Aotearoa New Zealand

Books of Mana celebrates the rich tradition of Maori authorship in Aotearoa New Zealand. It reveals the central place of over 200 years of print literacy within te ao Maori...

In her first book of nonfiction, prizewinning author Tina Makereti writes from inside her many intersecting lives as a wahine Māori – teacher, daughter, traveller, parent – and into a...

Iconic Māori activist, artist, and performer Tāme Iti shares his extraordinary life, defined by resistance, resilience, and rangatiratanga. Mana. It's a big word. But what is it? Are you born...

A Maori guidebook of the mind From the best-selling author of Aroha, Wawata, Waitohu and E Moko Dear Moko, comes a unique exploration of how to think about thinking, rooted in the wisdom of...

The bestselling author of The Bone Tree returns with an epic new novel set in Aotearoa in the 1940s. Muru is not revenge. Muru is about balance. You put your hands on...

Professor Eustacia Rose is trying to get her old life back. But as always, things get more complicated when poisonous plants - and people - start to disappear . ....

Tunui | Comet is the first collection in more than a decade by one of our most important living Maori poets. Rolling easily between korero Maori and the canonical traditions...

To the colonized, the term 'research' is conflated with European colonialism; the ways in which academic research has been implicated in the throes of imperialism remains a painful memory.This essential...

A story of reconnection to te ao Maori from the New Zealand journalist and news presenter Well-known journalist and presenter Mike McRoberts opens up about his experiences of reconnection to...

Like nothing you've read before, How to Loiter in a Turf War is a lucid, genre-bending, cinematic work of autobiographical fiction from one of Aotearoa's fiercest and most versatile artists....

WINNER OF THE JANN MEDLICOTT ACORN PRIZE FOR FICTIONWINNER OF THE MITOQ BEST FIRST BOOK OF FICTIONWINNER OF THE NGAIO MARSH AWARD FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL auē1. (verb) to cry,...

A beginner's guide to building better money habits. Money makes the world go round, but what happens when you have none? Te Kahukura Boynton is Maori Millionaire, and her debut...

The much-awaited follow-up to the award-winning international bestseller Auē.In Auē, eight-year-old Ārama was taken by his brother, Taukiri, to live with Kat and Stu at the farm in Kaikoura, setting in motion...

Poorhara is the story of nineteen-year-old Erin, her older cousin Star/Whetu and an impromptu road trip taken over a few days. With the demands and heartbreaks of whanau, poverty and...

Maori have lived on Te Tai Poutini for at least as long as anywhere else on these islands called New Zealand, bound by ancient stories and a unique affinity to...

A personal story of reconnection to te ao Maori I stumble across a photo of me, aged ten. My immediate thought is: 'Who is that girl?' I remember her but...

Places and People of the New Zealand Wars An accessible guide to significant places and people of the New Zealand Wars from a Maori perspective. This comprehensive guidebook journeys through...

Award-winning and best-sellling, Mau Moko is the closest there has ever been to a 'complete' book on moko. 'Very likely to become the definitive work on the subject . ....

‘Not knowing if your dad will live through the night is not something that any young son or daughter should ever have to endure. I experienced this nightmare more times...

My Story of Love, Loss and Victory Honey, Hunz, Honey Bill, Arneta, Aunty, Whaea, Mum, Nan. From 'town bully' to multiple world champion, single mum, and pioneering TV commentator –...

It's 1818 on the East Coast of Te Ika-a-Maui, Aotearoa. Hine-aute, granddaughter of the legendary warrior Kaitanga, is fleeing through the bush; a precious yet gruesome memento contained in her...

Poems from the Maramataka After rejoining social media, Robert Sullivan wrote and posted a poem a day over two and a half months - the poems collected in Hopurangi-Songcatcher. Inspired...

Polly and Wiki and all the other kuia ride on the roof of Kerry’s Toyota Corona with its navy blistered bonnet . . . They do this for all the moko; they...

Food stories & recipes from the maunga to the moana Nau mai, haere mai ki tenei kai hakari wainene! Christall Lowe invites you to a hakari (feast) at her family...

Food Stories and Recipes from my Family Table The gathering of food and the gathering of people to share a meal are at the heart of Maori family life. Award-winning...

