NZ Reference

Popular interest in New Zealand's place names is as strong as ever and Place Names of New Zealand remains unchallenged as the one-stop reference. First published in 1975 and updated over three editions since, it: contains alphabetical entries for over 10,000 places in New Zealand; explains the origin and meaning of the place names (including competing versions); locates places by regions and indicates distances from nearest major localities; incorporates place names in both Maori and English, and gives the original Maori names for ... read more

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A look at some of New Zealand's historic houses - in words and in pictures. An eclectic mix, these houses, generally from the 19th century, and ranging from one-roomed cobs to country mansions, have been chosen because of their significance: they are 'a first', have been built by an architect of significance, have been lived in by notable New Zealanders. Most are open to visitors and they all have charm. A novelist, the author is interested in the houses' stories and has personally visited them all. The 60 houses are organised regi... read more

Since the first screening of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in 2001, New Zealand has become the embodiment of "Middle-earth" to millions of moviegoers the world over. This definitive guidebook showcases the principal movie-set locations around New Zealand as seen in all three films.
Ian Brodie's guide enables fans of Peter Jackson's cinematic masterpiece to experience their own unique insight into the magic and complexity of Middle-earth. Produced with the full cooperation of New Line Productions, Inc., h... read more

These ten essays from a range of different authors and perspectives explore how the burgeoning Asian population of New Zealand is affecting our understanding of Asia and altering the way we see our own identity. Five chapters consider historical links between New Zealand and some Asian countries; five look at Asian aspects of contemporary kiwi culture, from the Indonesian gamelan, Indian identity, Muslim traditions as exemplified in the ‘burqaâÂ&Aci... read more

Increasingly, teachers at all levels of the education system are expected to undertake research that will help improve their teaching practice and enhance learning outcomes for students. This book provides a basic understanding of the research process - it's an easy-to-read but informative and sound introduction. It contains many frequently asked questions and then provides helpful answers.

This book is a follow up to the very successful Quick & Easy PC, published in 2003. It contains a mixture of entirely new material and some of Andrew Dixon's 'On-line' columns from the New Zealand Woman's Weekly. Bite-size (byte-size) chunks of information give handy hints on computer use in an accessible way, ranging from basic information on getting the most out of your personal computer, through to lists of interesting websites on particular topics, from caring for your skin to buying real estate. Sections of the book are: G... read more

Judith Binney's work spans nearly forty years of historical endeavour that began with the award-winning biography of the missionary Thomas Kendall, The Legacy of Guilt (1968). Her magisterial publication of 2009, Encircled Lands, is the culmination of many years' work on the history of the Urewera - a great scholarly enterprise that began with a visit to Maungapohatu in the late 1970s. The questions that presented themselves, in that place about that history, led to what Judith Binney has called 'the unanticipated trilogy': Mihaia ... read more

In the 1960s and 70s, a controversial new movement swept through the New Zealand church, bringing with it a fresh wave of passion and vigour that changed people forever. That revolution became known as the Charismatic Movement. This book tells the stories of ordinary people caught up in that extraordinary time. Bev Montgomery has brought together a collection of personal accounts of New Zealanders who were transformed by the Holy Spirit and who took hold of a calling to serve God with sincerity and selfless dedication. They were un... read more

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A growing awareness of our rich historical past, and the trend to research family history, has seen an increasing number of fascinating museums springing up around the country. In addition to the major city museums, local enthusiasts in smaller regional museums have established remarkable collections. Based in small towns and often run by volunteers, these museums are well worth a visit. Collections range from important exhibitions of regional and national history, to lines of vintage tractors, shelves of pottery and ceramics, even... read more

Collects 6,500 distinctive New Zealand words and usages, and covers the full range of New Zealandisms, drawn from a wide variety of domains and areas of New Zealand life.

Do you know that Hataitai is named after one of the taniwha which lived in Wellington Harbour? Or that Mystery Creek was named after an unsolved murder in the Waikato region?The meanings and stories behind the major place names of New Zealand are contained in this handy book. All the top tourist destinations are covered,inlcuding the unusual, the quirky and the historical. Symbols denote towns, rivers,mountains and other natural features, and a basic Maori vocabulary and pronunciation guide is included.

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Energy is at the core of modern life. We use energy to make our goods, do our work, grow our food, keep ourselves warm, light out streets and homes, access a wide range of services and entertain ourselves -and travel around our towns, our country and our world. The supply - and cost - of energy is of great importance, not just to remote policy makers in Wellington but to all of use in our everyday life. This short book examines how New Zealand can increase its energy sustainability – both in the se... read more

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