886 THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE No. 32

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.

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 throughout 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.

Price $1.65 BY AUTHORITY: P. D. HASSELBERG, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1982

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 concerning 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

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ADVERTISEMENTS ........................ 869
APPOINTMENTS .......................... 839
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES .................... 865
LAND TRANSFER ACT: NOTICES .......... 867

MISCELLANEOUS—

Commerce Act: Notices ................. 849, 856, 861
Corrigendum ........................... 839
Customs Tariff: Notices ............... 857
Education Act: Notice ................. 848
Food and Drug Act: Notices .......... 849
Government Railways Act: Notices .... 847
Industries Development Commission: Notices 854
Land Act: Notices ..................... 853
Local Authorities Loans Act: Notices .. 855
Local Government Act: Notices ......... 851
Maori Affairs Act: Notices ............ 853
Plant Varieties Act: Notices .......... 864
Post Office Act: Notice ............... 848
Public Works Act: Notices ........... 840
Queenstown Reserves Vesting and Empowering Act: Notice ........................ 848
Regulations Act: Notice ............... 865
Reserves Act: Notices ................. 847, 850
Schedule of Contracts: Notice ....... 861
Standards Act: Notice ................. 855
Transport Act: Notice ................. 848
Valuation of Land Act: Notice ......... 854

PROCLAMATIONS, ORDERS IN COUNCIL, AND WARRANTS 839