Books for Purchase

The Unsung Profession
By Dr Caroline Miller

The History of the New Zealand Planning Institute 1946 - 2002

The Unsung Profession, represents the first attempt to chart history of the planning profession in New Zealand, a history that is little known by the planning profession let alone the community that it serves. Beginning with a modest group of dedicated town planners in the late 1940s, the NZPI® has grown to a self sustaining organisation, recognised by groups as diverse as Environment Court and the government as representing the voice of an increasingly complex planning profession.

While the book provides an account of the history of the NZPI® as an organisation it also touches on the issues, changes and expectations that shaped the everyday life of the practicing planner. As a former practitioner Dr Caroline Miller, has succeeded in producing a book that will provide planners and planning students with a wealth of information on the origins of their profession, reassuring them that they have a history of which they can be rightly proud. Equally, it will also become an invaluable starting point for anyone seeking to further research New Zealand’s planning history. 

$40.00 NZPI Members & Libraries / $50.00 Non NZPI Members
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A Wheel on Each Corner
By Malcolm Douglas 

The History of the IPENZ Transportation Group 1946 - 2006

This informative record considers the changing environment, the political circumstances and the evolution of transportation in New Zealand over the past 50 years.  With 33 illustrated pages of photographs, drawings and many interesting tables it will interest those involved in land transport, which is so necessary to a modern and vibrant community.

This book contains a wealth of historic and institutional information for professionals, elected politicians and people interested in community development.  It will also interest a younger generation who might be contemplating an engineering or planning career.

$20.00 NZPI Members & Libraries / $30.00 Non NZPI Members
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Where Things Are From Near to Far
By Tim Halbur and Chris Steins

While playing in the city park, little Hugo wonders, "Who put these buildings here?" Hugo's mother leads him on a whirlwind trip through the city, the country, and everything in-between to explain the answer.  This engaging book is an easy introduction to the world of urban planning, and illustrates that "every building has its place". 

$40.00
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