Kahawai: The People's Fish by Gerard Hindmarsh

$20.00 NZD

Category: Sport

Kahawai is a celebration of this often under-appreciated fish. With history, information on biology and behaviour, plenty of fishing stories, tips on how to catch them and cook them, this book will tell you everything you need to know about kahawai.

Flies That Catch Trout: The New Zealand Anglers' Waterside Guide by Laurence Christie

$20.00 NZD

Category: Sport

"My fly box soon contained many famous patterns, but when opening it down by the river, I often couldn't remember which fly was which, let alone which fly to use."   Laurence Christie didn't become a trout angler in his formative years, and as the quote above indicates, was soon struggling with t he complexities of the sport. Using skills developed in the Research and Development departments of industry, he began applying the same techniques to reasearching fly fishing. From the early notes and practical experience, he has produced this unique little book. The Publisher and author are sure it will beinvaluable to novice and experts alike, because it contains the collective wisdom of many anglers, presented in an intelligent format that really simplifies fly selection. ...Show more

Hawke's Bay's Best Bike Rides: Easy trails, road rides and mountain bike rides by Kennett Brothers

$12.00 NZD

Category: Sport

The first edition of Hawke's Bay's Best Bike Rides includes every pathway trail, every mountain bike track and the ten best road rides, in sunny Hawke's Bay. They are described in detail with additional maps and altitude graphs. It is an indispensable guide for all cyclists visiting the region. It is ba sed on the same format as the best-selling Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides. ...Show more

Introduction to Becoming and Remaining Rugbyfit by James Haskell

$20.00 NZD

Category: Sport

As a professional rugby player and renowned athlete, James is widely known for his elite athleticism and commanding physique. As such, it would be fair to say James Haskell knows a thing or two about getting and keeping fit, as well as preparing to play rugby. -------- Since the beginning and the public ation of his very first blog, James's mission has been to provide clear, concise information to help both aspiring male and female rugby players, as well as general fitness enthusiasts, to achieve their health and fitness goals. There is an awful lot of information in this book, which equally applies to a number of other sports, aside from rugby, as well as general training advice. -------- At the very heart of James Haskell Health & Fitness exists a burning passion for rugby. Like no other sport, rugby tests all elements of true fitness: speed, strength, power, agility, balance, endurance and co-ordination. These sit alongside all of rugby's other core ethics and values; such as teamwork, unity, working for each other, respecting the referee, the opposition and leaving everything on the field of play. -------- James has been inundated with requests from people all over the rugby world to provide specific rugby focused training, fitness and nutritional advice - well, now he has answered the clarion call. ...Show more

Black Jersey - Silver Fern Tom Ellison: First Maori to Captain the All Blacks by Denis Dwyer

$30.00 NZD

Category: Sport

Tom Ellison is the man behind the black jersey and silver fern of the All Blacks. He was the "Mr Rugby" of his era, a tremendous player who captained the All Blacks in 1893 (the first Maori to do so), captained, coached and selected teams, developed the role of the wing-forward which was to give New Zea land an enduring advantage and wrote one of the fifi rst instructional books on rugby. His views were respected nationally and he was widely quoted. His story is rich in individuals and incident. His great-grandfather was chief Taiaroa of Ngai Tahu, his grandfather Edward Weller the whaler of Otakou and his father Raniera the discoverer of gold at Maori Point on the Shotover River. Tom Ellison went from Te Aute College to Wellington to become one of the fifi rst Maori lawyers. He had a myriad of interests and brought energy and fresh vision to them all. This is the story of his life. ...Show more

Mountain Biking North: 34 Great Rides in New Zealand's North Island by Dave Mitchell; GeographX Staff (Maps by)

