Notes
Kiwiana is a name that identifies quirky objects and images that have endured changing fads and trends to become our icons, stored in the memories of generations of New Zealanders and recalled with amusement and affection. This new book is a unique collection of images, distilled from thousands of possibilities, which draws together some of the more colourful threads of our national character.Contents
Contents : introduction -- finest cheddar, made better -- bungy jumping -- rugby -- grass -- sheep -- pohutukawa -- godwit -- New Zealand -- kiwi -- number 8 -- buzzy bee -- get in behind -- Tip Top -- paua -- Wattie’s -- cabbage tree -- corrugated iron -- Edmonds -- Four Square -- Jandals -- World Famous in New Zealand -- railways cup -- silver fern -- Swanndri -- taranaki gate -- Weet-bix -- All Black -- The Bach.
