIES No. 50 $4.40
By F. H. Foster (Department of Health)
1977

The report of a study of the biological and social effects on perinatal mortality in New Zealand which was prepared for the Health Statistics of the World Health Organisation. Seven other countries presented similar reports to the WHO. This New Zealand data prepared for the international study provides very useful information, previously unavailable, about New Zealand.

POLICIES FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NEW ZEALAND
Edited by G. A. Town $3.50
124 p.

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 underway. Series No. 17. (New Zealand Institute of Public Administration.)

THE PLANNING AND CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURES
(PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, AND BUDGETING SYSTEM) $2.50
76 p.

Records some of the improvements in management systems that have been made within the Government in recent years to help Ministers, members of Parliament, and public servants deal with the problem of planning and controlling expenditure. (The Treasury.)

POWER—THE UPPER WAITAKI HYDRO POWER DEVELOPMENT
MINISTRY OF WORKS AND DEVELOPMENT $1.50
24 p. 1978.

This booklet traces the history of the Upper Waitaki Hydro Power Development. Other items of interest include construction equipment, seismology, the environment, and the development of the town of Twizel.

Well illustrated with colour photos.

PROSPECTS AND LIMITATIONS OF NUMERICAL WEATHER PREDICTION
By K. E. Trenberth
New Zealand Meteorological Service, Ministry of Transport 80c
April 1977. 24 p.

The development and a description of numerical weather prediction techniques are described and contrasted with previous methods of forecasting. Emphasis is on New Zealand and Southern Hemisphere aspects. The problems and the major sources or error in weather prediction are outlined in detail and used to estimate their effects on accuracy and predictability of the weather both at present and in the future.

PREVENTING FROST DAMAGE TO FRUIT TREES
By E. W. Hewett (Plant Diseases Division)
INFORMATION SERIES No. 86 $1.45
55 p., 18 illustrations, 9 tables.

A number of factors, both climatic and cultural, affect the development, longevity, and severity of the frosts. An understanding of these factors is essential in selecting and operating methods of preventing frost damage.

READING—Suggestions for Teaching Children with Reading Difficulties in Primary and Secondary Schools
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION $3.95
144 p. 1978.

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 $2.50
90 p. 1978

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.

CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENTS ……………………………………… 2372
APPOINTMENTS ……………………………………… 2330
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES …………………………… 2329
DEFENCE NOTICE ………………………………… 2331
LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES ………………… 2371

MISCELLANEOUS—
Cinematograph Films Act: Notice ……………… 2353
Corrigendum …………………………………… 2327
Commerce Act: Notices ……………………… 2358
Customs Tariff: Notices ……………………… 2349
Electricity Act: Notice ……………………… 2340
Exhibitions Act: Notice ……………………… 2339
Import Control Regulations: Notice ………… 2342
Land Act: Notices …………………………… 2346
Maori Affairs Act: Notice …………………… 2351
National Roads Board: Notices ……………… 2347
Noxious Plants Act: Notices ………………… 2350
Plant Varieties Act: Notices ………………… 2357
Post Office Act: Notice ……………………… 2342
Private Schools Conditional Integration Act: Notices …………………………………… 2341, 2351
Public Works Act: Notices …………………… 2331
Raspberry Marketing Regulations: Notices … 2352
Regulations Act: Notice ……………………… 2350
Reserves Act: Notices ……………………… 2339, 2343
Reserve Bank of New Zealand: Notice ……… 2351
Sale of Liquor Act: Notice …………………… 2350
Schedule of Contracts: Notices ……………… 2358, 2368
Standards Act: Notices ……………………… 2351
Stock (Insecticides and Oestrogens) Regulations: Notice ………………………………… 2342
Transport Act: Notices ……………………… 2340
Traffic Regulations: Notices ………………… 2348
Vocational Training Council Act: Notice …… 2341

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS … 2327

Price $1.65c BY AUTHORITY: P. D. HASSELBERG, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1980