"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...

This green land is a celebration of Hamilton, the Waikato and Margot Philips, painter.

The quality of life survey 2024 is a collaborative local government research project. The primary objective is to measure residents' perceptions across a range of factors that impact New Zealanders' quality of life. Information obtained from the survey is used...

'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....

This Souvenir traces the earliest history and how it has progressed over the years. Over 40 years, Pupuke Waterwise has served as a focal point for the education of those who have experienced these skills provided by their schools,volunteer instructors and...

"Using art as her conduit through her practice, Robin strives to create an awareness and notions of empathy to provoke responses of compassion, tolerance and hope for better understanding between differences in ideology and perceptions. The most recent work...

"A collection of words and works inspired by what matters most, and those I love and respect, who promote and practice compassion, whose generosity with selfless humble acts of kindness and wisdom, give guidance, encouragement and joy to others. They are an...

"This is a selection of carved clay works; 3D 'drawings' inspired from meaningful conversations, responses and perceptions"--Back cover.

In this report the Waitangi Tribunal looks at theTe Tiriti o Waitangi and the role of the Crown in allowing the landlocking of Ngāti Hinemanu and Ngāti Paki whenua in the Mōkai Pātea Taihape area.

A fascinating deep dive into the history of the L Class Mullet Boats - the boats, the rules, the sailors & the race for the ultimate prize - the LIPTON CUP. A unique record of every 100 plus years of racing in the same boats, with the same class rules, over...

"Dunedin is an old city by New Zealand standards, with a prodigious and eclectic array of engineering and industrial heritage features still visible in the landscape. Some - including the rope walk and gasworks - are the last of their kind in New...

"In 2024 it all started to come together for me and I wrote and wrote. There were still bad times but there started to be more good than bad. I bought four guitars this year and started giving lessons also. Being able to play the guitar helped me immensely...

“If sometimes I think of thoughts as being behind the eyes, sometimes I think of them more as floating, in a kind of cloud around the outside of my head. Part autobiography of thought, part philosophical tract, part poetics, a book about chickens and family...

"New Zealand's German-Bohemian settlers have played, sung and danced to the music, songs and rhymes documented in this treasury of folk music for over 150 years. Sung in their unique dialect and played with traditional instruments, this music is a link between...

"A beginner's guide to clearing debt and building wealth. Money makes the world go round, but what happens when you have none? Te Kahukura Boynton is Maori Millionaire, and her debut book is here to help. Learn how to make money by clearing debt, saving an...

"This compelling tell-all reveals the realities of working as a doctor in New Zealand. Fast-paced and darkly funny, it chronicles ten years of working in medicine and sheds a light on where and why the health system is failing. From bullying and toxic culture...

"This work is about performance, vulnerability, brokenness, age, and ""the Call."" It is autobiographical, the journey of an experienced dancer-choreographer with recognition nationally and internationally. As, additionally, an academic with several degrees,...

In her full-length poetry debut, Overseas Experience, Nicola Andrews (Ngati Paoa, Pakeha) finds herself on two sides of the Pacific Ocean, writing to and from Tamaki Makaurau and San Francisco. From Overseas, billionaires, the digital world, Dr. Ropata and a...

A personal zine with collage and essays discussing the author's experiences with anxiety and motherhood and the use of ChatGPT as a therapist.

"The Heart Corner is a pulse that connects you to those whanau members that have passed on"--Back cover.

"What is the meaning of life? Here's one simple answer: It's what you do that gives your life a sense of meaning. But what if you don't want simple answers? You want the real answer. You want something like the moment of truth that changes everything. Maybe...

"Hens can be fun visitors, when they gossip and sunbathe and pop inside for a chat, but they can outstay their welcome and tackling them to send them home isn't easy. They aren't the only creatures in the pages of this book - there's Ursula the golden-eyed...

"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...

A collection of photocopied and handwritten articles on Humphrey Ewing Sharp.

"Author has written this advensure-filled autobiography about growing up in England, building his own boats and sailing round the world several time" --Back cover.

Whaikorero: The World of Māori Oratory is the first introduction to this fundamental Māori art to be widely published. It is based on broad research as well as oral histories from 30 of the leading exponents of whaikorero, many of whom have subsequently died....

