Auckland Libraries: New Zealand nonfiction new titles

New titles

Ngā Taitara hōu

New Zealand nonfiction

True
Travel kitchen  by Kelsi Boocock

Travel kitchen

Kelsi Boocock

"Healthy Kelsi goes global! Taste the flavours of the world as Kelsi travels to exotic destinations - exploring markets, learning tips from local chefs and streetfood vendors, and indulging in tasty vegan food. Back from a foodie's dream trip, including a...

Request
Why memory matters  by Rowan Light

Why memory matters

Rowan Light

"'Behind the foreground narratives of justification, real or symbolic wounds are stored in the archives of cultural memory.' From curriculum to commemoration to constitutional reform, our society is in the grip of memory, a politics and culture marked by waves...

Request
N.Z.R.'s rebuilt G class  by Jonathan Shingleton

N.Z.R.'s rebuilt G class

Jonathan Shingleton

"In attempt to make something useful of the ill-fated Garratts, NZR used the chassis of the three Garratt articulated locomotives to build six G class Pacifics. In theory, these should have been very handy motive power for the South Island, but the engineering...

Request
Introduction to commercial law

Introduction to commercial law

"Introduction to Commercial Law is and invaluable source of reliable and well-researched material on commercial law, written by authorities in the field. Drawn from the online looseleaf, Commercial Law in New Zealand, this edition of Introduction to Commercial...

Request
Spindrift  by Bob Orr

Spindrift

Bob Orr

"Bob Orr is one of our finest poets, admired by academia, by people who don't normally even read poetry - and a wide audience between. This major new volume offers a generous selection of Bob's previously published work, and 36 new and hitherto unseen...

Request
A new history  by John Wilson

A new history

John Wilson

"A century and a half now separate us from the founding of Canterbury College, the institution from which the University of Canterbury : Te Whare Wananga o Waitaha evolved. In 'A New History: The University of Canterbury 1873-2023', historian John Wilson...

Request
Sheppard & Rout Architects, 1982-2021. Vol. 1

Sheppard & Rout Architects, 1982-2021. Vol. 1

"From its inception, the directors of Sheppard & Rout Architects have been concerned that its architectural and planning projects all reflect their cultural and historical contexts. The events of the destructive Christchurch earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 and...

Request
Transposium  by Dani Yourukova

Transposium

Dani Yourukova

Request
Wartime secrets from the family home  by Tom McGrath

Wartime secrets from the family home

Tom McGrath

"“I blame that bastard Hitler for my teeth,” WW2 veteran Hugh McGrath would often say as his dental bills mounted up. He could have said so much more, but didn’t. So the full extent of his wartime story didn’t unravel until the chance discovery of hundreds of...

Request
Archive fever  by Noel Meek

Archive fever

Noel Meek

"A book collecting interviews, artwork and texts of New Zealand underground sound artists from fanzines in the years 1991-1999."--

Request
The seaweed forager  by Rebecca Gouldhurst

The seaweed forager

Rebecca Gouldhurst

"Step into the enchanting world of The Seaweed Forager, your guide to the treasures of the coastal shores. Learn to identify, harvest and prepare a myriad of seaweed species found along the stunning coastlines of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Uncover the astonishing...

Request
'Other stations are shit'  by Matt Mollgaard

'Other stations are shit'

Matt Mollgaard

From its beginnings in 1969 as a student capping stunt, student radio has gone on to become an influential source of music and culture across Aotearoa New Zealand. Fresh sounds, new talent and creative expression have secured the sector's reputation as the...

Request
Epic  by Ray (Raymond) author. Salisbury

Epic

Ray (Raymond) author. Salisbury

"Over the last 50 years, sea kayakers, climbers and alpine trampers have been attempting audacious journeys across NZ that last many months. Most of these adventurers have written books on their travels. In Epic, these tales have been condensed and retold,...

Request
新西兰

新西兰

本书囊括了新西兰的各种旅游信息, 以自由行为切入点, 精选重要旅游城市, 系统介绍游客在旅行过程中的购物, 娱乐, 就餐, 旅游, 交通等诸多资讯.书中附有大量城市地图, 并精心设计旅游信息篇.

