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Course Details 24 hours over 3 days NZQA 6401, 6402, 6400, 424 A high level of risk where you could be remote and an hour or more away from an ambulance. .00 gst

Course Details 12 hours over 2 days NZQA 6401, 6402, 6400 Day 1 08:30-05:00, Day 2 08:30-12:30 A medium to high level of risk where an ambulance could be twenty to sixty minutes away. .00 gst

Course Details 8 hours NZQA 6401, 6402 08:30-5:00 A low level of risk where an ambulance could be less than twenty minutes away. .00 gst

Course Details 4 hours Doctors, Pharmacists, Dentists, Midwives, Nurses, Vaccinators. .00 $400.00 Price range .00 through $400.00 gst

Course Details 40 hours Over 5 days, NZQA 29321 Become a FIRST RESPONDER in your community. Prerequisite: 6400, 6401, 6402 $1,250.00 gst

Course Details 4hours 1:00-5:00pm Anxiety, depression, PTSD, suicide awareness, de-escalation. .00 gst

Course Details Keep your first aid certification current and maintain the confidence to respond effectively in an emergency. This refresher course is designed for people who already hold a valid first aid certificate and need to renew their qualification while updating their knowledge with the lates...

Course Details Every workplace, organisation, school, club, and community group faces unique risks. Our In Case of Emergency (ICE) Bespoke Training programme is designed specifically around your environment, your people, and the emergency situations you are most likely to encounter. .00 $330.00 Pric...

The transition to parenthood can be beautiful, overwhelming, and everything in between. This planner helps parents prioritise their mental and emotional well-being during this transformative time. Designed to be filled in during pregnancy, it guides you and your partner in identifying ways to best s...

Take charge of your birth journey with this thoughtfully crafted 5-page template, designed by an experienced midwife to help you navigate every possible scenario. Comprehensive and easy to use, it empowers you to consider all your options and communicate your preferences clearly - from labour and de...

Get prepped for birth and postpartum with this comprehensive, practical guide It covers everything you need to consider in the lead-up to welcoming your baby, from advice on creating a birth plan to newborn essentials, setting boundaries, and building support systems. This resource ensures you have

The Birth Partner's Ultimate Guide is your partners key to being the calm, confident, and loving presence you need throughout your labour and birth experience. This guide is filled with practical tips, comforting techniques, and experienced advice to help them support you emotionally and physical

Give a gift that truly makes a difference. This $149 gift voucher can be redeemed for our My Comprehensive Little Kiwi Online Antenatal Course a thoughtfully curated, midwife-led experience designed to support parents as they prepare for birth and early parenthood. Featuring over 6 hours of e

These perfectly sized sewing kits are guaranteed to delight your 18 month old. Beginning with simply exploring and learning to thread the needle by 3 years of age you child could be tying their own knot and stitching efficiently. The toddler sewing kit is a wonderful starting place for the magica

We have a limited amount of stock of these wonderful safe knives for toddlers to be involved in food preparation. Read more about kiddicutter knives here https://kiddikutter.com.au/product/kiddikutter-wooden-handled-knife/ srsltid=AfmBOoqWOEXr5kwFh 2RmNJ8-J7u UXsQ KDQu3qfBMkn-erSA3V5hSJ

As presented in our art workshop inspired by Frida Kahlo - a set of 8 images. These cards have been printed on 200gsm card stock and measure 15cm x 20.5 cm. The title and year are printed on the reverse side. A beautiful set to share with your child or display in a frame or on a stand these card

Enrich your child's vocabulary with classified language cards from Aroha Nui Montessori and Beyond. Needing to grow or refresh your Toddler Montessori Language environment Look no further - we have created these beautiful PDF downloadable classified language card sets for you to print for your envi

Enrich your child's vocabulary with classified language cards from Aroha Nui Montessori and Beyond. Needing to grow or refresh your Toddler Montessori Language environment Look no further - we have created these beautiful PDF downloadable classified language card sets for you to print for your envi

Enrich your child's vocabulary with classified language cards from Aroha Nui Montessori and Beyond. Needing to grow or refresh your Toddler Montessori Language environment Look no further - we have created these beautiful PDF downloadable classified language card sets for you to print for your envi

Enrich your child's vocabulary with classified language cards from Aroha Nui Montessori and Beyond. Needing to grow or refresh your Toddler Montessori Language environment Look no further - we have created these beautiful PDF downloadable classified language card sets for you to print for your envi

Enrich your child's vocabulary with classified language cards from Aroha Nui Montessori and Beyond. Needing to grow or refresh your Toddler Montessori Language environment Look no further - we have created these beautiful PDF downloadable classified language card sets for you to print for your envi

Enrich your child's vocabulary with classified language cards from Aroha Nui Montessori and Beyond. Needing to grow or refresh your Toddler Montessori Language environment Look no further - we have created these beautiful PDF downloadable classified language card sets for you to print for your envi

Enrich your child's vocabulary with classified language cards from Aroha Nui Montessori and Beyond. Needing to grow or refresh your Toddler Montessori Language environment Look no further - we have created these beautiful PDF downloadable classified language card sets for you to print for your envi

Enrich your child's vocabulary with classified language cards from Aroha Nui Montessori and Beyond. Needing to grow or refresh your Toddler Montessori Language environment Look no further - we have created these beautiful PDF downloadable classified language card sets for you to print for your en

Enrich your child's vocabulary with classified language cards from Aroha Nui Montessori and Beyond. Needing to grow or refresh your Toddler Montessori Language environment Look no further - we have created these beautiful PDF downloadable classified language card sets for you to print for your envi

Written by Silvana Quattrocchi Montanaro M.D. this book is a core reading for 0-3 Montessori educators and parents alike.

Enrich your child's vocabulary with classified language cards from Aroha Nui Montessori and Beyond. Needing to grow or refresh your Toddler Montessori Language environment Look no further - we have created these beautiful PDF downloadable classified language card sets for you to print for your envi

These beautiful stainless water jugs are perfect for those early meal times with your baby or toddler. Adults can fill the jug with just the right amount of water, that the child can then pour into their own glass/cup. These jugs can be utilised for other uses too - flower arranging, art, pouring

located in Hamilton and offers a range of English courses including the popular New Zealand Certificate of English Language. They also offer group holiday programs, highschool presentation and exam presentation.

located in Hamilton and offers a range of English courses including the popular New Zealand Certificate of English Language. They also offer group holiday programs, highschool presentation and exam presentation.

a private university which offers a beautiful modern campus in the sunny Gold Coast. Students benefit from a program structure that allows a quick progression through their programs, completing a 3 year bachelor in years. This is due to their 3 semester per year programs which save students time. It...

a private university which offers a beautiful modern campus in the sunny Gold Coast. Students benefit from a program structure that allows a quick progression through their programs, completing a year bachelor in only 2 years. This is due to their semester per year programs which save students time...

a fantastic university located in Melbourne. It is ranked in the top % of universities worldwide, regularly falling within the world's top 50 in the QR rankings. Subjects which are especially highly ranked are: Anatomy and Physiology Computer Science Education Engineering including Mineral and...

a fantastic university located in Melbourne. It is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, regularly falling within the world's top 50 in the QR rankings. Subjects which are especially highly ranked are: Anatomy and Physiology Computer Science Education Engineering including Mineral and...

located on the beautiful Island state of Tasmania with campuses in three cities; Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast. They also have a campus in Sydney. Students can enrol in a range of programs and the university is the largest employer in Tasmania so is a big part of local life. Key staff research ar...

located on the beautiful Island state of Tasmania with campuses in three cities; Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast. They also have a campus in Sydney. Students can enrol in a range of programs and the university is the largest employer in Tasmania so is a big part of local life. Key staff research ar...

