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It is under these circumstances that the book considers the
use of military force in New Zealand, analyses the arguments
surrounding the provision of troops and concludes that,
beyond any reasonable doubt that there was never an attempt
to govern by “moral suasion”.

New Zealand followed the normal nineteenth century
British pattern of territorial acquisition.

The book is an essential introduction to the Maori wars
of a later date.

SHARING SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

N.Z. COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICE

88 p. 1978 $2.75

Report of the New Zealand Council of Social Service on
desirable roles and directions in social service development.

SOCIAL TRENDS IN NEW ZEALAND

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS

193 p. 1977. $4.50

This volume, the first to be produced, examines nine major
social areas, viz demographic patterns, housing and house-
holds, education, health and medical services, social welfare
and social security, crime and law enforcement, leisure,
labour force participation, and incomes.

While the emphasis is on trends, the descriptive text has
been supplemented by tables, charts, and figures which
highlight significant features.

The information brought together in this volume will
assist policy makers, planners, students and others who have
an interest in social trends and development in New Zealand
society.

SOILS AND AGRICULTURE OF PART PAPARUA COUNTY

DSIR SOIL BUREAU BULLETIN 34

128 p. 1978. $12.75

Describes and classifies the soils of part Paparua County, an
area of approximately 134 square miles west of Christchurch.

A section on “land use” contains detailed accounts, with
maps of agriculture and horticulture, and notes on forestry
by specialists from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
and the New Zealand Forest Service. Further supporting
information, including data on the water resources of the
county, is provided in the Appendices.

SPORTS DIMENSIONS IN METRIC

CURRICULUM BULLETIN No. 76

16 p. 50c

In this curriculum development unit bulletin, sports area
and component measurements are given in metric. This
information covers the dimensions of all popular sports.

SYSTEM OF BUOYAGE AND BEACONAGE FOR NEW ZEALAND

MARINE DIVISION, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

24 p. 1977. $1

Explains the buoyage and beaconage system operating in
New Zealand waters. Contains the mandatory requirements
for the establishment of aids to navigation in harbours and
their approach channels. Describes the requirements for
oceanographical stations and gives details of standard
markings for marine farms, box fishing nets, and offshore
oil rigs.

Useful for all navigators, those studying for nautical
examinations, and harbour authorities.

TRAFFIC RESEARCH REPORTS

NUMBERS 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.

1975. No. 6, 30c; No. 7, 30c; No. 8 and 9, 45c; No. 10, 45c;
      No. 11, 40c; No. 12 and 13, 60c; No. 14, 15 and 16, 80c.

A series of reports which present the results of investigations
into traffic safety and management problems.

Report No. 6 investigates accident occurrence at planned
off-street type shopping areas and the strip-development type
and compares the findings.

Report No. 7 deals with vehicle priority at uncontrolled
intersections.

Report No. 8 and 9 contains an analysis of fatal motor
cyclist accidents for periods of 1 year before and after the
introduction of the law which makes the wearing of safety
helmets compulsory.

Report No. 10, the role of alcohol in traffic accidents in
New Zealand, is reviewed and reference to relative data is
made. Alternative counter measures to the problem of drink-
ing and driving is examined.

Report No. 11. A month-long intensive traffic enforcement
programme was conducted in Christchurch. This analysis
review shows the effects on road users. In this publication it
also reviews the long-term effects of a similar programme con-
ducted in Hamilton City in 1973.

Report No. 12. The 50 mph limit was introduced in
December 1973 as part of the Government’s fuel conservation
measures. In this report is a review of the first year’s operation
of the 50 mph speed limit and its effects.

Report No. 13. Reviews the current organisation of traffic
safety research in New Zealand. It concludes by outlining
some of the implications for the medical profession.

Report No. 14. This report evaluates the effect alcohol has
on driving skills and the part played by alcohol in traffic
accidents. Also dealt with is the part played by engineers in
reducing the alcohol-involved accidents and other research.

Report No. 15. Is a general review of the roles that traffic
rules and their enforcement can reasonably be expected to
play in the field of road safety.

Report No. 16. The trends and patterns of injury traffic
accidents over the last two decades are traced and described
through tables and comments.

Report No. 17. Evaluation of the New Zealand Compulsory
Safety Belt Law. 70c

TE REO RANGATIRA

By S. T. Karetv

197 p. illustrated. 1974. $4.50

A textbook for students of the Maori language written in the
“Tuhoe” dialect. Its subject is contemporary Maori life with
those aspects of the Maori heritage which prevail in it. This
book is intended for advanced fifth formers and the sixth and
seventh forms.

TREES AND SHRUBS OF NEW ZEALAND

By A. L. Poole and Nancy M. Adams

257 p. 1979 fourth impression with amendments. $15.95 plus p. and p.

This book has been designed especially to assist many
people who lack a formal botanical training yet are deeply
interested in New Zealand’s tree and shrubs and want to be
able to identify them and name them correctly. There is a
complete coverage of the native trees and shrubs and over
400 species have been illustrated.

TRUCK OPERATING COSTS 1980

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

23 p. 1980 $1.75 plus 30c p. and p.

This bulletin sets out the estimated costs of operation for
various types of motor vehicles, ranging from 3.2 tonne petrol
trucks to 45 tonne heavy articulated diesel trucks.

VIRUS AND VIRUS-LIFE DISEASES OF POME FRUITS AND STONE FRUITS IN NEW ZEALAND

DSIR BULLETIN No. 226

By C. A. Wood

87 p. 1979. $13.50 plus p. and p.

Illustrated descriptions are given of the 11 apple, 5 pear,
5 peach, 4 plum, 3 apricot, and 6 cherry diseases which have
been found up to the present time.

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 techno-
logy 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: