The Secret Life of Fungi
In The Secret Life of Fungi, obsessive fungi photographer Jay Lichter takes you on an extraordinary journey into the mysterious world of fungi - from the tiniest fruiting bodies barely visible to the naked eye, to the sprawling mycelial networks that stretch for kilometres beneath our feet. From urban backyards to suburban parks and beyond exists a magical world that weaves...Hardback$4300Elsewhere:$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMaori Made Easy Workbook 3/Kete 3
For those aspiring to learn the Maori language, Maori Made Easy Workbook 3/Kete 3 by Scotty Morrison provides an engaging and accessible guide that caters to all levels of knowledge. The book facilitates a practical approach to language learning, equipping readers with the tools needed to master te reo Maori. Fun, user-friendly, and relevant to modern readers, Scotty Morrison's Maori...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMalachite
Malachite is the start of a dark academia romantasy series that gives you enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn, elemental powers, forced proximity, found family and the perfect amount of spice... Malachite. Opal. Agate. Three stones, three powers, three magical units. Choose your unit ... and hope that it chooses you back. Arianell Nocthare has been waiting her...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayAroha
Aroha by Dr Hinemoa Elder is an enlightening exploration of timeless Maori wisdom, intricately woven into a contemporary context. This top-selling non-fiction title from New Zealand in 2021 introduces readers to 52 traditional Maori proverbs, known as whakataukī, each offering a profound lesson for every week of the year. Dr Elder, a respected Maori psychiatrist, delves into these powerful sayings...Hardback$2400Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayA Different Kind of Power
What if we could redefine leadership? What if kindness came first? Jacinda Ardern grew up the daughter of a police officer in small-town New Zealand, but as the 40th Prime Minister of her country, she commanded global respect for her empathetic leadership that put people first. This is the remarkable story of how a Mormon girl plagued by self-doubt made...Hardback$4799Elsewhere:$5999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMaori Made Easy Workbook 4/Kete 4
Maori Made Easy Workbook 4/Kete 4 by Scotty Morrison is an engaging and accessible guide for anyone looking to learn or improve their Maori language skills. Suitable for all levels of knowledge, this workbook brings the language to life with a structured, comprehensive, and user-friendly approach. Renowned for making the Maori language approachable and enjoyable, this workbook continues the legacy...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Bookshop Detectives 1: Dead Girl Gone
Two small-town booksellers (and their cowardly dog) solve a decades-old murder mystery in this witty debut novel, full of literary clues, sparkling dialogue, and comedic insights into the world of bookshops. "When we opened Sherlock Tomes, people warned us that we'd made a terrible mistake. People warned us that e-readers were taking over. People warned us that we'd never compete...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Winning Mindset
The Winning Mindset by David Niethe offers an inspiring journey into the world of mental resilience and unshakeable self-belief. This compelling book is designed for anyone eager to unlock their full potential and conquer the fears and doubts that hold them back. Through a blend of real-life anecdotes, psychological insights, and actionable strategies, Niethe guides readers towards building a transformative...Paperback$3100Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHiakai
A breathtaking account of Maori food—its traditions, ingredients, and tikanga—from our brightest culinary star. Monique Fiso is a modern-day food warrior, taking Maori cuisine to the world. After years overseas in Michelin-star restaurants, Monique returned to Aotearoa to begin Hiakai, an innovative pop-up venture that's now a revered, award-winning restaurant in Wellington. Monique has also gone on to feature on...Hardback$5200Elsewhere:$6500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayRustle!