Request
From low gear to overdrive. Vol. 4  by Ron Cooke

From low gear to overdrive. Vol. 4

Ron Cooke

"From the 1920s onwards, stories on logging trucks, fuel delivery tankers, concrete ready mix, quarrying, buses, general freight. Featured in the book are the developments that happened from these early days, water on the brakes to cope with steep country,...

Request
New Zealand naval forces  by Barry O'Sullivan

New Zealand naval forces

Barry O'Sullivan

"The first New Zealand comprehensive study. Ideal for museums, historians, military modelers, re-enactors, costume departments, genealogists, and collectors."--Publisher's information.

Request
New Zealand migration  by Philippa Werry

New Zealand migration

Philippa Werry

"Traces the movement of people to Aotearoa over the centuries, from the first Polynesian settlers through to urban Māori migrants, British colonists to later 'Ten Pound Poms', Chinese immigrants from the gold rush years until today, Pasifika coming to work and...

Request
Patterson  by Andrew Patterson

Patterson

Andrew Patterson

"In Maori culture, architecture is approached as a construction of beliefs: a building must emulate and amplify personalities, hopes and aspirations, becoming the physical expression of those who inhabit it. These ideas and others are the inspirations behind...

Request
A spirit companion  by Roger (Author of A spirit companion) McDonald

A spirit companion

Roger (Author of A spirit companion)...

"'All a trainee needed to feel - could not help feeling - was that their feet were on the decks of something pretty big, and change was happening all around them just by the motion that happened when the wind blew.' For 50 years, people from all walks of life...

Request
The untamed thread  by Fleur Woods

The untamed thread

Fleur Woods

"The Untamed Thread takes you inside Fleur Woods' contemporary fibre art studio in rural Aotearoa New Zealand, where her practice is as untamed as the natural landscape that inspires her -- free of rules, guided by intuition and joy in the process. Embracing...

Request
Polynesian tattoos  by Roberto Gemori

Polynesian tattoos

Roberto Gemori

"The beauty and depth of Polynesian art is particularly notable in the tradition of Polynesian tattooing, which has existed more than two thousand years. While tattoos can indicate one's status in society and one's genealogy, Polynesian tattooing is also...

Request
Nowhere far from the sea

Nowhere far from the sea

"A compilation of quotes about New Zealand by the intelligent and the well-known. Sourced from a mix of well-known New Zealanders and famous foreigners, with some people being generous in their kindness while others are biting in their savagery about the...

Request
Rapture

Rapture

"From the South Auckland Poets Collective to regional writers festivals, at poetry slams and open mic nights, in theatre works like Show Ponies and Wild Dogs Under My Skirt, performance poetry has taken off in Aotearoa. In this anthology, ninety performance...

Request
Flora

Flora

"This big, glorious big book mines Te Papa's collections to explore and expand upon the way we think about our botanical world and its cultural imprint. A true treasure, it features over 400 selections by an expert, cross-disciplinary museum curatorial team...

Request
The best country to give birth?  by Linda Bryder

The best country to give birth?

Linda Bryder

"'In 2012, following his investigation of the deaths of two babies in childbirth at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton coroner Gordon Matenga asked, 'Does New Zealand have the safe, world-leading system the Government says we do, or are we losing babies because the...

Request
Eden vegan  by Tess Eden

Eden vegan

Tess Eden

"A friendly entry point to plant-based cooking, with veganised Kiwi classics, budget-friendly recipes and meals to whip up in a minute from what's in the pantry. Every dish in this book is 100 per cent vegan, made with whole-food ingredients that can all be...

Request
Artists in Antarctica

Artists in Antarctica

"What transformation happens when writers, musicians and artists stand in the vast, cold spaces of Antarctica? This book brings together paintings, photographs, texts and musical scores by Aotearoa New Zealand artists who have been to the ice. It explores the...

Request
Native insects of Aotearoa  by Julia Kasper

Native insects of Aotearoa

Julia Kasper

"Part of the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible introduction to a range of the native insects encountered in New Zealand is written by two expert entomologists from our national museum, Te Papa. It features fifty species, from moths and...

Request
Native shells of Aotearoa  by Bruce Marshall

Native shells of Aotearoa

Bruce Marshall

"Part of the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible introduction to a range of the aquatic and terrestrial shell-bearing molluscs encountered in New Zealand is written by two experts from our national museum, Te Papa. It features over 160 species,...

