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Companion planting in New Zealand  by Brenda Little

Companion planting in New Zealand

Brenda Little

In this age of increasing hostility towards chemical control of the food we eat, this book is the ideal guide to working with nature. Every tip in this book has worked for somebody - why it worked may be a mystery, but the result of a healthy crop is the...

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Climate actually  by Alan (Lawyer) Trotter

Climate actually

Alan (Lawyer) Trotter

"Climate actually represents more than four years of research respectively by three ‘lay authors’, where they considered the scientific concepts and evidence surrounding the current narrative of climate alarmists’ anthropogenic global warming. For those who...

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Mele on the Mauna  by Keola Donaghy

Mele on the Mauna

Keola Donaghy

"In the summer of 2019, a group of kia'i, or protectors, made up of kanaka 'oiwi (Native Hawaiians) and their allies came together to prevent the construction of the Thirty-Meter Telescope (TMT) on the dormant volcano Maunakea. In Mele on the Mauna, Joseph...

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2. Ink  by Terrie Reddish

2. Ink

Terrie Reddish

"This zine series is the result of many years of email conversations between Melbourne based printer, poet, author Alan Loney and Hawke's Bay based printer, bookbinder, artist Terrie Reddish...Terrie asks Alan questions relating to whatever she is working on...

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2. Ink  by Terrie Reddish

2. Ink

Terrie Reddish

"This zine series is the result of many years of email conversations between Melbourne based printer, poet, author Alan Loney and Hawke's Bay based printer, bookbinder, artist Terrie Reddish...Terrie asks Alan questions relating to whatever she is working on...

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Tunnelling commander on the Western Front  by Myles Sanderson

Tunnelling commander on the Western Front

Myles Sanderson

"Major Alexander Sanderson DSO, MC & Bar, MiD was one of the ablest and most experienced mining engineers to serve on the Western Front in the First World War. Following on from his early, adventurous life in the outback, in this biography, written by his...

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A two years interlude  by R. A. (Robert Adams) Wilson

A two years interlude

R. A. (Robert Adams) Wilson

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A two years interlude  by R. A. (Robert Adams) Wilson

A two years interlude

R. A. (Robert Adams) Wilson

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Time off  by Sarah Hillary

Time off

Sarah Hillary

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Subdivisions law and practice  by Thomas Gibbons

Subdivisions law and practice

Thomas Gibbons

At its heart, the process of subdivision has overlapping elements of property and resource management law, and involves both practical and conceptual issues. The wide variety of legal and practical issues that arise, often under time pressure, mean this can be...

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Volcanic adventures in Tonga  by Ann Göth

Volcanic adventures in Tonga

Ann Göth

"Embark on an unforgettable journey through the remote islands of Tonga with Ann, a young conservation scientist, in this captivating travel memoir that will leave you breathless. From smoking volcanoes to fierce cyclones, Ann braves the elements while racing...

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Still life with chickens  by D. F. (David Fa'auliuli) Mamea

Still life with chickens

D. F. (David Fa'auliuli) Mamea

"When Mama discovers a mischievous chicken invading her flourishing veggie garden her first instinct is to reach for the spade. But what starts out as a skirmish over the silverbeet develops into an unlikely friendship. DF Mamea's slice-of-life story paints a...

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Myth and reality of the missionary family  by Isabel Esther Reid

Myth and reality of the missionary family

Isabel Esther Reid

"Isobel Reid offers a concise account of the origins, establishment, and some internal dynamics of the Livingstonia Mission, in particular those impacting missionary families as seen through the eyes of a young missionary couple at its Bandawe station. This...

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Endings  by Bruce Bisset

Endings

Bruce Bisset

Bruce Bisset was a professional performance poet in Aotearoa/New Zealand 1979-86, publishing 3 books in that time. Believing that "performance is half the art", when he stopped performing he stopped publishing. Now in his 70th year he has decided to release...

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A welcome adventure  by Victoria Ginn

A welcome adventure

Victoria Ginn

"In 1977, an abiding desire to photograph Old World peoples and cultures offered 23-year-old Victoria Ginn an escape from the wintery city of Melbourne, Australia, leading her by whatever means (including accompanying homicidal maniacs gone troppo) into the...

