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Tangata O Le Moana: New Zealand and the People of the Pacific
  

Tangata O Le Moana: New Zealand and the People of the Pacific (Paperback)

Edited by Mallon, Sean; Mahina-Tuai, Kolokesa; Salesa, Damon Ieremia

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This illustrated history tells the amazing story of Pacific people and their relationships with, and contributions to, New Zealand society. In a great feat of exploration and migration, Pacific Islanders became the first people to step foot on these shores some 800 years ago. ...

ISBN 9781877385728
Published 4 May 2012 by Te Papa Press
Interest Age Young Adults
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The Meeting Place: Maori and Pakeha Encounters, 1642-1840
  

The Meeting Place: Maori and Pakeha Encounters, 1642-1840 (Trade Paperback/Paperback)

By O'Malley, Vincent

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The Meeting Place is an examination of relationships between Maori and Pakeha focusing predominantly on the period between 1814 and 1840 when, author Vincent O'Malley argues, both peoples lived / inhabited a 'middle ground' - in the historian's Richard White's phrase - in which n ...

ISBN 9781869405946
Published 4 May 2012 by Auckland University Press
Interest Age 13-18 years
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Healing Our History: The Challenge of the Treaty of Waitangi
  

Healing Our History: The Challenge of the Treaty of Waitangi (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

By Consedine, Robert; Consedine, Joanna

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The Treaty of Waitangi is the most important document in New Zealand's history. Current Treaty issues and Maori/Pakeha relationships can only be understood within the wider story of New Zealand. As we understand and honour our history, we can acknowledge the need for restoration, ...

ISBN 9780143567691
Published 28 March 2012 by Penguin
Interest Age Young Adults
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Black Tide: The Story Behind the Rena Disaster
  

Black Tide: The Story Behind the Rena Disaster (Trade Paperback/Paperback)

By Julian, John

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The MV Rena was making 17 knots when she ploughed into the Astrolabe Reef in October 2011. On her way from Napier towards Tauranga carrying 1368 containers, 1700 tonnes of heavy fuel oil and 200 tonnes of marine diesel she impaled her bow on a pinnacle of rock. A few days later, ...

ISBN 9781869712709
Published 20 April 2012 by Hachette
Interest Age Young Adults
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Illustrated Encyclopedia of Traditional Maori Life, An: Taonga Tuku Iho
  

Illustrated Encyclopedia of Traditional Maori Life, An: Taonga Tuku Iho (Paperback, 3rd edition)

By Reed, A. W.; Edited by Mikaere, Buddy

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The first paperback edition of this classic A.W. Reed title remains true to the original vision - to create a highly accessible reference to the traditional life and customs of Maori. Taonga Tuku Iho translates to 'treasures from the past that have been handed down to us'. Thi ...

ISBN 9781869663612
Published 1 May 2012 by New Holland Publishers
Interest Age Young Adults
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Huia Histories of Maori: Nga Tahuhu Korero
   

Huia Histories of Maori: Nga Tahuhu Korero (Paperback)

Edited by Keenan, Danny

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This comprehensive history of Aotearoa New Zealand written entirely from Maori viewpoints using Maori customary structures takes a fresh look at what Maori history is and how it is different from that formerly portrayed. As a postcolonial history, it provides a range of fresh vie ...

ISBN 9781775500094
Release Date 1 June 2012 by Huia Publishers
Interest Age Young Adults
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Cyber-Bullying Is Never Alright
  

Cyber-Bullying Is Never Alright (Trade Paperback/Paperback)

By Roome, Debbie

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Cyber-bullying takes schoolyard bullying to a new level with the use of information technology. Computers, tablets, cell phones and other devices are used to harass, embarrass and torment people of all ages. 'Cyber Bullying is Never Alright' looks at the ways the abuse is perp ...

ISBN 9781468139402
Published 1 February 2012 by Debbie Roome
Interest Age All ages
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The Passionless People Revisited: New Zealanders in the 21st Century
  

The Passionless People Revisited: New Zealanders in the 21st Century (Trade Paperback/Paperback)

By McLauchlan, Gordon

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When The Passionless People was first published in 1976 it was a publishing sensation, selling tens of thousands of copies. Its title became part of the language. Over thirty years on - have we changed? Are we still 'smiling zombies'? There is no doubt that this book will be as t ...

ISBN 9781869537906
Published 20 April 2012 by David Bateman Ltd
Interest Age Young Adults
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Five Foot and Fearless: A Woman on the Front Line in New Zealand
  

Five Foot and Fearless: A Woman on the Front Line in New Zealand (Trade Paperback/Paperback)

By Williams, Liz

'I don't think I can actually remember a time in policing when I didn't want to join the Armed Offenders Squad. My early reasons for joining probably weren't the purest, though - I just thought they looked really cool.' Five Foot and Fearless is the inspiring story of Liz William ...

ISBN 9780143566939
Published 23 March 2012 by Penguin
Interest Age Young Adults
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Getting to the Heart of Hurt: Understanding Self-harm
 

Getting to the Heart of Hurt: Understanding Self-harm (Paperback)

By Currie, Sarah

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Is self-harm a suicide attempt? What's behind the growing increase in teenagers and adults who self-harm? What can be done to help someone who self-harms? This book answers these questions.

ISBN 9781849050104
Published 15 January 2010 by FOOTPRINT BOOKS
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