Curtin University is one of two universities located in Perth Australia, Western Australia. It is ranked nd in the world for mining and offers a number of study options in the following areas: Agriculture, environment and sustainability Architecture and Construction Arts and Creative Industries Busi...

a fun language school with a campus near the beach. They have the option for students to live on site, which is great for making friends from other countries. They offer students the chance to join sports on campus and to enjoy the local area through hiking and other activities.

Kaplan is one of the most popular English chain schools in the world. Kaplan has English campuses in Australia; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Students can choose to transfer between the campuses to gain an experience of more than one city. All schools are located in the most excit...

an Anglican co-ed school with more than students from Kindergarten to Year Twelve. It is located in 62 acres of scenic bushland in beautiful Hervey Bay. The environment is a wonderful place to learn and play. has modern learning spaces as well as outdoor classrooms. Students benefit from an excellen...

John Paul College is a non-denominational Christian early learning, primary, and secondary day and boarding school. It is one of Queensland's largest independent Early Learning and K-12 co-educational day and boarding College with approximately students. Located in Daisy Hill, Queensland, whish...

Swinburne University provides an month foundation program for students who wish to continue a Bachelor degree at Swinburne University. The program has several start dates each year. Students can enter the program with satisfactory completion of one of the following: IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academ...

is an American international boarding and day school in England. Founded in. TASIS caters for students aged 3 to 18 in 46 acres of magnificent school grounds. an international, independent day and boarding school near London, offering the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement. Students...

Established in. school is a private, co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2-18 with approximately 420 students. The school is nestled in the stunning Wiltshire countryside, close to Bath. School offers a nurturing approach and a broad, balanced curriculum, enabling students to achi...

provides a summer school for students aged -18. The program is an amazing opportunity for young students to live and study on Cambridge University Campus, enjoying excursions and becoming more knowledgeable in a particular subject area. Great for CV building for future applications to top universiti...

a Day Boarding School for ages 18. Located in the heart of the Welsh Countryside, on the edge of the picturesque market town of Denbigh, North Wales. The school has stunning views over the Clwydian Range. Denigh town is immersed in history. The stunning 37 acre Myddelton estate is at the foot of the...

a Day Boarding School for ages 18. Located in the heart of the Welsh Countryside, on the edge of the picturesque market town of Denbigh, North Wales. The school has stunning views over the Clwydian Range. Denigh town is immersed in history. The stunning 37 acre Myddelton estate is at the foot of the...

Hamilton Boys High school is located on a picturesque 50 acre campus with a 10 minute walk to Hamilton city centre and the University of Waikato. The school caters for 2200 secondary school boys from Year 9 - Year 13 (13 years - 19 years old). Many special programmes are available for individual stu...

Prepare for your parenting journey with the Your Birth Project Hypnobirthing course giving you what you need to create YOUR best birth alongside the Mini Kiwi's First Aid course where you will learn emergency care for your child while awaiting medical assistance. Cover all your bases with this bundl...

Bundle together the most perfect pair in the Your Birth Project Journal and the Your Birth Project course, to create your best birth. Save with this bundle package. Your new BIRTH BESTIE has arrived, 100 pages of your best birth to keep for a lifetime. The Your Birth Project journal was designed

Your new BIRTH BESTIE has arrived, 100 pages of your best birth to keep for a lifetime. The Your Birth Project journal was designed as an aid to support your mindfulness journey during pregnancy, as well as equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create your best birth. The Journal is the p

Mini Kiwis First Aid is a comprehensive First Aid Course for parents with children under 5 years old. The course is instructed by Hannah who is an Extended Care Paramedic and Mum of 2 children under 3 and Jordyn who acts as the course participant asking questions that come to mind for a Mum of a 2 y...

Designed with a positive birth experience in mind Your Birth Project is the practical Hypnobirthing course you need to feel empowered, confident and informed ahead of your labour and birth. The Your Birth Project course will help you to create your best birth, whatever that means to you. The cour

Already completed the Your Birth Project course but have a few questions or need extra support This one-hour session is perfect if you want personalised guidance on something specific - whether its refining your birth plan, navigating late pregnancy decisions, or helping your birth partner feel mo

The perfect shoe for a perfect day - plus it also makes you look good on the dance floor. Joelle is a beautiful shoe in Ivory Satin, 7cm heel, closed-in toe, "waffle" design on toe, ankle strap with diamante buckle. All Bridal Shoes have a plastic "peelable" cover on the sole so you shoes stay looki...

Suzanne Bridal Shoe in Ivory Satin features diamante straps and diamante buckle. The perfect shoe for the perfect day - plus it makes you look good on the dance floor. Ivory Satin is able to be dyed to match your dress by a professional. The sole has a plastic "peelable" cover to keep it looking new...

Sonia "Comfort" is a lovely latin sandal in black suede with diamante detailing over one side of the toe, strap that goes under shoe and around ankle, 5cm flared heel, built-in arch support. Trouble selecting the right size Arrange a fitting today. Call 021 154 1165 (Auckland Only)

Tiziana in Nappa Black (black leather) comes with a 6.5cm flared heel, crafted in soft leather, strap wraps under foot and around ankle, cut-out piece on heel creates a different look. Very styley shoe, limited sizes. Trouble selecting the right size Arrange a fitting today. Call 021 154 1165 (Auckl...

Ruth is our favourite "Comfort" sandal as it is made of lovely soft leather that is a joy to wear and dance in. Featuring "Comfort" arch suports, 5cm heel and ankle strap that has "pop-on" dome fastening. Trouble selecting the right size Arrange a fitting today. Call 021 154 1165 (Auckland Only)

Nadja "Comfort" Latin Sandal features black suede with patent highlights, built-in arch supports, 5cm flared heel with "pop-on" ankle strap. One of our most popular latin sandals. Trouble selecting the right size Arrange a fitting today. Call 021 154 1165 (Auckland Only)

Mary in Chevro Platin/Shark Antik is a beautiful strappy latin sandal with a 6.5cm flared heel. Strap goes under foot and around ankle. Trouble selecting the right size Arrange a fitting today. Call 021 154 1165 (Auckland Only)

Ilona "Comfort" Latin Sandal is a very elegant open-toed sandal with diamante detailing over the toe, ankle strap featuring pop-on dome, built-in arch supports and 5cm flared heel. This is our most popular latin sandal. Trouble selecting the right size Arrange a fitting today. Call 021 154 1165 (Auc...

This Super Comfort all-round dance shoe is the one we recommend for Kiwi men who tend to have a wider foot. This fully-lined shoe features built-in arch supports and is made from the finest Meditteranean leather. Lace-up, suede sole for effortless dancing and turning. Wide fit. Available in sizes 6-...

