Goldrush to the Thames - New Zealand 1867 to 1869 (abridged) by Dr Kae Lewis
68.00 NZD
Category: NZ History
Until now, little was known about who the miners were that came to the Thames during the early days of the gold rush in 1867. Still less was known about how they went about finding gold high in the ranges behind the Thames township. They flocked in, firstly from Auckland and then from all parts of New ...Show more
Goldrush to the Thames New Zealand 1867 to 1869 by Dr Kae Lewis
120.00 NZD
Category: NZ History
Goldrush to the Thames: New Zealand 1867 - 1869 Until now, little was known about who the miners were that came to the Thames during the early days of the gold rush in 1867. Still less was known about how they went about finding gold high in the ranges behind the Thames township. They flocked in, firstl ...Show more
Introducing Te Tiriti o Waitangi (BWB Texts) by Claudia Orange and Jared Davidson
17.99 NZD
Category: NZ History | Series: 1st
The content of this short book is derived directly from the larger illustrated publication, foregoing all illustrations to suit the BWB Texts format. In 1840, over 500 Maori leaders put their names to a significant new document: Te Tiriti o Waitangi or the Treaty of Waitangi. Through their signatures, ...Show more
The Treaty of Waitangi | Te Tiriti o Waitangi: an Illustrated History by Claudia Orange
49.99 NZD
Category: NZ History | Reading Level: very good
Claudia Orange's writing on the Treaty of Waitangi has played a central role in national understanding of this foundational document. This fully revised and updated edition (previously entitled An Illustrated History of the Treaty of Waitangi) brings the Treaty's history to life with a richly informativ ...Show more
Good as Gold: New Zealand in the 1980s by Matt Elliott
49.99 NZD
Category: NZ History
In the 1980s, life in New Zealand became brighter, louder, faster and wilder. While the decade is remembered for its big hair, bright clothing and excessive shows of wealth, it was also a time of social upheaval, protest and political reform. These years saw Kiwis make their mark on the global sport and ...Show more
A History of New Zealand in 100 Objects by Jock Phillips
55.00 NZD
Category: NZ History | Reading Level: very good
New Zealand history through a new lens - 100 objects offer 100 entry points into the powerful, captivating stories of our shared past. Authored by award-winning historian Jock Phillips, The History of New Zealand in 100 Objects is gripping, inclusive, often revelatory and deeply human. A colourful and c ...Show more
Days of Darkness: Taranaki, 1878-1884 by Hazel Riseborough
49.99 NZD
Category: NZ History | Series: 1st
The narrative of the Parihaka community sheds light on a critical period in Aotearoa’s colonial past. As the government seized their land, Māori communities across the region engaged in non-violent resistance, with Parihaka emerging as a powerful symbol of defiance under the leadership of Te Whiti o Ron ...Show more
True Tales of Waihi
45.00 NZD
Category: NZ History
Launched on the 7th of October 2023. A collection of 46 captivating stories over 184 pages contributed by the very people who, either now or at some stage in their lives called Waihi home. It is a treasure trove of local history and personal anecdotes covering early Waihi families, memories of growing u ...Show more
Vintage Aviators - Aircraft of the Great War by Gavin Conroy
79.99 NZD
Category: NZ History | Reading Level: near fine
Many New Zealanders do not realise that New Zealand is home to one of the most significant collections of World War One aircraft in the world. This is the work of Sir Peter Jackson's company The Vintage Aviator, who restore and build replicas and reproductions of Great War aircraft from their Wairarapa ...Show more
Our Untold Stories: Extraordinary Tales from New Zealand's Past by Tom Clarke
39.99 NZD
Category: NZ History
Our Untold Stories is a collection of interesting, informative, entertaining, amusing, inspiring, tragic and fascinating stories from New Zealand’s past — stories which have been largely forgotten or were unknown. For more than 40 years, former journalist Tom Clarke has been gathering stories for a Tod ...Show more
Ngatokimatawhaorua - The Biography of a Waka by Jeff Evans
50.00 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
New Zealand at the Beach by Terry Moyle
49.99 NZD
Category: NZ History
In the 1960s and 1970s, going to the beach was in its heyday. Camping grounds were full and at the pictures, surfing movies made being at the beach cooler than ever. Generations of New Zealanders have always included days of golden weather at the beach among the happiest of their lives. New Zealand at ...Show more