Developments in New Zealand History

Developments in New Zealand History Series
Packed with comprehensive information, interesting images from past and present day, maps and artefacts, this accessible history series is an invaluable resource for classroom use.

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The Liberals | Hardback ISBN 1-86963-204-4
The colourful characters and progressive policies of the Liberal Party which governed between 1890 and 1911 are introduced to young readers... read more

The key events in New Zealand's early farming historyare clearly traced. As land was cleared to expose arable pasture for settling farmers, livestock was imported, agriculture and diary technology developed, wheat cropping boomed and the frozen meat trade began.
Development of farming includes coverage of: pioneer farmers, dairy farming, Taranaki diary owner - Chew Chong, sheep stations, the wheat boom, the frozen meat trade, technological advances, lifestyles and challenges of early farmers.

The Forests | Hardback ISBN 186963-201-X
From pit-sawyers and gum diggers, to ships, furniture and housing, the history surrounding the clearing and use of New Zealand's native forest resources... read more

Development of Farming
ISBN 1-86963-202-8
32 Pages HB
215 x 280mm

By the end of the 1860s, most of the open areas on the eastern sides of both the North and South Islands were divided into huge sheep stations....'

Roads and Railways | Hardback ISBN 1-86963-203-6
As the nation progressed, so did its infrastructure. Kevin Boon highlights the first roads and railways built in New Zealand then follows the progress... read more

- Supports NZ curriculum
- Each double-page-spread includes multiple photographs, illustrations and maps to corroborate text

Development of Farming | HB ISBN 1-86963-202-8
The key events in New Zealand's early farming history are clearly traced. As land was cleared to expose arable pasture for settling farmers, livestock was... read more