A pictorial history of H 199, the only survivor of the six Fell locomotives that were used on the famous Rimutaka Incline between Cross Creek and Summit in the Wairarapa between 1878 and 1955, and Fell brakevan F210 - both of which are the sole survivors of their type in the world - and which are now housed in the special Fell engine museum in Featherston. Included is a brief pictorial history of the Incline.

Featherston's Fell Locomotive Museum: Memories of New Zealand's only mountain railway

Lea, C. C.

IPL Transpress

<p>This volume includes: the founder of Auckland's fishing industry, Albert Sanford; the pioneering fishermen of Napier; fishing at Makara Beach (Wellington); deep sea research in the 1960s; oyster fishing at Bluff; and accounts of notable vessels such as the Baroona, the Thomas Bryan, the Duco, the Hautapu and the Manuka.</p>

Nets, Lines and Pots (Volume Two)

Makarios, Emmanuel

The third and final volume in this trilogy contains, among other subjects: the mussels industry in Marlborough; Pam Williams of Wanganui Trawlers Ltd; paua diving off the Marlborough coast; marine engineer Edwin Kaminski; plus a complete index to all three volumes. The many illustrations include 15 photographs in color. "Triptych means a set of three artistic works and Emmanuel Makarios has created just that with his third and final volume covering the history of the New Zealand fishing industry and fishing vessels.

Nets, Lines and Pots (Volume Three)

On the TransAlpine Trail: A travel guide to State Highway 73 and the Midland Railway

Churchman, Geoffrey

Since the 1860s the phenomenon of the railway has dominated the attention of the public in New Zealand. In the nineteenth century there was no other form of land transport except horses, and horse-drawn carts and stage-coaches and every small settlement wanted a railway as a link to the outside world. Later as the network grew the railway was the prime means of getting from place to place. In later years as the network has been pruned and much equipment and infrastructure removed, a dedicated band of enthusiasts nostalgic about the old days has developed, the ranks of which quickly grew when steam was in its dying days. The authors, Geoffrey Churchman and Tony Hurst, tell the story of the development of the railways of New Zealand from when a small crowd at Christchurch farewelled a broad gauge steam locomotive with 4-wheel passenger cars to Ferrymead, 7 km away, in 1863, to today’s hi-tech freight operations on 3900 km of track. Documented are the broad vision and narrow-mindedness of politicians, the trials and tribulations of different locomotive classes, the engineering brilliance that overcame many natural obstacles, the dogged perseverance of those responsible for the planning and building of 5,700 km of railway lines throughout New Zealand since 1863, the changing role of the railways in the twentieth century and the new era of private ownership and control. Illustrated with over 300 photographs, more than half of which are in full color, this book recalls to life the changing face of the railways over 140 years. The good old days of steam receive rightful coverage, but the contribution of modern motive power is not neglected. This stunning tribute to the transport form that has done so much to shape the nation’s history should be on the bookshelf of everyone interested in New Zealand.

The Railways of New Zealand: A journey through history

History

Churchman, Geoffrey B.

Hurst, Tony

Australia & Oceania

On 17 December 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright made the first sustained, controlled flights in a powered aircraft. So began a transport mode that steadily became fundamentally important to the people of the world. A century after the Wright brothers' first pioneering initiatives, this book, for the first time, provides a complete record of all the aircraft that have been used by New Zealand's national carrier Air New Zealand, its predecessors - Tasman Empire Airways Limited (TEAL) and New Zealand National Airways Corporation (NAC) - and its subsidiaries and affiliates - Mount Cook Airline, Freedom Air, Air Nelson, Eagle Airways and Straits Air Freight Express (SAFE Air). The range of aircraft so covered is enormous - from basic early de Havillands through flying boats and DC3s to the latest jets from Boeing and Airbus. But not only is the book concerned with aircraft, it also features early interior scenes, advertisements and memorabilia that will evoke nostalgia among all those who have traveled by air within New Zealand and to its neighbors since 1940. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 beautiful photographs from both official archives and aviation enthusiasts, some two thirds of which are in full color, this book provides all the details to make it the definitive look-up reference work, including all registrations and construction numbers of the aircraft and their origin and disposal details. And every livery that the airlines have used is represented. Everyone interested in the history of aviation should have this book on their shelves.

The Aircraft of Air New Zealand and Affiliates Since 1940

Engineering & Transportation

Sheehan, Paul

Transportation

Major S. Bruce Matthews M.B.E. E.D. was born in Auckland in 1929, the eldest of four children to Daphne and Jim Matthews. Jim Matthews was a Territorial Officer and in WW2 served in the Pacific with the Fijian Infantry. Daphne Matthews was an officer in the St John’s Ambulance for many years. When the Territorial units were reintroduced in New Zealand in 1949 Bruce immediately volunteered and was one of the first to be commissioned in the 1st Auckland Regiment in 1952. On commissioning, he put in an application to be seconded to the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, which was already in action in Korea. Accepted by the Australians, he subsequently replaced a new Zealand Duntroon graduate, who was killed patrolling in a no-man’s land. After Korea, Bruce spent a further 15 years in the Territorials.

Wild Knights In No-Man's Land: The Korean War recalled by a New Zealand Infantry Officer

Matthews, Bruce

Asia

A journey back into the past is presented in this superb collection of images from the 1870s to the 1960s. The late J.D. (Jack) Mahoney was one of New Zealand's earliest railway enthusiasts and during his lifetime amassed a large collection of photographs and research information. This book includes over 200 of the best of these photos - featuring trains in landscape, railway workers, depots, stations, locomotives, as well as townships and cityscapes - and presents them with detailed extended captions. A must-have book for anyone interested in New Zealand railways and history.

New Zealand Railway Memories: Compiled from the J.D. Mahoney Collection

Mahoney, J. D.

This book examines the development of electric traction from overhead catenerary on Australian and New Zealand railways from the 1910s to the 1990s. It describes the basics of electric traction, examines the routes that have been selected for electrification, the reasons behind the decisions, and looks at the locomotives and multiple units that have been developed for use over these routes. Over 100 photos in full color, 47 in black and white, plus several maps and scale drawings make this an essential reference work for anyone interested in Australian and New Zealand railways and their motive power.

Railway Electrification in Australia and New Zealand

In today's business world, where resources are strained, stress has become a way of life and every organization is trying to do more with less on a daily basis, it is clear we can not work in the hierarchical, parent/child ways of the past.  Many organizations have tried to hand over day-to-day decision making to employees, and have even experimented with self managed teams. Unfortunately, the results have been under whelming at best, a nightmare at worst.  Ann Andrews, Dip. Bus (Pmer), APS, has dedicated 15 years to understanding the dynamics of teams. In this, her second book, she takes the reader through the actual steps she uses to create high performing, highly-focused, totally accountable adult/adult teams.

Finding the Square Root of a Banana: a team story

Andrews, Ann

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