24 JUNE THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 1993

MOA-HUNTER PERIOD OF MAORI CULTURE
ROGER DUFF—CANTERBURY MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 1
436 p. 3rd edition, 1977. $17.50 plus $1.50 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 $1.50 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.

THE MAORI AS HE WAS
By Elsdon Best
295 p. 1974 reprint. $6.50 plus 85c 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
texts, 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 know-
ledge 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 40c 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 pre-
sented 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 Depart-
ment.)

MAORI RELIGION AND MYTHOLOGY PART 1
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 10
424 p. 1976. $18 plus $1.50 p & p
An account of the theory of the universe and its creation,
study of the origin of man, religious beliefs, rites, magic and
folklore of the Maori people of New Zealand. First published
in 1924, reprinted without textual alterations and retaining
the original bulletin numbers. (Government Printer.)

NETBALL Revised—A Guide Book for Teachers, Coaches
and Players
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
58 p. 1978 $2 plus 55c 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.

THE PA MAORI
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 6
459 p., illustrated. Reprinted 1975 $15 plus $1.50 p & p
The bulletin contains a wealth of information and descrip-
tions 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.

ORIENTEERING
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
86 p. 1980 $6.75 plus 85c p. and p.
This book introduces navigation skills and techniques and
gives rules for course setters. Fully illustrated with maps,
diagrams and photographs.

STYLE BOOK
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
248 p. 1981 $12.50 plus $1.50 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 amend-
ments throughout the book.