Made in NZ

^{by Chris Mirams & Ross Land}

^{Published by Hodder Moa in HB on 1 October 2012 / RRP $79.99}

^{Made in NZ is a truly beautiful, large coffee table book that salutes successful New Zealanders, from the full gamut of New Zealand society – writers, artists, politicians, scientists, business executives and sportspeople. They share their insights and perspectives on how New Zealand has influenced and shaped them and how they believe the attitudes, beliefs and make-up of Kiwis has changed as New Zealand has evolved as a country. Award-winning New Zealand photographer Ross Land has created captivating portrait photography, while award-winning journalist Chris Mirams has written thought-provoking and insightful chapters on each person.}

^{Some of the New Zealanders that feature include:}

^{Dame Malvina Major, one of New Zealand’s finest and most loved opera singers.}

Greg King, one of New Zealand’s highest profile criminal defence lawyers. He most recently defended Ewen MacDonald in the Scott Guy murder case.

^{Sir Henry van der Heyden, business executive and farmer who played a key role in the establishment of Fonterra.}

^{Oscar Kightley, a critically acclaimed writer, comedian and actor.}

^{Victoria Ransom, business executive and technology guru. She is the CEO and founder of Wildfire Interactive Inc that has clients in more than 100 countries.}

Sir Graham Henry, one of our most successful rugby coaches.

Scott Dixon, a winning driver in the IZOD IndyCar Series in the US.

Dame Alison Holst, who has influenced three generations of Kiwis in the kitchen.

Karyn Hay, writer and broadcaster who became the face of New Zealand music through the 1980s when hosting the TV show Radio with Pictures.

Mike Moore, who has been Prime Minister, Ambassador to the United States and Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.

Jon Toogood, the front man for iconic Kiwi metal band Shihad.

Rebecca Taylor, one of New Zealand’s thriving designers with her self-named label distributed in 250 cities in 40 countries and in more than 500 outlets.

Sir Bob Charles, New Zealander golfer who won 75 tournaments over a 56-year period from 1954 to 2010.

Sir Jon Trimmer, regarded as the best ballet dancer produced by New Zealand.

Sir Peter Leitch, well-known for his chain of stores The Mad Butcher, his support for rugby league and his charity and fundraising work.

David Kirk, Rhodes Scholar, Captain of the first All Blacks team to win the Rugby World Cup in 1987, business executive.

Patricia Grace, pioneering New Zealand writer who has played a key role in the emergence of Maori fiction in English.

Sir Paul Reeves, the fifteenth Governor-General of New Zealand. 

^{Dr Pita Sharples who has been at the forefront of progressing Maori education and culture for over 40 years.}

Valerie Adams, Olympic athlete.

Plus many many more successful New Zealanders

About the authors

Chris Mirams is a multiple Qantas Award-winning journalist with a number of books to his credit.

Ross Land is a multi award-winning photographer who has almost 40 years experience in news and magazine photography.