Request
Knowledge is a blessing on your mind  by Anne Salmond

Knowledge is a blessing on your mind

Anne Salmond

"For fifty years, Dame Anne Salmond has navigated 'te ao hurihuri' - travelling to hui in her little blue VW Beetle with Eruera and Amiria Stirling in the 1970s, working for a university marae alongside Merimeri Penfold, Patu Hohepa and Wharetoroa Kerr in the...

Request
State of threat

State of threat

"Increasing US-China tensions, Russia's invasion of the Ukraine, disruptions to supply chains and maritime trade, right-wing extremism and evolving digital currencies . . . the international and domestic security environment is dynamic and fraught. In State of...

Request
The Crewe murders  by Kirsty (Journalist) author. Johnson

The Crewe murders

Kirsty (Journalist) author. Johnson

"The murder of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe in their Pukekawa farmhouse in 1970 remains New Zealand's most infamous cold case. It spawned two trials, two appeals, several books, a film, and eventually a royal commission finding of police corruption. It also...

Request
Mad on meth  by Benedict Collins

Mad on meth

Benedict Collins

"Only 50 years ago, pure methamphetamine was legally prescribed in New Zealand to anyone looking for a boost. But it wasn't long before P was rebranded as the most dangerous and destructive drug in the world - and New Zealanders cemented as among its biggest...

Request
Salt  by Terry Fitzgibbon

Salt

Terry Fitzgibbon

"Accompanied by lucid and lively poems by Terry Fitzgibbon, Salt revels in the wonder of our coastline. As an island nation, the coastline is our moat, our pantry, and always our playground. The combination of poetry and photography superbly captures the...

Request
Keeping kids safe  by Gloria Masters

Keeping kids safe

Gloria Masters

"Keeping Kids Safe: A Roadmap for Parents, Teachers & Others Did you know that children are at risk of sexual abuse, now more than ever? While your children are 'playing on their laptops' online grooming could be occuring? Would some tips on how to protect...

Request
Wimps in waders  by Tony Walsh

Wimps in waders

Tony Walsh

"These angling stories will whet your appetite to be out on the river again. From one end of New Zealand to the other, these short chapters introduce the reader to some of our country's fabulous wild waters and the cunning brown and rainbow trout lurking in...

Request
New Zealand's top franchise leaders secrets revealed  by Peter Burdon

New Zealand's top franchise leaders secrets revealed

Peter Burdon

"International author, branding expert and media trainer Pete Burdon is joined by New Zealand's top franchise leaders to provide you with the inside secrets to financial freedom in franchising."--Back cover.

Request
Duty of care  by Deborah Wylie

Duty of care

Deborah Wylie

"This is the story of a New Zealander living in Australia, who died in 2004, and whose body was left in the Glebe Morgue in Sydney for eight months unclaimed before being buried in a mass grave for five years. His next of kin was not informed of his death....

Request
In a South Island churchyard  by Tessa Ward

In a South Island churchyard

Tessa Ward

"Following on from "In A Country Churchyard" and "In A Southern Churchyard" is the new limited edition "In a South Island Churchyard" This collection of 54 South Island churches is explored through the pen and ink drawings of Rodney Wells and through the...

Request
New Zealand driver theory driving test ezy

New Zealand driver theory driving test ezy

"Provides all the relevant New Zealand theory test questions and answers to help prepare you to pass the driver theory test for licence classes 1 to 6. All the information you need in one book covering road rules and safe driving practices. Study the knowledge...

Request
Introducing the women's suffrage petition

Introducing the women's suffrage petition

Biographical information of suffragists followed by a contextual essay.

Request
Introducing Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Introducing Te Tiriti o Waitangi

"In 1840, over 500 Māori leaders put their names to a significant new document: Te Tiriti o Waitangi or the Treaty of Waitangi. Through their signatures, moko or marks they were making an agreement with the British Crown. At stake was the sovereignty of the...

Request
Continuous ferment  by Gregory Ryan

Continuous ferment

Gregory Ryan

"Since the first brew by Captain James Cook and the crew of the Resolution at Dusky Sound in April 1773, the story of beer has been deeply intertwined with the history of Aotearoa - from the early settlers' prodigious consumption of golden ale to the six...

