Author: Madeleine Eskedahl. Publisher: Squabbling Sparrows Press.

In New Zealand's Martinborough, an ex-wine maker dies at the hands of an unknown assailant. With the harvest due, the grapes are awaiting the pick. Within this vista of peace, a rampage of death is about to rock the local community Will it be their shared history that sees the four friends being picked off one-by-one?

28 February 2021 release

Author: Janna Ruth. Publisher: Janna Ruth.

When the Canterbury Earthquakes destroyed their city, Natalie and her friends were only ten years old. Too old to forget, but too young to be heard, they have never told their stories. Until now.

25 February 2021 release

Author: David Riley. Publisher: Reading Warrior.

Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand's most beloved writers. She struggled with literacy as a child - what helped Joy overcome these obstacles and become the icon she is today?

25 February 2021 release

Author: Yvonne Mes. Illustrator: Aleksandra Szmidt. Publisher: Hachette New Zealand.

This colourfully illustrated picture book takes the celebration of Easter and uses it to highlight the beauty of New Zealand's flora and fauna.

9 February 2021 release

Editor: Katie Kerr. Publisher: GLORIA Books.

Dwelling in the Margins introduces the leading figures of independent publishing in their own words.

18 February 2021 release

Author: Tangaroa Walker. Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ).

How farming helped Tangaroa Walker to stand up, stand out and realize his own dreams.

16 February 2021 release

Authors: Earle Brown & Michael F. Klaassen. Publisher: Mary Egan Publishing.

A biography about Sir William Manchester: from country boy to internationally renowned plastic surgeon, from junior medical officer to Lieutenant Colonel in just four years, Manchester’s life was one of achievement and service.

16 February 2021 release

Author: Mark Stevenson. Illustrator: Deborah Hinde. Publisher: Calico Publishing.

This is a story that will help young people from the age of eight through to early teens deal with feelings of anxiety. It will give them courage and hope for the future.

15 February 2021 release

Author: Jennifer Palgrave. Publisher: Town Belt Press.

The body of a climate activist is pulled from the sea. Accidental drowning or foul play?

11 February 2021 release

Author: Christopher Finlayson. Publisher: Huia Publishers.

As Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations (2008 to 2017), Christopher Finlayson completed an unprecedented number of settlements with iwi. In this book, the authors analyse the essential components of settlements and they discuss the impact of the process and outcomes on the relationship between Māori and the Crown.

15 February 2021 release

Editors: Jacinta Ruru and Linda Waimarie Nikora. Publisher: Otago University Press.

In this beautiful and transformative book, 24 Māori academics share their personal journeys, revealing what being Māori has meant for them in their work.

1 February 2021 release

Editors: Graham Hassall and Girol Karacaoglu. Publisher: Massey University Press.

A new wide-ranging, multi-author work covering all aspects of social policy in New Zealand

11 February 2021 release

Author: Danyl McLauchlan. Publisher: Victoria University Press.

Tranquillity and Ruin is a light-hearted contemplation of madness, uncertainty and doom. It’s about how, despite everything we think we know about who we are, we can still be surprised by ourselves.

11 February 2021 release

Author: Melinda Szymanik. Publisher: Upstart Press.

This beautifully illustrated children's book explains how our differences are our strengths and how together we can make the world a better place!

11 February 2021 release

Editors: Foss Leach and Helen Leach. Publisher: Te Papa Press.

First published in 1979, Prehistoric Man in Palliser Bay consists of 14 papers by 9 authors, detailing the results of a pioneering, multifaceted, archaeological research programme carried out between 1969 and 1972 in the south-eastern coastal part of the North Island of New Zealand.

10 February 2021 release

Author: Donovan Bixley. Publisher: Hachette New Zealand.

The Looky Book series continues with a hilarious 24-page puzzle book that takes a look through the history of New Zealand. Providing hours of quality fun for children aged five and up, with loads of extra details added in for adults.

9 February 2021 release

Photographs: Liz Clarkson. Publisher: Lazy Susan.

he first title in a series published by Lazy Susan, and is a collection of over 40 beloved recipes from eateries and bars across the city, as well as stories told by personalities from the hospitality industry.

1 February 2021 release