Those Who Have the Courage The History of the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps and predecessor forces By Matthew Wright Across more than 160 years, the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps and its predecessor forces have served and reflected our evolving nation. This richly illustrated work, painstakingly compiled by historian Matthew Wright, captures the drama of this key part of our armed forces. The book goes on sale on 3 April at good booksellers nationwide.
The extraordinary story of Te Kooti’s 1870 abduction of two Whakatōhea communities into the Waioeka Gorge and how Whanganui’s pursuit won the day but never the credit. Ron Crosby The evidence in support of the conclusions drawn is compelling. This book is well worth the read.’ — Justice Sir (Tā) Joe Williams, from the Foreword Previous histories of the New Zealand Wars have either overlooked the events that are retold in Te Kooti’s Last Foray, or have got them wrong by relying on questionable accounts by Lieutenant Thomas Porter.
Auckland: The Twentieth-Century Story by Paul Moon A bold and original account of what grew Auckland to become our biggest city last century and how that reflects on all of Aotearoa ’Auckland is ambiguously a part of New Zealand yet apart from it — a relationship that has generated both vibrancy and, on occasion, tension.'
