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Tales from West Coast gold rushes revived in new book
Monday, 17 November 2014, 3:07 pm | Canterbury University Press
Fascinating tales from the men and women who experienced the hardships and triumphs of the West Coast gold rushes have been brought to life in the latest book from Canterbury University Press (CUP). More >>
Popular Kiwi writer’s latest poetry book released
Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 1:40 pm | Canterbury University Press
Popular Kiwi writer Apirana Taylor will launch his sixth volume of poetry with Canterbury University Press in October. More >>
Landmark book on New Zealand’s iconic tuatara released
Friday, 29 August 2014, 10:59 am | Canterbury University Press
A landmark publication about New Zealand’s iconic reptile, the tuatara, has been released by Canterbury University Press (CUP). More >>
Watershed book from freshwater fisheries expert
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 12:06 pm | Canterbury University Press
A landmark publication by New Zealand’s most distinguished freshwater fish expert, Dr R. M. (Bob) McDowall, will be released posthumously this week. More >>
Memoir aims to encourage discussion on dying, bereavement
Thursday, 23 June 2011, 2:54 pm | Canterbury University Press
The author of a moving memoir of a mother losing her young adult daughter to cancer hopes her writing will generate discussion in this country about our “death-denying culture” and the way people react to the bereaved. More >>
New book explores the Chatham Islands
Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 12:15 pm | Canterbury University Press
A comprehensive account of the human and natural history of the Chatham Islands will be published by Canterbury University Press this month. More >>
Autobiography of prominent NZ architect published
Wednesday, 26 November 2008, 9:47 am | Canterbury University Press
The autobiography of Sir Miles Warren, one of New Zealand’s foremost architects, will be released by Canterbury University Press this month. More >>
Brown trout country explored in new book
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 2:40 pm | Canterbury University Press
A photographic journey through some of the South Island’s most beautiful angling locations is on offer in the latest book published by Canterbury University Press. More >>
Book celebrates love of NZ’s native plants
Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 10:38 am | Canterbury University Press
A richly illustrated celebration of New Zealanders and their passion for native plants has been published by Canterbury University Press. More >>
Easy identification of NZ marine invertebrates
Monday, 17 March 2008, 11:05 am | Canterbury University Press
A photographic guide to some of the most striking and beautiful invertebrates inhabiting New Zealand’s shallow subtidal waters will be released by Canterbury University Press this month. More >>
Canterbury University Press book a finalist
Friday, 1 June 2007, 3:50 pm | Canterbury University Press
The biography of a pioneering Kiwi composer published by Canterbury University Press has been named a finalist in the Montana New Zealand Book Awards 2007. More >>
Comprehensive guide to Canterbury high country
Wednesday, 28 February 2007, 3:10 pm | Canterbury University Press
An in-depth exploration of the geography and natural and human history of central Canterbury’s high country is the topic of the latest book to be released by Canterbury University Press. More >>
Postman Pete delivers memories of a bygone era
Wednesday, 20 December 2006, 12:02 am | Canterbury University Press
If you have an older relative on your Christmas shopping list who grew up in Canterbury, here’s a novel idea that’s sure to beat socks, chocolates and talcum powder hands down. The Plain and Ordinary Canterbury Sketchbook is a gem of a book that recalls ... More >>
Shining a light on maritime history
Wednesday, 22 November 2006, 10:42 am | Canterbury University Press
A new book by Canterbury University Press illuminates the fascinating history of New Zealand’s coastal lighthouse system. Lighting the Coast, by Wellington writer and editor Helen Beaglehole, is the first comprehensive history of New Zealand’s ... More >>
University’s inaugural arts festival
Tuesday, 11 July 2006, 2:15 pm | Canterbury University Press
Christchurch will come alive next month as a wealth of artistic talent goes on show around the city during the inaugural University of Canterbury Arts Festival, Platform. More >>
Original perspective offered on All Black Original
Friday, 4 November 2005, 3:16 pm | Canterbury University Press
Sports historian and author Greg Ryan’s latest book might ruffle the odd feather amongst Kiwi rugby fans as he tackles a few myths surrounding the Original All Blacks. More >>
The man who put Canterbury/Westland on the map
Monday, 13 June 2005, 1:09 pm | Canterbury University Press
A new book from Canterbury University Press celebrates a pioneer geologist who produced the first maps of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. More >>
