George Howe Cook was an expert whaler, whaling from sailing ships and small open boats. He was also instrumental in developing the only net in the world used to catch whales.Cook was also gifted as a writer. His memoirs were published in New Zealand newspapers...

Born at the end of the 1930s depression, New Zealander John Broomfield began a lifetime of travels as an infant that took him to every corner of his rugged homeland and ultimately around the world. Readers of his first memoir, Carried on Great Winds, admire...

In June 2003, New Zealand became the first country to decriminalise sex work. Through the lived experiences of twenty-five individuals who worked on the ships and the streets, in massage parlours and as private escorts, Untold Intimacies tells the story of sex...

Over 5000 proverbs and other expressions. Beautiful new illustrations. Now also includes an extensive subject index, as well as listings of personal names, iwi, hāpu and the migratory canoes. Originating from events in Māori history, literature, legends and...

"'The first of March 2015, a year to the day since I had left, found me back in New Zealand with one battered suitcase of belongings and 160 New Zealand dollars in my pocket! These were my worldly possessions. I think God was pleased about this... I was not!'...

"These stories of the self-sufficent era. They tell of courage, resilience and generosity. People who were proud at what they did, and where they lived. Laconic, big hearted men and women for whom the heartbreak of season; incessant toil; or tragedy, failed to...

Moira McGhee has always looked at the stars and wondered who and what is out there. Moira is active in the area of human rights and animal welfare, and is co-founder and Senior Vice-President of Hearts for Animals. While studying law and counter disaster...

In her second book of poetry, Nina Mingya Powles skilfully threads together themes of belonging and material inheritance against a backdrop of verse, collage and textile. From shorelines in Aotearoa, the UK and across Asia, this collection moves through words...

Racism. There, we said it. You can let your shoulders drop now that you know we will say the word and not sidestep it to protect people's comfort. Or, you can raise your shoulders in preparation for tension as you realise that this book will not talk about...

"In Polkinghorne, literary journalist Steve Braunias takes readers on an extraordinary and often chilling journey through the most high-profile murder case in modern New Zealand history. With unparalleled access to the key players, Braunias offers readers his...

I stored my plan for world peacesafely in my coat pocket, and then I washed the coat. Sick Power Trip is Erik Kennedy's most personal and vulnerable book yet. These are poems that tell us: the world is unwell, and sometimes writers are, too. Kennedy...

"Join Donovan Bixley as he dives in and explores the amazing coastal creatures of Aotearoa. Deep sea divers, great survivors, record-breakers and New Zealand's world champion fliers"--Publisher.

"Grace Hirst – a settler’s life in New Plymouth is an important family and social history based on a treasure-trove of letters sent to her family in England over nearly 50 years. Primary sources of history such as this provide rich insight into the experiences...

"Stories Change Us relates the developmental science of stories across cultures, and across the lifespan, in an accessible way for professionals, practitioners, scholars, and parents. Stories from fiction and real life have more in common than most people...

Whether it's the end of a hard day at work, you've got lots of hungry mouths to feed, or you're simply craving something nourishing that also fills you up, it's time to get busy in the kitchen with Wendy Morgan's no-fuss comfort food. From one-pot meals to...

This book contains a short life story on each of the 196 service personnel who are remembered on the boards or memorials at Karaka, Patumahoe, Waiau Pa, Mauku, Puni and Wesley College.

"The Southern Alps of New Zealand contain some of the most spectacular tramping and hunting opportunities in the world. Join Greg Ross as he revisits tracks and huts he hasn't been to in decades and tests whether he still has the necessary skills to survive in...

In a beautiful rural setting just outside the city of Tauranga, New Zealand, lies an unassuming Christian training centre founded in 1969 - Faith Bible College - affectionately and simply known to many as 'Faith'. The great 20th century apostles, Derek Prince...

"Every chance he gets, Canadian author and experienced hunter and tramper, Greg Ross returns to his favorite playgrounds in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. Join him for this retelling of his favorite alpine dreams and his worst alpine nightmare along with...

52 Mentor Musings offers short, user-friendly weekly messages (musings) of encouragement for anyone guiding a young person to reach their potential. Robin Cox equips readers with knowledge, skills, and strategies for the mentoring journey. Topics include...

"MENTOR: Strategies to Inspire Young People provides over one thousand proven strategies and tips to encourage anyone working alongside young people to positively connect with them and guide them to reach their unique potential--to achieve greatness--in a...

Introducing the extraordinary women who broke through the proverbial glass ceiling to carry out revolutionary field research in distant parts of the world 'unsuitable for ladies'. Here you will meet Barbara Freire-Marreco living among Pueblo people in...

