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book values, it is the opinion of the directors that existing reserves are sufficient to cover any losses that are likely to arise on sales undertaken in the normal course of business. The book values of securities purchased at a discount or a premium are adjusted through New Zealand Government Stock Revaluation Reserve so as to obtain their redemption values by maturity dates (see note 3 below).

2. Maturing Securities Valuation:
   As at 31 October 1981, the redemption value of New Zealand Government and local authority securities was $113,353,112, book value was $112,354,379 and market value (exclusive of accrued interest) was $109,634,162.

3. New Zealand Government Stock Revaluation Reserves:
   Arising from adjustment of book value of securities purchased at a discount or a premium and still held:

NZ$
Balance (including taxation payable thereon) 31/10/80 651,565
Add net appreciation for year 126,673
Less appreciation on maturities and sales (5,385)
772,853
Less deferred tax liability 347,784
Per balance sheet 425,069

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GENERAL PUBLICATIONS

STYLE BOOK
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
248 p. 1981 $12.50 plus $1.25 p. and p.
The Style Book is a guide which is addressed to all writers, editors, and public servants who prepare manuscripts for publication by the Government Printing Office. Since 1958 the Style Book has found wide acceptance, both inside and outside the Public Service which is reflected in the number of reprints made since that date. This new edition incorporates the latest amendments based on experience gained since first published. Chapters dealing with the preparation of copy, abbreviations, and compound words have been revised; new material has been added to the chapters dealing with common names of animals and plants, errors in the use of English in official writing, and terms used in printing. The introduction of metrication has required a new chapter as well as amendments throughout the book.

TE REO RANGATIRA
By S. T. Karety
197 p. illustrated 1974. $4.50 plus 45c p & p
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.

ELECTORAL ROLLS
Government Bookshops no longer handle the sale of Electoral Rolls. Inquiries should be directed to the Director-General, Post Office, Electoral Roll Control Centre, P.O.H.Q., Wellington.

TREES AND SHRUBS OF NEW ZEALAND
By A. L. Poole and Nancy M. Adams
257 p. 1979 fourth impression with amendments. $15.95 plus $1.25 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 trees 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.

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 $1.25 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 plus $3 p & p
Possibly no subject in the whole field of agricultural technology 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:
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.

THE WHARE KOHANGA AND ITS LORE
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 13
93 p. Reprint 1975. $5.75 plus 70c p & p
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.

ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
Third edition, 1976. $4 plus 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.