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Ko Aotearoa Tātou / We Are New Zealand - An Anthology by Michelle Elvy (Edited by), Paula Morris (Edited by), James Norcliffe (Edited by)
$39.99 NZD
Category: NZ History and Society | Reading Level: near fine
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
Silver Linings: Kiwi Success Stories in the Time of Covid by David Downs; Joe Davis
$45.00 NZD
Category: NZ History and Society
The Covid-19 lockdown in New Zealand caused fear, hardship and loss. Through this time of unprecedented national hardship, however, there emerged incredible stories of hope and optimism. Businesses innovated and found new ways to create value, communities came together in new ways online, and families ...Show more
Gangland: New Zealand's Underworld of Organised Crime by Jared Savage
$36.99 NZD
Category: NZ History and Society | Reading Level: near fine
New Zealand's underworld of organised crime and deadly gangs New Zealand is now one of the most lucrative illicit drug markets in the world. Organised crime is about making money. It's a business. But over the past 20 years, the dealers have graduated from motorcycle gangs to Asian crime syndicates and ...Show more
Common Ground: Garden Histories of Aotearoa by MATT MORRIS
$45.00 NZD
Category: NZ History and Society
Common Ground: Garden histories of Aotearoa takes a loving look at gardens and garden practices in Aotearoa New Zealand over time. While a lot of gardening books focus on the grand plantings of wealthy citizens, Matt Morris explores the historical processes behind humble gardens' those created and ma ...Show more
Towards the Mountain: A Story of Grief and Hope Forty Years on from Erebus by Sarah Myles
$40.00 NZD
Category: NZ History and Society
Marking the 40th anniversary of the Erebus disaster, this is the first book on that tragedy written by one of the affected families.
We Are Here: An Atlas of Aotearoa by Chris McDowall & Tim Denee
$70.00 NZD
Category: NZ History and Society
An extraordinary visual data book like no other. Clustered yet scattered, we New Zealanders live across the country's physical landscapes, experiencing its varied weather and environments. We co-create its political, economic and social systems on a daily basis. Each of us has a particular view of Aotea ...Show more
I Know This to Be True - Jacinda Ardern on Kindness, Empathy and Strength by Jacinda Ardern
$20.00 NZD
Category: NZ History and Society | Reading Level: near fine
'I Know This to Be True' is a global five-year project founded on original interviews to inspire a new generation of leaders. Truth, wisdom, inspiration and what really matters for the most inspiring leaders of our time. Politician, feminist and champion for social equality, Jacinda Ardern epitomizes th ...Show more
Homesteads: The Story of New Zealand's Grand Country Houses by Debra Millar
$75.00 NZD
Category: NZ History and Society | Reading Level: near fine
A stunning tribute to the grand homes built by New Zealand's pioneering pastoralists, Homesteads shares a remarkable legacy of this country's rural heritage. These houses are among some of the country's most iconic, many of them surrounded by equally notable gardens, and all still lived in today. Jane U ...Show more
Her Way (NZ Women Succeeding Business) by Jacqui Thomas
$39.99 NZD
Category: NZ History and Society
Her Way is a collection of authentic stories of New Zealand female business founders succeeding in business here and internationally, doing so on their own terms, and with heart. Includes women from Auckland, Wellington, Christchuch, Nelson, Hawkes Bay, Havelock North and more. The personal stories thes ...Show more
Okay Boomer: New Zealand in the Swinging Sixties by Ian Chapman
$39.99 NZD
Category: NZ History and Society
OK Boomer! New Zealand in the Swinging Sixties looks at Politics, Sport, Wining & Dining, fashion, night life and everything 60s in a highly illustrated format. Based on the hugely successful Weekly News titles published by Moa back in the early 90's. This title will take us on a nostalgic trip down ...Show more
New Zealand Mysteries by Scott Bainbridge
$40.00 NZD
Category: NZ History and Society
New Zealand’s history is peppered with mysterious tales of otherworldly beings, strange sightings, inexplicable disappearances and unusual crimes. While some of these stories have been handed down through generations, many of them hail from more recent times. The one thing they all have in common is tha ...Show more
Living On Shaky Ground - The science and story behind New Zealand’s earthquakes - Expanded and updated edition by Matthew Wright
$39.99 NZD
Category: NZ History and Society
What makes our isles so shaky? Why was Christchurch not the first of our big quakes? Any why won’t it be our last? This book investigates our turbulent tectonics. It tells us how earthquakes are measured and described, and how scientists predict future shakes. It details New Zealand’s lesser-known quake ...Show more