The debut collection of poetry from Matariki Bennett (Ngati Pikiao, Ngati Whakaue, Ngati Hinerangi) is a series of goodbyes and attempts to slow the shedding. It's a group of teenagers sparking up as they watch the great pacific garbage patch catapult into...

The New Zealand Government imposed import restrictions and high tariffs on toys sourced from overseas in the 1940s. This resulted in a local toy making industry developing which made a wide variety of toys for New Zealand children. The book features the toys...

"In a world that often treats body and mind as separate, Body Mind Moves offers a refreshing and transformative approach to true wellness. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a physiotherapist and martial artist, Julian Cloete guides readers on a journey...

The 20th anniversary edition of the iconic book that takes parents into the mysterious world of boys, with new foreword, introduction and tribute to the author. How do you raise boys to men in a world where trouble beckons at every turn? How do you make sure...

"Rhonda Hāpi-Smith has walked among some of New Zealand's most dangerous criminals. As a female prison officer and member of the Riot Squad, she met and worked with thieves, addicts, gangsters, murderers and sex offenders for nearly twenty years in men's...

Making a will is a vital and responsible task but is often put off because the process appears so complicated. The New Zealand Will Kit sets out to change that. It itemises in clear, easy language what the reader needs to know about preparing a list of assets,...

Cast to Last The Fun Ho Story Book. Complied by Warren Roberts, Carville Stewart & Scott Wilson & printed in 2025. Although well known & supported in New Zealand, Fun Ho is reasonably unknown & unappreciated in the rest of the world. Accepted as a durable but...

Consumerism, unsustainable growth, waste and inequalities continue to ail societies across the globe, but creative collectives have been tackling these issues at a grassroots level.Based on an autoethnographic study about a free food store in Aotearoa New...

"In the more than 80 years since Māori Rafter & Tāniko Designs first saw the light of day, the book’s clear text and sumptuous colour patterns have served legions of readers and craftspeople. Now Oratia Books is bringing this classic work by W.J Phillipps...

"Mark is a qualified Critical Care and Care Paramedic who for 30 years worked as a metropolitan, offshore and remote paramedic in both New Zealand and Australia. Follow the adventures of this seasoned Paramedic as he works aboard ships, rigs and remote...

A brief illustrated history of the life of General Freyberg.

"A collection of stories from people across Aotearoa New Zealand, documenting their personal healing journeys with psilocybin. Every story demonstrates the impact of psilocybin, otherwise known as magic mushrooms, on the treatment of pain, trauma and mental...

"Southern Faces, the third-ever climbing guidebook for Otepoti Dunedin-arriving after a 25-year wait since the last guidebook. This beautifully designed book by Riley Smith celebrates the last five decades of local climbing and the immense growth of the scene...

"Was Noah the first to find and settle this country? -The Patupaiarehe call him Ue-Nuku (the bow of Noah) and knew him as the 'rainbow god. - The ancient name for New Zealand was Nuku-Roa, i.e. the 'Long Land of Noah' or'Noah Long, Long ago. In fact New...

John Davidson retells myths and historical events (sometimes to highlight a modern concern or controversy), reinvents mythical or historical individuals, and now and then enjoys shameless forays into fantasy.

In 2025, the year in which the Otago medical school celebrates 150 years, 50 per cent of graduates are women. Back in 1891 when Emily Seideberg, who would go on to become the school's first woman graduate, applied for entrance it was not at all clear that it...

This much-loved go-to cookbook from Nadia Lim and My Food Bag has stood the test of time, remaining a hugely popular bestseller for ten years and counting. With the bonus of 16 new My Food Bag recipes, this edition is a must-have for every home kitchen. ...

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...

"Start your journey to a healthier, happier you inside and out. Do you feel like you're constantly battling with food? We are bombarded with advice on what we should do to be healthier or lose weight, but making that happen feels overwhelming, if not...

"Deepen your self-love, nurture your relationships, find your voice and step into your mana. Hononga (connection) is soul-healing medicine and it will lead you home to your true self. In this day and age, we carry a heavy load of stress, worry, expectation and...

