Interesting little book with some lovely astronomical photographs, but it doesn't really do what it says on the tin. By far the largest portion of the book (maybe 80%?) is a general introduction to basic astronomy, and while I value competent science writing - which this is, no question - it's more "astronomy for everyone" than "astronomy for New Zealanders". When I pick up a title like this, I'm expecting to find a guide for amateur kiwi astronomers who want to know more about what we can see when we set our telescopes up on the back deck. There are a few informative pages like this at the back - and a few pages of national astronomical history in the front - but this book is less a practical aid for kiwis and more a general introduction with some kiwi-centric asides.