Pre-order
1
of
1
501s
The Reluctant Returnees
Brief Description
They are people who didn't want to come back to New Zealand, generally had family and lives in Australia that they wanted to continue. Some were hardened criminals, some were people who simply associated with the wrong people, but what they had in common was that...
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$3799
$3999
Elsewhere:
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Pre-order
Releases
13th
August 2026
(Approx. Date)
Pre-order "501s" now to secure your copy from our first shipment
Found a better price? Request a price match
501s
$3799
$3999
Elsewhere:
Unit price
/
Unavailable
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
They are people who didn't want to come back to New Zealand, generally had family and lives in Australia that they wanted to continue. Some were hardened criminals, some were people who simply associated with the wrong people, but what they had in common was that they were reluctant returnees.
How did they get to where they were, what happened on their return, and could NZ have done a better job of integrating them back into NZ society? This is the story of the 501s, in their own words.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781776941025
Publisher: Upstart Press Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 August 2026
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Upstart Press Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 0g
About the Author
Angus Gillies is a journalist and television producer and has written both non-fiction and fiction, including a three- book series on the so-called Ruatoria Killings and biographies of Matthew Ridge, Adam Parore, Justin Marshall and John Rowles.
No collection found for handle: uncategorised
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
