1596
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
No. 51

GENERAL PUBLICATIONS

ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
$4 plus 55c p. & p.
Third edition, 1976. 4 booklets in plastic wallet.
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.

BALLROOM DANCING—A guide book for teachers and
pupils
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
89 p. 1978. $3 plus 55c 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 55c 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 85c 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.

FISHING METHODS AND DEVICES OF THE MAORI
By Elsdon Best
National Museum Bulletin No, 12
264 p. $15.95 plus $1.50 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 are accompanied by descriptions of the artifcats 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 55c p. and p.
Book 2: Through Aquatics. $2.75 plus 55c p. and p.
Book 3: Through Athletics. $2.45 plus 55c p. and p.
Book 4: Through Ball Activities. $2.45 plus 55c p. and p.
Book 5: Through Gymnastics. $3 plus 55c p. and p.
Book 6: Through Movement and Dance. $3 plus 55c p.
and p.
Book 7: Through Outdoor Education. $2.75 plus 55c p. and
p.
Book 8: Through Recreation. $1.75 plus 55c p. and p.
Book 9: Planning for Fitness of Living. $2.45 plus 55c p.
and p.
Set of nine books, $22 plus $3.60 p. and p.

FLORA OF NEW ZEALAND VOLUME III
By A. J. Healy and E. Edgar
220 p. 1980. $18.50 plus $1.50 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.

GAMES AND PASTIMES OF THE MAORI
By Elsdon Best
(National Museum Bulletin No. 8), 1976 Reprint
334 p. $17 plus $1.50 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.

GLASSHOUSE TOMATOES—Agriculture Bulletin 3370
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
86 p. 1978. $3.25 plus 55c p & p
The present text replaces earlier editions of the bulletin.
Important factors to consider when establishing a tomato-
growing glasshouse, are lighting, soil type, site, water supply,
shelter, and proximity to a market. These as well as general
cultural practices are dealt with in this bulletin.

THE GEOLOGY OF NEW ZEALAND
Edited by R. P. Suggate, et al.
820 p. 1978. $92.50 plus $4.80 p & p
The definitive work on New Zealand geology, this superbly
produced 820-page 2-volume set has been written by some
38 specialists, under the editorship of three of New Zealand’s
most eminent geologists. The Geology of New Zealand is
illustrated with over 370 photographs in colour and mono-
chrome, and with more than 200 maps and line diagrams. A
comprehensive supplement is included, incorporating all avail-
able new information up to the time of printing, together with
five indexes.