Margaret Pope writes an eyewitness account of the "turbulent 1980s and the brilliant, elusive figure at their political centre". She throws new light on the policy and personalitites of the fourth Labour government.

Pocket edition. Lost in New Zealand is a new release from pre-eminent New Zealand photographer Craig Potton, in the popular New Zealand pictorial genre. In a deliberate move away from the highly commercial photography of the likes of New Zealand Aotearoa, Craig is presenting images from his photo library with a more subtle and sophisticated take on the landscape. Influenced by recent photography trips to Iceland and Nepal, and the success of his newly-opened Arrowtown gallery, Craig is keen to make available his less-known but more... read more

On 22 September 1960, six girls gather behind the school toilets to read Peyton Place: Caroline the leader, Heather the caregiver, Kathy the actress, Raeleen the explorer, Greer the mystic and Margie the rebel. Like the historical heroines whose stories are repeatedly held up to them as models, these girls confront in their various ways the uncertainty and fears of adolescence. On 22 September 1995 we meet them again, confronting the issues of middle age. Caroline's on the way up, Raeleen's now Ra, Margie climbs higher and highe... read more

P"hutukawa and r t trees are among New Zealand's most beloved and recognisable national icons, symbolising summer, nationhood and our unique natural environment. P"hutukawa and R t : New Zealand's Iron-hearted Trees celebrates these unique trees - their place in the natural world, their importance to M?ori, their role in symbolism, art, and design, and their many remarkable uses - as well as the threat they face today from possums, progress and people. Containing a wealth of new research, this book really does contain everything... read more

This historical novel imagines the story behind Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin's 600-line verse tale, 'The Fountain at Bakhchisaray', about the impossible love of a Tatar khan for a Polish countess held captive in his Crimean harem. The year is 1752. Young Polish countess, Maria Potocka, abducted from her father's estate by Tatars during a slave raid into eastern Poland, languishes in the harem of the palace at Bakhchisaray on the Crimean Peninsula. She will soon die. The year is also 1821. Alexander Pushkin is in exile in Bess... read more

In New Zealand's lush rainforests, isolated from the outside world for 80 million years, many extraordinary birds evolved. They included the giant moa, the beautiful huia, and the largest eagle the earth has ever seen. Within a few hundred years, human settlement extinguished 58 unique and beautiful species. For the first time ever, this book brings these lost birds to life again. In rich colour, celebrated painter Paul Martinson depicts each bird in its original habitat. Te Papa palaeontologist Alan Tennyson provides detailed inf... read more

Reissue These five stylish books introduce fascinating objects from Te Papa’s collections – from the most valuable and unique items to the quirkiest. Small and easy to mail and carry, the books make an ideal gift or souvenir.Each book is full of pictures and information, including a general introduction on the objects and a brief history of this bold and innovative museum.

This 128-page book is an impressive portfolio of works by sixty of the most popular artists currently working in New Zealand. It is designed as an introduction for those who are just starting out to buy the work of local artists and as an up-to-date reference for those art buyers who already collect New Zealand art.

Brilliant work by students of Epsom Girls

At once a travel book, an autobiographical novel and free-floating meditation on Europe and the Antipodes, News of the Swimmer Reaches Shore begins with its narrator suspended in the salty, tideless waters of the Mediterranean. Adrift on an ocean of art history, literature and music, of memories and a dream-like present, O’Brien introduces a cast of underwater characters that includes Jacques Cousteau, the French secret service agent Dominique Prieur, Henri Matisse and the naked ri... read more

Spectacular 360 images, folding out to 1 metre, showcase New Zealand's natural beauty like no other book available.

Brian Turner is one of this country's best known and best-loved poets and also one of its most determined conservationists. In this beautifully illustrated anthology he brings together both old and new essays, columns, articles and poetry that concentrate on the wild places and outdoor pursuits he loves and of which he is such an unabashed, articulate and passionate champion.

Whim Wham was the pen-name of the major New Zealand poet Allen Curnow. His highly entertaining verses, commencing in the Christchurch Press in 1937 and in the New Zealand Herald from 1951, voiced the awkward questions so many New Zealanders wanted to ask. Whim Wham became a Saturday institution and required reading for generations of New Zealanders. His astute observations and wry take on New Zealand events offer invaluable insights for readers today. He captured New Zealanders' reactions to world affairs from Franco and Hitler to ... read more

During the 1990s Ailsa Robertson?s series of books was immensely popular. John MacKinven has begun updating her books, with her family's agreement, and Samoa is the first title to be reissued. The integrity and accessibility of Ailsa's work has been retained. Contents include a historical overview of traditional arts and crafts in Samoa, the showcasing of particular activities, in this instance siapo (generally 'tapa') and weaving. There are examples of activities that children can do in the classroom or at home throughout, accompa... read more

From the secluded golden beaches of Northland to the rugged, lush landscape of Fiordland lies a land of unequalled beauty and diversity. It is this spectacular, unspoiled scenery that attracts thousands of visitors to New Zealand every year. Photographer Mike Hollman has captured the natural beauty of this country to provide a unique view not only of New Zealand's most popular scenic attractions but also many seldom-visited places. The book includes brief informative introductions to each regional area as well as explanatory captions.

Reissue These five stylish books introduce fascinating objects from Te Papa’s... read more

These five stylish books introduce fascinating objects from Te Papa’s collections – from the most valuable and unique items to the quirkiest. Small and easy to mail and carry, the books make an ideal gift or souvenir.Each book is full of pictures and information, including a general introduction on the objects and a brief history of this bold an... read more

Kay Flavell - critic, teacher and artist - has written an evocative poetry collection that takes us on a lyrical journey through Europe, the USA, New Zealand and Japan. Rooted in the immediacy of the moment yet redolent of past and future, Moon Over the Pacific dares to imagine a new kind of Pacific community.

Reissue These five stylish books introduce fascinating objects from Te Papa’s collections ÃÂÂÂÂÂ... read more

Kura Koiwi is both a personal account of Brian Flintoff’s career as a carver, but also an important exploration of Maori art and how it relates to carving.
Heavily illustrated with exquisite examples of his, and other people’s work, this book explains the mythology and symbolism behind his work, and in doing so provides an inspiring window into the power and beauty of our indigenous culture.
Conceived as a sister publication to Taonga Puoro: Singing Treasures, his acclaimed earlier book on Maori musical inst... read more