Competition Corner

Win 1 of 5 books

We have one copy each of the above books to give away. To enter the competition, click on the link below.

Seasoning by Angela Clutton, $59.99

Is there anything more satisfying than meandering through your garden (or planter box) and freely selecting fresh goodness to create a meal? Celebrate the seasons and enjoy flavoursome recipes created around seasonal produce as award-winning food writer Angela Clutton shares her tasty collection of 75 modern and approachable recipes. The book is split into four sections (summer, autumn, winter, and spring) and has plenty of tips on enjoying produce stem to root, including using odds and ends that usually end up in the compost. Learn about flavour partners and new ways to use familiar favourites. At almost 350 pages, it’s bursting with flavour and inspiration. 

Garden Hacks by Filip Johansson, $32.99

Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced gardener, there’s a garden hack here likely to spark joy in your heart. Offering 70 smart, sustainable tips, Garden Hacks offers a mix of simple DIY ideas and solutions for eco-conscious gardeners. Best of all, many of them involve repurposing existing items you likely have lying around your home. From plant supports and growing your own seedlings to pimping up your garden bed, it’s a hothouse of ideas designed to ensure you’re never short of fresh ideas year-round. 

Simple Country Living by Annette Thurmon, $49.99

There’s a strong vein of desire in many to rekindle the simpler days. Whether this is as basic as planting a kitchen garden, decorating your home with natural elements, or preserving seasonal produce and replacing commercial cleaning products with homemade, it’s an era of rediscovering and utilising age-old kitchen and garden know-how. As well as sharing techniques, recipes, and wisdom, Simple Country Living is an inspirational visual delight and an engaging read on author Annette Thurmon’s journey into this lifestyle.

The Three Quicks by Trevor Auger, $40

If you’re in any way enthusiastic about the age-old sport of cricket or the unique demands of high-level sport, this story of The Three Quicks (Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Neil Wagner) and their road to the World Test Championship is well worth the read. Following the remarkable trio who became an integral part of the most successful era in New Zealand’s cricket history, author and avid cricket follower Trevor Auger takes a deep dive into how three of New Zealand’s best fast bowlers came together to play such a central role in Kiwi cricket history. It’s an interesting read, even if you’re not a die-hard cricket buff.

Max Gunn’s Pay Book. by Graham Lindsay, $34.99

Part memoir, part historical novel, Max Gunn’s Pay Book. is a work of creative non-fiction in memory of author Graham Linday’s father. Meticulously researched and based on stories of references to Graham’s father Lindsay, it follows the story of an idealistic youth (Max Gunn) who leaves New Zealand in 1940 to fight fascism in Europe. His experiences over the next five years shadow him for the rest of his life, from POW camps to the unexpected people he meets and the challenges he endures. Graham’s prowess with words makes for an immersive and thought-provoking read.

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Deadline: 4pm, 23 May 2024