In this hugely engaging book, acclaimed art writer Justin Paton takes us on a journey of exploration through the centuries and across the painted world - from the luscious fruit of Italy's Caravaggio to the lonely landscapes of New Zealand's Rita Angus, the dazzling panoramas of America's Lari Pittman and the mysterious 'tombstones' of Japanese artist On Kawara. Whether you're a keen art collector, a student of art, or just love to visit a gallery occasionally, this brilliant exposition of painting in all its forms will open your e... read more

The Te Papa Art Diary has become a classic, with fans the length and breadth of the country. This year, curator William McAloon, editor of Art at Te Papa, chose the artworks that appear in the diary, including works by Pat Hanly, Doris Lusk, Ralph Hotere, Michael Smither and Seraphine Pick. This year's selection of images also includes a number from the museum's decorative arts collections; a handbag of buttons by Vita Cochrane, a sculpture by Francis Upritchard (who exhibited at the 2009 Venice Biennale) and jewellery by Lisa Walk... read more

This is the story of one man's experience of manic depression. Award-winning author Michael Morrissey gives the reader a frank account of his journey through two serious bipolar episodes.
Despite the seriousness of the illness, he tells his story in a riveting and lively manner. Michael's manic delusions include a fantastical get rich diet scheme intended to make him the richest man in the world and enable him to save very endangered species on the planet; levitating from the lawn; and being the Messiah - alas no miracles per... read more

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Includes a North Island Touring atlas and a complete guide to Short term parking, Camping grounds, caravan parks, rest areas and motorhome dump stations. It features over 600 sites, scenic sites, GPS coordinates, Pet friendly sites and author recommended sites.

80 pages of touring maps
26 city maps
National Parks maps
Backcountry hut locations
Te Araroa Trail
Mountain heights
Over 1200 Motor camps, holiday parks and camping grounds
Roadside rest areas
Motorhome dump stations

Tupaia, lauded by Europeans as 'an extraordinary genius', sailed with Captain Cook from Tahiti, piloted the Endeavour about the South Pacific, and interceded with Maori in NZ. Until now his story has never been fully told.
Tupaia, a gifted linguist, a brilliant orator, and a most devious politician, could aptly be called the Machiavelli of Tahiti. Being highly skilled in astronomy, navigation, and meteorology, and an expert in the geography of the Pacific, he was able to name directional stars and predict landfalls and weathe... read more

This book is the first book since Charles Bean's Official History to provide a detailed narrative of the bloody and tragic battle for Hill 60, along with the other engagements that went on until the very last days at Anzac - viewed from both sides of the trenches. It also examines in detail the planning and execution of the evacuation of the troops from Anzac - the most successful part of the whole Gallipoli fiasco.

The Maori warrior in New Zealand first came to prominence during the land wars of the 19th Century. During these conflicts, they were known as fierce opponents, as well as courageous allies. Subsequently, and especially based on the Treaty of Waitangi, the Maori felt that they owed special allegiance to the Queen, to the extent that they volunteered to serve during the wars in South Africa and the Sudan, and they were eventually accepted as a key part of New Zealand's contribution to the Great War of 1914-18. At the outbreak... read more

The traditions of motor sport competition in New Zealand are as old as the mode of transport itself. Vehicles powered by an internal combustion engine were relatively fast and reliable, but more importantly offered ‘potential’, once the principles were understood then a whole world of possibilities opened up. In many respects, what is now seen as the typically ‘do-it-yourself’ approach of Kiwi motor sport enthusiasts can be traced back to those early days. Days when purpose-built factory racers were rare in ... read more

The Anglican Church was the first and largest denomination to be active in the colony of New Zealand. The Anglican Diocese of Nelson was established in 1857 and Nelson's first Bishop, Edmund Hobhouse, was installed on 28th April, 1859. Over more than 150 years, successive Bishops of Nelson have made their mark on the Diocese and the character of the Diocese has remainerd proudly evangelical. Through a series of essays, this book explores aspects of the history of the diocese and its life across the regions of Nelson, Tasman, Marlbo... read more

Through stunning images, Fever encapsulates the Rugby World Cup 2011 from an unashamedly Nelson viewpoint.
From a Friday evening in early September, when an Air New Zealand Q300 carrying the Italian rugby team touched down in Nelson, to a Sunday night in October, ending with Richie McCaw raising the Webb Ellis Cup high into the Eden Park night sky...Relive the warm welcomes Nelson and Blenheim gave to their visitors, the emotion of the powhiri, the spine-tingling haka at the Church Steps, the sensational re-enactment game at ... read more

Follow up to Meros' On the conditions and possibilities of Helen Clark taking me as her Young Lover. When Helen Clark failed to heed the logic of Richard Meros’ On the conditions and possibilities of Helen Clark taking me as her Young Lover in 2008, she also lost the leadership of the nation. But Helen’s error does not stand alone. In 2008, according to Treasury, errors in love not only cost the New Zealand economy a whopping $600 million in lost productivity, but an immeasurable quantity of happiness. Meros left his f... read more

In this successor to Dalziel and Lattimore's successful The New Zealand Macroeconomy, the authors provide a concise introduction to the contemporary New Zealand economy as we enter 'the Asian era'. The authors interpret data on key economic indicators over time to make sense of the structure and performance of New Zealand's contemporary economy in a historical and global context. The New Zealand Economy covers major contemporary economic issues: globalisation and the rise of the Asian economies, the origins and consequences of the... read more

Small business plays a major role in New Zealand's economy, where over 220,000 small businesses account for some 80% of the New Zealand business sector. The sixth edition of this established classic has been completely revised to provide up-to-the-minute, comprehensive coverage on everything you need to know about starting, managing, recovering and expanding a small business in New Zealand today. Topics covered include financial planning, management skills, e-commerce and new technology.

'What's for Pudding?' is a question that has been asked around New Zealand dining tables for generations. A family will eat the main course and be satisfied, but the main event, the thing waited for with the greatest anticipation by all is, of course, pudding. In What's for Pudding Alexa Johnston brings together the sweet delights that have graced New Zealand tables for generations. Hot and cold puddings, as well as all kinds of baking, became a significant outlet for the creative genius of countless New Zealand women. The excellen... read more

This comprehensive, landmark book surveys products our society has made since pre-European times. Begining with ingenious Maori tools, traps, lures and more, it moves to pioneer-era inventions, the industrial and agricultural inventions of early entrepreneurs such as Hayes Machinery and the products of the housewife's friends - Shacklock and Fisher & Paykel - to our modern era, with its sophisticated products such as the Yike bike and Formway furniture, products which hold their own in international company. There's insp... read more

This progressive book is essential reading for the thoughtful non-conformist. Intended as an invitation to an alternative way of life, this anthology brings together some of the most important literature on the post-consumerist living strategy known as 'voluntary simplicity.' By examining afresh our relationship with money, material possessions, the planet, ourselves and each other, the simple life of voluntary simplicity is about discovering the freedom and contentment that comes with knowing how much consumption is truly enough.... read more

The primary purpose of this book is to provide an elementary introduction to commom firearms and their usage by New Zealanders