Request
Gretchen Albrecht  by Luke Smythe

Gretchen Albrecht

Luke Smythe

"Gretchen Albrecht CNZM is one of New Zealand's most influential painters. Over the course of her long career, her work has continued to surprise and delight, and her paintings feature in many important collections both in New Zealand and overseas. This...

Request
Preludes & feuds  by A. K. (Adrienne Kay) Eady

Preludes & feuds

A. K. (Adrienne Kay) Eady

"Few family businesses survive for over one hundred and forty years with four generations of family ownership. The Lewis Eady story is the survival saga of a business involved in a very product-specific retail sector - the musical instrument industry. During...

Request
Healthy eating with Pacific plants!  by Vittoria Pasca

Healthy eating with Pacific plants!

Vittoria Pasca

This is the second Cookbook by award-winning nutritionist Vittoria Pasca. It's a guide to healthier, more nutritious daily menus. Following an explanation on balance meal planning, you'll find 50 colourful and delicious recipes that will help you put all the...

Request
Excommunicated  by Craig Hoyle

Excommunicated

Craig Hoyle

"A heart-wrenching multigenerational family memoir by an excommunicated member of the Exclusive Brethren. After coming out as gay as a teenager, Craig Hoyle was excommunicated from the New Zealand Exclusive Brethren. The conservative sect was everything he'd...

Request
Te Haumanu Taiao

Te Haumanu Taiao

"The purpose of this guide is to empower anyone undertaking restoration in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland to achieve their ecological restoration goals and to further enable the biodiversity of our region to heal and flourish. This resource was created in...

Request
Rain God  by Ian James Frazer

Rain God

Ian James Frazer

"Clement Wragge is sometimes remembered as the colourful and combative Australasian meteorologist whose use of people's names to nickname cyclones and storms in the 1890s caught on around the world. A century after his death, runners in an annual race up the...

Request
Dance with me in the heart  by Pennie Brownlee

Dance with me in the heart

Pennie Brownlee

"Dance with me in the Heart" is written for parents and caregivers as a guide to the most important dance in every baby's life, the Partnership Dance. Each baby's future rests upon how well this dance is accomplished. Babies are born ready to dance the...

Request
Tales of the Domain

Tales of the Domain

"This collection of works showcase Auckland-based working in short fiction, poetry, and flash fiction. The theme of this first collection is The Auckland Domain (Pukekawa), a unique place with many sites and stories to inspire creativity."--

Request
Leading to the north-east  by Russell Bishop

Leading to the north-east

Russell Bishop

"Demonstrates how North-East leaders ensure teachers are able to implement and sustain the North-East relationship-based pedagogy with fidelity by: setting goals for equity, excellence, and cultural sustainability; implementing a pedagogic approach that...

Request
Every effing inch  by Tim Pankhurst

Every effing inch

Tim Pankhurst

"When an elderly trio decided to tackle Aotearoa New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff, they were asked if they were going to do EFI. What’s that?, they asked. Every F…ing Inch, was the response. Many Te Araroa walkers skip road sections or...

Request
Enjoy  by Kelly Gibney

Enjoy

Kelly Gibney

"Enjoy champions the simple everyday meals we share with those closest to us. It is full of inspiring ideas for vibrant easy dinners, fresh and colourful salads, comforting soups and desserts that will utterly delight; all delivered in Kelly's warm and chatty...

Request
Clusterf#ck  by Rosie Gee

Clusterf#ck

Rosie Gee

"Are you tired of struggling with ADHD symptoms as a woman in your 40s and beyond? Look no further! Introducing a book about the realities of ADULT ADHD written by a specialist working in this field who was herself only diagnosed in her 40s. In this...

Request
"I must live!"  by Andrew Huu Le Nguyen

"I must live!"

Andrew Huu Le Nguyen

"On April 30th 1975, South Vietnam fell into the hands of the Communists from the North. Countless Southerners from various backgrounds were being herded into concentration camps. The author was one of them. "I MUST LIVE!" was the loudest scream I had ever...

Request
40 New Zealand scenes for youth

40 New Zealand scenes for youth

" 40 scenes selected from New Zealand plays that are suitable for performance by young people aged 13 to 25. Themes include: historical, feminist, war, music, environmental, sci-Fi, LGBTQIA+, Coming of age genres include: drama, comedy, verbatim, satire,...

