Non-fiction

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...

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...

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 –...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Daily wisdom guided by Hina, the Maori moon Dr Hinemoa Elder, author of Aroha, New Zealand's top-selling non-fiction title of 2021, shows us how to reclaim intimacy with others, with...

This book provides a concise overview of the history of Polynesia, focusing on New Zealand and its outlying islands, during the period 900-1600. It provides a thematic examination of Polynesia...

20 Years on from Linda Tuhiwai Smith's Decolonizing Methodologies Indigenous essays in honour of Linda Tuhiwai Smith celebrate the positive, shifting ground of how Indigenous writers are shaping the post-colonial...

One woman’s journey to her moko kauae as an expression of her Kāi Tahu identity. I kā rā o mua, I would know my place in my tīpuna’s time, I...

In 1848, eight million hectares of land in Te Waipounamu — the South Island — was purportedly sold for just GBP2000. Hipa Te Maiharoa was a charismatic prophet who in...

Dave "the Brown Buttabean"Letele's incredible life has taken him from footy to failure, crime to community, fat to fit and riches to rags — and back again.Today, he is an...

Feel-good baking to share aroha and feed hungry tummies Delightful baking to put smiles on faces, from tried-and-tested classics to new twists on crowd-pleasers Baking should be a simple pleasure,...

A breathtaking account of Maori food - its traditions, ingredients and tikanga - from our brightest culinary star. Monique Fiso is a modern-day food warrior, taking Maori cuisine to the...

An introduction to te ao Māori The guide to understanding the Maori world from a 21st century point of view. The book we've all been needing for decades a unique...

Takatāpui, Two-Spirit, and Indigenous LGBTQI+ well-being In these rigorous and challenging essays, writers from Aotearoa and Turtle Island (Canada and the United States of America) explore the well-being of takatāpui,...

A powerful new collection of non-fiction by contemporary Maori writers. Nga Kupu Werobrings together a bounty of essays, articles, commentary and creative non-fiction on the political, cultural and social issues...

An anthology of new writing for a changed worldSixty-eight writers and eight artists gather at a hui in a magnificent cave-like dwelling or meeting house. In the middle is a...