The Economic Possibilities of Decolonisation (BWB Text) by Matthew Scobie, Anna Sturman
Category: NZ Non-Fiction | Series: BWB Texts
What do the economics of decolonisation mean for the future of Aotearoa? This question drives the work of Matthew Scobie and Anna Sturman as they explore the complex relationship between tangata whenua and capitalism. By weaving together historical insights and contemporary analysis, this Text reveals ...Show more
How to Save a Forest by Peter Thomas
Category: NZ Non-Fiction
‘Trespasser!’ This was the allegation, repeated in a newspaper in 1946, made by the State Forest Service against NRW Thomas for his unauthorised visit to Waipoua Forest. Who saved the Waipoua Kauri Forest of Northland, New Zealand? Why has nothing of any substance been written about the campaign to pr ...Show more
Those Who Have the Courage - The History of the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps by Matthew Wright
Category: NZ Non-Fiction
'Those Who Have the Courage will be a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in the military and social history of New Zealand. It is a comprehensive history of the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps, the Mounted Rifles and predecessor units ¿' - Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro, from the Foreword ...Show more
Six-Legged Ghosts: The insects of Aotearoa by Lily Duval
Category: NZ Non-Fiction
Why isn’t Aotearoa famous for its insects? We have wētā that can survive being frozen, weevils with ‘snouts’ almost as long as their bodies, and the world’s only alpine cicadas. There is mounting evidence that insect numbers are plummeting all over the world. But the insect apocalypse isn’t just a fara ...Show more
Classic Aotearoa by Mikinobu Komatsu (Illustrator)
Category: NZ Non-Fiction
In this extraordinary collection, assembled over decades of exploring New Zealand, renowned photographer MikiNobu Komatsu invites you to cast fresh eyes on Aotearoa's buildings, streets and landmarks. His work reflects a profound understanding of the unique character that defines New Zealand architectur ...Show more
The Trials Of Nurse Kerr by Scott Bainbridge
Category: NZ Non-Fiction
Did New Zealand have a secret poisoner? In 1992, builders demolishing a Devonport home stumbled across a skeleton, triggering an investigation that sent shockwaves across the community. The remains belonged to a woman who had died in the 1930s, and whispers soon emerged of the deadly legacy of Nurse E ...Show more
Because I'm Maori / He Māori Ahau by Nicolla Hemi-Morehouse
Category: NZ Non-Fiction
He pukapuka rawe mo nga tamariki nohinohi e whakakipakipa nei i te whakahi ahurea. A delightful pukapuka for young tamariki that inspires cultural pride.
New Zealand's Endangered Dolphins by Maria Gill; Marco Ivancic
Category: NZ Non-Fiction
From award-winning writer Maria Gill, and illustrator Marco Ivancic, comes New Zealand's Endangered Dolphins. The North Island New Zealand dolphin (Popoto or Maui dolphin) is the most endangered dolphin in the world. The South Island New Zealand dolphin (Pahu or Hector's dolphin) is the smallest dolphin ...Show more
Ans Westra: A Life in Photography by Paul Moon
Category: New Arrivals
The photographer Ans Westra, who died in 2023, took hundreds of thousands of images over her long career. Together, those images constitute what is arguably a photo album of Aotearoa. Her dedication and determination sometimes came at a cost but she was focused and driven, overcoming a difficult childho ...Show more
Nothing Significant To Report - The misadvenures of a kiwi soldier by Dario Nustrini
Category: New Arrivals | Reading Level: very good
Laugh-out-loud yarns from a soldier in the New Zealand Army. When new recruit Dario Nustrini's head was freshly shaved in preparation for the army, he knew nothing about what training to fight, kill and die for New Zealand would look like. Since leaving leaving high school the year before, he had been ...Show more
The Antipodean Express: A journey by train from New Zealand to Spain by Gregory Hill
Category: Poppies Hot Picks This Month
An epic train journey from New Zealand to Spain, across 19 countries in 89 days on 33 different trains. From New Zealand's Northern Explorer to the Eurostar, the book captures the romance of rail travel, exploring cultures, cuisines, history and people along the way. An epic journey from New Zealand to ...Show more
Kiwis in Conflict: A History of New Zealanders at War Revised and Updated by Christopher Pugsley; Laurie Barber; 93299210342009329921034200
Category: NZ Non-Fiction
Kiwis in Conflict is the story of New Zealand and New Zealanders at war from the mid-19th century to the present day. Originally published as Scars of the Heart, this new revised and updated edition examines the impact of war through the eyes of those involved using photographs, paintings, letters and d ...Show more