'This is a story about the power of art to help us find a way through the darkness. It is about how art can bring out the best in us,...

Sascha Stronach’s queer, Maori-inspired Endsong trilogy reopens on a city in flames, where a magic-wielding pirate crew uncovers an age-old fight between the gods that threatens their world.The steel city...

Indigenous Traditions as a Recipe for Living Well Based on over ten years of fieldwork in Peru and Aotearoa New Zealand, Recovering Our Ancestral Foodways explores how Quechua and Māori...

From the bestselling author of Devil's Breath, Jill Johnson is back with another gripping Professor Eustacia Rose Mystery...Betrayal is a bitter poison . . .After a nerve-racking investigation, Professor Eustacia Rose's life is...

Ancient wisdom of the Maori goddesses to help you navigate the modern world Atua wahine are the Maori goddesses who make up the world around us: earth, fire, water, the...

A story of two brothers, born and raised in the shadow of Taranaki Maunga, from major new literary talent and no. 1 bestselling author Airana Ngarewa. Kauri and Black's mum...

 'Seriously good' DERVLA McTIERNAN The violent slaughter of the Primrose family while they slept shocked the nation. The family's young live-in chef, Bill Kareama, was swiftly charged with murder and brought...

Indigenous Practices of Environmental Repossession Because This Land Is Who We Are is an exploration of environmental repossession, told through a collaborative case study approach, and engaging with Indigenous communities...

This is Aotearoa, New Zealand. This is a novel about who we are now. Past, present and future. All that we have is All That We Know. Meet Mareikura Pohe:...

FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF BETTER THE BLOOD COMES ANOTHER CASE FOR NEW ZEALAND'S BEST INVESTIGATOR, HANA WESTERMAN. ‘Another cracking, page-turning journey into another culture’ VAL McDERMIDTwo murders. Two decades apart.One chance to get...

Following on from the successful He Iti te Kupu: Māori Metaphors and Similes, Hona Black's new book explores the rich vein of humour in Māori life. Want to know how...

An incredible memoir by a trailblazing voice in women's, queer and Maori liberation movements 'Remarkable. At once heartbreaking and triumphant' Patricia Grace In the 1950s, a young Ngahuia is fostered...

Everything you need to speak te reo Maori with confidence. This pocket-sized book is your guide to using te reo Maori in everyday situations, from introductions to conversations, online and...

A powerful new collection from one of Aotearoa's most esteemed fiction writers. Mythology and contemporary Maori life are woven together seamlessly in this spectacular collection by Aotearoa's foremost short story...

Aotearoa's most trusted guide to te reo Maori, revised and updated. The Raupō Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the most up-to-date, versatile and relevant resource for anyone wanting to use...

Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, ki te kapuia, e kore e whatiWhen we stand alone we are vulnerable but together we are unbreakable See the world differently, through...

Maori Metaphors and Similes He Iti te Kupu contains nearly 500 sayings that draw a comparison between something (often the natural world) and people, events or contexts. Written in Maori...

In the aftermath of the Christchurch terrorist attacks of 15 March 2019, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declared: 'We are all New Zealanders.' These words resonated, an instant meme that asserted...

Walking the Southern Alps of New Zealand A riveting blend of nature writing, Indigenous storytelling and great adventure in the NZ alps This book is about walking as a form...

Young Readers' Edition An abridged edition of the bestselling memoir Stan Walker is one of Aotearoa's most famous singers. But nothing ever came easy for Stan. What were the chances...

Maori Scholars At The Research Interface: 2021 In this beautiful and transformative book, 24 Maori academics share their personal journeys, revealing what being Maori has meant for them in their...

A collection of twenty-four short stories about the women of the Pacific, their struggles with family, love and the effects of climate change on their world. Sometimes funny, often poignant...

Who are the Maori of New Zealand? How did they get here and how did they settle the country? What are the main tribal groups in New Zealand, and where...

One of Patricia Grace's most popular novels, this is the unforgettable story of three women's intersecting lives. Makareta is the chosen one — carrying her family's hopes.Missy is the observer...

Living a fulfilling life rich with tradition, connection and te ao Maori Following on from their bestseller, Life as a Casketeer, Francis and Kaiora Tipene share how they bring the...