THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 65

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 problems facing New Zealand reports and business people. It sets out guidelines for future planning, and offers advice for agricultural management.

KUMARA GROWING

B. P. Coelman

43 pp. 1978. $2.00 plus 80c p & p

The kumara has outstanding food value and, pound for pound, has a calorie content of about half as much again as the ordinary potato. In this book the author discusses climatic factors, propagation of plants, fertilisers, moisture requirements, harvesting, curing and storing, pests and diseases of the kumara.

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND ROCKS AND MINERALS

P. J. Forsyth

43 pp. 1985. $7.80 plus $1.50 p & p

Colour illustrations and an informative text introduce rock types, minerals, and landforms found in New Zealand. The distribution of rocks and minerals are shown on colour-coded maps, and geological processes are explained with drawings and diagrams. The need for a simple book on New Zealand geology is met in this book which is suitable for children and adults.

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 a 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 trampers, tourists, birdwatchers, and conservationists—children and adults alike.

THE POISONOUS PLANTS IN NEW ZEALAND

H. E. Connor

247 pp. 1977. $9.75 plus $1.50 p & p

This enlarged and revised edition, first published over 30 years ago, describes and illustrates the plants in New Zealand that are poisonous. Details are given on the frequency of poisoning, the toxins, and the clinical signs that result when these plants are eaten or touched. Invaluable for veterinarians, hospital casualty officers, botanists, farm advisers, farmers, and parents. Well illustrated with 16 colour and 36 line drawings by Nancy M. Adams. Includes glossary, references, and index.

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.

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