Spiky plants, spicy plants, iconic plants, indestructible plants, useful plants, and New Zealand's giants of the forest! Find out what makes the flora and fauna of Aotearoa so unique in this charming series by award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley. PRAISE for Rustle! 'Several ticks from me! A most satisfying book all round'. - David Hill, Radio New ZealandHardback$2199Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayOld MacDonald's Farm
Old MacDonald's Farm by Donovan Bixley is a delightful and whimsical reinterpretation of the classic children's song. Set against the stunning backdrop of New Zealand's picturesque countryside, this beloved tale comes to life with a fresh twist. Old MacDonald, now clad in a traditional Swanndri and gumboots, tends to his farm where energetic and mischievous animals call home. Bixley's vibrant...Board book$1899Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayI Am Dyslexic
An essential guide to understanding dyslexia—for dyslexic people and their families, friends, and workmates. Dyslexia is a common condition that affects approximately one in ten people—both adults and children—but information on how to manage it is not as accessible as you might think. Chanelle Moriah has already published bestselling books on autism and ADHD, helping countless people to feel less...Hardback$2999Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMaori Made Easy Workbook 5/Kete 5
Maori Made Easy Workbook 5/Kete 5 by Scotty Morrison is the perfect companion for anyone eager to deepen their knowledge of the Maori language. Whether you are a beginner or looking to enhance your existing skills, this accessible guide provides a structured and engaging approach to mastering te reo Maori. It builds upon the groundwork laid in the previous workbooks,...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Dead Speak
In this empathetic and darkly funny memoir, Thomas Coyle one of New Zealand's most seasoned forensic investigators pulls back the police tape and walks us straight into the crime scenes. With sharp detail, he reveals how the tiniest fragment of evidence can expose a suspect, prove a motive, or confirm an identity. Sometimes, all at once. But crime scenes are...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Body and the Blood
A twisting, richly atmospheric crime novel set within the gothic splendour of St Paul's Cathedral in Dunedin.When organist Sybil Marsden plunges from the cathedral's loft to the stone floor below, her death is ruled a tragic accident. Only Ivo Hart - a lowly police administrator more comfortable with filing systems than people - senses something amiss. Armed with a single,...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayGreat Kiwi Bedtime Book
Great Kiwi Bedtime Book by Donovan Bixley Take your little ones on a soothing journey through the enchanting landscapes of New Zealand with Great Kiwi Bedtime Book by Donovan Bixley. As night falls, all the adorable baby animals across the country begin to prepare for a cosy night's sleep. From fluffy lambs in the rolling hills to playful kiwi chicks...Paperback$1799Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMaori Made Easy Workbook 6/Kete 6
Maori Made Easy Workbook 6/Kete 6 by Scotty Morrison offers an engaging and methodical approach to learning the Maori language, irrespective of your knowledge level. This workbook is part of Morrison's acclaimed series that has been designed to be fun, user-friendly, and highly relevant to modern learners. This particular instalment in the series focuses on a variety of essential language...Paperback$1600Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHairy Maclary's Magnet Fun
Create your own stories with raggedy rascal Hairy Maclary and all his friends in this magnetic board book. A sturdy magnetic board book with fun magnets of Hairy Maclary and his friends! Hairy Maclary and his rollicking gang are always getting up to mischief. Join them on their adventures in this fun-filled magnet book featuring five Hairy Maclary scenes and...Board book$1599Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todaySalad: Two Raw Sisters
Salad: Two Raw Sisters by Margo Flanagan and Rosa Power is an uplifting and inspiring cookbook designed to redefine what salads can be. The authors, passionate advocates of whole, unprocessed foods, invite readers to transform their meal planning by incorporating vibrant, flavourful salads that cater to a wide range of dietary preferences. Margo and Rosa firmly believe that a Two...Paperback$3900Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Pohutukawa Tree
The Pohutukawa Tree by Linda Adamson is a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of a Kiwi Christmas like no other. The story follows the journey of a tiny pohutukawa seed as it grows into a magnificent crimson canopy, symbolising the festive spirit of New Zealand. Readers will be taken through the growth of the tree, set against the backdrop...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayRoadscapes
For four decades, photographer Derek Smith has explored the way New Zealanders travel, work, and express themselves through the vehicles they drive. Roadscapes is his compelling photographic journey through the heartland of New Zealand, capturing our unique car cultures and the social landscapes they inhabit across Aotearoa.Hardback$3699Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Edible Backyard
The Edible Backyard by Kath Irvine is an essential companion for anyone looking to transform their garden into a flourishing, organic paradise. This comprehensive guide takes you through every step needed to grow a variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs in your own garden, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh produce all year round. Gardening expert Kath Irvine shares insights...Paperback$4000Elsewhere:$5000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayWhenua
