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Michael King – The History Of New Zealand
New Zealand was the last country in the world to be discovered and settled by humankind. It was also the first to introduce full democracy. Between those events, and in the century that followed the franchise, the movements and the conflicts of human history have been played out more intensively and more rapidly in New Zealand than anywhere else on Earth.
The book was abridged for radio by Michael King himself just before his untimely death in 2004 and by Elizabeth Alley; it is narrated by one of New Zealand 's most accomplished actors, George Henare. The radio series contains compelling archive material from RNZ’s archives - such as Michael Joseph Savage's 1939 radio address to the nation shortly after we declared war on Germany. The radio series is presented again in a series of 10 CDs.
CD0401 CD boxed set $99.00
Michael King – Interview With Kim Hill
Listen to Michael King in discussion with Kim Hill as he talks about the research and writing of The “History of New Zealand”.
KH111003 CD $30.00
Pathfinders - Lighting the Way - By Keith Richardson
These were the men who lived from hour to hour, mission to mission,
their lives a seemingly endless succession of nights of extreme danger.
The Pathfinder squadron was the first to any designated enemy target, lighting the way for the following bomber crews.
It was the bravery and skill of the Pathfinder squadrons Bomber Command, and their air and ground crew that finally allowed the Allies victory over Axis forces.
The Pathfinders were an elite group of Allied and Commonwealth airmen. Sadly only a handful remain.
This is their story.
CD0701 CD $30.00
Pathfinders 2 - Lighting The Way To Ultimate Victory - By Keith Richardson
This particular production details some of the daring missions those men undertook including the controversial bombing of the historic city of Dresden. There is also mention of the famous 'Dambusters' raid, although the Pathfinders as such were no directly involved.
CD0903 CD $30.00
Fatal Legacy - A Nuclear Story by Keith Richardson
This programme traces the involvement of New Zealand service personal in the atomic arms race. A broadcaster/journalist for over 40 years, Keith Richardson has extensively researched the subject and found that New Zealand have had more contact with the 'ultimate weapon of mass destruction' than is generally known. He has talked to many veterans and has had access to material previously not widely published.
CD0801 $30.00
Unsung Heroes by Keith Richardson
Sixty years ago, a well planned military operation codenamed 'Overlord', took place on the beaches of Normandy. It was the largest air, land and sea operation undertaken. It included more than 5000 ships, 11,000 planes and over 150,000 allied servicemen.
CD0802 $30.00
Voices of Gallipoli
The thoughts and memories of men who survived the conflict of WWI. Maurice Shadbolt's book adapted for radio. We hear again how our young New Zealand men lived and died in Turkey . Very moving.
CD911 CD $30.00
Showdown '51
The 1951 waterfront dispute was the longest, costliest, and most bitter in the country's history. “Showdown 51” retells the dramatic story of fifty years ago and brings to light incidents and events not previously revealed. It was also a high tide in industrial conflict and left its mark on labour relations for the rest of the century. Produced by Jack Perkins.
NRP490 CD $30.00
The HMS Neptune Story
Jim Sullivan tells of the sinking of a British ship HMS Neptune in 1941 that claimed the lives of 150 Kiwi sailors. Includes recordings made shortly before the ship sank, the lone survivor recalling the tragedy and memories from family members.
NRP0615 CD $30.00
David Lange - MP 1977-96 PM 1984-89
Large and charismatic, David Lange swept into power in the snap election of 1984. Items on his early career, an extract from his Oxford Union address, his valedictory speech, and several short pieces.
CD9629 2xCD $30.00
Resounding Radio
Jack Perkins tracing the history of New Zealand radio. Includes 1. A Stirring Thrills the Air, 2. The On Air Game (sport), 3. Politics War And Progress 1935 to 1949, 4. Theatre of the Mind (drama), 5. The Cinderella Service (news), 6. The Golden Years 1949 to 1970, 7. Tuning Up (concert programme), 8. Te Reo O Te Tangata Whenua, 9. Hauraki at Sea & 10. Public Versus Private 1970-96 .
ISBN 0908759207 (10 CD set with reference booklet) $40.00 set
"Good Morning Everybody"
Aunt Daisy was NZ's 1st lady of radio. Her “Morning Session" started on 1ZB on 30/10/1936 and spread to all of the Commercial Broadcasting Service and ran for 27 years. Here are two typical programmes.
CD9630 CD $30.00
The Ngā Uruora Series
This major six part series written by botanist and eco-historian Geoff Park is based on his 1995 book Ngā Uruora - The Groves of Life. The series takes the study of our natural environment in a radical new direction. Part ecology, part history, part personal odyssey; the programmes offer challenging perspectives on the New Zealand landscape and our relationship to it.
CD1 The Emmense Trees of Ooahaouragee.
Ecologist Geoff Park examines the impact of European agriculture on the Hauraki Plains.
NRP 670.1 CD $30.00
CD2 The Perfect Vale
The Petone foreshore was the “beach head” of New Zealand Company, which had arrived expecting to find tens of thousands of acres of flat land suitable for agriculture.
NRP 670.2 CD $30.00
CD3 The Riverbend
Geoff Park goes in search of the reason why a small stand for ancient Kahikatea on a bend of the Mokau River has survived, despite the onslaught of forest clearing and dairying.
NRP 670.3 CD $30.00
CD4 The Lake In The Sand Country
Papaitonga is the name that Sir Walter Buller gave to his country estate. It was his site for a great ‘Grand Theatre’ of the Maori artifacts and also the place where the philosophy of modern conservation was formed.
NRP 670.4 CD $30.00
CD5 The Sandplain Forest
The continued existence of the fragile Nikau Scenic Reserve near Paparoa Is an anomaly amid the dairy country. As it turns out, its survival is linked to the story of the western black petrel.
NRP 670.5 CD $30.00
CD6 Necessary Protection
What significance should be placed on a few surviving remnants of the pre-agricultural landscape of Aotearoa? And what would Joseph Banks have made of his “properest place for a colony”?
NRP 670.6 CD $30.00
The Complete Set
NRP 670 boxed set $75.00
Broadcasting House 1963 - 1997
If these walls could talk....
$5.00
Great Moments in New Zealand History
Jim Sullivan introduces sound pictures of 30 great events between 1861 and 1981, including: the "Wahine" sinks, Jack Lovelock wins at the Berlin Olympics, the Hawkes Bay earthquake, first votes for women, the DC10 Antarctic crash: Peter Jones speaks bluntly and voices of Lord Rutherford, Charles Upham, Michael Joseph Savage.
CD217 CD $30.00
More Great Momnts in NZ History
A further selection by Jim Sullivan, including: NZ troops in Greece, wedding of Amy Bok, Nz's last tram, Great Barrier pigeon post, end of Boer War, US forces arrive in NZ, Murchison earthquake, death of Aunt Daisy, Keith Elliot wins VC and Mt Eden Riot
CD328 CD $30.00