Published papers whose appeal lies in their subject-matter rather than their technical statistical contents. Medical, social, educational, legal,demographic and governmental issues are of particular concern.

"This publication has been prepared to present a historical record and a ready reference for users of statistics, librarians, etc., of the publications issued from 1840 to 1960 by the Department of Statistics and its predecessors whose function was related to that of a central statistical office. It should serve as a useful guide to the development of New Zealand since the proclamation of British Sovereignty, and should have particular value to students and research workers."--Preface.