{"title":"Rebecca Macfie","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of \u003cstrong\u003eRebecca Macfie\u003c\/strong\u003e, an acclaimed author known for her insightful exploration into contemporary issues with a focus on New Zealand's social and political landscape. Her books are meticulously researched, offering a deep dive into significant events and figures that have shaped the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"\u003cem\u003eHardship and Hope\u003c\/em\u003e,\" Macfie delves into the complexities of socio-economic challenges, providing a nuanced perspective that blends narrative storytelling with factual analysis. This work is an essential read for anyone interested in \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering hope amidst adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eHelen Kelly: Her Life\u003c\/em\u003e\" is a poignant \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e that captures the life and legacy of Helen Kelly, a prominent union leader in New Zealand. Macfie's portrayal is both intimate and expansive, shedding light on Kelly's relentless fight for workers' rights and social justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the harrowing account in \"\u003cem\u003eTragedy at Pike River Mine\u003c\/em\u003e,\" where Macfie examines the events leading up to and following the 2010 mining disaster. This book serves as a pivotal resource in \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e, presenting a thorough investigation into industrial safety and regulatory negligence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRebecca Macfie's collection is a must-read for those interested in the intricate dynamics of New Zealand, offering a blend of empathy, courage, and critical insight throughout her writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tragedy-at-pike-river-mine-by-rebecca-macfie-9781927249789","title":"Tragedy at Pike River Mine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUpdated Edition 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition contains a completely up-to-date timeline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of four major awards.\u003cbr\u003eBrilliantly written by award-winning journalist Rebecca Macfie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Devastating account of a needless tragedy'\u003c\/em\u003e - Otago Daily Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Lucid, exhaustive, enraging'\u003c\/em\u003e - New Zealand Listener\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Compelling account of what went wrong'\u003c\/em\u003e - Weekend Herald\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Highly readable, sometimes shocking'\u003c\/em\u003e - The Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Compulsory reading for directors, managers and business students'\u003c\/em\u003e - Newsroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a sunny afternoon in November 2010, in the beautiful Paparoa Range of the South Island, a massive explosion rocked an underground coal mine. Later that day, two ashen men stumbled from the entrance. Twenty-nine men remained unaccounted for. Initial probes revealed fatally high methane levels in the mine - conditions deemed unsurvivable for the trapped men. But it was only after a second blast five days later that all hope was extinguished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTragedy at Pike River Mine\u003c\/em\u003e is a dramatic, superbly researched, and page-turning account of a disaster that should never have happened, of the dramatic political and legal fallout, and the effect on the small West Coast community. It reveals an appalling string of mistakes, from consent being given for the mine in the first place, to lack of proper monitoring equipment, pressure to ignore safety requirements, and effectively only a single exit. It puts a human face on the people who suffered, and provides penetrating insight on who's to blame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an essential read for everyone who cares about the future of New Zealand and our values as a nation. 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Kelly was the first female head of the country's trade union movement, but she was also much more—a visionary who believed that all workers, whether in a union or not, deserved to be given a fair go; a fighter from a deeply communist family who never gave up the struggle; a strategist and orator who invoked strong loyalty; a woman who could stir fierce emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer battles with famous people were the stuff of headlines. She took on Peter Jackson, the country's icon. She was accused in parliament of doing 'irreparable damage' to the union movement, and by employers of exploiting the bereaved families of dead workers. 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