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New Zealand's role in the South African tragedy, 1899-1902  by Tony Howell

New Zealand's role in the South African tragedy, 1899-1902

Tony Howell

"At 5.00 pm on 11 October 1899 the unthinkable happened - the Boer Presidents of the South African Republic (Transvaal) and Orange Free State declared war on Great Britain, arguably the world's super-power at that time. The war was not expected to last long...

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Common good  by 1953- Et al. (Artist)

Common good

1953- Et al. (Artist)

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Polynation  by Fa'afetai Ta'asē

Polynation

Fa'afetai Ta'asē

"Fa'afetai's poems stretch the mind and the heart, with political crispness, gentle romantic musings, and, above all, deep connection to his family and his home. Polynation is an exquisite book of poetry written and bound by Fa'afetai Ta'asē and discovered...

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Violence within whānau and mahi tūkino : a litany of sound revisited : a literature review March 2023  by Denise Wilson

Violence within whānau and mahi tūkino : a litany of sound revisited : a literature review March 2023

Denise Wilson

Violence Within Whānau and Mahi Tūkino – A Litany of Sound Revisited, a literature review, provides current information, explores some areas raised in A Litany of Sound in greater detail and expands the context for Māori living with violence and mahi tūkino....

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The courage of women  by Rob Harley

The courage of women

Rob Harley

"Rob Harley is better known as a TV documentary-maker and one-time door-kicking investigative reporter on shows like Frontline and Assignment, than an author. But in this, his seventh book, Rob turns his attention to eleven powerful tales about brave, feisty...

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A safe place to cry  by Rob Harley

A safe place to cry

Rob Harley

"'A Safe Place to Cry"' explores how people whose job involves dealing with trauma, process what they experience, get the help they need to not be overwhelmed, and learns their coping strategies. It is one sense a masterclass in how to be resilient when faced...

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Bikepacking Aotearoa  by Jonathan Kennett

Bikepacking Aotearoa

Jonathan Kennett

"Bikepacking Aotearoa is a guide to forty cycling adventures around New Zealand. The trips range in length from two days to two weeks and explore the less travelled parts of this beautiful little country. New equipment and a change of mindset have opened up a...

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Yachts by the dozen  by Robert (Robert Allison) Swan

Yachts by the dozen

Robert (Robert Allison) Swan

Yachts by the Dozen captures the personal story of Robert and Lesley Swan who have sailed together in New Zealand Waters and around the world for over 50 years. Starting with the inspiration to build and sail a sixteen-foot Trailer Sailer then progressing on...

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Ranterstantrum  by Victor Rodger

Ranterstantrum

Victor Rodger

"A Samoan man arrives late to dinner at a friend's place and finds two Palagi strangers in their underwear. They tie him up and terrorise him. This is only the beginning of a dinner party none of them will ever forget. Provocative and compelling, Victor...

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Sink / rise : Chapter three  by Nick Brandt

Sink / rise : Chapter three

Nick Brandt

"SINK / RISE is the third chapter of The Day May Break, Nick Brandt's ongoing global series portraying people and animals that have been impacted by environmental degradation and destruction. This third chapter focuses on South Pacific Islanders impacted by...

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Zero to 60  by Tony Quinn

Zero to 60

Tony Quinn

From starting his first business rendering waste from his father's petfood plant in Scotland while still in his teens, Tony Quinn went on to create a multi-million dollar business empire in Australia. While some of the companies he's owned are household names,...

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The New Zealand Supreme Court

The New Zealand Supreme Court

This book marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the New Zealand Supreme Court. The first part of the book examines the Court as an institution, and the second part assesses its decisions in the most important areas of New Zealand law: Maori legal...

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Swirly World lost at sea  by Andrew Fagan

Swirly World lost at sea

Andrew Fagan

"At 10:15am on January 19th 2022, renowned solo sailor, Andrew Fagan, set sail from Auckland, New Zealand, in his tiny 5.1m sloop-rigged plywood yacht Swirly World in Perpetuity in an attempt to set the world record for 'The smallest boat to sail solo around...

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AfterWords  by Helen McConnochie

AfterWords

Helen McConnochie

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After all  by Harold T. (Harold Tahana) Thomas

After all

Harold T. (Harold Tahana) Thomas

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After the fireworks  by Bryan Reid

After the fireworks

Bryan Reid

"David Ballantyne's life as a New Zealnd writer brought him little more than disappointment, despair, and an urge to self-destruction by alcohol. Yet at least two of his novels can be regarded as New Zealand classics. At 23, he was the earliest of the new...

