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A Short History of Sheep in New Zealand by Richard Wolfe
$30.00 NZD
Category: NZ non-fiction | Reading Level: very good
Let's face it - this is sheep country. Sheep still outnumber New Zealanders by about ten to one. They're hugely important to us - they have propped up the nation's economy for ages; they've enriched our language (with their dagging and drenching and dipping) as well as the table; been the subject of cou ...Show more
A Society of Gentlemen - The Untold Story of the First New Zealand Company by Richard Wolfe
$35.00 NZD
Category: History | Reading Level: Very Good
Most New Zealanders have heard of the New Zealand Company and the Wakefield brothers, and the planned English colonial settlements of Nelson, Wellington and Christchurch. But very few people know that in 1825/26, very early in the story of the European settlement of New Zealand, there was another attemp ...Show more
Battlers, Bluffers & Bully-Boys : New Zealand's Prime Ministers have shaped our nation by Richard Wolfe
$40.00 NZD
Category: History
Secondhand. Battlers Bluffers and Bully-Boys: How New Zealand's Prime Ministers Have Shaped Our Nation is an essential reference book giving a brief description of each NZ Prime Minister, describing their influence at the time they were PM and also their lasting legacies - how their decisions have form ...Show more
Footprints on the Land - How Humans Changed New Zealand by Richard Wolfe
$45.00 NZD
Category: Environment | Reading Level: near fine
Less than a thousand years of human occupation have massively altered Aotearoa. In this fascinating work, cultural historian Richard Wolfe explores how and why settlers have impacted on nature and what this means for our future. Footprints on the Land is a timely review of the human place in our environ ...Show more
Fronting Up: Classic New Zealand Magazine Covers by Richard Wolfe
$25.00 NZD
Category: Pictorial | Reading Level: very good
Fronting Up is a rich, large-format sample of more than 100 classic magazine covers, all drawn from the extensive archives of the Auckland Museum Library. The selected publications span 165 years, and include both household names - such as the Listener, New Zealand Woman's Weekly and the departed Auckla ...Show more
Historic Auckland & Northland by Richard Wolfe
$50.00 NZD
Category: History | Reading Level: Very Good
Another edition to this sumptuous historical series. A beautifully produced book showcasing the history of the region through superb historic photographs, many not published before, and informative extended captions. Over 140 photographs tell the story of Auckland and Northland.
Instructions for New Zealanders by Richard Wolfe
$35.00 NZD
Category: History | Reading Level: very good
In 1864 politician John Gorst wrote: "Every country has some staple manufacture, and there can be no doubt that laws are the staple manufacture of New Zealand."And so New Zealanders ended up with a welter of rules, regulations, edicts, recommendations and advisories, including: Never work on the land or ...Show more
It's in the Post: The Stories Behind New Zealand's Postage Stamps by Richard Wolfe
$40.00 NZD
Category: History
Stamps are more than just a payment for postage. The best and most memorable are gems of graphic design and encapsulations of our history. They celebrate landmark events, famous New Zealanders, sporting and creative achievements; our natural heritage, enterprising spirit and ingenuity. Looking back at m ...Show more
Kiwiana by Stephen Barnett; Richard Wolfe
$25.00 NZD
Category: NZ non-fiction
Kiwiana is an essential guide for both New Zealanders and overseas visitors, identifying and celebrating some of the more colourful and durable aspects of this country's popular culture. Known as Kiwiana, these are characterful objects and customs that define the New Zealand way of life. They have becom ...Show more
New Zealand Portraits by Richard Wolfe
$80.00 NZD
Category: General | Reading Level: very good
This magnificent book is a collection of New Zealand painted portraits from our earliest times. With selections based on the quality of the art and the importance of the artist, this offering promises to be a truly memorable and significant snapshot of a vital aspect of New Zealand's art heritage. After ...Show more
New Zealand's Lost Heritage: The Stories Behind our Forgotten Landmarks by Richard Wolfe
$50.00 NZD
Category: History | Reading Level: good-very good
Features 20 notable structures which, for various reasons, no longer exist. Most of the buildings have been demolished in the name of urban development, creating controversy ... Each building is discussed and illustrated including the circumstances of its demise. The selection includes: Ruapekapeka pa i ...Show more
Sure To Rise: The Edmond's Story by Peter Alsop, Kate Parsonson, Richard Wolfe
$60.00 NZD
Category: NZ History
Edmonds is one of New Zealand's best-known brands - its radiant sun and 'Sure to Rise' promise have embellished baking powder labels and the much-loved Edmonds Cookery Book for over a hundred years and are now embedded in our popular culture. The man behind the company, Thomas Edmonds, came to New Zeala ...Show more