Aroha: Māori wisdom for a contented life lived in harmony with our planet
Author: Hinemoa Elder.
The timeless wisdom of Māori proverbs - 52 traditional Māori sayings explained - showing us how we can live better lives. 29 September 2020 release
Ngā Otaota ō Aotearoa: plants of New Zealand
Author: Christine Dale. Publisher: OneTree House.
A New Zealand themed board book which introduces common colours side-by-side with illustrations of the colour as found in New Zealand flora. 12 July 2020 release
Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea
Author: T.K. Roxborogh.
Charlie has to find a way to reunite the gods, realise the power in the ancient songs his grandfather taught him, and discover why he was chosen for this particular task. 23 September 2020 release
White Moko: stories from my life
Author: Tim Tipene.
A memoir from award-winning writer and inspirational speaker Tim Tipene who founded the Warrior Kids programme 22 years ago.
11 September 2020 release
When Darkness Stays: Hōhepa Kereopa and a Tūhoe Oral History
Author: Paul Moon.
This extraordinary book – unsettling, harrowing, and ultimately redemptive – is based on the time the author spent with the Tūhoe tohunga, Hōhepa Kereopa. It plunges deep into a cultural landscape that has almost vanished, bringing to light insights that are enriching and sometimes shocking.
September 2020 release
Māori Made Fun: 200+ puzzles and games to boost your reo
Author: Scotty & Stacey Morrison.
A brand-new way to have fun with te reo Māori. Māori Made Fun contains over 200 word games, puzzles and activities – a jam-packed box of te reo tricks for everyone.
September 2020 release
Gottfried Lindauer’s New Zealand: The Māori Portraits
Author: Ngahiraka Mason & Zara Stanhope.
An exquisite piece of art publishing that showcases Bohemian artist Gottfried Lindauer’s New Zealand in 75 plates and detailed contextual essays. 10 September 2020 release
Te Kaieke Tohorā
Author: Witi Ihimaera. Translator: Tīmoti Kāretu.
The te reo Māori translation of the international bestseller The Whale Rider.
September 2020 release
Hiakai: Modern Māori Cuisine
Author: Monique Fiso.
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 world.
September 2020 release
The Great Aotearoa Puzzle Book
Author: Barbara Telfer. Illustrator: Minky Stapleton.
Acollection of fun and educational puzzles celebrating New Zealand and Māori culture as well as te reo Māori. September 2020 release
Māui me te Ahi a Mahuika
Author/Illustrator: Donovan Bixley. Translators/advisers: Darryn Joseph & Keri Opai.
Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Māui captured the secret of fire. Te Reo Māori Edition. 10 September 2020 release
Māui and the Secret of Fire
Author/Illustrator: Donovan Bixley. Translators/advisers: Darryn Joseph & Keri Opai.
Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Māui captured the secret of fire. 10 September 2020 release
Amazing Aotearoa Activity Book
Author/Illustrator: Gavin Bishop.
690+ Awesome Games, Puzzles & Activities. 29 September 2020 release
Ruru’s Hāngī
Author: Nikki Slade Robinson. Translator: Hone Apanui (Māori); Juechen Shao (Mandarin).
A sequel to the award-winning The Little Kiwi’s Matariki: little Kiwi and friends welcome Ruru’s babies with a very special surprise celebration. September 2020 release
Te Paraikete Tauawhi
Author: Chris Gurney. Translator: Ngaere Roberts. Illustrator: Lael Chisholm.
Lyrical retelling of The Hug Blanket in te reo Māori by Ngaere Roberts - a book to help children understand grief. September 2020 release
Te Ika a Māui/The Fish of Māui
Author/Illustrator: Peter Gossage. Translator: Merimeri Penfold.
The iconic Māori myth is now available as a bilingual Māori-English story, with Merimeri Penfold's beautiful translation of Peter Gossage’s much-loved text. September 2020 release
Te Hopu a Māui i a Te Rā/How Māui Slowed the Sun
Author/Illustrator: Peter Gossage. Translator: Merimeri Penfold. Publisher: Penguin.
The iconic Māori myth is now available as a bilingual Māori-English story, with Merimeri Penfold's beautiful translation of Peter Gossage’s much-loved text.
September 2020 release
He wā moe, Kiwi Pakupaku
Author/Illustrator: Bob Darroch. Translator: Stacey Morrison. Publisher: Penguin.
A Māori language edition of a lift-the-flap bedtime story about Little Kiwi’s bedtime.
September 2020 release
My Little Book of Bugs / Taku pukapuka iti mō ngā pepeke
Authors: Julia Kaspar & Phil Sirvid. Publisher: Te Papa Press.
A beautiful board book for babies about bugs, in te reo Māori.
September 2020 release