Gordon McLauchlan

A new edition of the bestselling short history on New Zealand, updated to include the Helen Clark years, the rise of John Key, the Christchurch earthquakes and the 2011 Rugby World Cup!

A Short History of Farming in New Zealand by Gordon McLauchlan delves deep into the rich tapestry of New Zealand's agricultural heritage. This compelling narrative takes readers on a journey through the myriad transformations of the farming industry, from its earliest beginnings to its current standing as a global leader in agricultural exports. The book intricately details the farming methods...

Following the ongoing success of A Short History of New Zealand, Great Tales of New Zealand History, and Great Tales of Rural New Zealand — all reprinted and still going strong — Gordon McLauchlan has turned his masterful storytelling skills to one of the most important periods in this country's history. Published to coincide with New Zealand's first national day...

Gordon McLauchlan tempts our imagination with 46 little-known tales from New Zealand's past. Here you will discover that: Auckland applied twice to the Colonial Office to be a separate colony from the rest of New Zealand, more about the man who wanted to be James Cook, when drinking beer legally became an 'art' on the West Coast, whether Kupe was...

Gordon McLauchlan is a master storyteller adept at recognising a good yarn when he sees it. Following the success of his Great Tales from New Zealand History, his new collection leads us down uncharted country lanes and tempts us with many little-known tales from New Zealand's farming and rural past, and also explores many aspects of New Zealand and being...