Request
Boots and bombs  by Craig (Craig John) author. Stephen

Boots and bombs

Craig (Craig John) author. Stephen

"In Boots and Bombs: How New Zealand football grew up in the 1960s and 70s, Craig Stephen discovers tales of stoicism in the face of adversity as bombs fell and Kiwi troops were involved in the fight against the Viet Cong. The part-time players watched sorties...

Request
Jacinda Ardern  by Michelle (Journalist) author. Duff

Jacinda Ardern

Michelle (Journalist) author. Duff

"Michelle Duff gives a comprehensive overview of Ardern's life before politics, her swift rise to power - and the extraordinary events she led Aotearoa New Zealand through during her time as Prime Minsiter. Now with chapters covering the Whakaari/White Island...

Request
Clanlands in New Zealand  by Sam Heughan

Clanlands in New Zealand

Sam Heughan

"Buckle up, grab a dram, and get ready for another unforgettable wild ride. They're back! Stars of Outlander, Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are no strangers to the rugged beauty of Scotland. But this time they're setting their sights on a new New Zealand....

Request
Be the dad  by Ferg Turnbull

Be the dad

Ferg Turnbull

"I have written 'Be the Dad' for all the Dads (and Mums) who would like helpful and empowering tips to have great relationships with their spouse and children, and to enjoy living their lives"--Introduction.

Request
Tongariro National Park  by Desmond Bagley

Tongariro National Park

Desmond Bagley

"When Desmond Bovey returned to his native New Zealand after thirty years in France, he felt a need to reconnect with the landscapes of his youth. He chose Tongariro National Park, inspired by a chance encounter with a karearea, the New Zealand falcon. He...

Request
Of love and war  by Angela Wanhalla

Of love and war

Angela Wanhalla

"Between 1942 and 1945 more than two million servicemen occupied the southern Pacific theater, the majority of whom were Americans in service with the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. During the occupation, American servicemen married approximately...

Request
An indigenous ocean  by Damon Ieremia Salesa

An indigenous ocean

Damon Ieremia Salesa

"Histories of our Pacific world are richly rendered in these essays by Damon Salesa. From the first Indigenous civilisations that flourished in Oceania to the colonial encounters of the nineteenth century, and on to the complex contemporary relationships...

Request
Tales from Dominion Road

Tales from Dominion Road

"A collection showcasing Auckland-based creators of poetry, short fiction, art and flash fiction all reflecting Dominion Road's resilience, culture and vibrancy with a variety of genres, views and experiences. These authentic perspectives mirror the diversity...

Request
The Penguin history of New Zealand  by Michael King

The Penguin history of New Zealand

Michael King

"New Zealand was the last country in the world to be discovered and settled by humankind. It was also the first to introduce full democracy. Between those events, and in the century that followed the franchise, the movements and conflicts of human history have...

Request
The Aotearoa New Zealand legal system  by Jacinta Ruru

The Aotearoa New Zealand legal system

Jacinta Ruru

"The Aotearoa New Zealand Legal System: Structures and Processes is an introductory text for first-year law students at Aotearoa New Zealand's universities. Written in a clear, straightforward manner that is accessible and easy to follow, The Aotearoa New...

Request
Tales of Polynesia

Tales of Polynesia

"A woman falls in love with the king of the sharks. Two powerful sorcerers compete in a battle of magical wits. The king of Maui's fastest messenger races to bring a young woman back from the dead. Explore the enchanting folklore of the Polynesian islands. In...

Request
Reconnecting Aotearoa

Reconnecting Aotearoa

"By combining first-person narratives, journalism and research, Reconnecting Aotearoa explores the profound impact of strong connections and the consequences of loneliness and disconnection. Through poignant personal accounts and compelling evidence, this work...

Request
Best road trips New Zealand (Aotearoa)  by Brett Atkinson

Best road trips New Zealand (Aotearoa)

Brett Atkinson

Discover the freedom of the open road with New Zealand's Best Trips. We've selected 25 amazing road trips through Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Marlborough, Nelson, Canterbury and Queenstown, from two-day escapes to eight-day adventures, and packed them full...

