Celebrate Matariki with Dr Hinemoa Elder at events across the South Island, in conversation about her books and the wisdom that inspires them.
Christchurch
Friday, June 19th 2026
6PM start
Auaha Hī`hī, He Hononga | Connection, Ground level, Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City
Rolleston
Saturday, June 20th 2026
10.30AM start
Te Whare Tapere room | Te Ara Ātea, Rolleston Library
56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston
Timaru
Saturday, June 20th 2026
3PM start
Caroline Bay Community Hall, Timaru
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 ourselves, and with our planet using the energies of Hina, the Māori moon.
Dr Hinemoa Elder’s bestselling Aroha, translated into te reo Māori. Published in collaboration with Kotahi Rau Pukapuka.
Nau mai ki Waitohu! Read on to learn about Hinemoa Elder's inspiration behind Waitohu, and how to use this special journal.
If you're looking for some fresh inspiration and insight as you ring in the new year, look no further! These books could be just what you're after.
Come and meet bestselling author Dr Hinemoa Elder as she introduces Ara: A Māori Guidebook of the Mind.
The 2023 PANZ Book Design Awards Winners have been announced!
Design awards celebrate the beauty of physical books
Each week on our Facebook page we've been sharing a whakataukī from Aroha by Dr Hinemoa Elder. Now you can download them to share or use as email signatures!
Download and print this Matariki poster from My First Words about Tikānga Māori by Stacey Morrison. Perfect for the home, the classroom or the library!
Magical creatures, perilous trials and one unbelievable adventure await in Protector of Beyond, the first book in a gripping new fantasy book series from exciting new voice Shara Curlett.
We wanted to know what young Kiwi readers thought about Royalslinger, the fantastical second book in Graci Kim's Slinger series (hint: they loved it!). Read on to see their reviews!
What does The Whale Rider mean to you?
There’s a version of The Odyssey for every reader - read on to find the one for you to read before (or after!) you see the movie in theatres.