28 JANUARY
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
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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.)

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTING IN NEW ZEALAND
By David A. Preston

108 p. 1980. $9.75 plus 70c p & p

This book will be of particular interest to those whose daily occupations bring them into contact with the Government financial system; notably Government officials, journalists, members of Parliament, accountants in business, and the general commercial community, as well as academics and students. The text has, however, also been written with the general reader in mind.

GROWING, SHARING, LEARNING

120 p. 1977. $3.95 plus 45c p & p

I. G. JOHNSON, Chairman

The Report of the Committee on Health and Social Education which was set up in 1976 to:

(a) Identify the conditions under which healthy growth and development may be fostered in schools.

(b) To make recommendations on the studies and activities that should constitute school programmes, organisation, and relationships.

Department of Education.

LIVING LETTERS
STATE SERVICES COMMISSION

36 p. 1980 reprint. $1.75 plus 45c p & p

One of the aims in letter writing is to get ideas across to the reader clearly and briefly. But do letters always say what is meant? Even if they are clear to the writer, will the reader understand them easily? If you are still using the old clichés of “acknowledging receipt of”, “according to our records”, and “enclosed please find” it is almost certainly time to change your attitude to writing living letters.

MAORI RELIGION AND MYTHOLOGY PART 1
By Elsdon Best

NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 10

424 p. 1976. $18 plus $1.25 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.)

MAORI AGRICULTURE
By Elsdon Best

NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 9

315 p. 1976. $13.50 plus $1.25 p & p

The only comprehensive study of Maori agriculture available, this bulletin adds a further volume to the series of Elsdon Best’s works which the Government Printer undertook to reprint preserving the original text and bulletin numbers. I recommend this book and the series as a whole; to collectors, archaeologists, and to those studying the prehistoric economy of the Maori people. (Government Printer.)

ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK

$4 plus 45c 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.

BASKETBALL
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

50 p. 1980 Revised edition. $3.75 plus 45c 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 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