"Grace Curtis shares her personal journey through her immense pain and grief following her father's suicide, and the resilience it took to find a path to healing. Grace's message is one of hope, as she details how she emerged from the darkest of times with...

"Take back your health explores ways of reclaiming your health and well-being without breaking the bank. Learn how to use powerful and effective healing modalities such as hand reflexology, emotional freedom technique, Bach Flower Remedies and life-coaching...

Is the rugby picture in New Zealand as black as it's sometimes painted? Is all the discontent justified? This state-of-the-nation look at New Zealand rugby afteralmost a decade of professionalism argues the case for optimism in the run-up to the World Cup. The...

"Looking for a treat that's not your usual go-to? How about a little something delicious from Iran? Or maybe Panama...? France? Making and sharing food is a way of showing love and creating connection, across cultures and communities. Familiar Foods: Treats of...

Smart Bites + Cool Drinks: The Ultimate Platter & Cocktail Book Welcome to the world of platter food-where cooking meets conviviality, and you're freed from the kitchen to enjoy the party too. This is food built for prepping ahead and sharing in Full Graze...

"What if we could redefine leadership? What if kindness came first? Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer, a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt. But as prime minister she commanded worldwide respect for her empathetic leadership, made...

Following the end to World War Two, the peacetime summer of cricket in England is largely remembered for the Victory Tests and the visit by the popular Australian cricketers. The New Zealand Services cricket team also toured around England during the summer of...

"This is the third book of a trilogy that John Mclean has written about the beginnings of New Zealand the others being Voyages of the Pioneers to New Zealand 1839-85 and Sweat and Toil; the Building of New Zealand. Using quotes and recollections of the...

"'Pakiaka', the lean, essential debut volume by Gabrielle Huria, is a timely reminder of how good poetry can be at storytelling. The stories Huria tells are local and cosmic, firmly rooted in Ngai Tahu whakapapa and Te Waipounamu history but always attuned to...

"A dramatic, heart-pulsing medical romance from Alison Roberts, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Jo Bartlett. Can opposites attract when under pressure? More at home in a bustling city A&E department, surgeon Jennifer Allen is thrown out of her comfort...

De-escalation, delves into the critical art of de-escalation, offering practical tools for managing conflict and aggression in a variety of situations. Drawing from the author's extensive experience in military operations, private security, and corporate risk...

"In The Midnight Plane, Dame Fiona Kidman, one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most distinguished writers, returns to her first and deepest literary love, poetry. This beautifully curated volume opens with selected work from Kidman's six previous collections,...

"Jade Country is an episode in the life of Theo Schoon,. Born in Java in 1915, he was strongly influenced from an early age by the arts and crafts of this region... Eventually he came to New Zealand where he lived for some thirty years; here his diverse...

Seasons : a journey through the garden showcases a startling array of plants and their ever-changing forms and colours. Photographer Sally Tagg spent three years capturing seasonal displays of flowers and plants at Auckland's Botanic Gardens.

This book features the city's most respected and cherished commercial, public, civiv and academic buildings from the 1880s to the present day.

"The recipes in this book have been donated by residents and tested"--Cover verso.

''The short essays compiled in this small volume address the history and activities of the organisation known as Graduate Women New Zealand (GWNZ), and its four branches Graduate Women North Shore (GWNS), Graduate Women Manawatū (GWM), Graduate Women...

"On February 25, 1941 Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister, made his first approach to the Australian and New Zealand governments seeking their approval for the use of their troops in his Greek venture. While the New Zealand government was adamant...

"This book provides an updated account of New Zealand public administration, including insider stories of leading reform. Hailed for its distinctiveness and high performance, New Zealand's radical public service reforms of the 1980s were studied, praised,...

"Three in one chronicles the historical journey of the Thompson, Anderson and Paulsen families as they settled into Roseneath farm in Waimauku, New Zealand. The narrative encapsulates the intricate lives, struggles, and legacies of those families. It delves...

"This publication was prepared under an FAO’s Author’s Contract by Professor I.C. Onwueme, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, with technical supervision of W.B. Charles, Root and Tuber Crop...