A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of New Zealand (2nd ed.) by Oscar Thomas
30.00 NZD
Category: Birds | Series: Naturalists' Guides
A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of New Zealand is an introductory photographic identification guide to 250 bird species, including the most commonly seen, unique and endemic species, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from one of New Zealand's youngest nature photo ...Show more
A Short History of New Zealand by Gordon McLauchlan
30.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
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
Maori Weaving: The Art of Creating Maori Textiles by Brian James Bargh, Cherie Taylor and Vanessa Bidois
20.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Since the ancestors arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand and discovered the useful properties of harakeke (New Zealand flax), Māori have used flax leaves to create baskets, mats, housing materials, clothing, ropes and fishing nets. In weaving and the patterns used, Māori record histories and stories, passin ...Show more
How Did I Get Here? Soliloquies Of Youth by Ben Brown (edited by)
25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Poetry
There are times when the right to remain silent and the need to say something exist in the same moment. I would suppose a choice is made at such a time as to whether guilt is a matter of fact or a matter of conscience. A youthful mind forged in a crucible of fear might argue, ‘Yeah I did it, but that do ...Show more
My Name Is Henry Fanshaw by Gillian Torckler
25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Henry Fanshaw is no ordinary teddy bear. In fact, he travelled the world with the Royal New Zealand Air Force's No. 75 Squadron - one of New Zealand's most famous air force squadrons - which served around the world, in places like Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. Before that, they had fought in the Se ...Show more
Maori Philosophy: Indigenous Thinking from Aotearoa by Georgina Tuari Stewart
39.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
Covering the symbolic systems and worldviews of the Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa, New Zealand, this book is a concise introduction to Maori philosophy. It addresses core philosophical issues including Maori notions of the self, the world, epistemology, the form in which Maori philosophy is conveyed, a ...Show more
Conversatio: In the Company of Bees by Anne Noble
60.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER FOCUSES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF BEES Conversātiō looks at the astounding practice of leading photographer Anne Noble, set against the issues of ecosystem collapse and climate change and examining what an artist can do in response. Its creative focus is on that most important insect, ...Show more
The Bumper Book of New Zealand Wildlife to Read, Colour and Keep by Dave Gunson
23.00 NZD
Category: Colouring & Sticker Books | Series: Read, Colour and Keep
NOTE: THIS IS A COLOURING IN BOOK This wonderful bumper-size colouring-in book for children features simple black and white illustrations of wildlife from our present environment as well as the distant past, all ready to be coloured in. Each is accompanied by a sentence or two of basic explanatory text ...Show more
Ko Aotearoa Tatou / We Are New Zealand - an anthology by Michelle Elvy; Paula Morris; James Norcliffe
40.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
In the aftermath of the Christchurch terrorist attacks of 15 March 2019, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared: 'We are all New Zealanders.' These words resonated, an instant meme that asserted our national diversity and inclusiveness and, at the same time, issued a rebuke to hatred and divisiveness. K ...Show more
Wars Without End: New Zealand's Land Wars - A Maori Perspective by Danny Keenan
40.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
From the earliest days of European settlement in New Zealand, Māori have struggled to hold on to their land. Tensions began early, arising from disputed land sales. When open conflict between Māori and Imperial forces broke out in the 1840s and 1860s, the struggles only intensified. For both sides, land ...Show more
The Quiet Hero: Andrew Bagshaw by Philip Matthews
38.00 NZD
Category: Biography & Autobiography
Genetic scientist Andrew Bagshaw put his life on hold to help the people of Ukraine. His selfless actions would cost him his life. This is his story. Andrew Bagshaw was many things - a genius-level geneticist, keen cricketer and sailor, private pilot, much-loved son, brother and uncle, as well as a hug ...Show more
Our Land in Colour by Jock Phillips, Brendan Graham
55.00 NZD
Category: NZ Non Fiction
A breathtaking collection of 200 photographs expertly colourised by Aotearoa New Zealand's premier colourist, Brendan Graham, with commentary from award-winning historian Jock Phillips ONZM Our Land in Colour celebrates the rich story of Aotearoa through the restoration of images never before seen in co ...Show more