Past Present Futures: A Decade of Asian Aotearoa Arts is a 144-page full-colour book that documents and expands upon the breadth, depth, and scope of the landmark Asian Aotearoa Arts Programme-a series of exhibitions, workshops, talks, tours and public events...

Enthusiasts endlessly debate who the best New Zealand rugby players are across different eras. Respected rugby writer Jamie Wall weighs in with his Immortal All Blacks team. The Immortals of New Zealand Rugby celebrates the greatest players to wear the...

"Have you ever set a goal with excitement, only to watch it slowly fade beneath a wave of self-doubt, busyness or overwhelm? You're not alone. Despite good intentions and well-designed plans, many of us struggle to follow through on the goals that once felt...

Jesus calls us to forgive - but what does forgiveness look like in the worst of times and when the rubber meets the road? Forgiveness is hard and life can be heartbreaking. In October 1986, Miriam Murphy's life and the lives of her family would forever be...

"A memoir with soul. The author, now in her 50s, living amidst a pandemic lockdown, sits in the garden shed and considers the many contrasts to life as a young Kiwi in the 1990s when she had the freedom to travel the world. In doing so, she was led from...

"Current to November 2024, this 22nd edition includes two volumes. Volume 1 contains family law legislation that has a primary focus on children. Volume 2 includes legislation broken down into further categories, as listed in the Table of...

"At that time, I could not imagine ever being the person I was before. But the seed had been sown in my spirit about who God had created me to be. Truth has a way of cutting through the brokenness and piercing our hearts. It sparked feelings of hope and joy...

"The language of a photograph doesn't require it to contain written words - but sometimes they happen to be there. Such words have found their way into many of my pictures. Sometimes the words aren't very prominent, yet are a relevant part of the visual...

"The Darran Mountains hold Fiordland National Park's most beautiful and imposing peaks, framed by Whakatipa Kā Tuka/Hollyford River and Piopiotahi/Milford Sound. In an area famous worldwide for its spectacular beauty and rugged terrain, the Darrans stand out...

"This comprehensive text traces a cultural history of acting practice in Aotearoa/New Zealand, whose Indigenous Māori practitioners have made a significant impact on acting processes, principles and values in this postcolonial nation. Each chapter outlines not...

"Featuring work from participants Jess Young, Elise Koncsek, Hana Pera Aoake (Ōtepoti Writers Lab Writer in Residence 2022), Ime Corkery, Martin Swann, Marina Lathouraki, Robyn Restieaux, Keri McMullan, Jade Young, Hera Cook, Tūī Krall, Nicola Brown, Martin...

"A story of strength, perseverance and faith in Central Otago. No plans to quit tells the inspiring and enduring story of Cromwell Presbyterian Church, tracing its journey from humble beginnings to its vibrant presence today. Spanning 150 years, this book...

Vanessa Jane candidly shares her family's story: two Kiwi children learning and thriving outside the New Zealand School System; they are Life Learners, a term she uses to describe children who learn through real-life experiences and self-directed exploration....

"An easy access and invaluable guide to basic first aid for New Zealanders. Revised edition published 2025. Written for the purposes of Corporate Public Response Training and Eventing Ltd's first aid courses." -- provided by publisher.

Stories of over 1000 boats and the companies and people who have been involved in travel and tourism on New Zealand's coastal and inland waterways between 1840 and the present.26 chapters- An Introductory chapter, 24 regional chapters and a final look into...

At dawn on 25 April 1915, Allied forces landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in present-day Turkey, with the hope of securing the Dardanelles and thus allowing the Imperial Fleet to go all the way to Constantinople. If all went well, it was Winston Churchill and...

"Margaret Hansen paints and writes from Makorori Beach in Te Tairāwhiti, the East Coast of New Zealand's North Island. The exhibition and book were conceived as a simple idea - to honour the family place of her two aunties who were Catholic nuns. However, it...

"This publication seeks to explore what it means for a 'graphic design' studio to operate within the context of an 'art' school. Design studios/departments were pulled out of all other art schools around New Zealand in the 1990s and set up as stand-alone...

Two Left Feet takes the reader on a literary journey from the sunny hills of Tasman to summer rain in Central Otago, down to Invercargill and back up again to the sandfly-ridden West Coast, as two travellers explore the struggles and joys of a close-knit...

Written across the years of 2017 and 2018 while living in the Motueka region of the Tasman District Council, The Tasman Journey by W.F. Stubbs features deeply wrought poetry exploring the loss of friendships, local cafe life, finding a way through depression...

"In this book you will follow Pamela McKinlay's journey through art/science. Pamela McKinlay is an innovative multimedia artist and a curator, whose expertise lies in working with scientific information, with scientist, and with the wider community. Her...