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Cocktails and peacock feathers  by Jane Barr

Cocktails and peacock feathers

Jane Barr

"This collection reflects the wonders of lives lived in a time when the world around us is changing rapidly. This short anthology of poetry is made up of poems about: The workload of women, Katherine Mansfield, Cats, Wine, Writing, Gardening, War, Loss,...

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Lily, oh Lily  by Jeffrey Paparoa Holman

Lily, oh Lily

Jeffrey Paparoa Holman

"What if the dead - our dead- never feel to us that they have gone? If family stories, fragments of their lives, continue to nag and haunt us? Lily Haseburg was just such a figure in Holman's growing years. She was whispered into his ear by grandmother Eunice...

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Bound  by Maddie Ballard

Bound

Maddie Ballard

"Bound: a Memoir of making and remaking is a collection of essays about sewing and knowing who you are. Each chapter in this sewist’s diary charts the crafting of a different garment: from a lining embroidered with the names of her female ancestors to a...

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Against the rising sun

Against the rising sun

This book tells the stories of Kiwis in the Pacific theatre: based in New Caledonia, in action on Mono and Nissan Islands, women working in communications, and a few Air force and Navy personnel. The Pacific War was different: more 'downtime', more contact...

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The game the goal  by Grant Fox

The game the goal

Grant Fox

The story of one of New Zealand's most astonishing sports champions, Grant Fox. It is more than a champion's life story. It is a unique commentary on the game by a player whose extraordinary ability as a goalkicker has influenced the tactics of international...

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The Radio Corporation of New Zealand story  by Stephen John Dunford

The Radio Corporation of New Zealand story

Stephen John Dunford

"In 1929, a small shop opened in Wellington - repairing radios, and supplying parts to those building their own. The owner, William Marks, had only arrived in Wellington a few years earlier - stepping onto the docks speaking little English and having almost...

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Waiting for the sugar-water  by Shirley Grave

Waiting for the sugar-water

Shirley Grave

"Waiting for the Sugar-water is Shirley Grave's major work of imagination... an autobiiography set in New Zealand's South Island that recalls a childhood as one of the "bovine herd" in Primer One, to the evening of her life watching the tuis and bellbirds...

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Who really broke the Treaty?  by John Robinson

Who really broke the Treaty?

John Robinson

"Any full and free discussion of New Zealand's future has been blocked as a juggernaut of Maori exceptionalism is moving steadily towards complete separation by race, with a new constitution being proposed to bring control by an 'indigenous' minority with two...

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Becoming a daughter of the king  by Sharon Reynolds

Becoming a daughter of the king

Sharon Reynolds

"When Sharon Reynolds walked into a movie theatre one Saturday night, she had no idea her life was about to be changed forever. In a radical encounter, Sharon discovered a love she had never known before. That night, a journey to wholeness and freedom began....

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UnApologetically me  by Bree Tomasel

UnApologetically me

Bree Tomasel

"Known and loved by her many New Zealand and Australian fans as a down-to-earth broadcaster, radio host and social media sensation, Bree Tomasel is an irrepressible force of nature. But behind the banter and success, is a young woman who has battled anxiety...

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Wild walks Aotearoa  by Hannah-Rose Watt

Wild walks Aotearoa

Hannah-Rose Watt

"Featuring 59 walks across New Zealand's North and South islands, this practical guide is for anyone keen to explore Aotearoa's wilderness on foot. Containing key info about essential gear; safety on the tracks; how to read topographical maps and trail...

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Much  by Evie. author. Kemp

Much

Evie. author. Kemp

"Much is an inspirational guide to maximalist decor, that encourages the reader to tap into their inner-creative. Artist, designer and interior stylist Evie Kemp has found increasingly over the years that people want to create a home they love, but are frozen...

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From the beginning to the end  by Cheryl Clague

From the beginning to the end

Cheryl Clague

History of the Warkworth Cottage and Maternity Hospital.

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Going global  by Kerry J. Paul

Going global

Kerry J. Paul

"Building a business from scratch, and taking it on to the world stage in less than a decade is an extraordinary achievement, the more so when it is done from a tiny country such as New Zealand .. But that is the remarkable success story of Manukau Health New...

