5 NOVEMBER
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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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.

UNQUIET EARTH
A History of the Bolton Street Cemetery
By Margaret H. Alington

359 p. 1978. $9.75 plus p. and p.
A cemetery is generally thought of as a peaceful last
resting place. The Bolton Street Cemetery, lying only a short
distance from Wellington’s busy Lambton Quay, has had a
restless history. From the fierce “consecration” debate of the
1840s to the contentious motorway of the 1960s, the cemetery’s
land, siting and maintenance have been constantly under
critical fire.

THE WHARE KOHANGA AND ITS LORE
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 13

93 p. Reprint 1975. $5.75
In this study of Whare Kohanga (the “Nest House”) is con-
tained 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 con-
tributed 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.

WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE . . . Facts and Figures
DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR

63 p. 1980. $2.75 plus p. and p.
Changing social attitudes towards female employment,
together with the dramatic increases in female labour force
participation have made this an area of vital concern to
many organisations with widely differing aims and interests.
This bulletin contains current data on women in the labour
force.

ABBOTSFORD LANDSLIP DISASTER
Report of the Commission of Inquiry

196p. 1980. $5.50 plus 50c p. and p.
On 8 August 1979 the Abbotsford landslip disaster occurred
involving the movement of 18 hectares of land and 69
houses. As the immediate shock receded many complaints
arising from the disaster were made. The outcome was the
appointment of a commission to inquire into the situation and
to report on the various matters comprised in the term of
reference.

ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
Handbooks for visitors.

Third edition, 1976. 45c p. & p.
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.

BEEKEEPING IN NEW ZEALAND
By T. S. Winter
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Bulletin 267

155 p. 1980 reprint. $8.95 plus 70c p & p
Though fundamental beekeeping is the same the
world over, the varying seasonal conditions and the variety of
nectar sources in different areas mean that the beekeeper
must study local conditions and adjust his methods accord-
ingly. Three factors govern success in beekeeping—locality,
management, and the right strain of bees. This excellent book
covers all aspects of beekeeping in text, photographs, and
illustrations.

BALLROOM DANCING—A guide book for teachers and
pupils
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

89 p. 1978. $3 plus 45c p & p
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.

BASKETBALL
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

50 p. 1980 Revised edition. $3.75 plus p. and p.
This booklet, Basketball, is one of a special series of sport
instruction publications. It is designed to provide basic
guidance on the game of basketball in all its fundamental
aspects.

CAR OPERATING COSTS 1980
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

18 p. 1980 $1.65 plus 30c p. and p.
These bulletins are designed to assist vehicle owners to iden-
tify and possibly reduce operating costs. This edition updates
earlier publications and sets out the estimated costs of opera-
tion for six classes of motor cars and two classes of vans,
pickups, light trucks and utilities.

CROWN COLONY GOVERNMENT IN NEW ZEALAND
By A. H. McLintock

475 p., illustrated. 1958. $4.50
This book, which deals with a little known and understood
period of New Zealand history, comprises three distinct
sections, first, the Coming of Sovereignty; secondly, Men and
Government; and thirdly, the Evolution of a Constitution.
While this book will be of special interest to New Zealanders
it will command a wider audience since it contains much that
is new with respect to British colonial policy in the first half
of the nineteenth century.

A DICTIONARY OF THE MAORI LANGUAGE
507 p. 1975 $7.50 plus 70c p & p
By H. W. Williams
The seventh revised edition, augmented by the advisory
committee on the teaching of Maori language.