The Near West This meticulously researched book details

This meticulously researched book details a range of New Zealanders who fought for the British Empire under other flags

who would go on to become the school’s first woman graduate

‘[The Front Line] is rich in facts and figures

Both groups had to overcome obstacles that ranged from the merely difficult to the nearly impossible

To further honour them are magnificent photo portraits by distinguished photographer John McDermott

The Near West This meticulously researched book detailsA comprehensive history of three fascinating Auckland neighbourhoods Shortlisted for the 2025 Bert Roth Award for Labour History The Auckland neighbourhood of Grey Lynn has near legendary status. Sometimes referred to as The Peoples Republic of Grey Lynn, history is everywhere here despite its recent gentrification. From the eeling ground of mana whenua and its colonial carve up into farmland, to the gradual progression of residential development