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A major new national history of Aotearoa New Zealand In the first major national history of Aotearoa New Zealand to be published for 20 years, Professor Michael Belgrave advances the notion that New Zealands two peoples tangata whenua and subsequent migrants have together built an open, liberal soci...

FISH of Aotearoa - Kate Dickinson - Hooked Collection. A book for even the littlest fishermen. Explore the common fish of New Zealand with their Mori names and a catchy rhyme. 15cm x 15cm Board Book English and Mori fish names

A major new national history of Aotearoa New Zealand In the first major national history of Aotearoa New Zealand to be published for 20 years, Professor Michael Belgrave advances the notion that New Zealands two peoples tangata whenua and subsequent migrants have together built an open, liberal soci...

Navigating the turbulent waters of our complex world can be so challenging It's easy to forget that sometimes the difficulties we face can be approached using lessons we've already learnt. Inspired by the whakatauki, Ka mua, ka muri', or 'walking backwards into the future', waitohu is an essential c...

Aotearoa New Zealand's story can be told through the key documents and landmarks that have moved the country towards what it is today. From the earliest markers of territory, through the items of constitutional development, to the international agreements that set our place in the world, this countr...

A book for even the littlest fishermen. Explore the common fish of New Zealand with their Mori names and a catchy rhyme. 15x15. Board Book. English Mori fish names.

Perfect if you're looking for: - Bedtime stories - An introduction to te Ao Maori for your tamariki - Beautiful illustrations Discover the story of New Zealand through this multiple-award-winning, richly illustrated visual history by Gavin Bishop. Over a thousand years ago, the wind, sea currents an...

Part of the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible introduction to a range of the native insects encountered in Aotearoa New Zealand is written by two expert entomologists from our national museum, Te Papa. It features fifty species, from moths and dragonflies to weta and beetles and also o...

A landmark publication that takes another look at craft and its broader cultural role. Perfect for: - Lover's of all things craft - Insight into the social history of Aotearoa - Beautiful photographs A major new history of craft that spans three centuries of making and thinking in Aotearoa New Zeala...

Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Mui slowed the journey of the sun through the sky each day The traditional tale but with Donovans unique twist and trademark humour. Format: Paperback Imprint: Upstart Press Published: September 2019 ISBN: 9781988516202

Foundations for Health, Science and Sport in Aotearoa New Zealand is a custom publication that has been created specifically for students in the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, studying MAOH501 Hauora Maori and Environment, HEAL504 Health and Environment, and HEAL507 Lifespan Developme...

by Peter Langlands is the ultimate guide to unearthing more than 250 of our tastiest wild plants Packed with stunning photography, up-to-date information and helpful tips, this book will have you venturing into the countryside, viewing urban weeds with fresh eyes, and returning to the larder with ze...

A selection of beautiful houses set amid the world's most stunning landscapes, designed by award-winning New Zealand architect Andrew Patterson. In Maori culture, architecture is approached as a construction of beliefs: a building must emulate and amplify personalities, hopes and aspirations, becomi...

MURDOCH RILEY: New Zealand food culture today encompasses the world but this book goes back to the traditional dishes of colonial times, through to today, using foods and recipes that have stood the test of time. What can one say about crayfish risotto, fried muttonbird, then pavlova meringue Or per...

Native Birds of Aotearoa is an accessible, handsomely illustrated guide to Aotearoa New Zealand's native bird species. Published in collaboration with Birds New Zealand, it describes sixty of our most interesting species. Charming original illustrations from the 1930s have been complemented with new artwork by illustrator Pippa Keel.

An inspirational and comprehensive touring guide to New Zealand, featuring 36 road trips across the North and South islands. From coastal journeys exploring the country's beaches and bays, to inland adventures through rugged volcanic and alpine landscapes, Ultimate Road Trips: Aotearoa New Zealand i...

Sometimes it can take one special friend to show you what you're capable of, even if does take you a while to believe it. Eleven-year-old Rebecca tries to make herself invisible so people won't call her weird. Resigned to spending the holidays by herself in a new neighbourhood while her mum works lo...

The 99 activities in this immersive book for children aged 7 to 14 range from experiments and observation to conservation and mindfulness. Developed to inspire curious young minds to explore and appreciate our beaches, lakes, rivers and streams. It is also designed to be taken out into natural envir...