THE NEW ZEALAND WARS

By James Cowan

Vol. I, 466 p. Vol. II, 633 p. $69.50 plus $4.80 p & p

This book was first published in 1922, and reprinted without amendments in 1955. It has been out of print for many years. This edition has a new and perceptive introduction by Michael King and in addition the original seven page index has been replaced by a substantial and comprehensive index. This 1983 edition is called a facsimile edition because it is being reproduced from the original text. However, the introduction, index and illustrations include alterations and improvements on the original.

KIWIFRUIT CULTURE

By Pat Sale

95 p. 1983. $12.95 plus $1.50 p & p

This practical guide on kiwifruit culture is illustrated with 78 plates and 23 line drawings. The authoritative text tells the beginner and established grower how best to cultivate the fruit for the market. There is sound advice for the home gardener too.

THE LONG YARN OF THE LAW

By Fiona McMorran

80 p. 1983. $6.95 plus 85c p & p

Told through prose, verse, extracts from newspapers and diaries, and policemen's recollections, the book takes the reader from those early colonial days to the modern police force of today. This inexpensive and easy to read history is a valuable aid for teachers and a source of continuing interest for children.

VISUAL WAYS

By Geoff Moss

46 p. 1982. Illustrated. $4.75 plus 55c p & p

Too often people find themselves having to speak in public, to train new employees, to teach various skills, or to give advice on arranging displays and exhibits without having had any relevant basic training. If you are such a person, this book was written to help in getting a message across more effectively by using visual aids.

WHERE TO START

By Vincent Burke

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS

61 p. 1982. Illustrated. $5.95 plus 85c p & p

This publication has been designed to help New Zealanders in the initial stages of getting a club, group, or organisation off the ground. The information it contains will be of assistance to a wide variety of different community groups, sporting, cultural, and recreational clubs. Included are suggestions for various administrative frameworks; legal structure, meetings, public relations, finance, and the constitution of the organisation.

THE ELSDON BEST COLLECTION

Elsdon Best spent some twenty years in close contact with the Maori people. His writings, outstanding descriptive accounts of all facets of the old time Maori culture, social customs, and beliefs, have now become classics. The Elsdon Best collection consists of the following titles:

The Maori as He Was............. $6.50 plus $0.85 p & p
Fishing Methods and Devices of the Maori...... $15.95 plus $1.50 p & p
The Stone Implements of the Maori...... $11.95 plus $1.50 p & p
Maori Religion and Mythology I....... $18.00 plus $1.50 p & p
Maori Religion and Mythology II....... $47.50 plus $3.65 p & p
The Whare Kohanga and Its Lore...... $5.75 plus $0.85 p & p
The Maori Canoe................... $17.50 plus $1.50 p & p
Games and Pastimes of the Maori..... $17.00 plus $1.50 p & p
Maori, The...................... $15.00 plus $1.50 p & p
Maori Storehouses and Kindred Structures.... $6.50 plus $0.85 p & p
Maori Agriculture.................. $13.50 plus $1.50 p & p
Forest Lore of the Maori............... $17.95 plus $1.50 p & p

ABOUT NEW ZEALAND

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

40 p. 1982. Illustrated. $4.95 plus 55c p & p

Designed with our overseas friends in mind, About New Zealand is a booklet which briefly describes the land, its people at work and play, trade, and relationships with other nations and areas: industry and energy; health and welfare. The text is complimented by over 60 colour photographs.

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

The New Zealand Gazette is published on Thursday afternoon of each week. Notices from Government departments must be received by the Gazette Clerk, Department of Internal Affairs, Wellington, by noon on Tuesday. Advertisements will be accepted by the Government Printer, c/o Gazette Clerk, Government Printing Office, Private Bag, Wellington until noon on Wednesday.

Advertisements are charged at the rate of 20c per line.

All advertisements should be written or typed on one side of the paper, and signatures, etc., should be written in a legible hand.

CANCELLED NOTICES

Advertisements cancelled after being accepted for printing in the Gazette will be subject to a charge of $8.00 for setting up and deleting costs.

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