About the Author

Richard Shaw is a professor of politics at Massey University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He is a regular commentator on political issues and the author of a number of academic publications about government, parliament and politics in Aotearoa New Zealand. His heart increasingly lies in the historical and emotional territories explored both in this and his 2021 book, The Forgotten Coast (Massey University Press).

Reviews

‘A fresh and exciting approach to the history of Aotearoa New Zealand’ — Paul Diamond, New Zealand Listener

‘Heartfelt, poetic; a pleasure to read’ — Rachel Buchanan, Spinoff