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A collection of 13 iconic builds from Christchurch pre-earthquake, displayed for the general public alongside a book called Ghosts On Every Corner. Ghosts On Every Corner is a solo exhibition by Ghostcat (Mike Beer) consisting of scratch-built models of iconic...
'Some scientists prepare for such a moment for decades.'New Zealand's pandemic response delivered one of the lowest Covid-19 health burdens in the world, thanks to early elimination and high vaccination rates. While border controls and early lockdowns were...
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 scrutinises...
Hope is a shovel and will give you blisters Overwhelmed and often unmoved by the scientific and political jargon of climate change, Nadine Hura sets out to find a language to connect more deeply to the environmental crisis. But what begins as a journalistic...
Ashdon to Akaroa. Looking for new opportunities, Charles Lagden Haylock and his family left the quiet Essex village of Ashdon and travelled halfway around the world to New Zealand. After a perilous voyage on the Monarch they arrived in April 1850 and settled...
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...
Have you ever struggled to build a high performing team? Are you missing the fundamental skills required to become an authentic leader? Now, Lead Others Nathan Strife was on top of the world. Three months ago, he'd landed his dream job, a leadership position...
How to go from great to greatest 'A powerful book that decodes how the very best do it.' - Robin Sharma, #1 worldwide bestselling author of The 5AM Club'An inspiring read for anyone who wants to gain that high-performance edge.' - Sir John KeyIn The Habits...
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...
"In recent years, many of us have been asking: How do we rest well? Changing patterns of work, and social, and economic pressures have left people wondering is there a better way to rest-to really rest? We're convinced that there is, and we've created a...
Explore the incredible journey of New Zealand musicians who helped shape Australian pop and rock music from 1959 to 1976 in NZ Musicians in Australia Volumes 1 & 2. This comprehensive collection profiles legendary artists, including Johnny Devlin, Max Merritt,...
A humanist funeral allows us the freedom to remember and celebrate the life of someone in exactly the way we want to and – as the most popular alternative to a religious ceremony – put us more closely in touch with the precious nature of life. In a beautiful...
Between 2013 and 2016, Tim Urban became one of the world's most popular bloggers, writing dozens of viral, long-form articles about everything from AI to colonizing Mars to procrastination. Then, he turned his attention to a new topic: the society around him....
A biography about the life and times of fisherman Cliff Barnes.
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...
Do you feel stuck, as if unseen forces are holding you back from the life you know you're capable of living? The Inside Players reveals how the archetypes of manifestation and practical strategies can help you break free from resistance, reconnect with your...
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand's South Island.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from taking New Zealand's most scenic train route, the TranzAlpine, to whale...
Lonely Planet's ExperienceNew Zealand travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic country with insider tips from our local experts and handy planning tools so you can create your own unique trip.Discover amazing local experiences from...
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand's North Island.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from discovering Napier's beautiful art deco architecture, to kayaking down the...
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from sampling local wines from family-owned vineyards in Martinborough, to exploring Waipoua...
While the life and career of Ellen Terry (1847-1928) has attracted decades of attention from theatre historians and feminist biographers, one chapter remains hidden: Terry's tour of her solo 'Shakespeare lectures' to Australia and New Zealand in 1914. This...
Warwick Freeman (b. 1953) is regarded as one of the world's most influential contemporary jewellery artists. His works tell of his life, culture, and history, as well as the history of Aotearoa/New Zealand and the country's unique materials-millimetre-thick...
Investigating the history of vagrants in colonial Australia and New Zealand, this book provides insights into the histories and identities of marginalised peoples in the British Pacific Empire. Showing how their experiences were produced, shaped and...
Lonely Planet's Best Day Hikes New Zealand is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Snake around ancient volcanoes,...
A photographic coffee table book about Rekohu, Chatham Islands, New Zealand--the raw beauty of the land, sea, people and way of life. This archipelago lies 800kms east of New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean and is the worlds most eastern inhabited land...
Where does your joy come from? Are you waiting for it to arrive on your doorstep, or do you delight in taking small steps towards finding it while on your own unique journey? Jen Sievers is a renowned NZ artist, lover of colour and painter of joy. Her book,...
This book is for teachers of adult refugee or migrant students who have made their home in New Zealand. Teachers who want to increase cultural awareness in the classroom and enable students to understand the culture within which they are now living will find...
Board game night doesn't have to consist of fighting over Monopoly for the millionth time - instead, discover a world of the best, most interesting board games released in the 21st century, with this one-stop guide to board games from around the world and...
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