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.

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

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

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

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

Walking by Erling Kagge

$30.00 NZD

Category: Sport

A lyrical account of an activity that is essential for our sanity, equilibrium, and well-being, from the author of Silence ("A book to be handled and savored." --Wall Street Journal) Placing one foot in front of the other, embarking on the journey of discovery, and experiencing the joy of exploration--t hese activities are intrinsic to our nature. Our ancestors travelled long distances on foot, gaining new experiences and learning from them. But as universal as walking is, each of us will experience it differently. For Erling Kagge, walking is the gateway to the questions that fascinate him--Why do we walk? Where do we walk from? What is our destination?--and in this book he invites us to investigate them along with him. Language reflects the idea that life is one single walk; the word "journey" comes from the distance we travel in the course of a day. Walking for Kagge is a natural accompaniment to science: the occasion for the unspoken dialogue of thinking. Walking is also the antidote to the speed at which we conduct our lives, to our insistence on rushing, on doing everything in a precipitous manner--walking is among the most radical things we can do. ...Show more

Volcanic Plateau Best Bike Rides by Kennett Brothers

$15.00 NZD

Category: Sport

Volcanic Plateau Best Bike Rides includes 23 of the best cycle trails in New Zealand's volcanic lake region, from Rotorua to Taupo and beyond. This full-colour book has everything you need for an adventurous ride in the North Island's volcanic centre - maps, elevation charts and track information. If it 's worth riding, it's in this book! ...Show more

Rugby: an Anthology - The Brave, the Bruised and the Brilliant by Brian Levison

$35.00 NZD

Category: Sport

Inspiring and irreverent by turns, Brian Levison's new anthology has drawn on rugby's wealth of excellent writing. Frank Keating, P. G. Wodehouse, Alec Waugh, A. A. Thomson, John Reason and Mick Imlah are among the distinguished names who have written movingly, amusingly and entertainingly about the gam e they loved. Great players such as Brian O'Driscoll, Willie John McBride, J. P. R. Williams, Chester Williams, Colin Meads, Gavin Hastings and Brian Moore give us a fascinating insider's view, as does World Cup Final referee Derek Bevan, who reveals what it is like to try to control thirty powerful and often volatile men in a highly competitive situation. But some of the best writing and the wittiest insights come from those who played their rugby at a much less exalted level. The origins of the game - sometimes true, sometimes fanciful - are explored as are some of its rituals like the haka. There are amusing tales including that of the four Tibetan boys sent by the Dalai Lama to learn the game at Rugby School and an account of New Zealand scrum-half Chris Laidlaw's hostile reception at a village f te in Wales. Along with barely believable stories about the game's hardest men, including the French coach Jean 'le Sultan' S b dio, who used to conduct training sessions wearing a sombrero and wielding a long whip, and 'Red' Conway who had his finger amputated rather than miss a game for South Africa. One section 'Double Vision' looks at the same incident from opposing viewpoints, such as when the then relatively inexperienced Irish immortal Willie John McBride took a swing at the mighty All Black Colin Meads in a line-out. Another, 'Giving it Everything', shows how exceptional courage was not restricted to the rugby field but extended to the battle grounds of the First World War. From the compiler of highly acclaimed All in a Day's Cricket, this selection covers the game from virtually every angle and is sure to delight any rugby fan. ...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.

When the Crowd Stops Roaring - The Inspirational Memoir of an Extraordinary All Black by Neven MacEwan

$40.00 NZD

Category: Sport

ENTERTAINING AND REVEALINGIn this frank and inspiring memoir, Neven talks about his early life, and his extraordinary success as a rugby player. A lock and number eight, Neven represented Wellington at a provincial level, before achieving the ultimate in New Zealand rugby--wearing the revered All Black jersey. His contemporaries included Tiny White, Don Clarke, Wilson Whineray, Kelvin Tremain, Colin Meads and Ian Clarke.But this is not just a memoir of rugby achievements; Neven talks frankly about the difficulties in his life 'when the crowd stops roaring' and the reality away from the rugby field. There are immense challenges, including being charged by New Zealand Police for theft, a suicide attempt, and his battle with alcoholism.But there is also hope, triumph and new beginnings in this candid memoir, with Neven going on to give back and help numerous others who have lost their way. ...Show more