Mark Adams ‘Readers interested in the history

‘Readers interested in the history of New Zealand’s museums will be amply rewarded’ — Thomas McLean

’ — Leilani Tamu

‘A scrupulously told and illustrated story of Māori political struggle during a formative era in New Zealand political history’ — Jenny Nicholls

and even the Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps

Mark Adams ‘Readers interested in the historyFifty years at the forefront of photography Shortlisted for the 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Mark Adams is one of Aotearoa New Zealands foremost photographers. His focus on Samoan tatau, MoriPkeh interactions in Rotorua, carved meeting houses, locations of significance for Ngi Tahu in Te Waipounamu, and Captain James Cooks landing sites reflect his deep engagement with our postcolonial and Pacific histories. This first ever comprehensive survey