Rita in Flesh Satin has a 6.5cm flared heel and strap that crosses the foot on an angle with pop-on dome. Trouble selecting the right size Arrange a fitting today. Call 021 154 1165 (Auckland Only)

Laura court shoe in flesh coloured satin is ideal for both medal and competition work. Features elasticized edge to make sure shoe stays on foot and 6.5cm flared heel. Trouble selecting the right size Arrange a fitting today. Call 021 154 1165 (Auckland Only)

Laura Comfort is an extremely comfortable court shoe in soft black leather, featuring built-in arch supports, with elasticized top to ensure they stay on your foot, 4cm heel - our most popular court shoe for social dancing and practice. Trouble selecting the right size Arrange a fitting today. Call...

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.00 This product is for one ticket to the Wellington Raising Body Confident Kids event: WHEN: Thurs, Nov 19, 2020, 7 pm WHERE: St Marks School Hall, Basin Reserve, Wellington FOR WHO: Parents caregivers of toddlers to teens 193 in stock

The Pitbulls plans to capture the dragons from Flynn and Paddys paradise island have been spoiled twice already, so hes hell-bent on revenge. But first he must find a way to lure the brothers to the city. Meanwhile, to punish his niece Briar for her betrayal, The Pitbull locks her in a prison cell...

The wild and wonderful island home of Flynn and Paddy holds an incredible secret: dragons live there When evil boss The Pitbull finds out, he sends his men to kill a dragon, and to bring him back the body. He also wants a dragons egg, so he can hatch it in his private zoo. Flynn and Paddys world is...

Everyone thought the animals were extinct. But theyre grown-ups. What do they know Nine-year-old Katerina doesnt feel like she fits into the world. Until the day she and her older brother Joshua are transported to a magical garden. It doesnt take them long to realize this isnt like their mothers gar...

Who said school was good for you Leaving school has never been a problem for Quinn Garrett. Every day the bell rings and he walks out the school gate. Today there are a few things in his way. Like dragons, and fairies, and zombies. Oh, and a fire breathing tiger that might really be his best friend...

From a blurry eyed, awkward gymnastics failure to a courageous space traveller, 11-year-old Lucy weaves through the chaos created when a portal opens up in her suburban laundry How was she to know that her mother, a great astronomer, was powering the portal with her bedtime space stories Each advent...

Schools out, and Lucy is excited to return to the cosmic laundry room shes discovered in her house, ready for her next space adventure. The portal opens when her mother tells Lucy stories about her work as a space scientist. Now she wants Mum to tell her about the International Space Station, in the...

A special gift set - The paperback edition of Lily and the Unicorn King - A wirebound A5 edition of The Unicorn Kings Goodnight Journal and Sketchbook Available exclusively from The Kiwi Kids Bookstore. 0 incl. GST

A boy in a flys body. A toad waiting to be kissed. Horses that know Morse code and aliens who hijack childrens bodies. Has everyone gone bonkers These hilarious, action-packed stories transport you to a world where mind-swapping is possible. But be warned: looking in the mirror will never be the sam...

Not all superpowers are a good thing. Especially NOT if your mum has them. Or if theyre fuelled by embarrassment. And what if you cant find your way back home Jump out of your skin with these hilarious short stories by Tom E. Moffatt But dont leave your body unattended for long Written by Tom E. Mof...

Ever wondered what the Greek myths look like through the eyes of a child When 11 years old himself, Ben Spies, wrote his version of some of the most thrilling tales from Greek mythology. From Titans to Olympians, The World of Greek Mythology delivers an action-packed retelling of the myths, from how...

The track youre on can change overnight, as Vinni discovers. Finding a BMX bike stashed in the bush near his home is just the beginning of a rough ride, full of tricks and turns, for Vinni and his family. Vinni has just started at a new school. His teacher asks him to write about an important day in...

How do you put everything back together, when everything you love falls apart When Em Rogers gets her first after-school detention, life changes forever. If shed known what would happen next, she would never have talked in class. After losing friends, confidence and hope, Em moves north to live with...

Trespassers Club was just supposed to be a game, but sometimes going places you shouldnt has consequences Laura has always spent her free time playing Trespassers Club with her sister, Katy. But Katy just turned thirteen and isnt interested in playing games anymore. When their family moves suburbs...

Kiri, Jed, and twins Emma and Ethan, discover an elastic island that sends them pinging across the ocean to a variety of destinations. When they arrive at the Kingdom of Blong, they discover that Blong the Cat is the islands missing king. Blong is greeted with a great deal of fanfare, but it looks l...

Just this once, Joe would like a spook-free holiday. He should be so lucky. When Anastasias movie director father invites Joe and the gang to hang out with the stars on location near Queenstown, they soon discover theres more than one reason why the old gold-mining settlement of Moonlight is known a...

On holiday near Rotorua, Joe and Eddie are fascinated by the areas bubbling mud pols and boiling geyers. Local volcanologist Rocky tells them about the Pink and White Terraces that existed on the lake where theyre staying, and how they were destroyed in the cataclysmic 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera...

A haunted bedroom holds a secret, which a young voice from the past wants to share. A summer vacation turns spooky for friends Joe and Eddie, when Joe discovers a message scratched on a bedpost and senses a presence watching him. The ghostbusting duo set out to solve the mystery of the lonely old ho...

Perfectly round, impossibly green, and irresistibly soft and fluffy, the bimbles live a quiet, nervous existence in their hidden Fiordland valley. Nervous except for one. Bo Bimble is different. Shes full of questions, and when she learns from the kea about a predator fence that will cut them off fr...

Lucy made herself as small as possible and held a hand over her mouth to quieten her heavy breaths. A muffled squeal escaped her lips as six orange fingers reached around the corner of the rover Lucy has really landed herself in trouble this time. She snuck a guinea pig onto Mars, and crashed a mult...

A seriously good way to get kids reading With a whopping 500 original jokes crammed-full of puns and word-plays, this 230-page book will get kids reading and show them how much fun language can be. Theyll even improve their vocabulary and thinking skills along the way. These clean, family-friendly j...

Young fashionista Lily Max finally reunites with her long-lost BFF Greer at a beautiful surf beach, where the movie Wave is being shot on location. A perfect summer together stretches out before them until local surfer-boy Ryder becomes an unwanted third wheel. When Lily Max auditions as the body-do...

Exuberant young fashionista Lily Max finds herself in major a predicament on the first day of school skiing. Miss Sprotts is totally NOT COOL with her radically modified ski outfit and everyone is about to discover shes an ABSOLUTE BEGINNER. When an ad appears for the Snow Festivals fashion show, Li...

Zany schoolgirl Lily Max is mad about fashion. Her quirky, slightly punk dress style has her in the permanent bad books of Miss Sprotts who does her best to make life hell for Lily Max at Middle Lakes Normal School. When its announced that the school disco will have a winter wonderland theme, and th...

In this sequel to The Super Weirdos and the Battle of Bash. Norm, Ruby and The Super Weirdos battle a new enemy, Queen Roodle. Buuuuuuurp Oh no, what next As Norm (a ten year old human) burps again, he realises that these gigantic burps signal the arrival of a new alien power. After the unfortunate...