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Statutory interpretation in Aotearoa New Zealand  by Ross Carter

Statutory interpretation in Aotearoa New Zealand

Ross Carter

"A concise, accessible guide to key aspects of most of modern lawyers' work - finding legislation's correct legal meaning. This is a brief guide to statutory interpretation - the process of finding legislation's correct legal meaning - which is most of modern...

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2025 guide to the night sky  by Radmila Topalovic

2025 guide to the night sky

Radmila Topalovic

"The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2025. Diagrams drawn for the latitude of southern...

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New Zealand's best gourmet pies  by Derek Morrison

New Zealand's best gourmet pies

Derek Morrison

"New Zealand's Best Gourmet Pies takes readers throughout the country, as we search out the nation's very best pies. An icon of New Zealand's culinary culture, the pie is as close as we get to having a national dish. This visually charged coffee-table book is...

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Malcolm Warr  by Isobel Hillman

Malcolm Warr

Isobel Hillman

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New Zealand's native mammals  by C. M. (Carolyn M.) author. King

New Zealand's native mammals

C. M. (Carolyn M.) author. King

"The list of native mammals of the New Zealand region (including a slice of Antarctica) is completely different from that of any other country in the world. There are no indigenous four-legged land mammals at all. Instead, there are just two living bats of...

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Alternative commentary collective almanack  by Mike (Cricket commentator) author. Lane

Alternative commentary collective almanack

Mike (Cricket commentator) author. ...

"A beyond-the-boundaries guide to an outstanding decade of New Zealand sporting conquest, catastrophe and commentary as seen through the eyes of the Alternative Commentary Collective. Lean into the unhinged world of The Alternative Commentary Collective, where...

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Māori maid difficult  by Nicola Andrews

Māori maid difficult

Nicola Andrews

"This collection twines together themes of takatāpui (queer) urban Pasifika identity, Indigenous sovereignty and language, familial obligations, and jester-like wit for the chronically online. This poetic work will appeal to those with interests in Indigenous...

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R patrol Long Range Desert Group  by Brendan O'Carroll

R patrol Long Range Desert Group

Brendan O'Carroll

"This is the story of the New Zealand R Patrol, Long Range Desert Group, who within their ranks had some very distinguished icons such as Jake Easonsmith, Don Steele, Dick Croucher Tony Browne, Bluey Grimsey, and Buster Gibb. Their stories are told, including...

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The last muster  by Carly Thomas

The last muster

Carly Thomas

"Mustering by horse is a tradition that goes back to the first run-holders and is, for some, still a rich and vital part of life on New Zealand's high-country stations. From Otago's Greenstone Station to Muller in the Awatere, Smedley in Hawke's Bay to Chatham...

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Calmony  by Jess Stuart

Calmony

Jess Stuart

"A guidebook for living a more present, connected, and purposeful life. Embark on your own journey of self-discovery and transformation, unlocking the keys to lasting happiness and fulfilment. In a world of progress and wealth, mental health struggles and...

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Herbst  by John Walsh

Herbst

John Walsh

"Lance and Nicola Herbst established Herbst Architects in 2000 and since then their office has become one of New Zealand’s leading architecture practices. Eight New Zealand Architecture Awards and 20 Branch Awards testify to its peers’ respect. In this...

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Back on track?

Back on track?

"What a year! In 2023, Jacinda Ardern resigned after five years as Prime Minister, leaving Chris Hipkins in charge of Labour’s waning fortunes and ultimate defeat. The Greens and Te Pāti Māori ended up back on the opposition benches despite gaining more votes...

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Bold types  by Jane Ussher

Bold types

Jane Ussher

"A tribute to 32 truly independent bookshops throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, from north of Auckland down to Dunedin, and coast to coast. Jane Ussher’s photographs show every bookstore in its unique nature — including behind the counter, smoko rooms, the mess...

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Kiwi  by Richard Wolfe

Kiwi

Richard Wolfe

"Kiwi is a fascinating deep dive into New Zealand’s curious national identity. Cultural author and avid Kiwiana collector Richard Wolfe explores the evolution of ‘kiwi’ from the Māori name of a secretive bird to its many uses today — renaming a fruit native to...

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Becoming Aotearoa  by Michael Belgrave

Becoming Aotearoa

Michael Belgrave

"In the first major national history of Aotearoa New Zealand to be published for 20 years, Professor Michael Belgrave advances the notion that New Zealand's two peoples - tangata whenua and subsequent migrants - have together built an open, liberal society...

