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A series with no comparison, the Chronicles of Paki — NZ's Untold Story, takes New Zealand back in time 200 years. Each story has been checked by known historians and the relevant Iwi. Learn about the relationship forged between two incredibly different cultures — European and Māori. Read about the hardships and determination of the first missionaries who came to New Zealand. Hear about the positive change that came to Māori as they embraced the missionary message they had invited to come here. Find out about the mistakes that were made and the victories that were won as missionaries tried to do good, while traders tried to make profits, while settlers sought a better life — while Maori were ironically turning away from tribal warfare towards a new way of peace. This is New Zealand’s untold story. ISBN: 978-0-9922571-8-7 -
Series two traces some of the extraordinary efforts made by both missionaries and Māori to resolve conflicts in the early years of our bicultural history. In this series, children will learn about people, both Māori and Pākehā, who attempted to live by the most selfless of standards even in the midst of very difficult circumstances. Each story has been checked by known historians and relevant Iwi. As a point of interest, in these stories children will discover how many Māori embraced Christian values (including forgiveness and peace) at a level that was far higher than that of the colonial armies and those settlers who oppressed them. This is New Zealand’s untold story. ISBN: 978-0-9941085-4-8 -
Series three follows the events leading up to, during and following the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. This is New Zealand’s untold story. ISBN: 978-0-9941396-1-0 -
‘THE FIRST KIWI CHRISTMAS’ IS A CHRISTMAS STORY FOR ALL CHILDREN.
In December 1814 a large crowd of Māori gathered at a hui to celebrate their first Christmas. There was no Santa Claus nor any reindeer at this gathering, but there were some amazing gifts. You can read about this unique part of Aoteroa New Zealand's history in ‘The First Kiwi Christmas’. This delightfully illustrated story designed for 4-7 year olds will make a great gift this Christmas. Children will enjoy finding Paki on each page as they go on a journey to see how Māori and a group of early settlers celebrated Aotearoa New Zealand's first Christmas over 200 years ago. ORDER NOW for Christmas. (To buy with cheque - email or call Dave: dave@bigbookpublishing.co.nz / 021 261 7719) ISBN: 978-0-9941396-3-4 -
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What Christians believe about Christmas Did you know people think about religion when in crisis? They look for answers - and we have some! Do you give Christmas cards or gifts? Why not include one of these? 36 pages, full colour, quality paper, quality content with gentle tone. Sold in packs of ten. Try our sample pack of one of each of our Tracts - Click here -
This delightfully illustrated story written by Alison Condon is designed for 5-7 year olds, and is a great conversation piece for discussion with children – while appreciating this wonderful nation we are all a part of. Paki the kiwi tells the story of a strange new virus that is sweeping around the world. Life in Aotearoa New Zealand is about to change as the country unites to fight the virus “in our good old Kiwi way”.PRE-ORDER NOW FOR CHRISTMAS OR YOUR SCHOOL
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Ever felt embarrassed at the outdated content and graphics of an old 'gospel tract'? You are not alone! However, booklets can still work, because people are still spiritually hungry. The question is how they are written and presented. The spiritual conversation needs engaging differently as compared to 50 years ago! These 'tracts' and booklets are written with this in mind. Quality paper; full colour; great graphics; and content that is gentle and humble in tone – yet which builds a clear case for faith in God, and in Christ, our Saviour. But do you forget to use such resources? These are for 6 specific circumstances – so the 6 different circumstances remind you to take one along. Why not check them out? 36 pages, full colour, quality paper, quality content with gentle tone. Individual booklets/'tracts' sold in packs of ten. Due to international shipping costs, we only send this sampler pack to NZ addresses. -
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What Christians believe about Easter Did you know people think about religion when in crisis? They look for answers - and we have some! Would you like an Easter ‘tract’ that is gentle, well presented, and has the content? 36 pages, full colour, quality paper, quality content with gentle tone. Sold in packs of ten. Try our sample pack of one of each of our Tracts - Click here -
This book provides a simple, practical & achievable approach for doing something we've all been talking about for decades: Developing a sustainable culture of personal conversational Christian witness in our Churches that is suited to our times. -
‘The Elephant in the Room’ is a book for church leaders. It seeks to address an area of neglect that many seem disinterested in discussing: This thing called 'evangelism' is often in the ‘too hard basket’ in our churches, yet is integral to our mission. It’s the elephant in the room! Discover the missing links that are stopping our Churches achieving their mission. ORDER TODAY -
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Why God favours people who've hit rock bottom Have you met someone who has hit the bottom and given up, or feels the world has stomped on them? Got a friend wondering where God is in their despair? 36 pages, full colour, quality paper, quality content with gentle tone. Sold in packs of ten. Try our sample pack of one of each of our Tracts - Click here -
The Christian Church no longer enjoys a majority status in our society. How could we adapt, to become an effectively activated minority?
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What Christians believe about the purpose of life. Did you know people think about religion when in crisis? They look for answers — and we have some! Have you met someone who is looking for meaning in life, or simply feeling depressed about life? Got a friend wondering where God is in their suffering? 36 pages, full colour, quality paper, quality content with gentle tone. Sold in packs of ten. Try our sample pack of one of each of our Tracts - Click here -
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What Christians believe about suffering. Have you met someone who is looking for meaning in life, or simply feeling depressed about life? Got a friend wondering where God is in their suffering? 36 pages, full colour, quality paper, quality content with gentle tone. Sold in packs of ten. Try our sample pack of one of each of our Tracts - Click here -
He Whakaputanga — The Declaration of Independence
Big changes are afoot for the indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand. European whalers and sealers have begun camping along the beaches. Māori are quick to recognise new prospects for trade — and at first the future looks promising. However, as more and more settlers arrive, challenges begin to arise regarding land and the disregard of Māori tikanga. Māori chiefs begin to meet to manage these changes. After 25 years of meeting together a document is prepared called He Whakaputanga. This document declares the independence of the chiefs and is designed to secure their future — and was to become a foundation stone that would make Te Tiriti o Waitangi possible. ISBN: 978-0-9941396-7-2