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Billy T: The Life and Times of Billy T. James by Matt Elliott
$40.00 NZD
Category: NZ biography | Reading Level: good
Billy T James was a larger-than-life comedian who gave us some of our best belly laughs. An accomplished singer and musician, he created enduring characters, poking the borax at the oh-so-delicate state of race relations in New Zealand in a way that stood him head and shoulders above other performers of ...Show more
Dave Gallaher: The Original All Black Captain by Matt Elliott
$40.00 NZD
Category: Sports Biography | Reading Level: Very Good
Dave Gallaher was an Irish immigrant who became one of the most famous people in his adopted land, a man whose skills and character were crucial in shaping rugby and our national team. Gallaher captained the 1905 All Blacks team - the first New Zealand national rugby team to tour the United Kingdom and ...Show more
Good as Gold: New Zealand in the 1980s by Matt Elliott
$50.00 NZD
Category: NZ non-fiction
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
Kiwi Collectors: Curious and Unusual Kiwi Hobbies by Matt Elliott
$37.00 NZD
Category: NZ biography
An interesting collection is as much about the collector as it is the assembled possessions. Join bestselling author Matt Elliott as he tracks down a variety of collectors from around the country. Their beloved items range from firearms to carnivorous plants, Temuka pottery to railway signals. Doors are ...Show more
Rugby Folklore by Matt Elliott
$40.00 NZD
Category: Sport general
From superstitions to send-offs, All Black nick-names to on-field battles: Rugby Folklore is a miscellany of stories, quotes, and facts that are part of the fabric of New Zealand rugby. New Zealand has played, celebrated and commemorated rugby like no other country. We took to the game in extraordinary ...Show more
With the Wind Behind Us - Stories that made New Zealand a sailing nation by Matt Elliott
$37.00 NZD
Category: NZ non-fiction | Reading Level: near fine
From red socks to kauri yachts, these are the stories that made New Zealand Aotearoa a sailing nation. Stretching back to the Pacific navigators and the great migrations from Polynesia to the humble 'P' class dinghy and the world-beating success of Team New Zealand: With the Wind Behind Us is a celebrat ...Show more
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