Author(s): Nicola McCloy

Gift/Humour

A light social history in the style of Whykickamoocow. Instead of placenames it delves into the stories behind some of New Zealand's iconic products, stores and brands. In the same way that Kiwis don't think about the origins of our placenames, the names of many of the products we buy and the shops we buy them from are a mystery to us. Some of the products and themes include food, drink, the provinces, shops and much more. First published August 2008.