THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 163

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. As Katherine Mansfield wrote, “It is 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.

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.

NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY VOLUMES 1–5

Compiled and Edited by A. G. Bagnall

Vol. 1, Part 1–M 692 pp. 1980. $44.00 plus $5.50 p & p
Vol. 1, Part 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.

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