New Zealand books
Want to learn te reo Māori or read some local classics?
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Penguin publishes some of the biggest and best authors from all around the world, but we love our very own homegrown New Zealand publishing most especially.
A friendly entry point to plant-based cooking, with veganised Kiwi classics, budget-friendly recipes and meals to whip up in a minute from what's in the pantry.
Forget the woolly jumpers, yule logs and snow, this kid is going to show Santa Claus how we do Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere - with sunglasses, beach cricket, surfing and barbecues!
Told in te reo Māori, this charming story dispenses with woolly jumpers, yule logs and snow, and instead shows Santa how we celebrate Christmas in Aotearoa - with sunglasses, beach cricket, surfing and barbecues!
The definitive and bestselling history of Aotearoa New Zealand by one of our leading historians, continuously in print for 20 years.
The powerful and dynamic legacy of Pacific arts in Aotearoa, as told by the artists themselves.
A comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about riding and caring for horses and ponies, whether you already keep horses or are simply thinking of joining a pony club, from two of New Zealand's most prominent equestrians
A milestone collection to celebrate a milestone event - 50 years publishing in NZ!
Follow Nina and her sister Lily as they save two wild Kaimanawa ponies and tame them in a month-long challenge!
An exciting adventure novel for contemporary kids with a fairytale setting, a daring hero and message that you’re never too young and powerless to stand up to tyrants!
Meet some of our most curious critters, from the popular RNZ National radio segment with Nicola Toki and Jesse Mulligan.
Fantastic cakes, slices, cookies and more from Karla Goodwin of Bluebells Cakery.
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!
GOOD SPORTS is a powerful illustrated storybook celebrating Aotearoa’s sporting heroes.
A stunning new collection of poetry and stories by contemporary Māori writers.
Witi Ihimaera’s first published book — Pounamu Pounamu — translated into te reo Māori. Published in collaboration with Kotahi Rau Pukapuka.
A mother and daughter's wild journey to rediscover the wonder and restorative power of nature.
If you ever thought detectives can't be divas, you need to meet Lulu and her fabulous mystery-solving dance troupe! This illustrated chapter series is ideal for dance-mad emerging and confident readers.
When Lucy makes friends with the Dark she discovers a new and exciting world - but the world is about to discover what it's like without the Dark! A funny and enjoyable bedtime story with a glow-in-the dark cover to encourage lights out!
Enthralling tales from New Zealand pilots - both men and women - who fly a variety of aircraft around the world in a range of situations, from the domestic to the heart-stopping.
