Good as Gold: New Zealand In The 1980s

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In the 1980s, life in New Zealand became brighter, louder, faster and wilder. While the decade is remembered for its big hair, bright clothing and excessive shows of wealth, it was also a time of social upheaval, protest and political reform. These years saw Kiwis make their mark on the global sport and fashion scenes, while back at home, we began to embrace our own music, movies and books. Good As Gold provides a wonderfully eclectic stroll back through life in New Zealand during the decade that gave us such wonders as Space Invaders calculators, R2-D2 ice blocks, Jazzercise and Blue Light discos.

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MATT ELLIOTT is the author of more than 20 books for adults and children. He has had a number of bestselling titles including Billy T: the life and times of Billy T James and (with illustrator Chris Slane) won the 2012 NZ Post Childrens Book Awards Book of the Year and non-fiction gongs for Nice Day for a War: adventures of a Kiwi soldier in WWI. He attended St. Peters College in Auckland and in the late 1980s, he was one of New Zealands stand-up comedy pioneers. He lives on Aucklands North Shore with his wife and young son. Visit: mattelliottnz.com