All New Books
Getting to Grips with Not-for-profit Governance: A snappy book for new directors of incorporated societies wanting to get up to speed quickly and with confidence
Author: Pierre Woolridge. Publisher: Effective Governance.
Being a not-for-profit board member is rewarding and a great way to give back to the community. It’s daunting, though if you’re not sure what you are letting yourself in for. This paperback gives you an overview of the things you need to know about being on a board or committee.
02 October 2023
The Art of Winning: Ten Lessons in Leadership, Purpose and Potential
Author: Dan Carter. Publisher: Penguin.
A unique and inspiring deep dive into leadership, strength and resilience from one of sport's true masters: All Black legend Dan Carter.
18 July 2023
The Sharesies Guide to Investing: Your roadmap to financial freedom
Authors: Brooke Roberts, Leighton Roberts and Sonya Williams. Publisher: Allen & Unwin New Zealand.
Through easy-to-digest information, jargon-busting investing speak, and stories from Sharesies investors, you'll learn how to make the most of investing in shares (while staying true to your values) and discover how investing can help you secure your financial future.
31 January 2023
The Cereal Entrepreneur: A Story of Grit, Courage and Crunchy Goodness
Author: Kaz Staples. Publisher: Ultimate World Publishing.
An inspiring story of Kaz Staples, a New Zealand woman who defied the odds to create a well-recognised and trusted brand – a heartfelt and honest memoir of struggle and success.
04 July 2022
The Key To Unlocking Your Potential: Life Is Not A Prison
Author: Brett Ashley. Publisher: Mary Egan Publishing.
After spending many years in the corporate world, Brett Ashley is clear that the most important lesson he learned involved creating an environment in which everyone thrived.
29 June 2022
The Spirit of Cardrona: Where Dreams are Hatched
Author: Desiree Reid-Whitaker. Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
An inspirational business story that will appeal to anyone who loves a bold, brave and brilliant entrepreneur.
29 September 2021 release
EM-PA-THY: The Human Side of Leadership
Author: Harold Hillman. Publisher: David Bateman Ltd.
Empathy is no longer optional for leaders who strive for a deeper understanding and connection with their staff. Become a leader who others truly want to follow.
9 August 2021 release
Better for You
Author: Lisa A. Lewis. Publisher: Nationwide Book Distributors.
Lewis examines the rise of a global healthy drinks market and presents case studies of entrepreneurs who dared to create “better for you” beverages including enduring American brands and burgeoning New Zealand lifestyle drinks: Phoenix Organic, Karma Cola, Chia Sisters, Aotea Native Tonics & King of Kiwi.
2 August 2021 release
Silver Linings: Kiwi Success Stories in the Time of Covid
Authors: David Downs, Joe Davis. Publisher: Penguin.
This book is a collection of those stories from across Aotearoa. It shows how New Zealand - and New Zealanders - respond when the going gets tough!
2 March 2021 release