New Zealand

'Kia toa, e hine ma, e tama ma, kia kaua hoki koutou e whakama. Me waiata koutou ki nga manu o to koutou tupuna, o Tane-mahuta. Be bold now, girls and boys, it's no time to be shy....

A collection of poetry in Te Reo Maori and English

In this unexpected memoir, written in a creative burst of just a few months in 2022, Sam Neill tells the story of how he became one of the world's most celebrated actors, who has worked with everyone from...

Kiwis in Conflict is the story of New Zealand and New Zealanders at war from the mid-19th century to the present day. Originally published as Scars of the Heart, this new revised and updated edition examines the impact...

Every Friday night the family has dinner with Grandma and Grandpa. They all join in making pizza, and over dinner Grandpa often talks about the stars, especially around the time of Matariki. This is a heart-warming family story...

Official NZ Road Code contains : User-friendly explanations of NZ road rules A Step-by step guide to getting your driver licence The theory test questions          

Paku Manu Ariki talks directly to the reader, drawing on the stories that spin around him-his father's matauranga, his mother's politics, his many pet birds, and his best friend who is taller, even though he's younger. The book...

The definitive and bestselling history of Aotearoa New Zealand by one of our leading historians, continuously in print for 20 years. This bestselling book by the late Michael King is the unchallenged contemporary reference on the history of...

 The story of Fleur Wood's journey from corporate world to creative life, woven with doses of ways you can bring more creativity into your life. With beautiful imagery showcasing Fleur's enchanting stitch work and the surrounding landscape, this...

 Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's New Zealand's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 25 amazing drives, from 3-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Cruise Bay of Islands, meander to vineyard restaurants on...

With an illustrated, step-by-step layout, you'll find it super easy to learn to cook these classic New Zealand recipes. Become a champion-pikelet-maker, an expert-afghan-baker or an award-winning-pizza-creator. From breakfast through to dessert and all the meals and snacks...

A handbook for mounting very small scientific expeditions A highly illustrated, playful field guide for budding natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses. Observology is the study of looking. An observologist makes scientific expeditions,...

A richly illustrated account of the life and work of one of New Zealand’s most iconic artists. Painter, printmaker, teacher, writer and ornithologist, Don Binney (1940–2012) was a mercurial presence on the New Zealand cultural scene from the...

A compilation of quotes about New Zealand by the intelligent and the well-known. Sourced from a mix of well-known New Zealanders and famous foreigners, with some people being generous in their kindness while others are biting in their...

By 1965 at the age of thirty, Frank Erceg had established an impressive reputation as a marksman, mountaineer and photographer, with his work widely published in newspapers and magazines of the day. That same year, Frank and his...

For some, gardening is a mysterious activity involving muck, unfathomable know-how and physical labour. To others, it is their gateway to creativity, well-being and magic. Julia Atkinson-Dunn knows what it is to stand on both sides of this...

The definitive and authroised location guidebook for THE HOBBIT trilogy of movies. Since the incredible global success of The Lord of the Rings films and now The Hobbit Trilogy, New Zealand has become the embodiment of Middle-earth to millions...

Lonely Planet’s New Zealand is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hit the slopes in Queenstown, experience Maori culture, and explore the Bay...

I te ahua o nga pikitia, me te takoto o te hatepe tohutohu, ka mama noa to ako ki te tunu i enei kai e hangai pu ana ki Aotearoa. Kia tu koe hei toa ki te tao...

GOOD SPORTS is a powerful illustrated storybook celebrating Aotearoa's sporting heroes. Be inspired by this collection of true stories about 50 remarkable Kiwi sports heroes- people who have set goals, aimed high and achieved their dreams. A real...

This fully revised and updated version of Peter Janssen's hugely popular book A Walk A Day has 365 short walks (and a bonus walk for the leap year) meaning locals and overseas visitors will always be able to...

An updated edition of the groundbreaking and bestselling memoir by mental health advocate and former All Black Sir John Kirwan. 'I've been to hell and I'm back. If you're in that same place, then I understand what you're...

Small House Living showcases an inspiring collection of homes measuring less than 90m2 from around New Zealand. Smart, space-efficient houses, ranging from family homes to baches and apartments, demonstrate ingenious ways to reduce floor areas and cut costs...

Charting John Kirwan's personal experiences as a father, and featuring the real voices of young people today, Stand By Me investigates issues around teenage mental health, with a focus on depression and anxiety.With clinical psychologists Dr Elliot Bell and...