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Discover the magic of nature in this spellbinding picture book from local author Dana Winter

A landmark publication that focuses solely on the architecture of Christ’s College. The campus in Christchurch is unquestionably one of the most remarkable collections of buildings in New Zealand, but there are few publications which focus solely on its architecture.

If you grew up in New Zealand then chances are you will recognise the monarch butterfly. ...

Food waste is a hot topic, especially as billions of dollars worth of edibles disappear into the world’s landfills each year. Some food is wasted because restaurants and caterers over-order; some is thrown into big bins by supermarkets as ‘best-by’ dates reach their deadlines. But a vast amount of food is wasted in our own homes

The next time you’re considering cruising, a river cruise is an ideal choice. GrownUps Holidays travel ...

Christmas is coming, and there’s no better way to prepare for it than with gorgeous plantings of red, white and green. Plant in narrow beds along the path, or in pots on the deck where your living festive colour will receive the attention it deserves.

A compelling contemporary novel filled with hope, renewal and a touch of magic – after ten years of writing, this debut novel from New Zealander Christopher Parker will enchant readers everywhere.

By the author of the children’s classic A Kiwi Night Before Christmas comes a catchy and playful retelling of the much-loved traditional story, Over in the Meadow. This companion title to Morrison’s Down in the Forest features fascinating and lovable creatures from the seas that surround these islands of ours.

Full of adventure, drama and humour, Kiri Lightfoot’s text is a joy to read aloud, and award-winning illustrator Kimberly Andrews’ stunning watercolour illustrations capture the magic of the Antarctic landscape.

For many, full time retirement sounds perfect. Others, however, aren’t quite ready to give up work altogether, simply because they’ve reached sixty-five. And, let’s face it, many of us can’t quite afford to! That’s were a ‘side hustle’  – a part-time job or short-stint of work – can come in handy.