Zayne covered his head with his hands, but not before a slither of rotten skin slid off and splatted onto the ground. His face looked as though it had been tie-dyed purple and red, and his lips were blue. He reminded Marla of her papier mache self-portrait from the second grade. Marla thought she wa...

Would you risk everything to save a dolphin When champion windsurfer Becky to New Zealand during the pandemic, everythings changed. Dads moved house, and Becky has a new stepmum, and an annoying baby brother. Even worse, Beckys windsurfing board hasnt arrived. After Becky finds a special stone, her...

A fantasy action-adventure set in the South Pacific. Kiri, Jed, and twins Emma and Ethan discover an elastic island that sends them pinging across the ocean to a variety of destinations. Bob the Blue-Footed Booby is running a flying school, which sounded like fun until the children discovered that t...

Lucy and Lilys Granddad is missing and theyre desperate to find him. But first they must survive a great and unusual adventure filled with brutes in nail-polish, a strange bookshop, a children-eating beast, a huge rock and secret tunnel, a very bad orchestra, rotten tricks, flying chunks of cupcake...

What happens when you find yourself on a dangerous journey, and youre expected to be the hero Who can help when youre faced with vicious creatures that are meant to be extinct or people who dont care whether you live or die The T Street kids are writing heros journey stories at school, but soon find...

The bird flapped its wings and rose into the air, its long, white-feathered tuft flowing from its neck like a beard. Louie felt the world tilt beneath him. He held on tightly to Cloudbirds neck, as his house and Tui Street became smaller There is something mysterious happening on Tui Street. One by...

When tragedy strikes, Eva is forced to make a tough decision and fast The choice she makes changes everything, throwing Eva and her brother into a strange world called Lyra. Among the incredible things they encounter there is a walking tree, dandelion fairies, pine-cone people and huge lion-birds. I...

Jason Mason is a pretty average kid. The kind of kid who doesnt get chosen for the rugby team. The kind of kid who gets his lunchbox picked over by the school bully every day. The kind of kid who finds it hard to concentrate in class. The kind of kid who is, actually, a SECRET AGENT. WAIT. WHAT Jaso...

Enzo the Russian blue gets the fright of his life when he is pushed through his new cat door. Instead of emerging out into his back yard, he finds himself in a strange forest, confronted by an angry bear He soon learns that the cat door is a portal to other countries, and he becomes caught up in a m...

Tom Willard is a cricket-crazy eleven-year-old who lives in Wellington with solo dad, Dave, and Archie the dog. He dreams of making the junior rep cricket squad and playing at the fabled Basin Reserve, but his prized cricket bat has disappeared and hes got to face Menace Mitchell, the bowler from he...

The T Street kids are studying legends at school. After learning about the Loch Ness monster, an unusual light begins to glow through the hole in the hedge in Ellas back yard. When they discuss Robin Hood at school, Tim discovers that the walls of a nearby house are covered with bows and arrows. Str...

Who is Lucy Bee She always thought she was Lucy Bennett. Suddenly everything about her world starts changing. Bits of it, important bits, keep flying apart. Are her parents really her parents Does she really belong to the Bennett family She has to find out. She decides to track her genes. Lucy Bee i...

Lucy has travelled to France for a family reunion with her French relatives. On the way to her aunts small hotel, she sees a line of refugees on the road. Lucys older cousin, Celeste, makes it clear she is anti-refugee and when there is a burglary at the chateau she blames the refugees. Soon after...

Its the first day at Wendelby horse riding camp when eleven-year-old Kristina sees a pale little face in the attic window of an abandoned and possibly haunted house. Kristinas parents have just separated, and she has moved with her mum and little sister to her mums hometown in the south of Sweden. K...

When Sammy Banks used her new Comet football boots to kick her football into a bowl of custard, she thought she was doomed. Instead, she is given the chance of a lifetime, to try out for the best football club in town. But is she good enough Will she be able to ignore the teasing And will she ever b...

Sammy has made the team, but can she make the grade Theres more to football than scoring goals and doing fancy tricks but will Sammy be smart enough to realize that in time Will she be able to handle success and failure Will her pride come before a fall Theres a big surprise for the Shooting Stars...

Third in the Sammy Football Trilogy, this book follows the continuing football adventures of young football fan, Sammy and her team, the Shooting Stars. This time she wins a competition that sees her going to the World Cup, and meeting some of the international stars of the game. There are so many s...

It seems the ghost house may not be entirely deserted or, at least, may have been occupied in recent times. David doesnt know what to think. All he knows for sure is that the house makes him uneasy. The house, or whats inside it. Theres nothing to be scared of, boy, the woman tells him. Davids famil...

Can Nina help the Wilson sisters tame a wild Brumby into a childs dream pony All ten-year-old Nina has ever dreamed of is working with ponies. When the renowned New Zealand horsewoman Kelly Wilson invites her to help tame a wild pony for the Australian Brumby Challenge, Nina has to pinch herself to...

Kiri, Jed and twins Emma and Ethan frequently journey on elastic island, a unique way to travel that sends them pinging across the ocean to a variety of tropical destinations. This time, they travel with Blong the Cat and Heathcliff the Dog to beautiful Rarotonga. They are expecting to relax in the...

A nerve-wracking underground adventure from a master storyteller. Caught in a tunnel collapse, Liam and Imogen have to use all their wits to survive in this gripping novel for readers eight years and up. When you stood deep inside the tunnel, you could hear the mountain groaning overhead. Thats what...

Buy all 3 Super Weirdos paperbacks together and save 10% on the books In the first hilariously weird adventure, The Super Weirdos and the Battle of Bash. Norm, a regular kid, finds out there are aliens living among us. Incredible, powerful, annoying aliens, led by his neighbour, Mac. Throughout his...

Buy all five (5) paperbacks in the Dragon Defenders series and save 10% discount The bestselling action fantasy series from author James Russell features the wild and wonderful island home of Flynn and Paddy which holds an incredible secret: dragons live there In The Dragon Defenders. evil boss The...

Buy all three Just books as a box-set and save 10% If you like fast-paced adventure, plucky heroines, lucky stones and magical vibes, then youll love Donna Blabers page-turning series. Just End It : Would you be brave enough to stand up to a bully if they were once your best friend When Jessie Brown...

Olly love soccer, his mates and ghosts, or anything to do with the weird and the abnormal. Its scary and somehow fascinating at the same time. Which is why hes drawn to the old lady who pushes a shopping trolley around the streets of his town. The sign on her driveway reads Martha Mischefski, Spirit...

Im too busy to babysit, so I hope you and that mongrel are up for the job. Phil, and his fathers beloved heading dog, Blue, have to spend the Christmas break working on a sheep station while Phils dad undergoes out-of-town cancer treatment. The station manager, Chopper, isnt happy having a teenager...

I closed my eyes and prayed I tried to call out, but my voice had disappeared Had I been seen I must, must, hold on When Amirs city in Syria is bombed as civil war erupts, his father makes a fateful decision. Amir soon finds himself on a perilous journey by land and sea, with little hope of reaching...

Set in a time after the great global Environment Revolution of 72, readers enter a high-tech world of eco criminals, artificial islands, global warming, rising seas and patrolling coastal rangers. Like other kids of his generation, Dom has a special talent, chosen by his parents at conception. He is...