Request
The Wilson sisters' horse and pony guide  by Kelly Wilson

The Wilson sisters' horse and pony guide

Kelly Wilson

"The Wilson Sisters' Horse and Pony Guide is a detailed, informative and accessible handbook in which two of New Zealand's most prominent equestrians share the knowledge and tried-and-true methods that they have accumulated from a lifetime with horses,...

Request
Best bike rides New Zealand

Best bike rides New Zealand

"Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides New Zealand is your passport to 38 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard.From rail...

Request
Vikings of the sunrise  by Peter Henry Buck

Vikings of the sunrise

Peter Henry Buck

Vikings of the Sunrise ranks as a masterpiece of Pacific studies. From the pen of one of the greatest Maori thinkers and writers of his generation, the settlement of the Pacific Ocean comes to life. The book ranges across the Pacific Ocean and the people who...

Request
Spoiled fruit

Spoiled fruit

"Spoiled Fruit is the debut title from micro press Aporo Press. This collection gathers 20 queer poets from across Aotearoa, compiles work largely first published on bad apple and asks these poets to reflect upon their work to create new pieces. Emerging from...

Request
Haunted Auckland  by Mark Wallbank

Haunted Auckland

Mark Wallbank

"Unveil the mysterious past and paranormal present of Auckland city. Join us on an exploration of the eeriest haunted locations and spine-chilling urban legends throughout New Zealand's largest city. Delve into stories and accounts from each region,...

Request
Plated  by Tina Duncan

Plated

Tina Duncan

"Renowned New Zealand cook, caterer and cooking school tutor Tina Duncan has always held a deep love for cooking for others - be it around the kitchen table, at dinner parties, or catering for thousands of weddings and corporate events. A lifetime love affair...

Request
Living between land & sea  by Jane (Local history researcher) author. Robertson

Living between land & sea

Jane (Local history researcher) author....

This superbly illustrated history of the people who settled in the many bays of Whakaraupo Lyttelton Harbour is full of finely observed insights into the challenges of living in small, remote communities. Acknowledging the rich history of Te Hapu o Ngāti Wheke...

Request
Power from within  by Juliet Batten

Power from within

Juliet Batten

An easy to use guide on the basics of creating rituals. Drawing on her own extensive experience both teaching and ritual-making, Juliet Batten takes the reader through seven basic steps. The book is lavishly illustrated with drawings and photos as well as...

Request
Bookshop dogs  by Ruth (Bookseller) Shaw

Bookshop dogs

Ruth (Bookseller) Shaw

"Dogs of all shapes and sizes visit Ruth Shaw's three wee bookshops in Manapouri in the far south of Aotearoa New Zealand. Local dogs, holiday house dogs, travelling dogs: many have great stories, be they funny, sad, strange, bemusing, quirky or sweet. Woven...

Request
Secret gardens of Aotearoa  by Jane (Author of Secret gardens of Aotearoa) Mahoney

Secret gardens of Aotearoa

Jane (Author of Secret gardens of Aotearoa)...

"From a hidden suburban food forest to a flower farm to an organic vegetable patch to a large station garden, each is described in detail, along with their owners' challenges and delights. The gardens have been selected for their diversity in style and for the...

Request
Smithy  by Wayne Smith

Smithy

Wayne Smith

"Wayne Smith is arguably the finest rugby brain in the world - a man the players he coached dubbed 'The Professor'. In Smithy: Endless Winters & The Spring of '22, we'll hear from not only Wayne, but also the women and men who took the Ferns to a World title....

Request
Holding the ACEs  by Glenn author. Colquhoun

Holding the ACEs

Glenn author. Colquhoun

"I live on a beach. It's wide and stretches. All sorts of things wash up there. Me especially. On a good day I can see Ruapehu, Taranaki, the Tararuas and Kapiti. The dead wander by, noisy and full of chat. They stop me being scared. The living are another...

Request
The forgotten forest  by Robert author. Vennell

The forgotten forest

Robert author. Vennell

"Deep in the forest, in places you would never think to look, are some of the most remarkable creatures. Overlooked and unsung, this is the forgotten forest: a world of glow-in-the-dark mushrooms and giant mosses, where slime moulds travel the forest in search...

