Best of E-Tangata, Volume 2 A thought-provoking set of Maori, Pasifika, and tangata Tiriti writers combine in this celebration of some of the best writing from E-Tangata. Traverse a landscape of contemporary and historical issues through the lens of a mother’s loss, a man’s hard-won expertise, a homesick student abroad and with the knowledge that all good things begin with […] Read more »
Comrade Bill Anderson A Communist Working Class Life Bill Andersen was one of the most significant figures in New Zealand’s trade union movement in the later twentieth century. Cybele Locke’s biography recovers the relationships between communism and working class trade unionism during World War Two and the following decades. Starting with Bill’s experiences as a merchant seaman during World War Two, Locke draws […] Read more »
Voices from the New Zealand Wars | He Reo no nga Pakanga o Aotearoa Welcome to our story, this history. Wherever in the world the bones of your ancestors lie, wherever their ashes may have been dispersed, here you will find traces of them, and of yourself….It is, of course, a story of colonisation and resistance and a history that has never stopped repeating. Arama Rata The New Zealand […] Read more »
Shifting Grounds In a city that has forgotten and erased much of its history, there are still places where traces of the past can be found. Deep histories, both natural and human, have been woven together over hundreds of years in places across Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland, forming potent sites of national significance. This stunning book unearths these histories […] Read more »
Lonely Planet Armchair Explorer Calling culture lovers: sample music, films and books from 120 countries without leaving your armchair. Perfect preparation for travellers or simply a satisfying journey into the unknown, this book lists the five most interesting books and movies from each country, plus its top ten tunes. Be introduced to American jazz, French new wave cinema, Irish […] Read more »
Time to Make a Song and Dance: Cultural Revolt in Auckland in the 1960s The 1960s was a period of radical conflict, when the desire for a new, socially defiant freedom affected every aspect of NZ culture: theatre, the visual arts, Maori activism, rock ‘n roll, literature, feminism, NZ film, direct action, culminating in a series of bombings that rocked Auckland at the end of the decade. Featuring figures […] Read more »
Lonely Planet Pocket Auckland & the Bay of Islands Lonely Planet’s Pocket Auckland & the Bay of Islands is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Learn about Maori culture, surf or climb a volcanic cone; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Auckland & the Bay […] Read more »
Polynesian Island Myths The Polynesian triangle covers Easter Island, Hawaii, New Zealand and the many isles in between. The legends of the region are based on the creation of land, fish, sea, valleys and the volcanic outcrops scattered across the long stretches of the Pacific. The beautiful myths of the ancient Polynesians are brought together in this new […] Read more »
Stories From Our Back Roads South Island This book is for people who enjoy driving and exploring the stories of our back roads, but most of all it is for people who love New Zealand, whether they choose to do it from behind the wheel of their SUV or the comfort of their sofa. Stories from our Backroads: South lsland will introduce […] Read more »
Uncategorized A Short History of Farming in New Zealand January 15, 2020 / September 16, 2020 by Bateman Books Another title in Gordon McLauchlan’s hugely successful ‘Short History’ series, this time we pay homage to our farmers and the farming industry – the backbone of our economy and an integral part of our evolving identity as a nation. From the early migrant farmers and regional produce trading, to the revolution of refrigeration – opening […] Read more »
New Zealand Nature Heroes A must have natural science activity book for young New Zealanders and their families. From experiments and observation to conservation and mindfulness, this appealing, activity-packed book stimulates curious minds and encourages children to relate to the natural world around them. Written by an expert museum educator, its beautifully illustrated pages develop budding research skills, awareness […] Read more »
Tangata Whenua A landmark publication, Tangata Whenua portrays the sweep of Maori history from Pacific origins to the twenty-first century. Through narrative and images, it offers a striking overview of the past, grounded in specific localities and histories. Fifteen chapters bring together scholarship in history, archaeology, traditional narratives and oral history. Images from around the country (and […] Read more »