What if a perfectionist tries to get better at failing When Lopini is replaced as kapa haka leader at school, he starts to spiral. It doesnt matter that he thinks its a good idea, or that he agreed to the change in the first place. Hes a hard-out perfectionist and this feels like a public failure. L...

Samples from the Lab chronicles the awkward and amusing experiments of Professor Fictitious Karacter. The story follows his misguided attempts to meddle with nature and the eventual, disastrous results. The story is written as a whimsical scientific journal with daily entries describing Fictitiouss...

Teleporting your mind across the Solar System. Strangers using your body while you sleep. Underage time-travellers and remote-controlled baby-sitting devices. What could possibly go wrong Hold on to your marbles as mix-ups turn to mayhem in Tom E. Moffatts third collection of Bonkers Short Stories...

Its 1861, and gold fever is sweeping New Zealand. Otherwise sensible adults have gone mad and will do anything to get their hands on the precious metal. But two children have been caught up in the rush. Michael and Atarangi couldnt be more different, but they share one thing: each has a remarkable a...

What would you do if you accidentally created a barking-mad glove puppet, with sharp teeth, a fierce attitude and an unpredictable mouth A boy and a fast-talking terrier glove puppet form a hilarious double act in this warm and funny illustrated novel for readers eight years and older. Twelve-year-o...

All is well in Gabriels Gully, the ramshackle gold rush town. But not for long. Michael and Atarangi have become firm friends with Siu, a Chinese miners daughter who came to the schoolhouse to learn. But when bad news from the coast draws their parents away, things take a shocking turn. Disaster str...

DEATHBEARD is coming The Universes third-worst supervillain has Earth in his sights, throwing Norm, Ruby, and The Super Weirdos into action again Meet Norm, an 11-year-old human with new alien powers. Join him as he unravels the ultimate alien secrets with the help of his heroic friends. This is Nor...

Bored of hearing the same old simple jokes Sharpen your wit and sizzle your synapses with over five hundred big-brain jokes. Hilariously crafted from clever categories, such as Geometric Japes and Viking Vagary, these jokes will extend, enlighten and entertain even the brainiest of jokesters. Comple...

An exciting middle-grade novel about the thrills and challenges of competitive showjumping, from the bestselling author of Showtym Adventures. Viking is the pony of Amandas dreams, but does she have what it takes to win Seventeen-year-old Amanda Wilson is in her final year of high school, and has re...

When twelve-year-old Kristina falls off her horse in the middle of a snowstorm, she soon realises that her worst problem is not being lost and alone in the freezing forest. As dusk starts to fall, there are other dangers lurking in the shadows of the frosty trees. She suddenly remembers the rumour t...

There is something hidden in a hollow tree at Skull Island. This is what Peders grandmother keeps repeating. Kristina, Peder and their friends need to somehow get to the hostile-looking island to find out what the secret is the family secret that Peders great-grandfather took to his grave. Its the f...

Inspired by a true story, Kkp Keeper is a tale of New Zealand history and conservation efforts. Written as a fictional diary by Andrew Burt (14), who has been employed as the assistant to Richard Henry the Chief Conservator based in Dusky Sound (on New Zealands lower west coast) from July 1894 to Ju...

When 12-year-old Kathleen ODonnell (known as Cricket) and her parents head to uninhabited Jacobs Island for the whole summer holidays, Cricket fears she is going to be bored out of her mind. No other kids mean no one to play with, and no power means no technology Instead she discovers a tragic shipw...

Can Nina tame a wild Kaimanawa colt from wild to mild Ever since she helped Kelly Wilson train a wild Brumby, twelve-year-old Nina has dreamed of taming a wild pony of her very own. When she learns that 300 of New Zealands wild horses face slaughter in an upcoming muster, she and her sister Lily sig...

Buy all three Viola Vincent Reporting books as a box-set and save 10%. Viola Vincent Reporting Caitlins life is shattered when her mother is seriously injured in a freak accident. She struggles to find her bearings in a world that has totally changed. Her mother, once her rock, has tuned out. Her gr...

Princess Henrietta, a beautiful mermaid, loves collecting pets, but when she takes in a knobblykneed creature, she doesnt realise what it could cost him. On land, Maia is excited to spend her holidays with her marine biologist father, where she discovers her ability to communicate with dolphins. It...

Jake and his father live in a remote part of the Wairarapa, where they surf, hunt, fish, and watch the whales feeding as they pass up and down the coast. For Jake, its a paradise that he hopes will stay unchanged forever. Milton Summer is an international rock star who built a private retreat overlo...

Jack Stewart hates his new life in Taupo. Everyone at school picks on him; his only friend is a stray cat called Chainsaw; and his parents are always away working. Then he meets Fluoro, Taupos most visible street person. Fluoros home is an an old explosion crater in Crown Park where steam and poison...

When Robbie Walkers father dies of cancer, he takes out his anger on anyone near. In the hope of saving what remains of their family, Robbies mother sends him off to spend the summer holidays on Uncle Jims farm where his father grew up. There, in a hidden valley called Paradise, Robbie discovers a n...

Twins Jason and Jessy Knowles have always wondered what might be at the top of Jelly Mountain, a stand-out feature on their parents remote King Country farm. But the problem is theres no known way to get up there. Then oilman Shawn Morris flies over the mountain in his survey plane, almost crashing...

Noah Larsen lives in the big city, enjoying fast-foods, movies, and heaps of mates. Thats until his parents decide to move to Stewart Island But there is a girl, who lives next door: Hailey North, a bossy know-it-all who has a passion for the outdoors and the islands special wildlife. Then Noah sees...

Geology expert Professor Mike Rackman is studying the Alpine Fault, a 600 km long crack that runs the length of New Zealands South Island. Every 300 years or so, the fault cracks causing massive earthquakes and tsunami. Mike hopes his studies will help predict the next big one. Unfortunately, he dis...

The same evening Josh Underhill went missing, the black horse appeared on the hill above the house. Thirteen-year-old Ella knows that words are powerful. So she should have known better than to utter a wish and a curse on the same day, even in jest. When the boy she has cursed goes missing, in the s...

Set in the 1960s, Koros Star is a heart-warming, exciting, adventure story. Its the beginning of the summer holidays in 1967 when 10-year-old Atama moves with his family into a new army base. His father, Atamas hero, departs for Vietnam, asking Atama to look after his mum and his younger sister, Mai...

What could be worse, Matt Turner wonders, than having to leave your parents, friends and the buzz of big city life for a remote rural school thats so small it only has two classrooms, and two teachers who are married to each other The twelve-year-old soon finds out that worse things can happen. A sc...

Slowly a large red moon rose over the mountain, flooding the snow in bloody light. Ice lifted her muzzle to the moon and howled, long and sad. Zac is staying with his dad and stepfamily in Wanaka. In an effort to get him away from his relentless computer gaming, he is allowed to choose a rescue dog...

River is offered the chance to crew on his uncles trawler a coastal trip to get a new engine. He finds his cousin Huia annoying shes all about Moritanga while he cant even speak the language. When an accident leaves the two cousins stranded on the coast of Fiordland they must work together to save t...

Sometimes it can take one special friend to show you what youre capable of, even if does take you a while to believe it. Eleven-year-old Rebecca tries to make herself invisible so people wont call her weird. Resigned to spending the holidays by herself in a new neighbourhood while her mum works long...

