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‘What a nation or society chooses to remember and forget speaks to its contemporary priorities and sense of identity. Understanding how that process works enables us to better imagine a future with a different, or wider, set of priorities.’History has rarely felt more topical or relevant as, all...

Migration and the movement of people is one of the critical issues confronting the world’s nations in the twenty-first-century.This book is about the economic contribution of migration to and from New Zealand, one of the most frequently discussed aspects of the debate. Can immigration, in economic...

‘Māori and Europeans were encountering one another for the first time not just along the shorelines of New Zealand but also on the streets of Melbourne, Liverpool and New York.’From the late eighteenth century, Māori travellers spread out from New Zealand across the globe. They travelled for a...

'The creation of new science requires moving beyond simply understanding one another's perspectives. We need to find transformative spaces for knowledge exchange and progress.'Māori have a long history of innovation based on mātauranga and tikanga – the knowledge and values passed down from ance...

A day with grandad showing in simple, beautiful images the bond between grandfather and child: a small hand in a big one, big gumboots and little, some food, stories and a snooze to finish.From the award-winning Gavin Bishop.

What special gifts does the magical tuna bring to the children of Champion Street?An unusual tuna (eel) with a magic throat leaps out of his stream and visits a number of children in Champion Street. To each he gives an article of clothing for dancing, or a musical instrument. The children are all f...

Let's go down to the sea this summery Saturday morning, down the wiggly track, scattering shells and leaping logs! First the dogs chase the cat, next they chase a boy on a rattly bike - then the wild geese chase them.Margaret Mahy's witty story, exuberantly illustrated by Selina Young, will delight ...

Counting the Stars continues to take traditional myths to a new level. Created by one of New Zealand's most talented and passionate children's book writers and illustrators.A sequel to Taming the Sun and Riding the Waves, this stunning book contains four more Maori myths, including two well-known le...

Patricia Grace and Robyn Kahukiwa's award-winning story about two old friends bickering over whose weaving is best, celebrating this traditional Maori art.Who's the best at weaving, the kuia or the spider? They decide to ask their grandchildren.Once there was a kuia who made mats and baskets.In the ...

Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story by Gavin BishopDiscover the story of New Zealand through this multiple-award-winning, richly illustrated visual history.Over a thousand years ago, the wind, sea currents and stars brought people to the islands that became known as Aotearoa, the land of the long white ...

In this award-winning and magnificent companion volume to Aotearoa: The New Zealand Story, Gavin Bishop weaves a compelling visual narrative of our land, our people and our wildlife — past, present and future.Long before waka touched Aotearoa’s shores, the land of the long white cloud was home t...

A large-format, stunning visual history of the New Zealand Wars of the 1800s, suitable for children and adults, by the multiple-award-winning Gavin BishopDiscover the key people, perspectives and battles of the New Zealand Wars in this powerfully told and richly illustrated visual history by Gavin B...

Egg and Spoon: An Illustrated Cookbook by Alexandra Tylee, illustrated by Giselle ClarksonEgg and Spoon is a beautiful illustrated cookbook for children—and adults—that celebrates imagination, confidence and the fun of cooking.A scrumptious collection for anyone who loves good healthy food— an...

Beautiful pictures of Aotearoa flora and fauna are the perfect introduction to important concepts for tamariki aged 6 months to 3 years. These simple and eye-catching board books, with numbers and words in English and Māori, will delight our littlest learners.Board book, approx 20 pages. Sold individually, choose from seven titles by Fraser Williamson and Matthew Williamson.

A beloved Māori myth about how Māui outwitted Te Rā, as told by the iconic author and illustrator Peter Gossage.Faced with too short days and long nights Māui comes up with a plan to slow the sun's passage through the sky. With the help of his brothers, Māui sets out for the home of the sun to catch it and make it move more slowly.Softcover, 32 pages, published November 2011.

Aroha’s Way is a bestselling picture book for children around uncomfortable emotions; fear, apprehension, worrying thoughts and nervousness with ways to manage them.This beautiful picture books takes children on a journey through emotions associated with anxiety and shows simple yet effective ways...

Song of the River is a quintessential Joy Cowley story where Cam follows the river from its trickling source in the snow all the way to the sea. The river leads him through forest, farms and towns to the salty wind of the sea. Illustrated by Kimberly Andrews, the dramatic landscapes are packed with detail to discover in the world of the river.Softcover, published 2019.

Jellyfish is quietly crooning in the shallows, when knife-nosed Swordfish swooshes, races and chases her, down, down, down, deep into the dark blue sea. At that moment, stealthy Squid stretches a tentacle, tussling and tossing Swordfish in the darkness. Who will help Swordfish? He makes a last wish....

A bright and beautiful exploration of a supernova and the birth of our solar system for young children, all wrapped up in an award-winning bedtime story.Join Abigail on a magical night-time adventure to discover how the sun, moon and planets came into being.A gorgeously illustrated and beautifully t...

A rambunctious book for kids about the best meal of the day.The baby wants breakfast so Malcolm gets out of bed to get started. Then in comes Toby. And Una and Toto, then Alice—they’re hungry too. And Conrad from next door and his sister Ruby! Everyone has a request for breakfast. But who is tak...

Babies will love tummy time or learning to sit up surrounded by this beautiful two metre fold-out, wordless board book illustrating faces and toys in bright colors.This safe and sturdy concertina book is a perfect new baby or baby shower gift, with compelling illustrations of the things babies love....

A te reo Māori edition of That’s Not a Hippopotamus , this deft and delightful tale is packed with word play and madcap energy.A class trip to the zoo descends into a chaotic hunt for the missing hippopotamus. Teacher, zookeeper and all the children join the search.The noise and drama reach a pit...

Multi award winning 'The Source' gin is forged by the four seasons that blow through the Cardrona Valley, Southern Alps, New Zealand. A natural matrix of locally foraged rosehip, together with traditional juniper, coriander seed, angelica root, lemon and orange zest, vapour-distilled into our Single Malt Spirit.The 750ml bottle cones with a branded wooded box for packaging. 47% ABV

A botanical gin, small batch distilled. Infused with elderberries & mint tips, along with locally foraged wild thyme, mānuka and douglas fir. Experience eucalypt and citrus high notes with a smooth and long herbaceous juniper finish.42% ABV700ml