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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 89

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.

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 successful 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 accordingly. 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.

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 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.

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. $4
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.

CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENTS ................................................ 2060
APPOINTMENTS .................................................. 2029
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES .......................................... 2057
LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES .................................. 2058

MISCELLANEOUS—
Commerce Act: Notice ....................................... 2045
Corrigendum ................................................ 2029
Criminal Justice Act: Notice ................................. 2044
Customs Tariff: Notices ..................................... 2046
Education (Committee of Management) Regulations: Notices ..... 2042
Indecent Publications Act: Notice ........................... 2044
Land Act: Notice ........................................... 2042
Local Government Act: Notices ............................... 2040
Marine Mammals Protection Act: Notice ....................... 2040
Motor Drivers Regulations: Notice ........................... 2040
National Roads Board: Notices ............................... 2043
New Zealand Walkways Act: Notice ............................ 2040
Post Office Act: Notice .................................... 2040
Public Works Act: Notices .................................. 2032
Reserves Act: Notices ...................................... 2041
Reserves Bank: Exchange Rates ............................... 2044
Sale of Liquor Act: Notice ................................. 2044
Schedule of Contracts: Notice ............................... 2050
Standards Act: Notice ...................................... 2045
Transport Act: Notice ...................................... 2044
Wool Industry Act: Notice .................................. 2040

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS ............. 2029

Price $1.65
BY AUTHORITY: P. D. HASSELBERG, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1981