Aviss life is complicated. Humbert the chocolate-eating dragon is getting bigger and more demanding and wants to test his wings, but hes distracting Avis from her schoolwork. Then on one flight they see a disturbance in the ocean near an oil-drilling rig and the dragons tear Avis and Humbert communi...

This tear was a different sort. As it fell from scales to the air it hardened and gleamed clear as ice, and formed into a diamond. Humbert hummed again but not a sad hum. This was the hum of a dragon that had just received a promise as unbreakable as diamond. Avis has a dream to work with animals, s...

You wont be able to avoid the hills forever, says Mr James. I know, says Elsie. One day Ill have to go over the Bridle Path again. The year is 1884. The place is Lyttelton, a small and bustling harbour town. Elsie is waiting for the fish to bite. She has her reasons for coming down to the waterfront...

A lonely troll and a fierce, spiky girl form an unlikely alliance in Leonie Agnews extraordinary novel for children aged 9 years and up. Seth has been trapped behind the iron bars of the public gardens for as long as he can remember. By day hes frozen as a statue of a shepherd boy, but as soon as th...

2025 update: Sadly, now out of print :( When Mr Patel asks his class what theyd like to be when they grow up, Finn (most famous for getting in trouble and doing stupid things) chooses superhero. With his friend Brain, the two boys make a list of things needed to be a superhero, including superpowers...

They dug a hole and they put the box filled with gold inside it. To keep it safe until they could return, one of them placed a tapu on it. A tapu so that anyone who tried to touch the gold would die. Titch is determined to find the gold buried somewhere on her familys land. It might be cursed but th...

Can Lucas pull off staging an alien encounter and save his tiny country school from closure A madcap novel by an award-winning author for readers 8 years and older. Eleven-year-old Lucas has got a new worry to add to his long, long list his rural school is on the Ministry of Educations list for clos...

Can an imaginary friend become real A spell-binding and exciting novel from Leonie Agnew, author of the award-winning Conrad Coopers Last Stand. Benjamin figures Vincent Gum can do anything. Which I can. Im not possible. Yet here I am. Ben literally pushed me out of his head and into the world. Vinc...

Jason Mason was just an average Kiwi kid just trying to make it through school each day when he was invited to take over from his Great Uncle Bill to become a Secret Agent. In his new adventure, Jason Mason and the Flightless Bird Fiasco, Jason and Agent Rtana have been deployed to solve the mystery...

Funny Knock-Knock Jokes does exactly what it says on the cover With over four hundred kid-friendly jokes divided into fun categories such as Classic Name Jokes, Animal Antics and Wacky Weather this brand-new collection will keep your little ones entertained for hours. Complete with handy tips on tel...

Its 2050, and the world of Jerry, Aina and Dr Winne Ngata is very different from ours. Most humans have an easy life. There are robots to make you a smoothie, take your avatar on a VR tour of any city you like, or bring anyone youre missing as a hologram in front of you. Why are more and more people...

A fantastic story for readers aged 7 to 10 who love The InBESTigators TV show and dogs What would you do if someone upset your grandma Maddie and Grandma are all set to enter the baking competition at the towns annual show when someone steals Grandmas cupcakes Maddie knows how much winning the compe...

Poto is the perfect fledgling the apple of her fathers eye and a natural at hunting and flying. Anything a khu is supposed to be good at, Poto can do best of all. She cant understand why her sister Whet gets cross with her its not her fault shes good at everything As for her baby brother Ari, hes so...

Four Christmases have passed since the world went to war in 1914. Struggling to survive in the trenches, close to enemy lines, amid the terror of gunfire and the whine of warplanes, Kiwi soldier Henry Hunt rescues a shaken little dog. He has no idea hell soon be facing a disciplinary hearing. To Hen...

A boy and a dog in danger can they both be saved Bens mother is dead, his father is in jail, and his older brother is heading off the rails at a million kilometres an hour. The social worker is fast running out of options when the boys aunt and uncle reluctantly agree to take them in. Just as well:...

Tell us where youve got the nugget and this will go well for you," the tall man with the horrible voice rasped. Rumour is flying around the West Coast goldfields that Tom McGee has struck it rich and found a nugget of gold as big as a mans fist. So no one is surprised when his campsite is later foun...

Bella, a determined teenage girl, holds the fate of her familys dreams in her hands against the backdrop of World War II. Can she tame a crazy horse and save the family farm Featherston, New Zealand, in the Second World War is a tough and bleak place for fourteen-year-old Bella. Her father is away f...

Finn had seen those eyes before. They were golden yellow, like the colour of the moon hanging low in the sky. And they were full of pain." When Finn comes across a car accident, little does he realize his life is about to change forever. The huge, injured animal he discovers is no dog but a wolf, es...

Restless Spirit is the story of a wild white Kaimanawa stallion who cannot be tamed and the two young, troubled teens who come to love him. Lara is new in town and resents it. Kahu is a talented carver, outwardly cocky and confident but riddled with doubts and fears. Hunters slaughter the young stal...

Twelve-year-old Toby and his sister Millie, fourteen, are tramping the Heaphy Track with their mother when they go off-track to find an old surveyors hut their grandfather used. When their mother breaks her leg in a hidden hole the kids must head back to fetch help. They spend some nights alone, hun...

Heidi always dreamed of being a society photographer for the rich and famous. Instead, her first film project plunges her into a world of subterfuge as she joins a courageous group of teenage protesters committed to saving orangutans in the wild. Their investigations lead them into the shadowy world...

Dear Tane, Ive never prayed to a god, so hope this is okay. If I get it wrong, dont strike me down with a thunderbolt or anything Im just a kid. Conrad Cooper needs a favour. Hes just found out about Tane, the god of the forest, and hes decided that Tane is the perfect guy to solve his family proble...

My Dear Mother, Well, Ive gone and done it. Ive joined the Army Dont be angry at me, Mother dear. I know you were glad when I wasnt chosen in the ballot. But some of my friends were, and since they will be fighting for King and Country, I want to do the same. Its New Zealand, 1914, and the biggest w...

A fresh and exciting mapmaking adventure. Sal, Joe, Francie and Humphrey misplace their famous mapmaker mother as they begin the Great Race to map a rail route through an uncharted wilderness. Their father didnt return from his last expedition and now their money is gone. This race is their last cha...

The Golden Scarab is the first book in an adventure series that appeals to readers aged 11-14 years who enjoy fast-paced action. With its engaging plot and colourful characters, The Golden Scarab takes you on a ride from coastal Northland in New Zealand to the bustling city of Cairo. The Golden Scar...

The land holds the truth the maps will reveal it. Sal, Joe, Francie and Humphrey Santander are mapmakers looking for their father, a famous explorer who disappeared on his last expedition. Their search takes them to Cruxcia, where the people are fighting to protect their land from the all-powerful G...

A gripping, beautifully-told fantasy quest set in a parallel medieval world. Three friends and a one-eyed raven find themselves up against the rulers who restrict the gifts of writing and reading to an elite few. They must go on a wild and unpredictable rescue mission. Who and what will they meet al...