Request
Meet you at the Main Divide  by Justine Ross

Meet you at the Main Divide

Justine Ross

"In 2017 the Ross family left behind their inner-city lives in Auckland and their successful vodka business, 42 Below, to follow their dreams of a life on the land. Risk-takers and innovators, when they bought the run-down 6500-hectare high-country sheep...

Request
Gangster's paradise  by Jared Savage

Gangster's paradise

Jared Savage

"The much anticipated follow-up to the bestseller that exposed the escalation of organised crime in New Zealand. Gangster's Paradise is about drugs, guns, gangs and money. Lots of money.A gang which took over a small rural town. A police officer shot and...

Request
Remember me

Remember me

"In haka and waiata, sea shanties and ballads, in the words of Sam Hunt and Selina Tusitala Marsh, Hone Tuwhare and Hera Lindsay Bird, the rhythms of poetry have carried our sounds and stories, our loves and losses for generations. Now Anne Kennedy brings...

Request
The 50 best birdwatching sites in New Zealand  by Liz Light

The 50 best birdwatching sites in New Zealand

Liz Light

"New Zealand has a diverse range of bird species and is especially important for pelagics. Thirteen of the world's 18 penguin species have been recorded in the New Zealand region (including the Ross Dependency). Nine of these species breed here. Of petrels, 37...

Request
Don Binney  by Gregory O'Brien

Don Binney

Gregory O'Brien

"Painter, printmaker, teacher, writer and ornithologist, Don Binney (1940-2012) was a mercurial presence on the New Zealand cultural scene from the time of his meteoric rise to fame in the early 1960s. His unmistakable, stylised depictions of birds have come...

Request
Everything I know about books

Everything I know about books

"A vibrant anthology that gives a behind-the-scenes peek into the book trade in Aotearoa. From creating a festival of dreams to nurturing a space for Māori storytelling, from establishing an anarchist press to crafting an Ockham-shortlisted novel on a wild...

Request
Pacific arts Aotearoa

Pacific arts Aotearoa

"The powerful and dynamic legacy of Pacific arts in Aotearoa, as told by the artists themselves. Pacific Arts Aotearoa tells the dynamic and powerful story of Pacific arts in Aotearoa New Zealand. This comprehensive account spans six decades of...

Request
Motorcycle road trips across New Zealand  by Kim Johnston

Motorcycle road trips across New Zealand

Kim Johnston

"New Zealand is a spectacular country when seen from onboard a motorbike. Author Kim Johnston has profiled twenty incredible routes, showcasing the best rides on offer, covering a mix of one day rides and longer trips. With an intended bias towards the glory...

Request
In the temple  by Jane Sayle

In the temple

Jane Sayle

"Hot on the heels of their acclaimed 2021 collaboration On We Go, artist Catherine Bagnall and poet Jane Sayle return with another collection of watercolours and poems inspired by their contemplation of nature within the context of the feminine sublime. In the...

Request
Urgent moments

Urgent moments

"After first occupying vacant spaces in post-stock-market-crash Auckland in the mid-1990s, public art curators Letting Space re-emerged in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis. Confronted by the thin net of social welfare, the waste of the capitalist...

Request
Jo McCarroll's vege patch from scratch  by Jo McCarroll

Jo McCarroll's vege patch from scratch

Jo McCarroll

"Enjoy a successful harvest with this stress-free approach to creating a vege patch from scratch. Whether you're new to gardening, wanting to save a bit of money or to grow some fresh healthy food, this book offers easy-to-follow steps for starting and...

Request
High hopes and big dreams  by Peter (Peter Leon) Janssen

High hopes and big dreams

Peter (Peter Leon) Janssen

"For High Hopes and Big Dreams, Peter Janssen and Elizabeth Anderson set out to profile 165 small historic towns, that had once flourished and have now faded. But it turned out to be much more than a story of growth and decline because the history of our small...

Request
End times  by Rebecca Priestley

End times

Rebecca Priestley

Request
50 years, 50 stories  by Tessa Anderson

50 years, 50 stories

Tessa Anderson

Who would have thought at the beginning of 1973 that the planting of a few grape vines in Marlborough would turn the wine world upside down? Who could have foreseen the international success that would follow on from a decision that even many New Zealand...

Request
Auckland Libraries:New titles Check out the latest new titles in fiction, nonfiction, DVDs, CDs, eBooks, audiobooks, Māori, and community language books.