COMP CLOSED | Book Giveaway | Route 52

Route 52
,

We are very pleased to be giving away two copies of Simon Burt’s book, ‘Route 52 – A Big Lump of Country Unknown’, to our GrownUps members.

All you need to do to enter the draw is be a GrownUps member, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter and fill in your details near the bottom of the page!

Route 52About Route 52.

On the surface, Pōrangahau is a classic Aotearoa coastal village.

Across the river bridge, a turn-of-the-century timber hotel stands prominent. Opposite, a blindingly blue Tip Top dairy serves ice cream, fish’n’chips, and mail. The corner garage has a car on one hoist, a tractor on the other, and a quad bike waiting its turn.

Past the fire station the wharenui-like war memorial hall lies waiting, too, for the next community fundraiser or ANZAC service.

A classic colonial church sits behind a white picket fence.

There’s salt in the air and tūī in the trees.

This is about as Kiwi as it gets.

Wairarapa writer Simon Burt, prompted by curiosity, hooked up his caravan, chucked Meg the foxie in the back seat, and set off to find what makes Route 52, the touring back road between Masterton and Waipukurau tick.

The hula parties in ‘Coconut Grove’, Akitio, where James K. Baxter wrote a cautionary poem, George Wilder’s hideout in Herbertville.

He shared beers, cuppas and scones, and tales of trouble and joy with the people.

This book tells their stories of isolation, joy, architecture, and humour.

Not a member? Join now

 

Terms and conditions

    1. You must be a GrownUps member and receive our newsletter to be eligible to win.
    2. Competition closes on the 5th March 2025, winners will be notified via email by 6th March 2025.
    3. It is your responsibility to ensure you correctly enter a New Zealand postal address where the prize can be sent. GrownUps will not take responsibility for prizes sent to incorrect addresses.
    4. Winners are drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.
    5. GrownUps employees and family are not eligible to enter.
    6. By entering the giveaway, you approve for GrownUps to use your name on social media as winner of the competition.
    7. One entry per household.
    8. Prize in non transferrable.
    9. You must reside in New Zealand – the prize can only be redeemed within New Zealand.
    10. You must be over 50 years of age to enter, please check your details are correct in your membership dashboard.