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: The arboreal legacy of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika the Wellington region. The significance and meaning of trees engagingly explored through the way they have shaped our capital.Available 9 October 2025.From the fossil forest of Tītahi Bay and the ageing oak on Plimmer Steps, to the karaka grove on Wellingt...

Kia ora. Nau mai ki Aroha.He mātāpono tēnei mea, te aroha, nō te ao Māori, nō mai anō. He taonga te aroha nō te whatumanawa, e rongo ai te tangata i te hononga ki te ao wairua, ki te ao kikokiko, ki te taiao whānui hoki. Whāia ngā ara e nui ake ai te nā o te manawa me te ngākau atawhai ...

Dr Hinemoa Elder introduces us to a profound journey guided by Hinengaro, Māori goddess of the mind, leading us through 23 specific rua, caves, into the unfamiliar depths of Papatūānuku, our earth mother, and back to the surface again.Hinengaro offers us a dedicated path to gather insights, face ...

Wild Wellington Ngā Taonga Taiao: A guide to the wildlife and wild places of Te Upoko-o-te-IkaBy Michael SzaboTe Upoko-o-te-Ika Wellington has an amazing variety of landscapes and seascapes that are home to an impressive range of wildlife. This handy and informative illustrated guide highlights ove...

A beautifully presented book of 30 large pull-out posters featuring delightful paintings of native birds by artist Eileen Mayo, first reproduced in the late 1970s as series of picture cards in packets of Gregg’s Jelly Crystals.From the curious mātuhituhi bush wren, to the elegant kōtuku white he...

The amazing Gavin Bishop brings us a monster-sized book about the mythical monsters of Aotearoa!Award-winning weaver of stories Gavin Bishop retells a variety of tales about the taniwha of Aotearoa, from the guardians who accompanied waka voyages to present-day inhabitants of the whenua and moana.ar...

Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series: Native Fishes of Aotearoa. A handy introduction to the unique fishes of Aotearoa.Available 9 October 2025.Part of the wildly popular Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series, Native Fishes of Aotearoa is an accessible, handsomely illustrated guide to sixty of our most commonly ...

Ignite your interest in te reo Maori with Whanau, a starting point for your language journey or a way to build on what you already know. Most of all, sow the seed of the Maori language within your home and see it bloom in the fertile soils of te ukaipo.

He Iti te Kupu contains nearly 500 sayings that draw a comparison between something (often the natural world) and people, events or contexts. Written in Māori and English, this accessible guide explains the use, meaning and context of a host of the principal figures of speech in te Reo. Divided int...

An accessible guide to significant places and people of the New Zealand Wars from a Māori perspective.This comprehensive guidebook journeys through the pivotal sites of the New Zealand Wars, from the Far North to the top of the South Island, offering a unique perspective on events that shaped Aotea...

: Takatapui, Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQI Well-Being.In these rigorous and challenging essays, writers from Aotearoa and Turtle Island (Canada and the United States of America) explore the well-being of takatapui, two-spirit, and Maori and Indigenous LGBTQI communities. Themes include resistance...

This beautifully illustrated book traces the origins and evolution of art and design in historic Maori culture. For early Maori, aart was inseparable from daily life, whether it was the pattern on a sculpted spade handle or the magnificently carved prow of a war canoe. With her diverse knowledge of ...

Anyone can learn to make a plaited kete, one of the oldest and most popular of Māori art forms, from the leaves of New Zealand flax (phormium tenax). gives detailed, step-by-step instructions, illustrated with numerous line drawings and black-and-white photographs, for preparing the flax and plaiti...

This book gives simple, step by step instructions on how to make a piupiu, the traditional Māori flax skirt or kilt. Colour photographs and easy instructions record every stage of the craft process: selecting the right frond; cutting and preparing it; dyeing the flax; binding and strengthening the ...

Sophie Merkens takes us on a journey across Aotearoa, meeting 35 inspiring women who find meaning and connection through food. From mothers, gardeners, hunters, chefs and hobbyists, their conversations dive deep into how food influences their lives. a refreshingly honest and insightful book about wo...

This collection brings together indigenous thinkers and practitioners from Aotearoa and internationally to discuss the effects of trauma on indigenous peoples across social, economic, political and cultural environments.The authors explore understandings and practices of indigenous people, grounded ...

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 panikeke, hei toki ki te tunu potaka tiakarete, hei rehe ranei ki te mahi pihapiha. Mai i te kai ata, ki te purini, tae ana ki nga kai me nga...

By Janet DavidsonA comprehensive guide to the objects associated with thevoyages of James Cook held at New Zealand's National Museum.Almost 250 years after James Cook first sighted Aotearoa New Zealand inOctober 1769, there is still world-wide interest in all aspects of his three voyagesof explorati...

The Polynesian navigator Kupe is credited with the discovery of the land his expedition named Aotearoa, land of the long white cloud. How did he and the many canoes that followed find their way without modern navigational techniques through perilous seas in wooden canoes?By examining myth, star char...

This long-awaited poetry collection from award-winning Pasifika poet Karlo Mila spans work written over a decade. The poems are both personal and political. They trace the effect of defining issues such as racism, poverty, violence, climate change and power on Pasifika peoples, Aotearoa and beyond.Format: SoftcoverPages 220

Hiapo is the barkcloth of Niue, made from the ata (mulberry tree) and used at important events, such as a hair-cutting ceremony. The designs that embellish this fabric come from nature and the people of Niue, rich motifs of the environment and culture. Cora-Allan Wickliffe has documented the patterns of hiapo so that the wonder of this artform can be passed on to new generations.Format: Paperback

In this captivating collection of essays, acclaimed Pacific scholar Damon Salesa takes us on a journey through the rich cultural and historical tapestry of the Pacific. From the far-reaching indigenous civilisations that flourished in Oceania, to the colonial encounters that shaped Samoa's history, ...

Perfect for:- Lovers of the renowned artist- A whistlestop tour of the artistic hotspots of the 20th century- Stunning reproductions of Hodgkins' workFrances Hodgkins, our most celebrated artist, left New Zealand in 1901, determined to succeed. In this engaging book, curator Mary Kisler follows in H...

The photographer Ans Westra, who died in 2023, took hundreds of thousands of images over her long career. Together, those images constitute what is arguably a photo album of Aotearoa. Her dedication and determination sometimes came at a cost but she was focused and driven, overcoming a difficult chi...