This is the story of the restoration and reconstruction of a heritage building on the brink of collapse after the 2011 earthquakes.As dramatic as any production that has taken place on the theatres stage, this story shows that, in reality, earthquake damage is...

Learning to be okay with the pressure from people & live up to expectations.

Learning how to grow plants in the South Island need not be a frustrating experience any longer! The 18th edition of this long-running series features a month by month and week by week guide that's been adapted especially for conditions in the South Island by...

"Many of us think we know how universities function but, in An Unlikely Academic, a retired lecturer describes what really happens (or what happened to him). He explains recurring themes in the life of academic institutions and shows how these have evolved...

150 year history of the Ashburton Volunteer Fire brigade.Bristling with energy, determination and ambition, the story of the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade echoes the founding of brigades in many other pioneering New Zealand communities.

Published on the occasion of exhibition 'Spring in the Parapara', Brett McDowell Galler, 16 August-5 September 2024.

Not every tramping trip goes to plan. Not every Hunting expedition is a success. Not every work story has a happy ending. Join the author, Mark Way, as he relates his escapades through the 1980s in his laid back facetious style. Relatable life lessons are...

"Otago was New Zealand's most economically successful region in the late 1800s. The stories in this collection celebrate infrastructure and industrial initiatives built during those years and more recently - including lighthouses, dams, bridges, Queenstown's...

"The Barnabas Prayer: Becoming an Encourager in Your Community inspires and guides Christians to follow the sacrificial, selfless example of one of the greatest apostles of the early church, Barnabas. The book shares life lessons from the establishment of the...

Mentoring Minutes: Weekly Messages to Encourage Anyone Guiding Youth aims to encourage and equip people working with youth with the knowledge, strategies, ideas, and recent youth research to build meaningful and developmental relationships with these young...

7 Key Qualities of Effective Teachers: Encouragement for Christian Educators aims to encourage and inspire Christian teachers in their critically important role as transformative educators who motivate and encourage others to become the best people God created...

'We were to go through and take on targets of opportunity, to shoot up anything we could. Never at any stage can I remember any plan of us coming back, none of that was ever talked about . . . We felt it was a suicide mission.' July, 1942: the North African...

"This book is the result of [the author's] many years writing seasonal recipes for the Otago Daily Times newspaper."--Introduction.

The Ara Tūhono – Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway is a result of people, perseverance and partnerships which have delivered a world-class motorway to Aotearoa New Zealand's roading network. " --Taken from the introduction.

"Auckland Tramping Club had an adventurous start it was founded at a meeting in the volcanic crater of Rangitoto Island. Early tramps reflected that adventurous spirit, exploring every corner of Aucklands rugged Waitakere and Hunua ranges. Within 5 years the...

"I've never been on a motorbike, I told a slightly stunned Irene Kotnik - founder of Petrolettes, Europe's first motorcycle festival for women - shortly after we met and minutes before I was to ride pillion to photograph several dozen women as they tore...

A composite chronicle of various loves-desired, lost, or never realised-and their corresponding joys and griefs against the backdrops of contemporary art and late capitalism. These poems radiate with Aoake's characteristic force, tenderness, intelligence, and...

"Kiribati comprises tiny islands scattered across a vast area of ocean. It has few natural resources and is located in a challenging environment. This report provides an analysis of the Kiribati economy with particular reference to how the 'I-Kiribati' have...

"Hirini Moko Mead explores the Māori knowledge system and explains what mātauranga Māori is. He looks at how the knowledge system operates, the branches of knowledge, and the way knowledge is recorded and given expression in te reo Māori and through daily...

"When it comes to buying a first home, you only ever do it once. Don't you want to do it right, the first time? For those thinking you'll never get a home, you more than anyone else need to read this. It will change your life and your family for the better....

"For 75 years, the Every Boy's and Every Girl's Rally movement has been one of the Christian community's most prolific youth outreaches. From a humble inception it grew to become an international phenomenon, as countless leaders worked to bring the Good News...

"An Unexpected Life is an inspiring, encouraging and transformative story about the power of love and finding faith in the most unexpected ways. Written with refreshing honesty, humour and page-turning interest, Graham Ashby tells how he - a confused and angry...

"reFRAMED is a collection of photographs taken in New Zealand and overseas. The images reflect an obsession with colour, light and form, and a search for juxtaposition and humour in the commonplace. The six chapters are grouped thematically and underpinned by...

"This is the autobiography of Alan Deere, New Zealand's most famous RAF pilot who saw action from the Munich Crisis to the invasion of France in 1944. Al Deere experienced the drama of the early days of the Battle of Britain while serving with Spitfire...

