Nau mai ki Waitohu! Read on to learn about Hinemoa Elder's inspiration behind Waitohu, and how to use this special journal.
Keen to start your language learning journey but don't know where to begin? Scotty Morrison's bestselling series is the resource you need!
The bestselling author talks heartbreak, fiction versus non-fiction, and her latest novel Good Material
To celebrate 50 years of publishing in Aotearoa, we are excited to re-issue eleven New Zealand classics in the Popular Penguin format. Have you read them all?
We’ve compiled a book guide to what should be on the top of your TBR pile, depending on your favourite Swift Era.
Penning short stories is a great way to improve your writing. The form demands your idea be delivered with clarity and be structured tightly. We asked our authors for their best tips on writing short fiction to help you with your next story.
I simply had to include our cheese scone recipe again, after sharing it in my second book. However, this time I have simplified it — sometimes I find that cheese is all that is necessary. Of course, if you prefer, feel free to add some diced bacon, onions or herbs.
This was originally called Crunchy Cauli. But one day, after Otis had written up the blackboard menu, a customer must have leaned up against it and smudged the ‘CR’ — so now it looked like ‘RA’. Nek minnit, a customer asked us what Raunchy Cauli was. And the name stuck.
Oh so pretty and fragrant — almost too good to eat! I find that just a hint of rose flavour is enough, so when making the icing start with a small amount and add more if desired.
A nod to the Italian keto mummas for this comforting dish! The soft, pillowy gnocchi-like dumplings are made with ricotta instead of potato, which makes them lighter and less chewy than their cousins. The gnudi are then baked instead of boiled and drenched in a wonderfully buttery finger-licking sauce.
Discover a fantabulous world where each creature plays its part in perfect harmony, with a honking of horns, a slither of scales and a bumbling buzz in the air.
The Witch of Maketu is feeling grumpy and stink. The twelve juicy lambs she’s kept for her winter kai are bleating all day and night. She can’t get any beauty sleep!
Download and print your very own Father’s Day cards, perfect for accompanying any books you plan on gifting Dad.
To celebrate the release of Peppa Pig: My Best Friend Peppa: 20th Anniversary Picture Book, we have a fun activity pack for a Peppa Party!
Learn how to draw Bluey and Bingo's dad, Bandit. Download this sheet and follow the simple steps to help you draw Dad.
Colour in this sheet from a heartwarming story about aroha, whānau, passing down traditional knowledge and welcoming in the new year
Activities to keep the children engaged this weekend (regardless of the weather!)
Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat colouring activity.
Wackadoo! Unwind with this great colouring-in activity, just in time for Mother’s Day!
Colour in these sheets from the melodious counting picture book bursting with troublesome tūī!
Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on his adventures with these fun activities.
Test your knowledge in this fun No Brainer quiz put together by Sylvie from Waterview Primary!
Get into the holiday spirit with this Blue, Blue Christmas colouring in activity!
Activities to keep the children engaged this weekend (regardless of the weather!)
Zoo-wee-mama! Dress up in your best DIY Wimpy Kid outfit with these fun printable Greg and Rowley masks.
Meet some of our cute and curious critters with this colouring in sheet!
Magnifying glasses at the ready! Channel your inner detective to complete this word search
Bluey and Bingo share their guide for making Dad laugh this Father's Day.
A shimmering, important novel. New Zealand's first Booker winner, The Bone People, is available in an accessible digital format for the first time.
Every woman’s honest, healthy guide to eating, moving and feeling your best — for the rest of your life.
A classic bestseller that's been in print for over 20 years, this gripping YA thriller follows a teenage girl caught in a religious cult.
A lively story with stunning illustrations that reveals the tradition of Matariki.
A darkly comic, gritty, punch-in-the-guts new novel that captures life on the poverty line, from the author of 1986, Iceland and I Thought We’d Be Famous.
A genre-bending work of autobiographical fiction from one of Aotearoa’s fiercest and most versatile artists.
A unique and inspiring deep dive into leadership, strength and resilience from one of sport's true masters: All Black legend Dan Carter.
A special edition of the Hairy Maclary Treasury to celebrate the raggedy rascal’s 40th birthday! This volume brings together all ten of his mischievous and mad adventures, along with a link to download the audio book.
The definitive and bestselling history of Aotearoa New Zealand by one of our leading historians, continuously in print for 20 years.
Witi Ihimaera’s first published book — Pounamu Pounamu — translated into te reo Māori. Published in collaboration with Kotahi Rau Pukapuka.
A number one bestseller, this favourite New Zealand novel captures a real 19th century community.
New Zealand history through a new lens – 100 objects offer 100 entry points into the powerful, captivating stories of our shared past.
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.
A real-life handbook to finding financial freedom on any income, from the creator of New Zealand’s leading finance podcast Cooking the Books and author of Tales from a Financial Hot Mess.