A pig-hunting adventure Uncle Jeremy has been helping the family out for a while now, by dropping off meat hes shot. The offer to go hunting sounds great to fourteen-year-old Wolf a chance to get away from the family stress. But this hunting trip proves to be more than he bargained for. Extent: 208p...

A spearfishing adventure 2021 Storylines Notable Book Sean has emigrated to New Zealand with his mother from South Africa after the death of his father. He is finding it hard to fit in at school while coping with his grief and homesickness. Mason, a boy in his class who is a mad keen spearo, offers...

Your father is dead. He was a dragon slayer. You must become one too. But what if dragons arent the real enemy Nathan is shocked to learn his father is dead, and even more shocked to learn he was a dragon slayer. Everything he thought he knew about his father was a lie. But he has no time to think a...

Theres never a dull moment when youre dealing with dragons. Tui, Nathan, Ella and Oliver have saved Nathans dad. Now they have to save the dragons. Can they convince dragons and humans to work together Not everyone is happy with their plans, and some are willing to kill to prevent them from succeedi...

Bringing down an international dragon smuggling ring requires bravery, teamwork, quick thinking, and a touch of arson. Do Ella, Nathan, Tui and Oliver have what it takes, or will they become casualties in their own war against the smugglers Written by Robinne Weiss incl. GST 3 in stock (can be backo...

Koro stopped talking and I was really sad. My nana said, Never mind, he still loves listening to everyone. I said, Blimmin Koro and we all smiled. Kotuk notices her grandfather is becoming forgetful. He hides things around the house and has trouble talking. Is Koro sick Step by step, Kotuk and her w...

Marion teams up with her hunting-mad son, Jason, and young Kiwi hunters to present an exciting collection of sporting and adventure stories, poems and a million things hunters should know. Grab ya Boots will suit any intermediate child who loves the outdoors and loves adventure but who doesnt like t...

Atarangi, Michael, and Siu have crossed the Southern Alps and settled in Hokitika just as a new gold rush takes a firm grip of the town. There theyd hoped to carve out a new life in peace. But theyre about to get the shock of their young lives. When a ship crosses the notorious Hokitika Bar there ar...

A great choice for readers aged 7 to 10 who enjoy mysteries and have a soft spot for animals. What would you do if someone stole your best friends puppies Maddie cant believe it. Roses puppies have disappeared Maddies clever collie Ruby finds one pup, dropped by the thief, but theres no sign of the...

Queen Gold has requested help from the world leaders to stop the unrest that is happening in Elemental Land. Twins Sophie and Joey are chosen for this mission that will take them into the dangerous world where the elements, such as gold, iron, neon and sulphur, live. Hydro, the leader of the hydroge...

Gifting a book for a young reader in your life is easy with a gift card for them to spend in The Kiwi Kids Bookstore Each digital gift card is emailed to you, as the purchaser, once we process your order in the back-end (which may take up to 24 hours). If you select send as a gift beside the button...

At one time, not so very long ago, there remained only five black robins in the world. The story of Old Blue is a remarkable account of survival and conservation that never fails to inspire. This beautiful refreshed version of the 1995 Aim Childrens Book Award winner for Non-fiction includes new mat...

In The New Zealand Wars, you will discover: - how the wars affected women and children - what happened at Parihaka - the history of land confiscation and protests - how the wars have featured in New Zealand art, music and literature - historic places to visit all over the country Richly illustrated...

Its hard to be noticed when youre the size of an apple seed New Zealands 28 species of native bees are teeny-tiny and super speedy Kiwi bees pollinate Aotearoas native plants and trees and they truly are the bees knees Most people are not aware that New Zealand has native bees, but once you meet the...

At the bottom of one thick tree trunk, wedged in the dirt, is a large rotting log. Inside the large rotting log, in a dark hole, lies a ball of feathers. Not a ball of just any old feathers, but a ball of soft, fine feathers belonging to a special bird. The strands in the feathers are so fine, close...

This big, beautiful butterfly has won peoples hearts the world over. The way a single specimen teeters on the merest of leaf-ends to place its egg, how the hatchling caterpillar doggedly demolishes its host-plant, how later it quivers and folds itself up inside a glittering jewel-casing that appears...

The amazing ways animals make sense of the world Butterflies taste with their feet, a bumblebee can see a flowers ultraviolet colours, a shark can sense its preys electric pulses, a bat can use echolocation to fly through a forest at night without hitting anything, a godwit can use the Earths magnet...

Following the success of One Weka Went Walking. award-winning duo Kate Preece and Pippa Ensor bring us The Butterfly Fluttered By which showcases nature with realistic, eye-catching illustrations and simple compelling text. The Chatham Island red admiral butterfly, kahukura (NZs Bug of the Year 2024...

Pre-settlement New Zealand had many raptors, including one of the largest in the world. Now there is just one left the krearea and it is endangered. This remarkable falcon is known for its fearless hunting prowess, aerial acrobatics and fierce protection of its chicks. In words and pictures the char...

Bestselling author of Aroha and respected Mori psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder has written a special collection of whakatauk for tamariki mokopuna. Puanga kai rau. Puanga, the star signalling a time of the year with plenty of food. New beginnings. Dear Moko is written for all mokopuna, grandchildren...

Be inspired by this collection of true stories about 50 remarkable Kiwi sports heroes: people who have set goals, aimed high and achieved their dreams. A real mixture of well-known and lesser-known stories, this book is about a diverse range of sportspeople (and one horse ) who have achieved against...

This book has so many ideas to get your body moving and your brain inventing, youll be out the door and off on adventures before you know it From the author of the award-winning Beginners Guide to Hunting and Fishing in New Zealand, Get Outdoors is full of fun ideas to get your body moving and your...

Learn to count in English and te reo Maori with your favourite All Blacks and Silver Ferns players Includes an autograph section for your favourite players signatures, and count the sneaky kiwi hiding in every picture. Written by Justin Laing and illustrated by Wayne Bartlett .00 incl. GST 1 in stoc...

Stacey Morrison has created an illustrated guide to Mori customs and practices for children (and adults), as a companion to her #1 bestselling My First Words in Mori. My First Words about Tikanga Mori is a guide to Mori customs, practices and ways of doing things, and to the special words we use whe...

A handbook that aims to inspire kids to become empowered and involved in protecting our environment. New Zealand Nature Heroes is designed to inspire and empower New Zealand kids to be naturalists and conservationists. Intended for readers aged 8 to 14, the book features stories of 15 different natu...

When the container ship, Rena, grounded on 5 October 2011, spilling an estimated 350 tonnes of heavy fuel oil into Tauranga Moana, the impact was devastating for the people of Bay of Plenty. With each turn of a tide, more toxic oil was washed up on Mtt and Matakana islands, along the Mount Maunganui...

The history of Mauao, along with the legend, is one of heartbreak and struggle, but also one of endurance, strength and unity. Mauao stands guard at the entrance to Te Awanui, the Tauranga Harbour. At over two million years old, he is a tipuna and sacred taonga, manifesting both the past and the pre...

Te Tiriti of Waitangi - Treaty of Waitangi, was first signed in the Bay of Islands on 6 February 1840. Over the following months a further eight Treaty sheets were signed in various locations around Aotearoa. One of those places was Tauranga. The story of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Tauranga is a fascin...