""When I made the decision to leave my secure job at the BNZ in Wellington, it was said to me: 'It seems you would rather face the glorious uncertainty of life than live a planned existence.' Never in my wildest dreams could I have envisaged what lay...

"The catalogue of a creative life. I was quite young when in answer to my mothers query as to my ambition I announced I was going to be a writer. I clearly already knew I wouldnt fit the usual boxes expected of a female of my time. I imagined Id be a...

Still Second to None is the sequel to Edward Latter's book on the first 25 years of the 2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. This volume seeks to cover the second 25 years, and includes a summary of the first book. The 2nd/1st...

"What can photographs say about the unimaginable? in some smothering dreams takes our gaze to the First World War, where official photographer Henry Armytage Sanders created the most extensive visual record of New Zealanders on the Western Front. But rather...

"Grace Yee’s follow-up to her triple award-winning poetry collection Chinese Fish. In the White Hills Cemetery in Bendigo the remains of more than a thousand ‘chinamen’ lie interred, many in unmarked graves. Most were sojourners, who hailed from the Canton...

"Jenny Hunt grew up in Hawera, Taranaki, in the 1940s and '50s, with four siblings and parents from widely different social milieus. Her mother's family moved in the upper echelons of Auckland society until they lost their fortune in the Great Depression,...

"If a natural disaster or other emergency event happened right now, how prepared would you be? How would you fare? And for how long? Emergency events such as storms, earthquakes, floods and infrastructure failure can happen unexpectedly, putting lives at risk...

'Kevin is a commissioner with the Environment Court, as well as being a beef farmer, forester, beekeeper and conservationist. Prior to his appointment to the Environment Court, Kevin worked with a variety of organisations in the profit and non-profit sector in...

20 Great Wellington Day Walks is a guide to stunning harbour view trails, coastal walks, and impressive backcountry tracks in the Remutaka and Tararua Forest Parks. This photo-rich 160-page guide lists the best hiking trails in the Wellington Region...

"This monograph surveys Matt Arbuckle's recent works made between 2019 and 2024, with particular attention to two exhibitions: Bow Echo (Two Rooms, Auckland, 2023) and Subduction and Abduction (Daine Singer, Naarm/Melbourne, 2024)."--Rim Books website...

"This publication presents the proceedings a meeting organized and implemented by the Asia & Pacific Seed Association and the Department of Agricultural Extension of the Ministry of Agriculture in Bangkok, Thailand in close collaboration with the Seed and...

A history of the Chan family settled in Waimarino.

"Colours of Nelson is a pictorial book celebrating the beauty of this region of New Zealand at the top of the south. Nelson has it all. The climate is kind and the landscape is breathtaking in its beauty and variety. There are warm beaches, soaring peaks and...

26th book photographed by Graeme Matthews Photographs of aspects of the dramatic New Zealand landscape according to type. E.g. The Hills, The Coast, The Forests, The Lakes, The Trees, The Rivers, The Mountains, The Land. Each photo accompanied by out of...

"Van Watson dressed up as a Black Water Rafting guide back in 1971. It was a bit pointless really as Peter Chandler did not start the business until 1987 and Van did not start guiding there until 1989. Instead of hanging around in a clammy wet suit for 18...

Sarah Lindsay's debut collection is inspired by the liminal space between girlhood and motherhood.It explores the way we reinvent ourselves, as we move through the world - across continents and through time, inhabiting archetypes of womanhood that seem laid...

"Aweigh of Life is a sweeping memoir of the author's unique experiences of sailing and living in the South Pacific in the 1970s. From Hawai'i to the Marquesas to Fiji to New Zealand to Papua New Guinea and the rich tapestry of places in between, these sailing...

"One in four boys do not live with a father in the United States, and two million children have no meaningful contact with their fathers in the United Kingdom. In New Zealand, one in six births have no registered father. Echoes from Fathers to Sons spans a...

Hollins' poems are exquisite snapshots of love, loss, childhood, uncurled ferns and pohutukawa trees. They are at once chilling yet humorous, familiar yet absurd. They evoke an afternoon at a beachside cafe: the patrons, like his poems, seem to have been...

"The word 'touchscreen' entered the English language in the early 1970s to describe a computer display screen that also functions as an input device operated by touching its surface. In this absorbing collection, Touch Screen, poet Philip Armstrong dismantles...

The inside story of Ian Foster's four seasons as All Blacks coach. Ian Foster was the All Blacks coach the nation seemingly never wanted. Appointed in 2019, Foster led the All Blacks through one of the most tumultuous periods of the team's 120-year history....