I whanau au ki Kaiapoi: The story of Natanahira Waruwarutu, as recorded by Thomas Green by Te Maire Tau
$30.00 NZD
Category: NZ History
Natanahira Waruwarutu was a child at the time of the capture of Kaiapoi Pa by Te Rauparaha's Ngati Toa warriors in 1832. The early years of his life, recounted here in the original Maori text and an accompanying translation, saw great change in the Maori communities of Waitaha (Canterbury) and Akaora. O ...Show more
Into the White: Scott's Antarctic Odyssey by Joanna Grochowicz
$23.99 NZD
Category: NZ History
Together, they have taken on the greatest march ever made and come very near to great success; never giving up, and never giving up on each other. This is the story of Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica and the memorable characters, who with a band of shaggy ponies and savage dogs ...Show more
Jim's Letters by Glyn Harper
$26.99 NZD
Category: NZ History
"Dear Jim, Your postcard arrived today. I showed it to the family. Mum misses you..." Between December 1914 and August 1915 Tom and Jim write to each other whenever they get a chance. Tom talks about life at home on the farm while Jim writes from Egypt and then from the trenches of the Gallipoli peninsu ...Show more
Kiwiana (All About) by Dave Gunson
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Category: NZ History | Series: All About New Zealand...
Kiwiana celebrates items and icons from New Zealand's heritage, especially iconic Kiwi elements from around the middle of the 20th century. Many evoke a sense of nostalgia and are seen as contributing to our national identity.
Ko e pongipongi fo'ou by Emeli Sione; Darcy Solia (Illustrator)
$30.00 NZD
Category: NZ History
Tongan version of A New Dawn Story Emeli Sione shares her Dawn Raid story to help us understand the real impact of this dark time in our history. With valuable lessons for all New Zealanders, A New Dawn provides us with hope on our journeys of equality, justice and healing as Pasifika in New Zealand. ...Show more
Le Quesnoy by Glyn Harper
$19.99 NZD
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Category: NZ History
Le Quesnoy (pronounced Leck con wah) is a town in northern France. It is surrounded by high walls and deep trenches. In World War I it was occupied by the German army for four long years. In November 1918 the town was liberated by soldiers from far-away New Zealand. Because these men used a bit of kiwi ...Show more
Lockdown: Tales from Aotearoa by Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu
$35.00 NZD
Category: NZ History
Like scenes from a science fiction novel, COVID-19 spread like a dark storm across planet Earth. When the virus came to the faraway islands of Aotearoa New Zealand, the nation’s team of five million went into lockdown. Nineteen of the best graphic and comic artists from around Aotearoa New Zealand have ...Show more
My Grandad Marches on Anzac Day (PB) by Catriona Hoy
$19.99 NZD
Category: NZ History
This picture book for the very young is a simple, moving look at Anzac Day through the eyes of a little girl. She goes to the pre-dawn Anzac Day service with her father where they watch the girl s grandfather march in the parade. This beautifully illustrated book explains what happens on Anzac Day and i ...Show more
Ngatokimatawhaorua - The Biography of a Waka by Jeff Evans
$49.99 NZD
Category: NZ History
Ngatokimatawhaorua, the longest waka taua to be built in modern times, is a national taonga and resides at the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi. The inspiration for its construction came from Te Puea Harangi's dream to build seven waka for the 1940 centennial commemorations of the signing of the Treaty of Wai ...Show more
Opo - The Hokianga Dolphin by Eric Lee-Johnson; Elizabeth Lee-Johnson
$20.00 NZD
Category: NZ History
A best selection from Eric Lee-Johnson's unique photographic record of Opo and the Hokianga of the 1950s. While living there he photographed Opo throughout the summer while she played to the crowds and swam among delighted children and adults. The resulting photo-essay captures the atmosphere and magic ...Show more
Pioneer Women (The New Zealand Series) by Sarah Ell
$29.99 NZD
Category: NZ History | Series: The New Zealand Series
The first two books in The NZ Series give a new take on New Zealand society, history, science and geography. Here is a snappily designed and fact-packed collection for intermediate and high-school age readers. Pioneer Women captures the experiences of European women who settled in New Zealand in the nin ...Show more
Please Write Soon: An unforgettable story of two cousins in World War II by Michael Rosen
$19.99 NZD
Category: NZ History
Inspired by the true story of his father's cousin, Michael Rosen presents an astonishing wartime story of perseverance and hope in the face of horrors and hardship. Beginning in 1939, young Solly in London exchanges letters with his teenaged cousin, Bernie, in Poland. While Solly is evacuated and tries ...Show more