Selling the Dream: The Art of Early New Zealand Tourism by Peter Alsop & Dave Bamford & Gary Stewart

$79.99 NZD

Category: NZ - Reference | Reading Level: Near Fine

Selling the Dream is a stunning new book that celebrates the posters, brochures and magazines that were used to promote New Zealand tourism before 1960. In recent years New Zealand tourism posters and ephemera have become extremely collectable, as people have realised what an enormous contribution this visual material has made to our art and design story, and to shaping out national identity. This book is the first serious survey of this material, presented in a large-format, 400 page book, with over 1000 remarkable images. Much of the material presented in Selling the Dream is from private collections, and has not been published since its initial use. Accompanying the illustrations are a series of short essays that explore and explain the context and history of tourism publicity. This is a very significant book about New Zealand culture, a feel-good experience that will not only let the reader reminisce about this wonderful country, but also inspire them to plan their next adventure. ...Show more

Nelson, Golden Bay, South Island West Coast Tide Tables by .

$8.50 NZD

Category: NZ - Reference

September 2006 - September 2007

Marlborough Sounds Tide Tables by .

$8.50 NZD

Category: NZ - Reference

Handy for the tackle box, glove box or kitchen Handy pocket size Includes MAF Fishing Rules, DOC Whitebait Regs & Marine Reserves. Includes Best Fishing Times - when moon is overhead / underfoot Includes tide times, moon phases sun / moon rise and set times Super good value for money - priced from $ 5.95 Covers 13 months, Sept 2005 to Sept 2006 ...Show more

Bite Times Solunar by .

$8.50 NZD

Category: NZ - Reference

Save precious time by knowing when to go fishing or hunting, or predict the movement and/or feeding patterns of your pets or livestock. The Solunar Tables forecast the times of the day when animals are most active. Proven overseas, they are finally available in New Zealand. One book covers 13 months. If you have purchased the 2005/2006 Solunar times booklet, you can access the Solunar Tables online . You will need to have your booklet handy in order to answer one simple question in order to gain access to the tables. ...Show more

Ambition: What New Zealanders Think and Why it Matters by Julie Fry & Hayden Glass

$28.00 NZD

Category: NZ - Reference

Many commentators say New Zealanders lack ambition, and that aspects of the New Zealandcharacter or our comfortable lives limit our achievements. We are said to be too keen on time off, too concerned about everyone fitting in, suspicious of people who try too hard, enthusiastic about humility, afraid of risk and failure, and relatively unmotivated everywhere but on the sports field. And yet Kiwis achieve at the very highest levels, both at home and overseas. This book looks at what ambition means to New Zealanders. It reviews what has been said about us over the years, and compares these comments with the results of a national survey of nearly 1,300 people conducted in mid 2018. Along the way it explains the connections between ambitionand economic performance, and the science of ambition and achievement. The book is part of a broader project, AmbitionNZ. The authors have filmed interviews with more than 150 people from all walks of life, from farmers and teachers to entrepreneurs and former Prime Ministers. A selection of these interviews will be shared on the ambition.nz website when the book is released. ...Show more

Death and Dying in New Zealand by Steve Braunias; Ruth McManus; Marcus Elliott

$35.00 NZD

Category: NZ - Reference

We will all die. Yet we don't talk about death and dying very much. Currently, and for the most part, a small group of people manage death for us behind closed doors. We are increasingly unlikely to know what options are available to us and those we care about. So, how can we prepare well? Are our colle ctive and individual needs being met? The ways we approach death -- as a subject and in our practices -- reveal much about our values and how we live. With an increasingly diverse and ageing population, advances in technology and medical care, and the social, economic and environmental challenges facing us, it is important to openly discuss how we plan for death as individuals and as a society. From tangihanga, DIY funerals and new technologies to funeral poverty, this book explores what a good death might mean today and aims to foster honest conversations about death and dying in New Zealand. ...Show more

Kiwi Working Dogs by Jo Caird; Paula George

$40.00 NZD

Category: NZ - Reference

Jo Caird and Paula George take us on a journey inside the world of New Zealand's working dogs: celebrating the incredibly diverse roles they play in our society and the difference they make in so many people's lives. Including the much-loved farm dogs, this book explores the sniffer dogs trained for fro ntline duty at the airport or in prison, dogs trained to protect our native birds, rescue victims in emergencies and even a companion dog who can alert a young diabetic girl that she needs to take her insulin. ...Show more

Waitangi Day: The New Zealand Story by Philippa Werry

$25.00 NZD

Category: NZ - Reference

Aimed at younger readers but providing an excellent resource for the whole family, this new book looks at the rich history behind Waitangi Day, universally recognised as New Zealand's national day. It reviews the historic events behind the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 and charts the celebr ations, tensions and protests witnessed in the years that followed, concluding with a summary of the Waitangi Day events held around the country on 6th February today. All aspects of the story are covered, from the first interactions in Northland with Maori, sealers, whalers and missionaries, to the gifting of the treaty grounds by Lord and Lady Bledisloe, the impact of the New Zealand Wars and two World Wars, royal visits, the rise of Maori activism and claims for sovereignty. Historic and colour photographs portray the numerous historic sites in and around the Bay of Islands which have relevance to the Waitangi story, and record the politics of change that led to formal recognition of The Waitangi Day Act in 1976. An engaging informative text gives children a very well balanced view of the significance and background to New Zealand's celebration of Waitangi Day.       Author Biography: Philippa Werry is a librarian and children's writer whose non-fiction, poetry, stories and plays have been widely published. Her work has appeared in the School Journal and other educational publications, and some stories have been broadcast on National Radio. Several of her books are listed as Storylines Notable Books and Anzac Day published by New Holland was shortlisted for both the NZ Post Children's Book Awards and LIANZA Children's Book Awards in 2014. She is the author of Best Mates, illustrated by Bob Kerr and also published by New Holland. ...Show more

The Godzone Dictionary - Of Favourite New Zealand Words and Phrases by Max Cryer

$30.00 NZD

Category: Dictionaries | Reading Level: very good

This concise A-Z dictionary, now updated in a new expanded edition, is a quick and easy reference to understanding the words and phrases that make the New Zealand language and speech patterns so different. Language expert Max Cryer not only provides helpful definitions for the various entries, but also sheds light on their origins. Slang words feature heavily, while a key feature of the book is the large number of Māori words that have become part of the common language over the years. Popular names of sports teams are also included, while an appendix of New Zealand acronyms completes the book. ...Show more

Practical: Pass Your Test the EZY Way! (New Zealand Driver Driving Test Ezy)

$26.00 NZD

Category: NZ - Reference

Provides 16 lessons showing exactly what is required in order to pass the New Zealand practical driving test for licence class 1 to 6. Highlights the common errors and defines whether the error made will constitute a fault or terminated test. Meet the standards required to pass the Practical Driving Tes t. ...Show more

Tide Tables Taranaki Kapiti2007 - 2008 by -

$7.50 NZD

Category: NZ - Reference

Official New Zealand Road Code 2019/20

$26.00 NZD

Category: NZ - Reference

The New Zealand Road codes have been updated. There are no major content changes. There are some minor changes which include an update of test guides to reflect current test guidelines, an update to driver licensing system requirements and formatting changes to make the road codes easier to read.