Sport and the New Zealanders: A History

There are plenty of surprises and a lot to be learned from this extensive history of New Zealand sport which is really a first of its kind. [...] It is one for the serious sports fan but it will also hold a lot of interest for people who may not be terribly interested in sport, but are interested in New Zealand society and how it has evolved. – Gisbourne Herald

It is certainly well-written and will be of interest to any sports enthusiasts in New Zealand... – Simon Boyce, Booksellers

[Sport and the New Zealanders] traces the beginnings of New Zealanders’ love affair with sport, examining why it has played a central part in the social and cultural history of this country. It tells the in-depth story of sport in New Zealand for the first time, surprisingly, from the Māori world to today’s professional athletes. – Massey University, Live News

A history of New Zealanders and the sports that we have made our own, from the Maori world to today's professional athletes.

• | Author: Geoff Wilson, Greg Ryan
• | Publisher: Auckland University Press
• | Publication Date: Aug 09, 2018
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9781869408831
• | ISBN-10: 1869408837