$30.00 NZD

Category: Sport | Series: Bird's Eye Guides

New Zealand's North Island has a wide range of world-class mountain biking tracks and Mountain Biking North is a guide to 34 of the best of these rides. Selected by expert mountain biker and photographer Dave Mitchell, they range from straightforward and easy rides close to our urban areas, through to h ard and challenging trips deep into the wilderness. Readers will be able to choose from classic rides such as the Karapoti north of Wellington, coastal rides in the Wairarapa, the 42nd Traverse in Tongariro Forest and other adventures in the Central North Island, through to a range of rides in the Hunua Ranges south of Auckland, as well as many more. The informative text and photographs for every trip is integrated with a 3-D Bird's Eye map from innovative Wellington mapping company Geographx, which provide a superb overview of the terrain covered. A sister volume to the best-selling Mountain Biking South, published in 2010, this book is a must-have purchase for any mountain biking enthusiast, whether a beginner or experienced - not only is it a fantastic guidebook, but it also makes an extremely appealing memento for anyone who loves to take their bike off the asphalt. ...Show more

The Cartier Polo Games by Aline Coquelle

$35.00 NZD

Category: Sport

The Little Book of Fly Fishing Tips by Michael Devenish

$9.00 NZD

Category: Sport

The Little Book of Fly Fishing Tips is full of indispensable advice on the subject, from the basics of choosing rods and line to tips on knots, casting, fishing and landing fish. From kit to techniques and expert know-how on the seasons, the weather and different waters, this is the perfect little prime r for all fly fishing enthusiasts. The Little Books of Tips series is a collection of books, each 50 tips in size, delivering wisdom and advice on a whole range of popular subjects covering food, gardening, craft, sports and hobbies. ...Show more

Short Easy Bike Rides: 52 of New Zealand's Best by Kennett Brothers

$25.00 NZD

Category: Sport

Enjoy the simple pleasure of a leisurely bike ride to a cafe, playground or picnic spot. These safe and easy cycle paths enable you to enjoy the outdoors at your own pace. 52 leisurely rides. Taffic free and safe. 1-3 hours riding time. Maps include bike hire, cafes and much more.

The Beginner's Guide to Adventure Sport in New Zealand by Steve Gurney

$35.00 NZD

Category: Sport

A highly illustrated book for beginners in the rapidly growing world of adventure sport. How do you swim in open water? How do you read a compass? How do you fix a puncture? Instructional and highly illustrated, this is a beginner's book of adventure sport for all ages. It features pursuits to make the most out of New Zealand's great outdoors and get you all set up for a lifetime of adventure. Learn the basics of open-water swimming, river kayaking, trail running, mountain biking, climbing and snow sport in New Zealand, then put it all together to compete in our famous multisport and adventure races. With an emphasis on safety throughout, this book has important information on the right gear you'll need for the right pursuit and the essentials of survival in unpredictable environments. ...Show more

Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides, 9th ed. - South Island by Kennett Brothers

$30.00 NZD

Category: Sport

The ninth edition of New Zealand's best-selling mountain biking guide has been fully revised to include all the essential information needed to guide you to the most exhilarating rides around the country. For over 25 years, the Kennett Brothers have carved a name for themselves in the sport of mountain biking. They continue to promote their passion by designing and building tracks, organising events and writing and publishing books. If it's worth biking, it's in this book. Now it's your turn to discover New Zealand's best trails! ...Show more

All About Pig Hunting by Bill Westwood

$40.00 NZD

Category: Sport

Any reader of New Zealand's top pig hunting magazines will know Bill Westwood. Writer about all thing related to pig hunting. Pig dog trainer and accomplished video maker of all aspects of pig hunting Bill and his company Mainland Boar Hunting Ltd have set a benchmark in New Zealand for excellence in th e sport of pig hunting. Bill has been hunting pigs since 1990 and has learnt a lot along the way. Bill's love of dogs, pigs and hunting shows through in his stories about the many different aspects of pig hunting. He does not claim to knowing everything about pig hunting and is always wanting to learn more. This was his motivation for writing stories about the many different aspects of pig hunting that he has learnt along the way. He would rather learn from someone else's mistake than make them himself. "We are all going to make mistakes the important thing is that we learn from them." He says. "One of the biggest mistakes we can make when pig hunting is not training our dogs properly as they are the difference between success and failure. The person who makes no mistakes makes nothing at all." A keen observer of all aspects of pig hunting and pig dog training Bill set up his own enclosed training ground with wild pigs so that he could observe and better understand the interaction of dogs and pigs in a controlled enviroment, this led to better methods of training and more successful hunting. ...Show more