New Zealand

The Immigrant is the fascinating true story of George Tamer, a man who truly knew the meaning of hardship. Growing up in Lebanon during the early part of the 20th century, George, his family, and many of their fellow citizens endured extreme poverty and great suffering under Turkish occupation during the First World War. After the Great War he married his childhood sweetheart and, convinced there was no future for them in the land of their birth, they borrowed money for two tickets on a passenger ship and sailed to the far-off land... read more

What is it about this event that inspires so many to drive their bodies to the absolute limit? Everybody wonders how far they could push themselves if they really tried, and in Conquering the Coast to Coast Kelly Barber tells the story of how he found out just where his limits really lay. Having decided that he needed some adventure in his life, Kelly trained for months to transform himself from an out-of-shape average joe into an athlete capable of taking on the race's gruelling triathlon of cycling, running and kayaking. Going fr... read more

New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Its mountains are "majestic hallelujahs", its wilderness is lush and bountiful, its rivers oscillate between violent savagery and placid serenity. New Zealand is a place to which the world comes to be inspired.
Kelly Barber had always intended to go and see it, but like so many of his countrymen he "just never got around to it". A chance meeting with a Swedish backpacker reminded him of what he was missing and with little more than a grand idea, a reluctant comp... read more

BACK COVER - ON CLOSING THE GAP: "If these idiots get their way, the only gap we will close will be the one between New Zealand and Somalia." ON WELFARE: "Taxing the rich and the industrious, so that the lazy and the self-pitying are not required to work, is not sustainable." ON PRIVATISATION: "Water is a necessity of life and a basic human right, not some discretionary product to be usurped for profit by the grubby little Shylocks of the self-styled New Right, or any of the other worthless parasites who prey on decent society. The... read more

Aotearoa Whispers is a graphic novel written, pencilled and created by Gonzalo Navarro. Published by Switch! productions. Aotearoa Whispers 1: The awakening is the inaugural title of the saga. The storyline combines traditional historical facts, mythology and modern concepts. A 13-year-old boy named Kahi wanders the streets of Christchurch city, feeling a bit lost in a place he should belong. That ordinary day suddenly changes when he finds a 10 cent coin. The profile of the British Queen and the Maori icon on the reverse makes hi... read more

Robert Long and his family - wife Catherine, and children Christan (17) and Robyn (14) - live in complete isolation, in a hut two days' walk south of Haast in South Westland. Robert has lived there for nearly 30 years; Catherine for 20 and the kids all their lives. Their only contact with the outside world is a helicopter or plane once a month, and two trips a year to the 'outside world'. This is the story of how and why Robert - known locally as 'Beansprout' - came to live at Gorge River, and the family's experiences there over t... read more

At the age of 86, Lachie Griffen has taken on the formidable task of recording a lifetime of memories of his beloved Governors Bay. With exceptional recall and good humour, he recounts stories of his boyhood learning to farm alongside his father, training for war on horseback and fighting in tanks, winning his one true love, and making a success of his transport business. Interspersed are recollections of the nineteen dogs that have kept him company over the years, his passion for the bagpipes and vintage cars, and his whole-hearte... read more

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New Zealand’s frst Anglican bishop, George Selwyn, was a towering fgure in the young colony. Denounced as a ‘turbulent priest’ for speaking out against Crown practices that dispossessed Máori, he brought a vigorous approach to episcopal leadership. His wife Sarah Selwyn supported all her husband’s activities, in a life characterised as one of ‘hardship and anxiety’. She expressed independently her sense of outrage over the Waitara dispute. Selwyn promoted participatory church government, f... read more

The eighth edition of New Zealand's mountain biking 'bible' has been fully revised with 65 new rides. 138 North Island rides and 172 South Island rides all in one reasonably priced book.

A truly delightful selection of New Zealand's most charming travel accommodation. With this one guide you can confidently plan and book all your places to stay throughout New Zealand - assured of quality accommodation and exceptional hospitality.

This is the story of the newspaper correspondence column Dot's Little Folk and those who wrote to it. Little Folk was the first correspondence column for children in a New Zealand newspaper. It became the largest feature column of any kind in the history of New Zealand journalism, and it gave rise to a social and literary movement among this country's youth, that can only be called a culture. 'Dear Dot, I was six years old this birthday. I had a party with a cake and icing. Mamma is helping me write this. I have three sisters, two ... read more

'A Kiwi Mum, her kidnapped babies, and a 30-year worldwide search.' She was a former New Zealand fashion model and a diplomat's wife. He was the British WW2 fighter ace-turned-criminal who seduced her. She attended garden parties with the Queen. He got her pregnant, then kidnapped her children. It's the case that made world headlines, that captured the attention of Sir Richard Branson, and which forced changes to child abduction laws in Britain. Paulette - now living in a small North Island town - hasn't seen her son and daughter s... read more

New Zealanders in all walks of life need to have a basic knowledge about the Treaty of Waitangi. But gaining an understanding of the Treaty is not an easy matter, with information mostly available through text books.
The Treaty of Waitangi answers that need with a short, balanced introduction to the nation's founding document. In plain language it covers the events leading up to the treaty, the treaty signing itself and what has happened since.
Also included is information on the key personalities, a wealth of i... read more

Reprint. Over 190 trees, shrubs, ferns, herbs, mushrooms, lichens and seaweeds are described in detail in this practical field guide. There is information on which part is edible and when, how plants have been utilised, particularly by Maori, their nutritional value, and where they can be found. In a separate section there are descriptions of poisonous plants that are native to New Zealand or are likely to be confused with the edible plants. Illustrated with drawings and colour photographs, this informative book will be of interest... read more

Whether you're a new landlord or have years of experience, this book will give you confidence in being a landlord in New Zealand and save you time and money. It shows you how to: prepare your property for renting select good tenants; manage those tenants well; carry out property inspections; deal with unpaid rent and utilise Tenancy Tribunal services. Included are: Over 30 forms to copy and use with your tenancies and the key 2010 amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act.

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New Zealand’s foremost eco-tourism book Organic Explorer (3rd edition) takes you behind the ‘clean-green-speak’ to discover wilderness experiences that most New Zealanders and travellers to our shores only dream about. Organic Explorer was launched in 2007 by husband and wife team - photographer Leonie Johnsen and architect Dr Tony Ward. The 3rd edition of their unique eco-tourism travel guide includes not only a wealth of tourist information but also inspirational articles on current New Zealand conservation i... read more

Storm is a big black horse running free on a high country station in Marlborough. Horses are still used on many high country stations in New Zealand for mustering cattle and sheep. High quality photos capture the excitement of the muster! Storm spent the first three years of her life roaming the hills, eating and growing. She has a quiet nature and plenty of character and she must learn to be a well-behaved mustering horse. Join her on her journey from a gangly young filly to a reliable working horse.

An easy-to-use pocket guide designed to enhance and extend the experience of cyclists and walkers on the Otago Central Rail Trail. Following an introduction to the region's background and natural history, the book is divided into sections of the trail. Each section has colourful visual cross-sections, photos, ideas of what to do and see as well as suggestions for side-trips on each section of the trail.