Hustlers, rogues & bubble boys: White-collar mischief in New Zealand

by Graeme Hunt

'White-collar-crime' is a term that only recently came into use in New Zealand. But as Graeme Hunt illustrates in this highly readable book, sharp practice and outright cons have been part of New Zealand's society since the nation's founding - starting with the first treasurer George Cooper.

Hustlers, Rogues and Bubble Boys profiles some of the most memorable characters who have followed Cooper's path into white-collar mischief. Along with convicted con artists and out-and-out hustlers are almost likable rogues, bubble boys brought low by share-market shifts and business people who broke the rules of corporate propriety if not the law.

222 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2001

Reviews

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good! I remember many of these crooks, some of whom got rather short sentences for huge losses of other people's money. Typical.

[Tuesdayschild · Rating 1 out of 5]

Choppy, boring(!), presentation of factoids.