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New Zealand Horse by Coddington Deborah
$55.00 NZD
Category: New Zealand
A magnificent tribute to the New Zealand horse, documenting its pivotal role in the development of the early colony, in farming, transport, war, sport and in our affections. Writer Deborah Coddington and photographer Jane Ussher capture the strength, beauty and mystery of the horse across New Zealand, f ...Show more
The Good Life on Te Muna Road by Deborah Coddington
$40.00 NZD
Category: Non Fiction | Reading Level: very good
An engaging, affectionate reflection on life in a small rural community, finding love and making wine. The first time Deborah Coddington lived in Martinborough was in the height of the hippie era, when the old mansion Waiura attracted poets, protesters, novelists, photographers, artists and activists. I ...Show more
How to Walk a Dog (HB) by Mike White
$29.99 NZD
Category: New Zealand
The highs and lows, joy and heartache of owning a dog are told in this beautifully written story of life in and around a dog park. 'This wryly affectionate portrait of dogs and their people is a tail-thumpingly delightful read.' Jane Clifton 'So charming and funny and sincere - this is dog lit at its b ...Show more
A Mini Guide to the Identification of New Zealand's Land Birds by Andrew Crowe
$12.00 NZD
Category: Home and Garden | Series: Mini Guide to the Identification of New Zealand... | Reading Level: very good
Condensed version of: Which New Zealand bird? : a simple step-by-step guide to the identification of New Zealand's native and introduced birds.
Mauri Ora: Wisdom from the Maori World by Peter Alsop
$39.99 NZD
Category: New Zealand | Reading Level: near fine
Pearls of wisdom – whakataukī – have been gifted from generation to generation as an intrinsic part of the Māori world. As powerful metaphors, they combine analogy and cultural history in the most economical of words. Short and insightful, they take you by surprise, engendering reflection, learning an ...Show more
Native Trees (A Mini Guide to the Identification of New Zealand...) by Andrew Crowe
$12.00 NZD
Category: Home and Garden | Series: Mini Guide to the Identification of New Zealand...
A handy, pocket-sized guide to the identification of New Zealand native trees. Condensed from Andrew Crowe's popular Which Native Tree?, this mini guide has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick and accurate identification of native trees, this cla ...Show more
Let's Get Lost: Great New Zealand Road Trips by Nicola McCloy; Jane King
$45.00 NZD
Category: Travel
There are few things as sweet as throwing some clothes, your togs, your jandals, a chilly bin, some good sounds and your best mate into the car and shouting, 'ROADIE!' as you gleefully leave your everyday life behind for a few days. Chuck this book in while you're at it. Traversing the offbeat, awesome ...Show more
Which Native Tree? by Andrew Crowe
$26.00 NZD
Category: Home and Garden | Series: Which...? | Reading Level: very good
This new re-written edition of the best-selling New Zealand classic Which Native Tree? now includes comprehensive ecological information on the tree and its environment. As well as the known uses of each tree, from food and medicine, to dyes, perfume, honey, bootlaces, fire-making and timber it also exp ...Show more
Imagining Decolonisation (BWB Texts) by Rebecca Kiddle (Editor)
$14.99 NZD
Category: New Zealand
Decolonisation is a term that scares some, and gives hope to others. It is an uncomfortable and bewildering concept for many New Zealanders yet needed if we are going to build a country that is fair and equal for all who live there. This book sets out the case for decolonisation by illuminating through ...Show more
Star Chart of the Southern Skies by Andrew Goodfellow
$19.99 NZD
Category: New Zealand
Essential reference for New Zealand enthusiasts Educational A3 poster showing the stars, clusters and galaxies of the southern skies in an easy-to-use format. Depicts the night sky in autumn, as seen from 37° South (New Zealand and southern Australia, South Africa and South America) and can be used as a ...Show more
The Note Through the Wire by Doug Gold
$37.00 NZD
Category: New Zealand | Reading Level: very good
An extraordinary true story of a love that emerged, against all odds, from the brutal war in Nazi-occupied Europe.
Homesteads: The Story of New Zealand's Grand Country Houses by Debra Millar
$75.00 NZD
Category: New Zealand | 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 ...Show more
