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Under a Big Sky: Facing the elements on a New Zealand farm

Tim Saunders

RRP $36.99

Allen & Unwin

The joys and challenges of day-to-day farming in extraordinary circumstances.

Tim Saunders writes about his life and work on the farm that’s been in his family for five generations. There’s drought, farming during lockdown, illness, financial pressure and the drive to become more environmentally friendly.

Epic: Adventures across Aotearoa

Ray Salisbury

RRP $49.99

Exisle Publishing

Over the years, countless sea kayakers, climbers and alpine trampers have attempted journeys across New Zealand’s incredible landscape. In , the stories of a dozen memorable Kiwi explorers are brought together, with detailed maps, backstories and stunning images. From is a testament to endurance, and a reminder to get out there and experience the wild, stunning places of our planet.

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