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The latest in the New Zealand Collection.

Conquering Cascade: An Epic Saga of Denniston Coal Phil Walsh

The story of the Cascade Westport Coal Company and its workforce, the men and women of Cascade Creek. A thorough investigation of this little-known chapter in New Zealand's industrial coal mining heritage.

How to Loiter in a Turf War Coco Solid

A new novel by writer, musician and multimedia artist Jessica Hansell, also known as Coco Solid. Set in Auckland this is a genre-bending work of autobiographical fiction.

Huntertwasser in New Zealand: The Art of Creating Paradise Andreas J. Hirsch

Austrian-born artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser lived in New Zealand from 1973 until his death in 2000. Hundertwasser in New Zealand is a richly illustrated volume exploring the artist's love of Aotearoa, his art, philosophy and the architecture he created here.

Jillion By New Zealand's Young Writers and Artists

A collection of incredible work, written and illustrated by New Zealand's young writers and artists aged between 5-13. With over 300 pages of original poetry, stories and art, this is a beautifully designed book.

New Zealand Falcon Dave Bell

A beautifully illustrated guide to the only remaining endemic bird of prey in New Zealand, the New Zealand falcon or kārearea. This book covers the history, distribution, hunting and diet of the bird, as well as the threats it faces in the modern world.

Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia Christina Thompson

Early Polynesian mariners are widely acknowledged as the world's greatest navigators. In this thoroughly researched book, the author explores the history of the Pacific and the epic migration of the ancient voyagers who managed to colonise every habitable island in the vast region of Remote Oceania.

Tūrangawaewae: Identity and Belonging in Aotearoa New Zealand 2nd ed. Edited by Ella Kahu, Te Rā Moriarty, Helen Dollery and Richard Shaw

An engaging book exploring what it means to be a New Zealander today. The chapters delve into identity and diversity, political representation, place and identity and the stories of Aotearoa, New Zealand that shape our perspectives and sense of self.