Author: Stacey Morrison. Illustrations: Kurawaka Productions. Publisher: Picture Puffin.

From the marae to the whare, from getting to know each other to sharing kai, this illustrated picture dictionary is a fabulous guide to the Māori way of life!

29 August 2023

Editor: Witi Ihimaera. Introduction: Jacinta Ruru. Publisher: Penguin Books.

Ngā Kupu Wero is a powerful new collection of non-fiction by contemporary Māori writers.

29 August 2023

Author: Robyn Kahukiwa. Publisher: Oratia.

A book to treasure for young and old, Robyn Kahukiwa’s Ngā Atua – Māori Gods takes the reader on a stunning visual journey while imparting simple and effective explanations of the major Māori gods.

17 May 2023

Author: Ernest Hemingway translated by Greg Koia. Publisher: Auckland University Press (Kotahi Rau Pukapuka)

He tuhinga rongonui nā Hemingway e pā ana ki tētahi koroua, ki tētahi tama me tētahi ika kaitā – kua whakamāoritia. Hemingway’s classic story of an old man, a young boy and a giant fish – now translated into te reo Māori.

14 July 2022

Author: Christine Dale. Publisher: OneTree House.

All the chilly words that describe winter in Aotearoa New Zealand. A wonderful way to encourage building the vocabulary of young readers, both in Māori and English.

10 March 2022 release

Author: Vaughan Rapatahana. Publisher: Kilmog Press.

The ninth collection of poetry from prolific writer Vaughan Rapatahana who is widely published across several genre in both his main languages, te reo Māori and English.

January 2022 release

Author: Amiria Stirling. Publisher: Huia Publishers.

This story takes a sneak peek at the hidden lives and adventures of cats Brucie, and Naki, and little dog Wuruhi.

1 March 2022 release

Author / Illustrator /Translator: Jennifer Beck / Lisa Allen / Kawata Teepa. Publisher: Huia Publishers.

This book is the te reo Māori edition of My Mum is the Queen of the Road.

1 March 2022 release

Editor: Nigel Borell with Moana Jackson and Taarati Taiaroa. Publisher: Penguin.

The story of contemporary Māori art from the 1950s to the present day, with more than 200 artworks by 110 Māori artists, this is a powerful, dynamic new book.

March 2022 release

Authors: Helen Brown; Michael Stevens; Ta Tipene O'Regan. Publisher: Bridget Williams Books.

Tāngata Ngāi Tahu, Volume Two remembers and celebrates the rich and diverse lives of the people of Ngāi Tahu. Spanning time, geography and kaupapa, some fifty biographies bring Ngāi Tahu into the present.

March 2022 release

Author: Melanie Riwai-Couch. Publisher: Huia Publishers.

Niho Taniwha equips educators with culturally responsive practices to better serve and empower Māori students and their whānau.

22 February 2022 release

Author /Translator: Fraser Smith / Piripi Walker. Publisher: Huia Publishers.

This is the Māori language edition of Awatea’s Treasure.

15 February 2022 release

Author / Illustrator /Translator: Steph Matuku / Katharine Hall / Kararaina Uatuku. Publisher: Huia Publishers.

This is the Māori language edition of Whetū Toa and the Magician.

15 February 2022 release

Author / Illustrator /Translator: T.K. Roxborogh/ Phoebe Morris / Kanapu Rangituria. Publisher: Huia Publishers.

This is the Māori language edition of Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea.

15 February 2022 release

Author / Translator: Fraser Smith / Piripi Walker. Publisher: Huia Publishers.

This is the Māori language edition of Awatea and the Kawa Gang.

15 February 2022 release

Author: Lauren Keenan. Publisher: Huia Publishers.

Amorangi and Millie lost their mum. Their only clue to her whereabouts is a carving on a tree that says I’m in the past …

1 March 2022 release

Authors / Illustrators: Margaret Sinclair; Ross Calman; Josh Morgan; Isobel Joy Te Aho-White;. Publisher: Penguin.

A playful and comprehensive look-up reference to everyday words, for anyone interested in te reo Māori.

1 February 2022 release

Author/ Illustrator/Translator: Nikki Slade Robinson; Nikki Slade Robinson; Tane Karamaina. Publisher: David Ling Publishing Limited.

Hauraki Broo, a young Bryde's Whale is searching for food but it's getting harder and harder to find. From award-winning children's author and illustrator Nikki Slade Robinson comes a beautiful and inspiring tale that addresses the challenges faced by marine life in the Hauraki Gulf, also released in a separate Māori language edition, translated by Tane Karamaina, titled Ngā Purū o Hauraki.

24 January 2022 release

Author: Hinemoa Elder. Publisher: Penguin.

The timeless wisdom of Māori proverbs show us how we can live better lives, in harmony with the planet.

September 2020 original release

Author: Becky Manawatu. Publisher: Mākaro Press.

A multi-award-winning novel from a compelling new voice, Auē is deeply affecting and will stay with you.

2020 original release