Authors

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Rebecca Stewart lives with her husband David and two daughters on an off-grid homestead in the depths of rural New Zealand. She writes articles, blogs and books about their way of life and encourages others to embrace this way of living.

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Professor Brian Stoddart is an acclaimed writer on history, culture, and immigrant experience in New Zealand, Australia, and Asia.

John Stokes is a respected Ford historian and author of Ford in New Zealand - Putting the Car Before the Horse. He has been involved in the travel industry for many years and is a member of the Model T Ford Club of NZ and the Wellington branch of the NZ Vintage Car Club.

Julian Stokoe is a mixed media and animation who has worked widely in TV and design. He is director of mobile media developer Yoozoo. Julian lives with his wife and family in Laingholm, Auckland. Stacy Eyles (Ngāti Porou) is an art director, artist, and award-winning illustrator based in Wellington. He produces work in many different media, ranging from canvas and murals to clothing and television.

Ray Stone has driven each of these tracks, and provides not only the story behind them, but also a vivid description of each route, notes on the markers to look out for along the way and maps for those who want to go and drive them themselves. According to Ray, 'If this book encourages readers to understand and value our unique network of historic back roads and tracks, and assists in the appreciation of our ever-changing magnificent New Zealand vistas through which they pass, then it has achieved its objective.' Ray is based in Taupo, New Zealand.

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Susanne Strasser studied communication design and illustration in Munich and London. She is the author and illustrator of many successful picture books, including this bestselling series of board books about animal friends. She lives with her family in Munich.