If necessity is the mother of invention then Kiwi ingenuity - fossicking around in the middle of the night where he probably shouldn't be - is certainly the father. Invention doesn't need three parents, so good old No.8 wire must be the milkman.

This comprehensive compendium is a treasury of New Zealand inventions - packed with the stories of 202 inventions and the people who made them. From well-known innovations (human flight, the discovery of DNA and the creation of the Pavlova) to those which are less known (instant coffee, the referee’s whistle) to the newest in high-tech world-leaders (robots and jetpacks!), this is the most complete and entertaining book ever on kiwi ingenuity. And yes, the Pav is definitely ours.

The book’s light-hearted approach and strong visual layout will appeal to a wide range of readers – perfect for Dad, and with stories to impress your aunty and entertain the whole family. It's a celebration of the No.8 wire spirit that made New Zealand what it is today, and it's a look at how innovation can power us into the future. It's No.8 Rewired.

A new book celebrating NZ’s ingenuity and global success.

Published by Penguin - October 2014.

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