Sarah Hart was pregnant with her second child when her husband, bricklayer Edward Hart, stole food to feed his hungry family. On the run for 17 months, when captured he served six years on board prison hulks. After his release, the family searched for a better life and found it offered by the New Ze...

Peter Blake was a New Zealand hero sailor, adventurer, leader and environmentalist. Competing in ocean races, he clocked up as many sea miles as any seafarer in history, with some epic victories. Then he led his small country to win the Americas Cup (twice ), and gave his last years to helping the e...

New Zealands favourite one-eyed panda bear is back This time, he recounts his years with the No 75 Squadron, getting bear-napped by other squadrons, and losing his eye in Timor-Leste. He remembers going underwater in a submarine, travelling with New Zealands Kiwi Red aerobatic team as they performed...

The biggest wt in the world Read all about the extraordinary wtpunga. What makes it unique Why is it endangered What can we do to help save it Written by Jo van Dam and illustrated by Laura Rayner .00 incl. GST 2 in stock

With 14 concise and easily accessible stories, Hidden Stories of Heroism for a Peaceful Planet brings together for the first time the Moriori covenant of peace; Parihakas nonviolent resistance to invasion; Kiwi peacebuilders such as Archibald Baxter on the battlefield; New Zealanders outrage at boys...

Where do cyclones come from How is rain, snow and hail formed What creates clouds, frost, fog and rainbows Who isnt fascinated by the weather Sometimes it seems like it is all we talk about. But understanding it is a different thing. Alistair Hughes has distilled the knowledge of various meteorologi...

Meet RURU, a bird of the night and a silent NIGHT HUNTER Dusk creeps. Birds peep. Ruru opens his eyes, stretches his wings, and calls. More-pork More-pork Ruru, also known as a morepork, is Aotearoa New Zealands only surviving species of native owl. This book, set in an urban landscape, follows Ruru...

The list of native mammals of the New Zealand Region (including a slice of Antarctica) is completely different from that of any other country in the world. There are no indigenous four-legged land mammals at all. Instead, there are just two living bats of unique and ancient descent, plus 57 species...

With cracking yarns, hilarious tales and writing to rival Barry Crump, Sam Gibson is a modern outdoorsman with an incredible life story to tell. Sam Gibson, aka Sam the Trap Man, is a bushman through and through: hunting, fishing, trapping and adventuring he does it all. As an unruly teenager starti...

Donovan Bixleys Forest Birds of Aotearoa Bright birds, cheeky birds, masked birds, clever birds, warrior birds, shy birds, big birds, tiny birds and the worlds most gigantic birds Find out what makes the feathered friends of Aotearoa so lovable in this charming book by award-winning author and illus...

A fascinating in-depth look at native and introduced New Zealand trees, which reveals the complex and diverse contained living environments that they provide. In The Living Tree we see that no tree lives in isolation. A mature tree has its own unique living community of animals, plants and fungi, ei...

E hia rau tau nei a Ngkau Pono e tiaki ana i tna iwi. Heoi an, n te wehenga atu o tna iwi i te p, ka ahatia Ngkau Pono has been looking after his people for hundreds of years. But what happens when his people leave the p As the taniwha Ngkau Pono sleeps, big machines come, tall buildings rise and ae...

Meet Dame Whina Cooper, the kuia who championed Mori rights and womens rights and led a famous hkoi for positive change. The true story of one of Aotearoa New Zealands most exceptional leaders and a courageous wahine toa, who united thousands of Mori and Pkeh to address injustices, and whose mana an...

A great learning resource for primary school students. Discover the story of New Zealand through this multiple-award-winning, richly illustrated visual history by Gavin Bishop. Over a thousand years ago, the wind, sea currents and stars brought people to the islands that became known as Aotearoa, th...

Ed was just a normal New Zealand boy who dreamed that one day he could climb the biggest hill of them all. To achieve his goal, Ed met many people and learned many lessons. Follow the inspiring journey of Sir Edmund Hilary from a normal Kiwi boy all the way through to conquering the biggest mountain...

Jean was just a normal New Zealand girl who dreamed that she was a bird that could fly high, high up in the sky and far, far away. Most people thought Jeans daydreams were silly. But one day she met someone who showed her the most fantastical machine, and Jeans dreams took flight. Follow the inspiri...

Bruce was just a normal New Zealand boy who dreamed about going faster. He went on to become one of the worlds best drivers and car designers, and had almost unparalleled success with his own team. As a result, the name McLaren has not only left a permanent impression on New Zealand and world motors...

I worry. I always have. Recently, nothing is helping me stop worrying. I cant concentrate. My tummy feels like there are lions fighting in it. My head feels like it is full of loud, buzzing bees. My heart beats fast. My hands get sweaty. What can I do Ill start by asking, is this worry worth worryin...

Who spilled that blue paint There 7;s a messy mystery afoot, and Detective Clue-keko needs your help to solve it Watch out for cartoonist Toby Morris 7;s flying dad jokes in this delightful visual and verbal play on words that rhyme with pkeko, one of Aotearoa New Zealand 7;s most iconic an...

What happens when a seven-year-old sets out to walk the length of Aotearoa New Zealand with her mum An unforgettable adventure begins one filled with mud, magic, and moments of true courage. Emilie Walks Te Araroa is a true story about young explorer Emilie Bruce, who completed the 3,000-kilometre T...

Every year on the 25th of April, thousands of New Zealanders get up very early in the morning to join dawn parade ceremonies around the country. Later, many more people attend Anzac Day services to commemorate the soldiers who died at Gallipoli in 1915 and to celebrate the spirit of the ANZACs. A ri...

A selected history of the protests in New Zealand that shape modern day Aotearoa, starting with the early 1800s, through to anti-nuclear and land rights. What was it about, who did it and were they successful Starting with Hone Heke and encompassing Parehaka to the land march, votes for women and th...

Deep in a dark burrow, a father kiwi snorts and snuffles in his sleep. Underneath him, a large creamy egg lies snug and, safe from pilfering predators. Will it meet a fateful egg or will the kiwi chick become part of the Operation Nest Egg Programme This creative non-fiction story follows the journe...

Deep in an ancient forest, inside a giant hollow tree, Pekapeka rests, upside down. When velvety dark descends, the whole colony wakes and the hollow comes alive with twitching and chittering. Bats are Aotearoa New Zealand s only native land mammals. This book is set in an ancient forest, and follow...

N is for Nikau Nikau is New Zealands only native palm. Kereru love to eat the bright red berries. So these birds are good at spreading nikau seeds. The seeds are so hard that early Europeans settlers used them as ammunition in shotguns. In Natures Alphabet, writer Andrew Crowe and artist Dave Gunson...

Donovan Bixleys Coastal Creatures of Aotearoa Join amazing Kiwi creator Donovan Bixley as he dives in and explores the amazing coastal creatures of Aotearoa. Deep sea divers, great survivors, record-breakers and New Zealands world champion fliers Find out what makes the flora and fauna of Aotearoa s...

Donovan Bixleys Native Bugs of Aotearoa Bestselling Kiwi author and illustrator Donovan Bixley expands on his collection about Aotearoas native flora and fauna with BUZZZ Native Bugs of Aotearoa. Tiny bugs, tasty bugs, deadly bugs, glowing bugs and New Zealands giant growing bugs Find out what makes...