New Zealand

The story of New Zealand and its people is rich, layered and diverse. This is a place that many people have made their home. It's a country that has celebrated successes that belie its small size. It's also...

A no-holds-barred account of what it was really like to cover some of the most dangerous and extraordinary moments in recent history 'If being a war correspondent can be addictive, this book might just leave you hooked. From...

For almost 80 years, Landfall has been a dedicated space for writers, artists and reviewers in Aotearoa New Zealand. Published twice a year, each volume showcases two full-colour art portfolios and brims with vital new fiction, poetry, cultural commentary, reviews...

Maori Soldiers signing up for the First World War representing a formidable fighting force - Te Hokiwhitu a Tu, or the Seventy twice-told warriors of the war god, Tumatauenga. Prejudice kept the Maori Pioneer Battalion well back from...

Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey Palmer KC has had a rich and multifarious career in law and politics. A law professor before entering New Zealand politics as the MP for Christchurch Central in 1979, in Parliament he held the...

Billy Stead was an All Black captain and the vice-captain of the famous "Originals" on their 1905-06 tour. Stead also played provincially for Southland, and later coached various teams, including Southland and the New Zealand Maori. He is...

Landfall is New Zealand's foremost and longest-running arts and literary journal. Published twice a year, each volume showcases two full-colour art portfolios and brims with vital new fiction, poetry, cultural commentary, reviews, and biographical and critical essays. Bringing...

This updated edition of the definitive guidebook showcases the principal movie-set locations around New Zealand as seen in all three films.

Dogs of all shapes and sizes visit Ruth Shaw's three wee bookshops in Manap?uri in the far south of Aotearoa New Zealand. Local dogs, holiday house dogs, travelling dogs: many have great stories, be they funny, sad, strange,...

The complete introduction to finding, identifying and using mushrooms and other fungi in New Zealand Enter and explore the fascinating world of fungi. In this practical and up-to-date guide, forager and fungus enthusiast Liv Sisson shares her top...

New Zealand has un unparalleled selection of superb day walks, ranging from the easiest short strolls to more strenuous full-day tramps. These encompass all of New Zealand's landscape diversity, from, Cape Reinga to Stewart Island. Day Walks in...

The follow-up companion to the hugely popular, bestselling Maori Made Easy, assisting learners who want to take their reo Maori to the next level. Enhance your Maori-language learning with the most reliable – and easiest – resource available....

What happens when your life is rocked by unimaginable loss and grief? How do you survive and how do you keep going? Julie Zarifeh shares the tragic story of losing her 27-year-old son, Sam, in a whitewater rafting...

Fun, user-friendly and relevant to modern readers, Scotty Morrison's Maori Made Easy is the one-stop resource for anyone wanting to learn the basics of the Maori language. The complete and accessible guide to learning the Maori language, no...

This new addition to a popular series recognises the fact that New Zealand is a fascinating arena of study for anyone with an interest in insect life, be it casual or academic. The country s long isolation from...

This new addition to New Holland's popular pocket Photographic Guide series showcases the flowers that add so much to the attractions of walking in New Zealand's alpine zone. The ideal size for slipping into a backpack when tramping,...