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Pioneering New Zealand feminist and political activist reflects on fifty years of feminism
MEDIA RELEASE Fifty Years a Feminist SUE KEDGLEY PUBLISHED BY MASSEY UNIVERSITY PRESS, 13 May 2021, RRP $39.99 A frank and spirited autobiography by Sue Kedgley, proudly published by Massey University Press on May 13, tracks the development of feminism in New Zealand over the last five decades, its intersection…
Jewel-like collaboration between artist and poet celebrates connection to natural world
MEDIA RELEASE On We Go By Catherine Bagnall and L. Jane Sayle Published by Massey University Press, 11 March 2021, RRP: $35.00 An exquisite new book published by Massey University Press in March is the result of a long-time collaboration between artist Catherine Bagnall and poet Jane Sayle. On We…
Māori-led book challenges way we think about environment, land (whenua) and landscape
MEDIA RELEASE KIA WHAKANUIA TE WHENUA / PEOPLE PLACE LANDSCAPE Edited by Carolyn Hill for Landscape Foundation Foreword by Dame Anne Salmond Mary Egan Publishing; 01 March 2021; RRP: $55.00 Māori-led book presents rich seam of visual essays, papers, poetry and polemics which challenge the way we think about environment,…
Award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator collaborate on second children’s book Tu Meke Tuatara!
MEDIA RELEASE Tu Meke Tuatara! Words by Malcolm Clarke, Illustrations by FLOX Published by Little Love; 2 November 2020; RRP: $30.00 “A heart-warming tale that shows how a simple act of kindness helps everyone.” — Anika Moa Malcolm Clarke’s first children’s book Tu Meke Tūī! was the product of…
New book shows how legacy and modernity meld in Christchurch rebuild
MEDIA RELEASE Christchurch Architecture: A Walking Guide JOHN WALSH AND PATRICK REYNOLDS A new book to be published in November shows that the best ways to appreciate the architecture of Christchurch is on foot. The second in a series of urban walking guides written by well-known architecture writer John Walsh…
Kiwi kids seek out books with positive messages
MEDIA RELEASE Local book Aroha’s Way by Craig Phillips is a huge hit with Kiwi kids, storming onto the Whitcoulls Kids’ Top 50 Books List at number three. Announced today (September 28, 5:00am), Phillips is a newcomer to the List with his timely and comforting book, which helps children cope…
Celebrated artist Grahame Sydney encourages wildlife painter to create book
MEDIA RELEASE Drawn to the Wild: Paintings of New Zealand Birds NICOLAS DILLON Published by Potton & Burton 09 November 2020, RRP: $59.99 Nicolas Dillon is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading wildlife painters. Having honed his craft and established an international reputation over some 30 years, Dillon’s long-held…
The fascinating story of our legendary extinct bird
MEDIA RELEASE What happened to the moa NED BARRAUD Published by Potton & Burton, 09 October 2020 RRP: $29.99 hardback / $19.99 paperback In his most challenging book to date, author and illustrator Ned Barraud tackles the intriguing story of New Zealand’s prehistoric, flightless bird – the moa. Spurred on…
Landmark charitable organisation celebrates 100 years
MEDIA RELEASE Agency of Hope: The story of the Auckland City Mission 1920–2020 PETER LINEHAM “Agency of Hope is for anybody interested in the history of Auckland, social issues or indeed how an organisation can adapt as society changes.” — Chris Farrelly, CEO/Auckland City Missioner The Auckland City Mission has…
Buying local impacts Kiwis reading choices and habits
MEDIA RELEASE The impact of COVID is reflected in the nation’s renewed enthusiasm for reading, as many of us stay close to home and buy books by local authors Whitcoulls say, as they announce their Top 100 Books List today (August 31). During the first lockdown, Kiwis often turned to…