Comments on: Birthday book for Batley

By: Belinda

Belinda — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:21:54 +0000

Wow congrats on the reprint Rae! A great acheivement for a fantastic book!

By: Rae Roadley

Rae Roadley — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:46:21 +0000

You’re right – very important – thanks for the note. Penguin sold out this week and I’m selling the last of my first edition copies ($40 incl. postage in NZ) pending a reprint which I’ll be doing. Visit my ‘Meet Rae – Buy the book’ page, drop me an email and I’ll tell you how to pay, etc. And big thanks for your kind words about the book – appreciated, Rae

By: l.broomhall

l.broomhall — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:31:05 +0000

Yes this appears to be a great book, but nowhere have i seen a price or where one can buy it, surely this is rather important dont you think.
L BROOMHALL.

By: Rae Roadley

Rae Roadley — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:54:10 +0000

Hi Belinda,
Glad you’ve joined the chocoholics who’re making and devouring Zoe’s cake – it’s proved a hit. The Kauri Museum has been a big supporter of my book – they sold copies at the launch, invited me to their big Settler’s Day, and have probably sold more copies than anywhere else – lots of travellers buy it, they tell me.

And I’ve more than seen Paul’s book – went to the launch, bought a copy (it’s fabulous), and Paul visited a while back, which was great. His book is another perfect gift (for anyone who’s interested – you can find it here – http://www.albertland.co.nz/shopping-cart.php?category=Books )

Thanks for dropping in, Rae

By: Belinda

Belinda — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:16:08 +0000

Hi Rae,

I have seen the Kauri Museum’s book “Pioneering Life and the Kauri Tree” and agree it is a beautiful book and a fitting celebration of 50 years of a fantastic national treasure. Great to see that they have your book for sale as well – I imagine it would be a great read for locals and tourists alike.

Have you seen Paul Campbells book “Images from Albertland”? It is a photographic history of the Albertland settlers who came to the Kaipara in 1862 (150 years ago this year!) As I look through the photos it is easy to see how life would have been at Batley and in the surrounding areas – not an easy life for anyone I am sure. Paul has done a great job of bringing together photos and diary entries from the time – it really is a window into the past. This book is available from The Kauri Museum as well.

Also, my family are thoroughly enjoying Zoe’s Chocolate Cake – so moist and tasty — yet nice and easy for a basic baker like me!

Belinda