704 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 24

THE MAORI AS HE WAS
By Elsdon Best
295 p. 1974 reprint. $6.50 plus 70c p & p
Fifty years of public demand since this book was first published resulted in the need for reprints in 1934 and 1952. The text has been reproduced unchanged but the originals of some of the figures could not be traced and these have been replaced with similar illustrations. There have been many advances in our knowledge of Maori life since this book first appeared. The work of numerous ethnologists, and more recently archaeologists, has critically examined many of the earlier concepts, confirming some, disproving others, and altering others to varying degrees. No one has yet produced a synthesis of the results of all this scholarship and there is still nothing as comprehensive as this book of Best's to give a general account of the Maori. This book was first published when Best was 68 and thus represents the accumulated knowledge of a lifetime. It has now become a classic introduction to Maori life. Its continued availability should help the reader to obtain a basic background to old time Maori life which can be extended by further reading.

MAORI
By Witi Ihimaera
45 p. 1975. $1.20 plus 35c p & p
A colourful booklet describing the coming of the Maori to New Zealand, his history, heritage, folklore, beliefs, and cultural unity.

Each chapter has a quotation from a Maori proverb, phrase, saying, or canoe chant and these concepts are presented in words and pictures.

Continues with the arrival of the pakeha and the pattern of events which followed, the Treaty of Waitangi and the Land Wars. Moves on to the Maori today, finishing with the theme, one country, two heritages in unity.

Well illustrated with 64 coloured photos, of interest to all New Zealanders and tourists. (Tourist and Publicity Department)

MOA-HUNTER PERIOD OF MAORI CULTURE
Roger Duff—Canterbury Museum Bulletin No. 1
436 p. 3rd edition, 1977. $17.50 plus $1.25 p & p
This book deals with the most important site yet investigated and in its discussions it traverses most of the New Zealand archaeological field.

A chance discovery in 1939 by a 13-year-old boy revealed the grave of a chief in the gravels of the Wairau boulder bank. The grave, goods, and bones of the ancient chief, prone in his gravel grave, with skull directed towards the setting sun, spoke with more authority regarding his race than the distorted memories of Maori tradition.

Although scholarly and technical, the book sustains throughout the drama of this archaeological discovery, and recreates from the evidence of bone and stone the life of our first Polynesians in the Moa-hunter period of Maori culture.

NATIONAL PARKS OF NEW ZEALAND
178 p. Revised third edition. 1974. $10.50 plus $1.25 p & p
The revision of this popular publication has included numerous new colour plates and additional information on some of our parks. Because of the popularity of this book it is expected this edition will be in great demand. In addition to the book being an ideal souvenir for the overseas visitor it makes an ideal gift and also a valuable asset to anyone's home library.

NETBALL Revised—A Guide Book for Teachers, Coaches and Players
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
58 p. 1978 $2 plus 45c p & p
Netball is a spectacular exciting game which is played and enjoyed in many countries both by the very young and the more experienced and mature international players.

To obtain the utmost enjoyment it is essential that each player becomes skilful in the techniques and tactics of the game and to know and understand the rules.

While the publication is specially designed to assist teachers, coaches and players in schools, people interested in netball at all levels should find the material contained in this booklet of great assistance.

ORIENTEERING
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
86 p. 1980 $6.75 plus 70c p. and p.
This book introduces navigation skills and techniques and gives rules for course setters. Fully illustrated with maps, diagrams and photographs.

THE PA MAORI
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 6
459 p., illustrated. Reprinted 1975 $15 plus $1.25 p & p
The bulletin contains a wealth of information and descriptions of many Pa sites and structures. Although great advances in archaeology have modified some of the details listed by Best and some of the Pas included in the book no longer exist, the information contained in this bulletin is still an important contribution in this field and is not readily available elsewhere,

CONTENTS

ADVERTISEMENTS ........................................................................ 684
APPOINTMENTS .......................................................................... 650
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES ................................................................ 681
LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES ...................................................... 683
MISCELLANEOUS—
Apple and Pear Marketing Act: Notice ............................................ 665
Cinematograph Films Act: Notice ................................................... 668
Children and Young Persons Act: Notice .......................................... 658
Corrigendum ........................................................................... 649
Commerce Act: Notices ............................................................... 659, 664
Customs Tariff: Notices ............................................................... 673
Education Act: Notices .............................................................. 658
Electricity Act: Notice ............................................................... 655
Forests Act: Notice ................................................................... 655
Insurance Companies Deposits Act: Notices ....................................... 665
International Air Services Licensing Act: Notice .............................. 659
Land Act: Notice ...................................................................... 661
Local Authorities Loans Act: Notices .............................................. 666
Local Government Act: Notice ...................................................... 662
Maori Affairs Act: Notices .......................................................... 659
Marriage Act: Notices ............................................................... 651
Medical Practitioners Act: Notice ................................................. 657
Misuse of Drugs Act: Notices ...................................................... 657, 665
National Roads Board: Notices ..................................................... 665
Poisons Regulations: Notice ......................................................... 666
Poultry Board Regulations: Notices ................................................ 663
Private Schools Conditional Integration Act: Notices ........................ 657
Public Works Act: Notices ......................................................... 650
Regulations Act: Notice ............................................................. 672
Reserves Act: Notice ................................................................ 660
Reserve Bank: Asset Ratio ......................................................... 666
Standards Act: Notices .............................................................. 667
Schedule of Contracts: Notices .................................................... 667, 672, 678, 680
Timber Preservation Regulations: Notice ......................................... 662
Transport Act: Notice ............................................................. 656
Wild Animal Control Act: Notice ................................................. 655
PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS .................................. 650

Price $1.90 BY AUTHORITY: P. D. HASSELBERG, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1982