THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 130

INTRODUCTION AND LIBERATION OF THE OPOSSUM INTO NEW ZEALAND

L. T. Pracy

28 pp. 1974. $1.20 plus 65c p & p

This booklet summarises published data and adds further records of introductions into the liberations within New Zealand. The information will provide better understanding of the animal, the factors relating to its patterns of spread, its distribution, and its effect on the habitat.

PLANTS IN NEW ZEALAND POISONOUS TO MAN

Jose Stewart

40 pp. 1981. $4.45 plus 80c p & p

This is a handy, colourful guide to the 50 or more plants in New Zealand known or suspected to be toxic to humans. The plants are listed in alphabetical order by their common names and each entry has a colour photograph identifying the poisonous part of the plant. The botanical name, a general description of the plant, the toxin, and the symptoms of poisoning are also given. Plants that are toxic if eaten, and touch irritants, are dealt with in separate sections.

OUR WILDLIFE

NEW ZEALAND’S NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENTRE

Francis Ross. Illustrated by Piers Hayman

25 pp. 1985. $4.95 plus 80c p & p

This colourful, easy-to-read book describes and illustrates the native birds and animals held at the National Wildlife Centre at Mount Bruce. It is an invaluable identification guide for visitors to Mount Bruce, but is equally useful for anyone interested in New Zealand’s wildlife.

AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO COMMON SOIL ANIMALS

H. Pauline McColl

33 pp. 1977. $3.75 plus 80c p & p

This well illustrated booklet will help the amateur to distinguish between the various types of soil animals found in New Zealand.

HOME FRUIT GROWING IN NEW ZEALAND

Dale Williams

Hardcover: $34.95 plus $3.75 p & p
Softcover: $27.95 plus $3.75 p & p
256 pp. 1985.

This comprehensive guide to fruit growing has been prepared especially for the New Zealand home gardener. It replaces The Home Orchard, a very popular Ministry of Agriculture bulletin. Completely revised, it contains detailed and practical information on establishing and caring for a fruit garden, and provides guidelines for harvesting and storing fruit. Regardless of the space available, be it an orchard or a balcony, this guide to home fruit growing will provide you with valuable information, instructions and advice.

KIWIFRUIT CULTURE

P. R. Sale

104 pp. 1985. $14.95 plus $2.00 p & p

This is a revised edition of the very popular book Kiwifruit Culture. All the information needed for a successful kiwifruit venture is contained in this book which has been updated and expanded to provide comprehensive information on recent developments and practices in the industry. An index is now also included.

With the up-to-date advice and information provided in Kiwifruit Culture you can be confident of getting the best out of your kiwifruit crop.

TOWARDS A STRATEGY FOR NEW ZEALAND AGRICULTURE

Rowland Woods, Ken Graham and Peter Rankin

224 pp. 1984. $24.95 plus $3.75 p & p

For 100 years, agriculture has been the driving force of the New Zealand economy. It is tempting to assume that this will always be the case, but it is important to realise that the future of New Zealand agriculture is not certain. It is, in fact, affected by economic, political and cultural events and trends. This report addresses the agricultural problems facing New Zealand farmers and business people. It sets out guidelines for future planning, and offers advice for agricultural management.

COMMON WEEDS IN NEW ZEALAND

B. E. V. Parham and A. J. Healy

172 pp. 1985. $9.95 plus $1.50 p & p

Written at an elementary level for general readership, this book is an reliable photographic guide to the identification of 139 of the most common weeds found throughout New Zealand. It includes a useful section on noxious plant control, and lists weeds that are poisonous to humans and livestock.

FOREST WILDLIFE

Lynn Harris

55 pp. 1974. Revised edition 1985. $5.50 plus $1.50 p & p

This revised edition of Forest Wildlife, illustrates and describes 72 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians found in New Zealand’s forests. It is a concise and informative guide which will be of value to tramper, tourists, birdwatchers, and conservationists—children and adults alike.

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Price $3.20

BY AUTHORITY: V. R. WARD, GOVERNMENT PRINTER, WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND—1986