27 AUGUST
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
2417

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

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ELECTORAL ROLLS

Government Bookshops no longer handle the sale of Electoral Rolls. Inquiries should be directed to the Director-General, Post Office, Electoral Roll Control Centre, P.O.H.Q., Wellington.

GENERAL PUBLICATIONS

FREDERICK THATCHER AND ST. PAUL’S
By Margaret Alington

50 p., 18 illustrations. 75c plus 35c p & p

The story of Frederick Thatcher and the Colonial Gothic structure he built. This book fills in some gaps in his personal life and his original design for St. Paul’s.

FOREST LORE OF THE MAORI
By Elsdon Best

DOMINION MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 14

421 p. 1977. $17.95 plus $1.25 p & p

Printed without textual alteration, the work provides an important basis for any study of old-time Maori economics and perhaps more important of his attitude to what was a major part of his environment. It will be of general interest today than when first written, since it stresses so fully the uses made by the Maori people of their natural resources, and supplies basic materials for further studies in ethnobotany and ethnozoology. The reverence which the old time Maori showed towards natural resources mirrors the modern concern for ecological principles.

GAMES AND PASTIMES OF THE MAORI
By Elsdon Best

(National Museum Bulletin No. 8), 1976 Reprint

334 p. $17 plus $1.25 p & p

First published in 1925 this bulletin is one of the series originally written by Elsdon Best, and has been reprinted without textual alteration.

Elsdon Best described it as “An account of various exercises, games, and pastimes of the natives of New Zealand, as practised in former times; including some information concerning their vocal and instrumental music”.

Includes an account of musical instruments and Maori song together with games and pastimes of a relaxing nature as well as those involved in ritual and training.

Contents include: Military exercises and games, Aquatic games, Children’s games, Introduced games, Maori songs and Musical instruments.

GLASSHOUSE TOMATOES—Agriculture Bulletin 3370
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

86 p. 1978. $3.25 plus 45c p & p

The present text replaces earlier editions of the bulletin. Important factors to consider when establishing a tomato-growing glasshouse, are lighting, soil type, site, water supply, shelter, and proximity to a market. These as well as general cultural practices are dealt with in this bulletin.

THE GEOLOGY OF NEW ZEALAND
Edited by R. P. Suggate, et al.

820 p. 1978. $92.50 plus $4.00 p & p

The definitive work on New Zealand geology, this superbly produced 820-page 2-volume set has been written by some 38 specialists, under the editorship of three of New Zealand’s most eminent geologists. The Geology of New Zealand is illustrated with over 370 photographs in colour and monochrome, and with more than 200 maps and line diagrams. A comprehensive supplement is included, incorporating all available new information up to the time of printing, together with five indexes.

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING IN NEW ZEALAND
By David A. Preston

108 p. 1980. $9.75 plus 70c p & p

This book will be of particular interest to those whose daily occupations bring them into contact with the Government financial system; notably Government officials, journalists, members of Parliament, accountants in business, and the general commercial community, as well as academics and students. The text has, however, also been written with the general reader in mind.

GROWING, SHARING, LEARNING

120 p. 1977. $3.95 plus 45c p & p

J. G. JOHNSON, Chairman

The Report of the Committee on Health and Social Education which was set up in 1976 to:

(a) Identify the conditions under which healthy growth and development may be fostered in schools.

(b) To make recommendations on the studies and activities that should constitute school programmes, organisation, and relationships.

Department of Education.

A GUIDE TO WAIMATE MISSION HOUSE
By J. M. Staepoole

32 p., 12 illustrations. 75c

Describes each room and furniture in the Mission House.

HISTORICAL RECORDS OF NEW ZEALAND

Vol. I, 780 p., Vol. II, 650 p. $25 per set plus $3.00 p & p

The two volumes, edited by Robert McNab, were originally published in 1908 with the object of affording the fullest information obtainable concerning the foundation, progress, and government of New Zealand. This is a limited edition we have had only 1500 sets printed in Ochre Lionide with handsome black and gold blocking on the spine, coloured end paper, and dust jackets. There are still available sets of these valuable prestige volumes.

HONOURS, TITLES, STYLES AND PRECEDENCE IN NEW ZEALAND

CABINET OFFICE, WELLINGTON

215 p. 1977 $13.90 plus $1.25 p & p

Compiled and edited by Philip P. O’Shea, this book is an informative guide to Honours, Titles, Styles, Precedence and certain allied matters in New Zealand.

Contents: H.M. The Queen and Royal Family
Orders, Decorations and Medals
List of Holders of Honours and Awards in New Zealand
The Privy Council, The Title “The Honourable”
Peers and Baronets Associated with New Zealand
Foreign Honours, Order of Precedence
Styles and Modes of Address (written and spoken)
Miscellaneous.

An invaluable reference for those persons concerned with correct protocol in New Zealand.

INVESTMENT ISSUE
By Donald T. Brash, et al.

NEW ZEALAND PLANNING COUNCIL No. 16.

86 p. 1980. $6.75 plus 70c p & p

Recently, investment has been very low, compared with that prevailing from the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. If we are to take advantage of the opportunities for development before us, there will have to be a resurgence of fixed investment for the next few years. It is needed in plant, machinery, and equipment for the development of our energy resources.