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Beyond Hostile Islands: The Pacific War in American and New Zealand Fiction Writing Daniel McKay

A rewarding investigation of Pacific War literature, particularly that which confronted the economic rise of Japan in the 1980s and that which turned away from the atomic bombings of 1945. 

Knowledge is a Blessing on Your Mind: Selected Writings, 1980-2020 Anne Salmond

This book traces Salmond's journey as an anthropologist, writer and activist, bringing together her key writing on the Māori world, cultural contact, Te Tiriti and the wider Pacific.

The Forgotten Forest : In Search of the Lost Plants and Fungi of Aotearoa Robert Vennell

Filled with beautiful historical artworks and illustrations, The Forgotten Forest is a celebration of the little things that pass us by and will forever transform a simple walk in the bush.

The Seaweed Forager Rebecca Gouldhurst

Learn to identify, harvest and prepare a myriad of seaweed species found along the coastlines of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Uncover the astonishing nutritional properties of seaweed and the remarkable health benefits that can be easily introduced into any diet. 

Kiwis in Conflict: A History of New Zealanders at War Chris Pugsley

A fascinating and deftly told story of a people finding themselves in wars rarely of their own making, but conflicts that nevertheless shaped us as a nation and as New Zealanders.

Victory at Gate Pā?: The Battle of Pukehinahina - Gate Pā: 1864 Buddy Mikaere and Cliff Simons

The battle of Gate Pā was a defining moment in New Zealand history that had repercussions for Maori land ownership and the notion of sovereignty. Although Maori technically won the battle in a humiliating defeat of the British troops, long-term they were to see thousands of acres of their land confiscated.