Miscellaneous Notices




9 JULY THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 3227

NEW ZEALAND WOOL BOARD

Pursuant to regulation 15 of the Wool Industry Regulations 1978, notice is hereby given that the Adjusted Weighted Average Sale Price for the sale held on the 26th day of June 1987 at Dunedin and Invercargill was 433.12 cents per kilogram (greasy basis).

As this price is below the ruling trigger price of 500 cents per kilogram (greasy basis) no retention levy is payable in terms of section 42 of the Wool Industry Act 1977, until further notice.

Dated at Wellington this 1st day of July 1987.

P. W. F. CHIRK, Chief Accountant.

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GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE PUBLICATIONS

Available at Government Bookshops

THE BACH

Paul Thomson

120 pp. 1985. $27.45 plus $5.50 p & p

This is a light-hearted yet nostalgic look at a fast disappearing New Zealand institution—the bach. The bach’s origins and its rise and fall, from North Cape to Stewart Island are traced. Photographs of baches in all their variety are included to create the flavour and atmosphere of this unique way of getting away from it all.

ECONOMIC GEOLOGY OF NEW ZEALAND

G. J. Williams

490 pp. 1974. $28.05 plus $5.50 p & p

More than a century of geological and mining endeavour is chronicled in this major scientific publication, the fourth in a series of 7 volumes covering the economic geology and mineral industries of Australia and New Zealand. First published in 1965, and extensively revised and updated in 1974, this has become the recognised text and reference work on the subject. Illustrations fully complement the text, which is of value to oil and mineral explorers, geologists, and engineers.

THE GEOLOGY OF NEW ZEALAND

R. P. Suggate, G. R. Stevens, M. T. Te Punga, Editors

820 pp. 2v. 1978. $49.50 plus $5.50 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 3 of New Zealand’s most eminent geologists. The Geology of New Zealand is illustrated with over 370 photographs in colour and monochrome, and with more than 200 maps and line diagrams.

HISTORIC BUILDINGS OF CANTERBURY AND SOUTH CANTERBURY

New Zealand Historic Places Trust Register of Classified Buildings

80 pp. 1985. $9.35 plus $2.20 p & p

This book is a fascinating collection of photographs, drawings and descriptions of each building registered as Historic in Canterbury and South Canterbury. It is the first in a series of seven books being prepared as a complete register of the historic buildings of New Zealand, as classified by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.

Enjoy your heritage through this collection beginning with Historic Buildings of Canterbury and South Canterbury.

HANMER FOREST PARK

NEW ZEALAND FOREST SERVICE

110 pp. 1984. $8.75 plus $2.20 p & p

Hanmer Springs has always been considered a leisure centre and health resort because of its thermal pools. This handbook introduces the reader to the many other attractions of Hanmer Springs and Hanmer Forest Park. The book includes information on all types of recreation activities, wildlife, trees and plants, forest management, geology and soils, and landscape, the climate, and includes a detailed fold out map.

LAND OF THE MIST: The Story of Urewera National Park

DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEY

111 pp. 1983. $8.75 plus $2.20 p & p

Urewera National Park is the third largest national park in New Zealand. It is also the country’s largest remaining untouched native forest tract—and as Katherine Mansfield wrote, “It is all so gigantic and tragic—and even in the bright sunlight it is so passionately secret.” Land of the Mist will help visitors understand the spirit of this national park.

NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY

Compiled and Edited by A. G. Bagnall

Volumes 1—5

Vol. 1, Part 1—M 692 pp. 1980. $44.00 plus $5.50 p & p
Vol. 1, Par 2 N–Z 1291 pp. 1980. $44.00 plus $5.50 p & p
Vol. 2, A–H 1890 603 pp. 1969. $27.50 plus $5.50 p & p
Vol. 3, 1890–1960 571 pp. 1972. $33.00 plus $5.50 p & p
Vol. 4, P–Z 1890 471 pp. 1975. $33.00 plus $5.50 p & p
Vol. 5, 1890–1960 704 pp. 1985. $66.00 plus $9.57 p & p

This systematic record of books and pamphlets first published in New Zealand (or containing some significant reference to New Zealand), and of works by New Zealand writers, provides a valuable working tool for anyone working with books.

PARLIAMENT AND THE PEOPLE

Beth Bowden

64 pp. 1984. $8.25 plus $2.20 p & p

This book was written primarily for visitors to Parliament, but will also appeal to those who wish to learn about New Zealand’s constitution and its development. It looks at the history of Parliament, elections, how a Bill is transformed into law, how the House of Representatives works, the appointment of the Executive Council, and the constitutional role of the Governor-General. The author has set out:

  • To describe New Zealand’s constitution.
  • To show in a reasonably simple way how it works.
  • To give an account of where it came from and how it developed.
  • To define a number of terms that are used in connection with these matters.

PEOPLE LIKE US

A. Hass, A. Webber, P. Brown, Editors

120 pp. 1982. $10.95 plus $2.92 p & p

In his introduction to this compassionate and understanding account of the personal experiences of New Zealanders who have come from widely different cultural backgrounds, Sir Guy Powles stresses that we must learn to recognise, respect, accept, and enjoy the qualities of life that a variety of cultures bring to our society. People Like Us is essential reading for all who care about New Zealand multicultural society, and is an invaluable resource book for teachers, social workers, and the general public.

THE RESTLESS LAND: The Story of Tongariro National Park

DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEY

112 pp. 1981. $8.25 plus $2.20 p & p

This book is a colourful and informative guide to Tongariro National Park. It describes the volcanic action that formed the existing landscape, the mythology of the area, plant and animal life and recreational opportunities. It contains comprehensive glossaries and a map enabling a greater understanding of the park.

RESTORING WITH STYLE

Martin Hill

80 pp. 1985. $21.95 plus $5.50 p & p

This is a lively ‘style book’ of the New Zealand House. It shows the architectural influences that have gone into the New Zealand House and gives details of what materials should be used when restoring houses. The author presents approximately 40 New Zealand Houses illustrating external and internal design, specific and architectural features, floor plans, and drawings of mouldings and details.

If you are a home renovator, or have an interest in architecture or building, this book will certainly be of interest to you.



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✨ LLM interpretation of page content

🌾 Adjusted Weighted Average Sale Price for Wool

🌾 Primary Industries & Resources
1 July 1987
Wool, Sale Price, Dunedin, Invercargill
  • P. W. F. Chirk, Chief Accountant

📰 Government Printing Office Publications

📰 NZ Gazette
Publications, Books, Geology, History, Architecture
12 names identified
  • Paul Thomson, Author of 'The Bach'
  • G. J. Williams, Author of 'Economic Geology of New Zealand'
  • R. P. Suggate, Editor of 'The Geology of New Zealand'
  • G. R. Stevens, Editor of 'The Geology of New Zealand'
  • M. T. Te Punga, Editor of 'The Geology of New Zealand'
  • Beth Bowden, Author of 'Parliament and the People'
  • A. Hass, Editor of 'People Like Us'
  • A. Webber, Editor of 'People Like Us'
  • P. Brown, Editor of 'People Like Us'
  • Guy Powles (Sir), Introduction to 'People Like Us'
  • Martin Hill, Author of 'Restoring with Style'
  • A. G. Bagnall, Compiler and Editor of 'New Zealand National Bibliography'