Reference - Dictionaries/Atlases - Kiwiana
While Australians and New Zealanders have long debated which country invented the pavlova (a large meringue dessert cake said to emulate the lightness of the famous ballerina, Anna Pavlova), the real story of the ballerina's visit to the Antipodes and the emergence of three different pavlovas was neglected. The contributions of a gelatine manufacturer, a Dunedin spinster, and numerous other New Zealand housewives are all revealed in this fascinating contribution to food history. The book shows the evolution of the three pavlova typ... read more
This work features 200 photographs plus commentary covering the origin, cultivation, care, harvest, storage, marketing and processing of the kiwifruit - originally from China but now a true New Zealand icon. There are practical tips on buying and storing kiwifruit and 55 selected recipes that will make you hunger for this vitamin-rich fruit.
"Me and Dad flew home from Australia on Ear New Zealand and there was nothing we wanted more than fush'n'chups with youse guys". Is New Zealand English going to hell in a handcart, or is it simply evolving into an increasingly distinctive Kiwi form? Should we be seeking to hold on the old and claw back what we have 'lost', or should we learn to accept change and rejoice in something that is uniquely our own? Sociolinguist Elizabeth Gordon has been commenting on this and other matters of linguistic debate in a weekly column in the C... read more
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A5-sized light-hearted dictionary of Kiwi slang
We all know about jandals, jaffas and hokey pokey ice cream, but how many of us also remember the underarm bowling incident, the Topp Twins, Telethon and Thingee's eye popping out on TV? This is Kiwiana and pop culture for the younger generation, those who grew up with at least one channel of TV (and then two! And then in colour!). Drawing on the popular C4 TV series (the channel's highest-ever rating programme) this amusing and entertaining look at what makes Kiwis Kiwis counts down our top 100 pop culture moments, from the fields... read more
Shrek's strong personality has meant that he's a favourite with children and adults alike. This book tells his story and it's handsomely illustrated with many excellent photographs. It's a classic Kiwi story.
Thousands of New Zealanders own baches, know someone who has one, or rent others' for their annual holidays via the highly popular bach booking websites. Wouldn't it be great if when you got to the bach there was an indispensible book that showed youHow to treat that bee sting or jellyfish sting the kids get and other first-aid tipsHow to fillet the fish the neighbour just brought you from his fishing tripRecipes for scones for the next-doors who are coming for morning tea and a great marinade for the barbieA heap of games for a ra... read more
This book collects a truckload of Kiwiana and tells the stories behind the objects, events and people that have defined and distinguished the popular culture of New Zealand. From corker grub and glad rags, to the wop-wops and Buzzy Bee this is a colourful, nostalgic and fun history of the New Zealand way of life.
A light social history in the style of Whykickamoocow. Instead of placenames it delves into the stories behind some of New Zealand's iconic products, stores and brands. In the same way that Kiwis don't think about the origins of our placenames, the names of many of the products we buy and the shops we buy them from are a mystery to us. Some of the products and themes include food, drink, the provinces, shops and much more. First published August 2008.
Learn to count with Buzzy Bee and all his friends from Rolling Downs. For pre-schoolers.
Buzzy Bee and his friends live in Rolling Downs - a bright and magical place. Most of his friends are "wheelers" from Wheelington, but Mary Lou and Oscar Ostrich are "walkers" from Walkland. Join them for some fun adventures - no matter what goes wrong Buzzy Bee's creative ideas always save the day. In 'A Rainy Day', it's raining in Rolling Downs. Everyone shelters in the Band Rotunda. But the huge brightly coloured rain drops are piling up higher and higher. What will Buzzy Bee and his friends do?
Buzzy Bee and all his friends live in Rolling Downs - a bright and magical place. Most of his friends are "wheelers" from Wheelington, but Mary Lou and Oscar Ostrich are "walkers" from Walkland. Join them for some fun adventures - no matter what goes wrong Buzzy Bee's creative ideas always save the day. In The Whatcha-ma-call-it: Driver Don loses a wheel. Where could it be? All his friends in Rolling Downs help him look for it. Meanwhile, Oscar is having fun with a Whatcha-ma-call-it.
From Kiwifruit and L&P to jandals and swanndris; bungy jumping and marching girls to buzzy bees and the A&P show. This book looks at the history and amusing stories behind our national icons and favourite things.
Pie carts are a much-loved kiwi institution. In the 1950s and 1960s, in the days of the six o'clock swill and long before the advent of sophisticated cafe culture, where else could you be assured of a hot feed and a warm welcome, in any sizable New Zealand town? Colourful characters gathered around the cart, enjoying the company and the hot food. The menus were small and the food basic - but this was part of the appeal. Nothing fancy: just pies and sauce, sausages, maybe oysters in season, eventually burgers, sometimes chips. The c... read more
Kiwis love their food, especially all those goodies that are unique to New Zealand. This book is a quirky celebration of our national cuisine that is chock-full of stories about the food we regard with affection - from Anzac biscuits to whitebait, chocolate fish to the Sunday roast. More than 20 simple recipes are included so that you can create such Kiwi classics as Afghans, Pavlova, Feijoa Jam, or Ginger Crunch. Afghans, Barbecues and Chocolate Fish explores the history of our well-known food brands such as Vogel's, Marmite and W... read more
It's big, it's exclusively Kiwi. It contains information on just about anything and everything to do with New Zealand you ever needed to know, wanted to know or even knew you could know. Be warned.... First published 2005.
The Edmonds Cookery Book has been loved and trusted by New Zealand families for almost 100 years. Everyone has an Edmonds recipe to which special memories are attached; we undertook a national quest to collect these special recipes. All your favourite recipes are included in Classic Edmonds, along with Edmonds famous 'handy hints'. Snippets of Edmonds history and recipe trivia are also presented. Not only a great piece of Kiwi kitchen nostalgia, but an invaluable collection of loved and reliable recipes. Classic Edmonds pays tribut... read more
The Edmonds name has been connected with the baking tradition in New Zealand for 125 years. This book includes 110 recipes, some first published in the original Edmonds' Cookery Book and others published since then - all of them New Zealand's favourites.
The incredible international success story of Mâori showbands comes to life here through the experiences of Mahora Peters and the Mâori Volcanics. This engaging recollection of the glitz and glamour of life on the road in the 60s and 70s captures the heyday of the showband phenomenon. Add to the story a wonderful collection of photos and a bonus CD: Showband! is sure to be a big hit!
