Historic Gold Trails of the Coromandel by Tony Nolan

$20.00 NZD

Category: Regional | Reading Level: good

Fishes of the New Zealand Region by Wade Doak

$25.00 NZD

Category: Natural History | Reading Level: very good

Te Riri Pakeha - The White Man's Anger by Tony Simpson

$55.00 NZD

Category: Maori | Reading Level: very good

Crime in New Zealand by Greg Newbold

$12.00 NZD

Category: Crime | Reading Level: very good

Examines the principal areas of criminal and deviant activity in New Zealand. The book discusses the social and legal contexts in which crime and crime control have evolved since the 1960s. It unapologetically deals with such sensitive issues as gender bias in criminal justice, and false sexual abuse al legations. ...Show more

From Wool to Weta: Transforming New Zealand's Culture and Economy by Paul Callaghan

$12.00 NZD

Category: New Zealand | Reading Level: very good

Victoria University physicist Paul Callaghan has given a series of public lectures around New Zealand, sponsored by the David and Genevieve Becroft Foundation and the Royal Society of New Zealand, entitled 'Beyond the Farm and the Theme Park'. The lectures have been on the subject of sustainable wealth generation and culture change. Callaghan argues that if New Zealand keeps relying on tourism and farming we will fall all the way to the bottom of OECD rankings pretty quickly. What's the alternative? He argues that New Zealand's future lies in emerging industries based on science, technology, and intellectual property exemplified by companies like WETA, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare etc. Callaghan has interviewed a number of New Zealanders involved in wealth generation through science-based business, in economic thinking and leadership, in investment and in education and philanthropy. Where does New Zealand's competitive advantage lie? What should we make of the key roles of tourism and farming in the economy? Is new business development likely to come out of those sectors or from outside them? What role should government play in science and economic development? Dop March 2009, Auckland 176pp 138mmx210mm softcover ...Show more

Voice and Vision: a History of Broadcasting in New Zealand: Volume Two by Patrick Day

$35.00 NZD

Category: New Zealand | Reading Level: very good

This is the second volume of the history of broadcasting commissioned by the Broadcasting History Trust. It runs from 1950 to the present day and covers a complex and fast-changing period of development and expansion. It focuses on the political and institutional history.

Stories from the Marketplace - Celebrating 150 Years of New Zealand's Stock Exchange by Michael Larsen

$40.00 NZD

Category: New Zealand | Reading Level: near fine

I Know This to Be True - Jacinda Ardern on Kindness, Empathy and Strength by Jacinda Ardern

$10.00 NZD

Category: New Zealand | 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 e modern leader. In this warm and candid interview, the fortieth Prime Minister of New Zealand discusses her childhood growing up in rural Aotearoa New Zealand, her journey into politics, and the lessons she has learned along the way. From her thoughts on climate change and women's rights, to the horrific Christchurch mosque attacks, she reflects on the matters and moments that have impacted her most. With sincerity and insight, she highlights the importance of kindness, compassion and inclusivity, while stressing the need for authenticity in a fast-paced and highly digitized world. At once inspiring and uplifting, her words are a compelling reminder of our shared humanity and a call to action to young leaders and activists around the world. ...Show more

2020 New Zealand Cricket Almanack by Francis Payne and Ian Smith

$30.00 NZD

Category: NZ Sport History | Reading Level: near fine

The New Zealand Cricket Almanack is the cricket lover's bible and is regarded worldwide as one of the finest books of its kind. The 73rd edition contains all the details of another full year of cricket at all levels. As usual, there is a detailed records section and a fascinating collection of the seaso n's happenings. About the Authors: Francis Payne and Ian Smith are New Zealand's foremost cricket statisticians and have been editing the Cricket Almanack for many years. Payne, in particular, is well known to all cricket followers. He is a regular guest on both radio and television as well as fulfilling the role as chief statistician for New Zealand Cricket. ...Show more

A Moral Truth: 150 Years of Investigative Journalism in New Zealand by James Hollings

$20.00 NZD

Category: New Zealand | Reading Level: very good

New Zealand has a long and rich tradition of journalism that holds power to account, and that goes beyond allegation and denial to reveal hidden truths. That journalism also bears witness and investigates ideas, exposes systemic problems and insists on government action, and goes beyond allegation and d enial to get to the truth of issues. This compelling anthology of pieces, dating from the war in the Waikato to recent investigations, features the work of some of this country's finest investigative journalists, from Robyn Hyde and Pat Booth to Sandra Coney and Phillida Bunkle, Mike White, Jon Stephenson, Nicky Hager and Phil Kitchin. ...Show more

Bogan: An Insider's Guide to Metal, Mullets and Mayhem by Dave Snell

$10.00 NZD

Category: Music | Reading Level: very good

'When I was twelve years old I was introduced to the music of AC/DC. My dad had bought a cassette tape called The Razor's Edge. The cover was metallic silver, with the band's logo bursting through it in bright red. The tape had it all: the chanting crowds, the pounding drums, the guitar building up in t he background. It made me want to put on a cap, lace up some steel caps and stand in front of millions singing about how great it is to be a working man. It became the only tape that I would let my family listen to.' Bogans are a special breed and inhabit a special place in New Zealand society. They are simultaneously pop cultural icons and working-class heroes, while also prone to being noisy neighbours and childish pranksters. They are carved in black denim with mullets blowing in the wind. Bogan celebrates the culture and community that goes with being a bogan. Dave Snell, self-proclaimed Doctor of Boganology, interviews a dozen bogans from all walks of life: musicians, radio DJs, petrol-heads, an insurance salesman and a couple of boganettes. What emerges is a hard-case and at times hard-hitting picture of life in the thrash lane. ...Show more

Don't Dream it's Over: Reimagining Journalism in Aotearoa New Zealand by Edited by Emma Johnson, Giovanni Tiso, Sarah Illingworth, Barnaby Bennett

$25.00 NZD

Category: New Zealand | Reading Level: near fine

Lay-offs. Online convergence. A mass of content and noise. Citizen journalists, clickbait and PR. Digital platforms. Political influence. Mainstream media. Funding. Regulations... There are many factors contributing to the changing mediascape today in Aotearoa. Don't Dream It's Over is a multi-author b ook that explores the changing nature of journalism in this country: as it once was, as it is today, and how we might imagine it working in the future. Freerange Press has gathered a wide range of voices together to build an in-depth discussion on a rapidly changing industry. Don't Dream It's Over looks at how journalism is evolving in response to the current environment and how it might flourish again. The book explores the strengths and weaknesses of the traditional media and seeks new directions we could take to enhance journalism's role as the fourth estate and as an important pillar of democracy. We have contributions from a broad range of highly-respected, experienced journalists, commentators, academics, writers, thinkers, designers, as well as emerging journalists. The contributors include Peter Arnett, Brent Edwards, Mihingarangi Forbes, Toby Morris, Paula Penfold, Nicky Hager, Morgan Godfery, Simon Wilson, Cate Honore Brett, Sara Vui-Talitu and many more. ...Show more