Victory at Gate Pa? The Battle of Pukehinahina 1894 by Mikaere, Buddy
39.99 NZD
Category: NZ History
Victory at Gate Pā? examines, in exquisite detail, the historical background to the battle, the battle itself and the subsequent Battle of Te Ranga. The aftermath that saw 50,000 acres of prime land confiscated and a people driven into poverty and despair. The 29 April 1864 Battle of Pukehinahina-Gate ...Show more
A Photographic Guide to Trees of New Zealand by Lawrie Metcalf
27.99 NZD
Category: NZ Field Guides
A reprint under a new ISBN, A Photographic Guide to Trees is a compact yet comprehensive guide to identifying and learning about New Zealand's trees.
Our Vibrant Country Seasons Of New Zealand by Bob McCree
24.99 NZD
Category: NZ Pictorial
Lush spring farmland, bright summer beaches, red and gold autumn colours and crisp winter days - every spectacular season of the New Zealand landscape is captured in this stunning collection by award-winning photographer, Bob McCree.
Crossing the Lines - The story of three homosexual New Zealand soldiers in world war II by Brent Coutts
49.95 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction | Reading Level: near fine
In Crossing the Lines, Brent Coutts brings to light the previously untold history of New Zealand homosexual soldiers in World War II, drawing on the experiences of ordinary men who lived through extraordinary times. At the centre of the story are New Zealand soldiers Harold Robinson, Ralph Dyer and Doug ...Show more
Imagining Decolonisation (BWB Texts) by Bianca Elkington; Jennie Smeaton; Rebecca Kiddle; Ocean Ripeka Mercier; Mike Ross; Amanda Thomas
17.99 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction | Series: BWB Texts | Reading Level: very good
Decolonisation is a term that scares some, and gives hope to others. It is an uncomfortable and bewildering concept for many New Zealanders yet needed if we are going to build a country that is fair and equal for all who live there. This book sets out the case for decolonisation by illuminating through ...Show more
Day Walks in New Zealand: 100 Best Short Tracks by Shaun Barnett
49.99 NZD
Category: NZ Outdoors
New Zealand has un unparalleled selection of superb day walks, ranging from the easiest short strolls to more strenuous full-day tramps. These encompass all of New Zealand¿s landscape diversity, from, Cape Reinga to Stewart Island. Day Walks in New Zealand is a guide to the best of them, with short trac ...Show more
A Short History of the New Zealand Wars by Gordon McLauchlan
29.99 NZD
Category: NZ History | Reading Level: very good
Following the ongoing success of A Short History of New Zealand, Great Tales of New Zealand History and Great Tales of Rural New Zealand - all reprinted and still going strong - Gordon McLauchlan has turned his masterful storytelling skills to one of the most important periods in this country's history. ...Show more
The Wish Child by Catherine Chidgey
29.99 NZD
Category: Staff Picks- Read our reviews | Reading Level: Very Good
Winner of the New Zealand Book Award for Fiction Germany, 1939. Two children watch as their parents become immersed in the puzzling mechanisms of power. Siggi lives in the affluent ignorance of middle-class Berlin, her father a censor who excises prohibited words ('promise', 'love', 'mercy'). Erich is a ...Show more
A Short History of New Zealand by Gordon McLauchlan
29.99 NZD
Category: NZ History | Reading Level: new
A new edition of the bestselling short history on New Zealand, updated to include the Helen Clark years, the rise of John Key, the Christchurch earthquakes and the 2011 Rugby World Cup! A lively and accessible history written by one of our most well-known commentators on matters past and present. Succin ...Show more
Landmarks of New Zealand by Rob Suisted
19.99 NZD
Category: NZ Pictorial
New Zealand is a country of landmarks - as revealed in this stunning collection of images by photographer Rob Suisted. The most obvious and enduring landmarks are the visible result of the geological processes that continue to shape the land today, and provide dramatic highlights such as volcanoes and g ...Show more