356 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 10

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 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.

FISHING METHODS AND DEVICES OF THE MAORI

By Elsdon Best

National Museum Bulletin No. 12

264 p. $15.95 plus $1.25 p & p

Another in the series of the Best publications, it has been
reprinted without revision so that the basic studies may be
accessible in the original style.

This particular bulletin still remains the only comprehensive
account of most aspects of Maori fishing. The descriptions
of methods employed in fishing given here are still quite
basic for any future studies in this field since no first-hand
observations can now be made. The detailed fishing methods
outlined are accompanied by descriptions of the artifacts used,
together with associated chants, magic formulae, special
observances, and fishing lore.

FITNESS FOR LIVING

Physical Education in Secondary Schools

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

1980

Fitness for living involves developing the individual's potential
for functional efficiency in all aspects of daily living through
out life. This series, consisting of nine titles, will help the
reader to understand the nature of the human body. This in
turn will lead to an understanding of the need for a balance
between work, rest, food, exercise and keeping oneself in good
physical condition.

Book 1: Basics. $2.45 plus 30c p. and p.
Book 2: Through Aquatics. $2.75 plus 30c p. and p.
Book 3: Through Athletics. $2.45 plus 30c p. and p.
Book 4: Through Ball Activities. $2.45 plus 30c p. and p.
Book 5: Through Gymnastics. $3 plus 30c p. and p.
Book 6: Through Movement and Dance. $3 plus p. and p.
Book 7: Through Outdoor Education. $2.75 plus 30c p. and
p.
Book 8: Through Recreation. $1.75 plus 30c p. and p.
Book 9: Planning for Fitness of Living. $2.45 plus 30c p.
and p.

Set of nine books, $22 plus $3 p. and p.

FLORA OF NEW ZEALAND VOLUME III

By A. J. Healy and E. Edgar

220 p. 1980. $18.50 plus $1.25 p & p

Volumes I and II of Flora of New Zealand were concerned
with native plants. The authors call volume III a "weed
flora". The book is an identification manual, intended for
agriculturists concerned with weed control, for botanists
making vegetation surveys, and for anyone who needs to
identify those weedy plants.

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 more 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 con
cerning 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.

CONTENTS

Price $1.40 BY AUTHORITY: P. D. HASSELBERG, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1982