Local history gifts

Pieces & Peace puzzles are made in France. They are printed and then laminated on thick blue paper and cardboard certified by FSC, and the cardboard of our boxes is 100% recycled. Discover modern and colourful illustrations by artists we...

A favourite area of photographer James Ogilvy, his Portobello Road Puzzle celebrates the eccentricity of this unique London street with its long history of markets and small, unusual stores. Galison puzzles are packaged in matte-finish sturdy boxes, perfect for gifting,...

For experienced puzzlers, the 1000-piece format is ideal for enjoying the relaxing and relaxing activity of puzzle solving. Each piece has a unique shape and fits together perfectly to form the chosen image. Ravensburger Puzzles means premium quality puzzle fun....

South Island 1000pc Puzzle is a captivating 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring New Zealand's South Island. The finished puzzle measures 688 x 493mm, while the box dimensions are 365 x 270 x 58mm. This puzzle showcases hand-drawn, original colour artwork in stunning...

These 3D dioramas are a unique work of art framed in Rimu. Available in three designs and three colour ways, these can be free standing or wall mounted and measure 120 x 98 x 35mm. Put some genuine 3D Kiwiana...

These 3D dioramas are a unique work of art framed in Rimu. Available in three designs and three colour ways, these can be free standing or wall mounted and measure 120 x 98 x 35mm. Put some genuine 3D Kiwiana...

Pieces & Peace puzzles are made in France. They are printed and then laminated on thick blue paper and cardboard certified by FSC, and the cardboard of our boxes is 100% recycled. Discover modern and colourful illustrations by artists we...

Expansion for Catan. Part of the Catan Geographies series. 3-6 Players | 90 Mins | Ages 10+ Features: Dice Rolling, Hand Management, Modular Board, Network and Route Building, Trading Theme: Civilization, Negotiation This map offers another game using the Catan...

Here's a fantastic tale for kids about the classic Kiwi holiday that includes a caravan, a beach and the sometimes-smelly toilet shed out the back of the holiday section – the longdrop. The kids need to go, and the public...

Club Kiwi (Ella and Olivia #38) by Yvette Poshoglian takes readers on an exciting overseas adventure as Ella and Olivia embark on a holiday to New Zealand! Join them as they explore the wonders of the land of the long...

Get ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid's travel guides featuring the most amazing cities around the world. London, here we come! Did you know that London is home to castles that are...

Get ready to explore the city in a whole new way. This innovative book for younger readers is packed with city facts, loads of flaps to lift, and unfolding pages to see inside buildings and under the streets. Children aged...

A tale of loyalty, loss, betrayal, and rebirth. It is 1911 and London’s docks thrum with underhand deals, none so great as the arrival of a valuable, rare and exotic animal, smuggled from the depths of the Congolese rainforest. The...

'Twas the night before Christmas and all round the bach, not a possum was stirring; not one could we catch. Take one Santa dressed in singlet and shorts, and put him on a miniature tractor pulled by eight flying sheep,...

An enthralling historical novel of immigration, courage and first love from an award-winning New Zealand author. Displaced follows Eloise and her family as they leave Cornwall on a treacherous sea journey to start a new life in 1870s colonial New...

Nine Girls is a page-turning adventure from Stacy Gregg, one of Aotearoa's most internationally successful and locally awarded writers. An epic story woven with suspense by Pony Club Secrets and The Princess and the Foal author Stacy Gregg - winner...

A beautiful dollhouse book featuring illustrated scenes and press-out objects from the famous period rooms at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Immerse yourself in five opulent spaces with this chic, illustrated doll's house book that brings to life the period...

Children of the Rush - Book 3 is the third and final book in the Children of the Rush middle grade novel trilogy. It is historical fiction, set in Otago and Hokitika, New Zealand during the gold rushes of the...

This delightful rhyming picture book follows a family as they explore London, one of the world's most famous capital cities! Come! Board the London Bus and see the London sights with us. At any time, hop off, explore! Then climb...

  Discover all the foul facts about fifty gruesome great houses with history’s most horrible headlines: Gruesome Great Houses edition.  Jump into horrible houses with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. From Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh to Buckingham Palace in London, this...

Live Like a Hunter Gatherer is an informative and immersive guide to the Stone Age, written by a real-life hunter gatherer! If you imagined that all Stone Age people lived in caves, were not very clever, not very clean and...

A stunning picture book by former US President Barack Obama that's perfect to share and inspire children to achieve their dreams. An inspirational picture book for young readers from former President of the United States, Barack Obama. In this tender,...

Would you rather wipe Henry VIII’s bottom for him or be one of his wives? Would you rather act in a Tudor play or take part in a jousting match? Only you can decide! Adventure into the fascinating world of...

The true story of Neil, the Great Dixter Cat, who escapes being a stray in war-torn Kabul, Afghanistan, to live in one of the greatest curated wild gardens in the world, The Great Dixter Garden in England. Written by Honey Moga,...

Celebrate 40 years of European puzzle mastery with the Trefl: 40th Anniversary of Trefl - Paper Art: Paris - 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle. Bold, contemporary, and gallery-worthy, these puzzles transform intricate paper sculpture-inspired designs into a beautifully challenging and display-worthy puzzle...

North Island 1000pc Puzzle is a captivating 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring New Zealand's North Island. The finished puzzle measures 688 x 493mm, while the box dimensions are 365 x 270 x 58mm. This puzzle showcases hand-drawn, original colour artwork in stunning...

Orchard Jigsaw – Map of Australia & New Zealand is an engaging and interactive puzzle that allows users to explore the stunning landscapes and iconic landmarks of both countries. With vibrant colors and expertly designed pieces, this jigsaw offers a...