{"title":"Steve Watters","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the esteemed author, Steve Watters. Known for his engaging and insightful approach to history, Watters offers readers a fascinating look into the events that have shaped New Zealand. His writing is both informative and accessible, making complex historical topics enjoyable for a wide range of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eToday in New Zealand History\u003c\/em\u003e, Steve Watters brings significant events to life, highlighting key moments that define the country's rich past. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about New Zealand's journey through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're delving into New Zealand's military achievements or exploring pivotal moments that altered the course of the nation, Steve Watters' meticulously researched works provide a comprehensive and enlightening perspective. Discover the stories that have shaped New Zealand with the captivating books available in our History \u0026amp; Military category.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"today-in-new-zealand-history-by-neill-atkinson-9781775594284","title":"Today in New Zealand History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDates matter, and they are often a starting point for our engagement with history. For most New Zealanders, days like 6 February or 25 April are laden with significance. They are recognised as markers of important moments in our past; they inspire pride, connection, reflection, or perhaps controversy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome dates hold a sombre or sinister place in the nation’s collective memory: 15 March (the Christchurch mosque attacks), 12 October (Passchendaele), or 24 December (Tangiwai). Others highlight more uplifting moments, like Rutherford’s Nobel Prize (10 December 1908), Hillary’s ascent of Everest (29 May 1953), or New Zealand’s golden hour at the Rome Olympics (2 September 1960).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eToday in New Zealand History\u003c\/em\u003e presents a series of snapshots of New Zealand historical events organised by date, from 1 January to 31 December. They range from dramatic headline moments to the hopefully less familiar and sometimes downright quirky — from Jockey Y-fronts (16 March 1940) and a Nazi sabotage hoax (29 March 1942) to the Greymouth beer boycott (29 September 1947) and a parachuting Santa (20 November 1937).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA timeline lists some of the key moments and events that have helped shape the course of New Zealand’s political and constitutional development, while 'Born on this Day' boxes scattered throughout the text provide brief biographical details on almost 100 figures of significance to New Zealand history, fully updated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46657296105708,"sku":"9781775594284","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4815043482820.jpg?v=1752484387"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/steve-watters.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}