New Zealand
has an extraordinary range of plants and animals, yet a great many species are
trending towards extinction. The arrival of humans to the country, and the
predators we brought with us..
Forty-six diverse, absorbing stories which reveal the often forgotten colour and vibrancy of our country's past. Who really did discover New Zealand? Who were the real villains at Parihaka? Have we wr..
Geoff Spearpoint is a legend among New Zealand's tramping and mountaineering community. For over 50 years he has been undertaking many long, adventurous trips in the Southern Alps every year, decade a..
A monumental new account of the defining conflict in New Zealand history. It was war in the Waikato in 1863-64 that shaped the nation in all kinds of ways: setting back Maori and Pakeha relations by s..
This gripping biography of Air Commodore Keith 'Grid' Caldwell CBE, MC, DFC & bar, Croix de Guerre, tells the story of his remarkable exploits during the First World War. Flying single-seat fighters a..
Sophie Merkens takes us on a journey across Aotearoa meeting 37 inspiring women who find meaning and connection through food. From mothers, gardeners, hunters, chefs and hobbyists, their conversations..
The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand is a trusted, invaluable reference for lovers of New Zealand birds. Comprehensive and easy to use, this new edition features: *374 species, including 35 new ..
With the cost of living rising, growing our own vegetables makes complete sense.
Leah Evans shows us how in this straightforward book. She begins with heaps of easy-to-understand advice on how to st..
An eagle, and its place in our history.
The legend of Pouakai, aka the extinct Haast's Eagle, takes Peter Walker on a journey from an 1860s Canterbury sheep run to a deep cave near Karamea as he lea..
'The purpose of this book is to put into simple, connected narrative from, and in a logical sequence of categories, the major legends and beliefs, with their more important variants, and thus to provi..
Te Puni Kokiri and Huia Publishers have partnered to publish this book that documents the history of the nineteen Maori trust boards established from 1922. Between 1922 and 1953, ten Maori trust board..
He Iti te Kupu contains nearly 500 sayings that draw a comparison between something (often the natural world) and people, events or contexts. Written in Maori and English, this accessible guide explai..
This book traces Maori engagement with handwriting from 1769 to 1826. Through beautifully reproduced written documents, it describes the first encounters Maori had with paper and writing and the first..
Kua haurua rautau te roa o Maya Angelou e whakarakei ana i te ao ki ana kupu me ona whakaaro, i hua mai ai ko te huhua o ana titonga kanorau, pukapuka mai, tuhingaroa mai, whakaari mai, ruri mai. I ru..
As Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations from 2008 to 2017, Christopher Finlayson completed an unprecedented number of settlements with iwi. In 2012 alone, Parliament passed more Treaty legisla..
Kaore kau he kaumatua hei rite mo Te Rauparaha te mohio ki te whawhai, me te toa hoki, me te tino tangata ki te atawhai tangata.
There has never been a man equal to Te Raupara..
Reclaiming a language is a slow-burning process, both deeply personal and intricately connected to the socio-economic, historical and political conditions in which we live. In He Reo Tuku Iho: Tangata..
Isaac Coates was an Englishman who lived in Wellington and Nelson between 1841 and 1845. During that time he painted watercolour portraits of 58 Maori from Nelson, Marlborough, Wellington, Waikanae a..
Te Matatini (the many faces) is the world's largest celebration of contemporary Maori performing arts - the Olympics of kapa haka. This national kapa haka festival is held in Aotearoa New Zealand ever..
A powerful and humane book, Healing Our History eschews rhetoric and cuts to the true story of race relations in New Zealand.
A powerful and humane book, Healing Our History eschews rhetoric and ..
From the days even before Christchurch was settled its cathedral has been the focus of ferocious public debate: Where should a cathedral be built? How would it be paid for? Should it be built in wood ..
Miriam Sharland's eco-memoir Heart Stood Still is the latest title in the Ka Haea Te Ata series from Otago University Press, a series dedicated to casting light on issues of importance in Aotearoa tod..
This book describes the detailed process behind the development of a comprehensive thermo-bio-architectural framework (the ThBA). This framework systematically connects the thermal performance require..
This biography of Heke-nuku-mai-nga-iwi Busby brings together the varied life experiences that have made Hec Busby the master waka builder, waka expert, celestial navigator and highly regarded Te Rara..
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 B..
Dave MacCalman is a jazz lover, a gold medal winning Paralympian, and a marathon champion with domestic and world records. He has filled his 60-plus years with energy and adventure.
In 1980, Dave's ..
"Hiapo" is a notebook of common patterns used in Niuean barkcloth. The patterns within these pages have been collected during Cora-Allan's hiapo journey and have come from many hours of research and c..
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 th..
An incredible memoir by a trailblazing voice in women's, queer and Maori liberation movements
'Extraordinary, vivid, riveting. I learned, I laughed and I wept over this book' Dame Fiona Kid..
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO MORE THAN 5,000 YEARS OF BRITISH AND IRISH HISTORY
Discover the pivotal political, military, and cultural events that have shaped British and Irish history - from the earl..
History of New Zealand and its Inhabitants is the English language translation of a lively, opinionated book by Dom Felice Vaggioli, an Italian monk who was one of the first Benedictine priests to be ..
From prehistoric times to the 21st century, the compelling story of world history may both surprise and inspire
This lavishly illustrated visual encyclopedia tells the story of our world in depth..
Neville Peat has been a New Zealand writer for over 50 years, and during his working life has visited many of the islands within Aotearoa's marine realm, from the tropics to Antarctica. This book is a..
Whether you have a small urban section or a rambling, shady backyard, Homegrown Happiness will help you create the perfect garden to suit your needs. An advocate of the low-maintenance no-dig gardenin..
Honey, Hunz, Honey Bill, Arneta, Aunty, Whaea, Mum, Nan.
From 'town bully' to multiple world champion, single mum, and pioneering TV commentator - Honey Hireme-Smiler's astounding life story is b..
In these rigorous and challenging essays, writers from Aotearoa and Turtle Island (Canada and the United States of America) explore the well-being of takatapui, two-spirit, and Maori and Indigenous LG..
Houseplants have never been hotter. They have the power to instantly turn a house into a home and to create a feeling of peace and calm, transforming both your physical space and your headspace.
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The complex world of economics - untangled
Discover everything you need to know about economics with this unique graphic guide.
Combining clear, jargon-free language and bold, eye-catching g..
Funny, elegiac and chilling, these essays from award-winning New Zealand writer Mohamed Hassan blend storytelling, memoir and non-fiction to map the experience of being Muslim in the C21st.
This ..
When Sarah Catherall's marriage fell apart, it felt like a car crash. Grief, uncertainty and shame swallowed her whole. Shared friendships and extended family connections dissolved: it was a break-up ..
Learn how to breathe well for reduction in stress and anxiety, better sleep, clearer thinking and improved performance in sports and at work, written by an experienced clinical expert in breathing fun..
Europeans settled vast tracts of land across the globe during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Gold had not previously been extracted from many of these locations and strikes occurred one afte..
The most comprehensive study of Maori hui - ceremonial gatherings, incorporating marae protocol, tangihanga (funerals), hurahanga kohatu (unveilings), birthdays and anniversaries, and tribal policy-ma..