This book will provide essential guidance for new and aspiring committee and board directors. Kiwi author Pierre Woolridge has based his new book on his decades of experience. Like many, he started on a school board, before contributing to a variety of not-for-profit boards and committees as a director, committee member, trustee, chair, and treasurer. This book explains the complex world of governance in a simple, digestible way so that anyone can be a useful and effective board member. It is particularly helpful for people who are newly elected or appointed to a board or committee. It is also aimed at existing directors, both as a refresher and for when discussing the new incorporated societies requirements. The book's aim is for people newly elected to a board or committee to get up to speed quickly and with confidence. The reader will come away knowing how to add value to their organisation, enjoy being a board/committee member, and find the experience rewarding.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 153 x 234 mm

Publication Date: 06-10-2023

Step into the enchanting world of The Seaweed Forager, your guide to the treasures of the coastal shores. Learn to identify, harvest and prepare a myriad of seaweed species found along the stunning coastlines of Aotearoa/New Zealand. Uncover the astonishing nutritional properties of seaweed and the remarkable health benefits that can be easily introduced into any diet. Whether you are foraging seaweed for the kitchen or garden, or simply wanting to discover more about the ocean's rich resources, The Seaweed Forager is an indispensable companion. Rebecca Gouldhurst is from Adelaide, Australia. Her maunga/mountain is Mount Lofty and her awa/river is Morialta Falls. Rebecca is a Naturopath, Counsellor and Gestalt Therapist. The Seaweed Forager is her first book. “Rebecca’s love for seaweed shines through every page of this wide-ranging guide.” —Johanna Knox, Author of The Forager’s Treasury “I found this book inspiring and exciting. It has given me the confidence to explore and forage wild seaweed with my family.” —Storm Sommerville, Naturopath and Nutritionist

Bind: paperback

Pages: 222

Publication Date: 01-10-2023

The New Zealand Native Flower Colouring Book. More than just a colouring book. This book contains beautiful paintings done by a New Zealand Artist. The paintings give you a colour guideline to aid your creativity, accompanied by information related to the native flora. It is a unique colouring book you will love to keep. Artist - Born in New Zealand, Deby has always had a love for nature and as an adult began to translate that love to paper and canvas. Her work ranges from watercolour, acrylic, photography and mixed medium. She is also a commission artist. The complete collection of her artwork, including the paintings in this book, can be viewed and purchased as an A4 print or a framed print online at www.originzart.nz

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Pages: 22

Dimensions: 230 x 220 mm

"Physick is a book of poetry that sears and coaxes and it could have been written by no one apart from the scholar, poet and elder that is Pete Hay. No one else takes the temperature of this island like him and no one else uses Tasmania as such an effective prism through which to consider human nature. Physick is a book of transcendent poetry which helps us understand not only place but the vagaries and passions of the human condition. It should be prescribed reading for all of us." – Rachel Edwards, The Australian

Bind: paperback

Pages: 156

Dimensions: 135 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 10-10-2023

Provides all the relevant New Zealand theory test questions and answers to help prepare you to pass the driver theory test for licence classes 1 to 6. All the information you need in one book covering road rules and safe driving practices. Study the knowledge and standards you require to pass the New Zealand Driving Theory Test.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 76

Dimensions: 210 x 270 mm

The 53nd edition, in full-colour, is an essential reference book for any collector of New Zealand Stamps. Over 150 pages, the catalogue offers brilliant information and pricing from 1855 through January 2023. Len Jury 2023 New Zealand Stamp Catalogue also includes First Day Covers, some Cinderella issues and Postal Fiscals.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 150 x 210 mm

The 2023 catalogue features important information regarding all New Zealand coins issued from 1933 and includes updated values with retail prices given in five grades for the pre-decimal issues. A full listing of decimal issues is also included. New Zealand Coin and Banknote Catalogue features information about all New Zealand legal tender coins that have been minted since 1933. The 2023 edition is edited by Jared H. Thornton and has a hugely expanded “Checks, Discount & Special Purpose Tokens” section, previously four pages and now expanded to eleven pages, courtesy of Martin Purdy FRNSNZ, and again includes five pages of information on all the major coin “varieties”, also compiled by Martin Purdy, all being shown with values in the category pages. New Zealand banknotes are covered from 1934 with prices given in up to six grades, including first and last prefixes in the decimal section. The catalogue as always includes simplified listings of Tradesmen’s Tokens, Communion Tokens, Internment Camp Tokens, Checks, Discount & Special Purpose Tokens and Mint Rolls.

Pages: 104

Dimensions: 150 x 210 mm

Immerse yourself in the natural world with Parklife. This book features a collection of stunning homes and cottages built near national parks across the USA, showcasing the best examples of rustic living. With a focus on blending tradition and aesthetics, each residence preserves the local history and culture while designing spaces that harmoniously reflect the natural beauty of their surroundings. This highly anticipated follow-up to The Parklands provides a cap-tivating look into the creative ways in which rural homeowners are crafting stylish, sophisticated, and traditional homes near some of the country's most breathtaking nature reserves and parks. Discover a restored hunting cabin and a former mill, among other architectural gems, all celebrating the wild and wonderful worlds in which they reside.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 225 x 290 mm

Publication Date: 23-10-2023

A gorgeous, large-scale photo book packed with unexpected perspectives of the Atlantic and western European coastal areas, to inspire European visitors and residents as well as armchair tourists and photography buffs around the world As the most visited region in the world, Europe offers a tremendous range of attractions—a diversity that is even reflected on the continent's coastline itself. Europe's nearly 750 million residents and hundreds of thousands of annual visitors can make for crowded cities and congested towns, but the coastal areas offer plenty of spots for people to get in touch with nature—and to experience the majesty of the Atlantic Ocean. Nearly 450 awe-inspiring photos spotlight the Atlantic, which looms off the coast of western Europe as a mercilessly untamed, rugged, and endless expanse. The ocean is characterized by shoals and foaming spray, surging waves, and treacherous currents, yet it is also a unique habitat for whales and seabirds—and an inviting sight for us humans as it gleams in the light of the setting sun. Where rock, wind, and water collide—on coasts from Iceland to the Canary Islands, from northern Norway to Algarve—the range of the sea’s strength becomes evident in the empty beaches and imposing cliff faces, the black lava rocks, and the high surf pent up against stone walls.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 360

Dimensions: 381 x 254 mm

Publication Date: 28-10-2023

Large-format collection of photography featuring the flora, fauna, and pristine landscapes of the Alps’ protected regions. Capturing the allure of this grandiose legacy of the ice age is difficult, even in superlatives, but this photo book provides up-close natural experiences throughout the parks and preserves of six Alpine nations: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, and France. From the snowy heights of Mont Blanc in France, to the Alpine fields abloom with wildflowers in Italy's Tre Cime, to the lakes and forests of Austria's Tyrol region, hundreds of color images show where the Alps still exist in a wild, unfettered state. Accompanied by species identification, geological history, and websites for trip planning, the book is both inspirational. and informational. Also included are tips on the best spots for hiking, skiing, and all types of climbing. This expansive trip through the Alps includes the following and more: • Little to no traces of human settlement and culture throughout the 750+ images • Beautiful, painterly photos that capture the region’s majestic landscapes at magic hour and with the best seasonal lighting throughout the year • More than ten UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserves and Parks and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites • Hundreds of plant and animal species captured, including underwater photography from pristine lakes and streams • Photos range above and below the treeline and feature everything in between, such as picturesque waterfalls and plains This is the definitive documentation and photographic escape into the wilds of the Alps.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 424

Dimensions: 228 x 292 mm

Publication Date: 28-10-2023