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A niu dawn  by Linda Va'aelua

A niu dawn

Linda Va'aelua

"A Niu Dawn collects creative responses by Pasifika visual artists to the traumatic events of the Dawn Raids in 1970s New Zealand. The resulting work is vital and diverse, and spans the generations from over the past 50 years-honouring the past, it is a...

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Beyond the landing  by Ngaire J. Tiller

Beyond the landing

Ngaire J. Tiller

"The Centennial of the Establishment of the Morrinsville Town Board in 1908 Beyond the Landing was launched to celebrate Morrinsville gaining its official status as a town in 1908. The title is a reference to the early transportation, often by Maori waka,...

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Behind you, dad  by Maxwell Mkoki

Behind you, dad

Maxwell Mkoki

"Maxwell wanted his two-year-old son to have a better life. But without hope in his native country in Africa, he set out to explore the world in search of greener pastures. That exploration led the family to emigrate to New Zealand. The son is now twenty and...

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Leave your big boots at the door

Leave your big boots at the door

"In the book, Leave your big boots at the door, seventeen Pakeha discuss the history of racism against Maori in Aotearoa, and explain what they have done, and are still doing, to prevent it. The effects of colonisation and the racism that accompanies it are...

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Innerland  by Matt Vance

Innerland

Matt Vance

"Innerland explores how we see and shape the ordinary landscapes around us. The author Matt Vance takes us on a journey from park benches, malls, and mudflats to the modest suburbs of New Zealand. Eloquent and witty, Innerland, reveals a fresh way of seeing...

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Big teke energy  by Atareta Wirihana

Big teke energy

Atareta Wirihana

"Full of quotes and wisdom to uplift, inspire and give the reader the katakatas for days Big Teke Energy is pure lols in a pukapuka. Whether you need a laugh, to learn something or just a reminder of the mana all wāhine carry, this book has you...

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Big teke energy  by Atareta Wirihana

Big teke energy

Atareta Wirihana

"Full of quotes and wisdom to uplift, inspire and give the reader the katakatas for days Big Teke Energy is pure lols in a pukapuka. Whether you need a laugh, to learn something or just a reminder of the mana all wāhine carry, this book has you...

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Woman uninterrupted  by Brodie Kane

Woman uninterrupted

Brodie Kane

"Yarns on a life lived at a million miles, from beloved broadcaster, podcaster and go-getter Brodie Kane First up: this is absolutely not a guide to life. I've done some impressive stuff, but I've also slept on the floor of an old Greek man's house and shat...

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Adoption  by Keith C. (Keith Clifton) Griffith

Adoption

Keith C. (Keith Clifton) Griffith

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Adventure in New Zealand  by Edward Jerningham Wakefield

Adventure in New Zealand

Edward Jerningham Wakefield

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The adventures of Kimble Bent  by James Cowan

The adventures of Kimble Bent

James Cowan

Kimble Bent, a deserter from the British Army, spent thirteen years living as a virtual slave amonst the fanatical Hauhau during the Taranaki Maori Wars of he 1860s.

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Uses for obsession  by Ben Shewry

Uses for obsession

Ben Shewry

"An intimate, searing and hopeful memoir meets manifesto that reframes the way we think about restaurants, cooking, hospitality, leadership and humanity from one of the most respected chefs in the world. Chef and restaurateur Ben Shewry knows obsession well....

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An island to oneself  by Tom Neale

An island to oneself

Tom Neale

"This is the story of one New Zealander brave enough to do what we have all now and then dreamed of doing, live alone on a desert island In his youth Tom Neale was an ordinary seaman and for years a shopkeeper among the Cook Islands, but he was in his fifties...

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The world's easiest recipes  by Linda (Accountant) Duncan

The world's easiest recipes

Linda (Accountant) Duncan

"Do you think cooking isn't your thing? Maybe you're just tired of it altogether? Think again! Linda Duncan insists that delicious cooking is within everyone's reach... with the right recipes. In her fifth cookbook, The world's easiest recipes: five...

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Bloody minded  by Susie Ferguson

Bloody minded

Susie Ferguson

"A powerful memoir on womanhood by RNZ presenter Susie Ferguson Early in her radio career Susie Ferguson became a war correspondent. The only woman among hundreds of soldiers, in a helmet and flak jacket she was one of the boys. None of them knew she was...

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