Editors: Carlos Lehnebach, Claire Regnault, Rebecca Rice, Isaac Te Awa, and Rachel Yates. Publisher: Te Papa Press.

This big, glorious book mines Te Papa’s collections to explore and expand upon the way we think about our botanical world and its cultural imprint.

09 November 2023

Authors: Julia Kasper & Phil Sirvid. Publisher: Te Papa Press.

Part of the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible introduction to a range of the native insects encountered in Aotearoa New Zealand is written by two expert entomologists from our national museum, Te Papa.

09 November 2023

Authors: Bruce Marshall & Kerry Walton. Publisher: Te Papa Press.

Part of the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, this accessible introduction to a range of the aquatic and terrestrial shell-bearing molluscs encountered in Aotearoa New Zealand is written by two experts from our national museum, Te Papa.

09 November 2023

Author: Terry Fitzgibbon. Publisher: White Cloud Books.

Salt celebrates New Zealand's coastline with breath-taking and evocative B & W photography accompanied by poetry by Terry Fitzgibbon, capturing the essence of beach life across Aotearoa.

09 November 2023

Author: Ned Barraud. Publisher: Te Papa Press.

The oceans surrounding Aotearoa New Zealand are home to over a hundred astonishing and strange species of sharks and rays. This fact-filled book takes you down into the fascinating underwater lives of these expert hunters.

12 October 2023

Author: Robert Vennell. Publisher: HarperCollins New Zealand.

The new book about the hidden world of New Zealand's overlooked plants and fungi, from Robert Vennell, the bestselling New Zealand author of The Meaning of Trees.

04 October 2023

Author: Giselle Clarkson. Publisher: Gecko Press.

The Observologist puts more than 100 small creatures and features of the natural world under the microscope, piquing our curiosity with only the most interesting facts. Subjects range from slugs, ants and seeds, fungi and flies through to bees and bird poop.

01 October 2023

Author: Nicola Toki. Illustrator: Lily Duval. Publisher: Puffin.

Meet some of our most curious critters, from the popular Radio New Zealand podcast with Nicola Toki and Jesse Mulligan.

29 August 2023

Author: Victoria Bruce. Publisher: Penguin Books.

Adventures with Emilie is the story of a mother and daughter's wild journey to rediscover the wonder and restorative power of nature.

22 August 2023

Authors: Katie Furze and Ned Barraud. Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand.

Tuatara: A Living Treasure is a fascinating look at the life cycle of a tuatara.

01 June 2023

Author: Kennedy Warne. Publisher: Massey University Press.

Perhaps the closest a human being comes to visiting another planet is to descend into the sea. In Soundings, Kennedy Warne connects his lifelong exploration of the underwater world with a global story of humanity’s relationship with the sea.

08 June 2023

Author: James Renwick. Publisher: HarperCollins NZ.

Under the Weather is a picture of a planet in danger, a reality-check on what that means for this country, and a reminder that the shape of our future is up to us.

08 June 2023

Author: Keith Woodley. Publisher: Pūkorokoro Miranda Naturalists’ Trust in association with Sherlock & Co Publishing.

In Pursuit of Champions is the captivating story of Pūkorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre where, for nearly 50 years, the Pūkorokoro Miranda Naturalists' Trust has worked to inspire interest in our coastal wetlands and the biodiversity they support.

28 November 2022

Author: Frances Plumpton. Illustrator: Stephanie Thatcher. Translator: Darryn Joseph. Publisher: Mary Egan Publishing.

Tide’s Out: Tai Timu is a simple bilingual counting book, with watercolour illustrations, that features many treasures to encourage childhood curiosity.

1 November 2022

Author: Brian Parkinson. Publisher: Upstart Press.

More than just a guidebook, Explore New Zealand showcases the best spots to see (and hear) New Zealand’s nature.

11 August 2022

Author: Sophie Merkens. Publisher: Beatnik Publishing.

Sophie Merkens takes us on a journey across Aotearoa, meeting 35 inspiring women who find meaning and connection through food. From mothers, gardeners, hunters, chefs and hobbyists, their conversations dive deep into how food influences their lives. Grow - Wāhine Finding Connection Through Food is a refreshingly honest and insightful book about women, food and connection.

09 June 2022

Author/Illustrator: Andrew Crowe; Dave Gunson. Publisher: David Bateman Ltd.

A unique combination of junior nature encyclopedia and alphabet book – an entertaining, multi-level approach to reading and learning.

7 March 2022 release

Authors: Brian Patrick; Hamish Patrick; John Tennent. Publisher: Otago University Press.

From Kiribati, Tuvalu and Fiji in the west, to the far-flung Marquesas and Austral Islands in French Polynesia in the east, this book surveys (and discovers) the butterfly inhabitants of these tropical islands.

1 February 2022 release

Author: Miriam Lancewood. Publisher: Allen & Unwin.

Gripping sequel to the international bestseller Woman in the Wilderness, Miriam Lancewood's story of the quest for a simple life, unfettered by society's norms.

2 November 2021 release

Author: Lynda Hallinan. Publisher: Allen & Unwin.

A celebration of the healing nature and delights of gardens, written by well-known garden writer Lynda Hallinan, beautifully photographed by Sally Tagg, and packaged in a stunning hardback.

2 November 2021 release