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Motorcycle Road Trips Across New Zealand showcases some of the best rides to take in NZ.

High Hopes and Big Dreams tells the stories of high hopes and bitter discontent in small town NZ.

Te Ra Kura Ki Aotearoa familiarises children and their parents with the school day in Aotearoa.

The Great Kiwi School Day familiarises children and their parents with the kiwi school day.

New Zealand Bird Calls: Listen with a QR Code, is a handy-sized guide.

Nowhere Far from the Sea is a compilation of quotes about New Zealand.

Ten true stories of daring and danger from New Zealand adventurers.

Life on Fodder Farm is the Stewart's journey through a year living with the land.

T? te Kiwi 123 Puka Whakakarakara is the te reo M?ori version of The Great Kiwi 123 Colouring Book.

This is 1987. Everybody's world is about to fall apart. Welcome to Love & Money: The Writer's Cut.

Conspiracy theories: What do people believe, and why? How have they come to this place, and what does it mean for us all? By speaking to experts and those with personal experience of conspiracy culture, Dylan Reeve conveys what it means to believe and their relation to modern Aoteaora. Fake Believe should leave you feeling informed about our current time, and some of what's come before. It should offer an understanding of what others believe, and it should deliver a fairly consistent series of 'WTF' moments.

200 quirky, unusual and beautiful destinations that are off the beaten track.

Brian Parkinson follows the main highways and back country roads, stopping off at New Zealand's most spectacular locations. Parkinson writes that 'natural history is as much about history as it is about nature' and examines how New Zealand's natural environment has dramatically changed since people first stepped ashore.

Compact and easy-to-use guide, ideal for pocket or backpack reference.

White Cloud Books publish the leading guides on travelling, walking, nature-watching, eating and drinking and cultural interests in New Zealand. Over 200,000 UK citizens visit New Zealand every year. Lonely Planet recently voted New Zealand as one of its top five countries in the world to visit? The Land of the Long White Cloud is currently one of the hottest travel destinations in the world.

A Walk A Day has 365 short walks (and a bonus walk for the leap year)

If you're looking for great travel ideas for taking your family around New Zealand then The Guide to Travelling in New Zealand with the Family is the perfect companion. When you are travelling with toddlers or teenagers, the better prepared you are, the more the children will enjoy the holiday and the more you will enjoy your time together. Filled with family-friendly activities and suggestions for all of the family, whether you are travelling to the far north or to Stewart Island, there is something in this book for everyone.

A journey across New Zealand's leading wine regions.

Inspired by the adventure annuals of the 50s and 60s, Flying Furballs Take-off! is a large format full-color collection of stories and fun facts for fans of the hilarious, adventure-filled series Includes: An exciting 25 page full-color comic (split over 4 sections)Maps and character biosHow to draw Flying Furballs charactersA look and find spreadCut-away diagrams of iconic WW1 aircraftPuzzling problems with the code-crackers at Barkly ParkFunnies and comic stripsDogfight tactics and maneuversAnd an outrageous new standalone Furballs story--an excerpt from Major Tom's autobiography High as a Kite! Crammed with illustrations, hilarious antics, hair-raising aerobatic action and amazing facts and diagrams, Flying Furballs Take-Off! is everything you'd expect from a Donovan Bixley book. It is a fun introduction to the world of Flying Furballs for readers new to the existing nine chapter books. Also, Flying Furballs Take-Off! is a great continuation of the series for existing fans.

"When an athlete with an exceptional record of achievement and longevity comes to the end of their career, the numbers can speak for themselves. Ross Taylor has scored the most runs, made the most centuries and taken the most catches by a New Zealander in international cricket. He's the first New Zealand cricketer to play 450 international matches. He's the first player from any country to make 100 international appearances in all three formats of the game: test cricket, one-day internationals and Twenty20. The numbers are extraordinary but they don't tell the whole story. They don't capture the unlikely, if not unique, aspects of Ross Taylor's journey to becoming one of our true sporting greats: the part-Samoan youngster, brought up in humble circumstances and a loving and supportive family environment, who quickly made his mark in a predominantly white sport; the dashing batsman who found fame and fortune amidst the glitz and glamour of the Indian Premier League, then adapted his game in order to realise his ambition of becoming a champion in the most demanding format, test cricket; the young captain whose dream of leading his country turned into a nightmare that took a heavy toll on his well-being; the resilient performer who overcame rejection and adversity to play a central role in New Zealand cricket's golden era. Here is the whole story - in black and white."--Publisher.

Planning for retirement can be a scary thought, whether it is just around the corner or years in the future.

A selected group of NZ writers have chosen a favourite New Zealander to write an essay on. These pieces are personal, illuminating and often moving. Around 5,000 words per essay, the writers had full choice on who to write about and what approach to take, so there is great variety in the styles. Writers are; Lloyd Jones on Paul Melser (potter), Paula Morris on Matiu Rata (politician), Catherine Robertson on Dame Margaret Sparrow (doctor and health advocate), Greg McGee on Ken Gray (all black), Stephanie Johnson on Carole Beu (bookseller), Malcolm Mulholland on Ranginui Walker(academic) Selina Tusitala Marsh on Albert Wendt (writer), Elspeth Sandys on Rewi Alley (writer and activist), and Paul Thomas on John Wright (cricketer).

Poppa reveals a war medal in his hand to his grandson. Manu asks, 'Did you win it?' 'Sort of, a King gave it to me,' the old man says. He then tells Manu how his Anzac platoon rescued the Greek King, Prime Minister and the rest of their party on a Greek Island during World War II.

Retired judge Rosemary Riddell shares her reminiscences of life on the bench, complete with its humour, frustrations and poignant moments. A unique glimpse into a world most of us can only imagine, her story is a fascinating commentary on New Zealand life from the point of view of a woman involved in the top levels of our justice system.

Extraordinary stories from a lifetime spent conducting interviews. This is the world of the dreaded door-knock from the other side of the door. Trish Palmer has been working as an interviewer and area manager for market research companies for over 20 years, invited into the homes and private lives of an astonishing array of folk from every lifestyle imaginable. Her experiences on the job entail everything from bare bottoms to angry cats, the desperately struggling to the well-off, and everyone in between. There is comedy and sadness, surprises and the downright odd, from witches to boat-builders, dope growers and more. Poignant, hilarious, and always thought-provoking, this is a highly entertaining read.

A delightful story for younger children about a Little Rhino who gets really mad but can't explain why. In the end, everything works out just as it should! What Do You Need, Little Rhino? shows children how to find comfort when everything gets too much.

Michael Kenneth Moore was probably New Zealand's last working-class Prime Minister and while the book is inevitably political, it is also a remarkable New Zealand story about an ordinary kiwi achieving extraordinary things.

Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Maui captured the secret of fire.