From sleeping giants to battling mountains, fiery sisters to adventurous trees, dig into Whenua and discover eleven tales of how Aotearoa was formed beneath our feet. Whenua takes readers back in time with each purakau, exploring the ways in which Aotearoa's land was formed and introducing children to legendary Maori figures and atua. A beautifully illustrated collection that will delight...Hardback$2999Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today2026 Rugby Almanack
The newest edition of the games book-of-record, including the Rugby Championship, Bledisloe Cup, Super Rugby Pacific and Suoer Rugby Aupiki, NPC and Heartland Championship and much more.Paperback$4000Elsewhere:$5500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Christmas Tree Tangle
The Christmas Tree Tangle by the beloved Margaret Mahy is a typically exuberant and delightful Christmas story that captures the festive spirit and charm of the holiday season. Goodness gracious, what do I see? The kitten has climbed the Christmas tree! Climbed so high and climbed so far, to cling with her claws to the Christmas star. In this charming...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHome Again
Join rock-legend, former Shihad frontman and lead singer of The Adults, Jon Toogood in this unflinching and no-holds-barred memoir Home Again.This is more than a rock story. Toogood looks back on a 37-year career that helped define New Zealand rock music, and the personal cost that came with it. From a music-obsessed childhood in Wellington to the deafening roar of international stages, this...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableOut 25 Aug 2026Pre-orderKupe and the Great Octopus of Muturangi
Kupe's voyage to Aotearoa! Kupe found that a huge, fearsome wheke (octopus) was taking all the fish in the ocean and the people of Hawaiki had nothing to eat.So Kupe chased that wheke across Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa (the Pacific Ocean). Finally Hine-te-Aparangi, Kupe's wife, saw land and a long white cloud: Aotearoa! Find out what happened when the wheke and Kupe...Hardback$2499Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayBuzzz!
Bestselling author Donovan Bixley expands on his collection about Aotearoa's native flora and fauna with Buzzz! Native Bugs of Aotearoa. Tiny bugs, tasty bugs, deadly bugs, glowing bugs and New Zealand's giant growing bugs! Find out what makes the flora and fauna of Aotearoa so unique in this charming series by award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley.Hardback$2199Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayBanjara
A powerful literary debut from an astonishing new Kiwi voice, focusing on the Indo-Fijian indenture system and how it affected generations across the Pacific.Rajasthan 1888: Avani Rathod, a nomad of the Banjara community, is summoned to teach a blue-eyed colonial officer the trees of her region, but instead is misled into indenture to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. While on...Paperback$3099Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayChoose Your Hard
Every path in life is hard. Being unfit and unhealthy is hard. Choosing to exercise, eat well, face discomfort, and do the difficult things is also hard. The question is: which hard do you choose? In Choose Your Hard, Professor Grant Schofield, one of New Zealand’s most cited health scientists with over 18,000 citations in the scientific literature, argues that...Paperback$3300Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todaySaving Elli
One child. Two years in hiding. Three lives in mortal danger. In Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, near Anne Frank's house, another Jewish girl is hidden. Her name is Elli. Her father has been executed at Mauthausen concentration camp. Her mother is fleeing for her life. Elli is next. To save her, resistance couple Frits and Jo Hakkens must risk everything, concealing her...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMaui and Other Maori Legends
Maui and Other Maori Legends by Peter Gossage is a treasured collection that brings together some of the most beloved tales from Maori mythology. With vibrant illustrations and enthralling storytelling, this volume captures the essence of New Zealand's rich cultural heritage. Each story within this collection is an adventure into a world where the extraordinary becomes possible, where heroes rise,...Hardback$3300Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMaori Made Easy Workbook 7/Kete 7
The accessible guide to learning the Maori language, no matter your knowledge level. Maori Made Easy Workbook 7/Kete 7 by Scotty Morrison provides an accessible and structured approach to mastering the Maori language, ensuring that learners of all levels can succeed. This workbook is part of a comprehensive series that demystifies the process of learning te reo Maori, making it...Paperback$1700Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHairy Maclary Treasury
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. This beautiful gold 40th-birthday edition of the bestselling Hairy Maclary Treasury is a complete collection of Hairy Maclary's adventures, and includes a reading of...Hardback$3999Elsewhere:$5000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayGranny McFlitter: The Knit Before Christmas
Fast-knitting Granny McFlitter is craftier than ever in this award-winning Christmas story by Heather Haylock and Lael Chisholm. Granny McFlitter: The Knit Before Christmas finds Granny McFlitter back to save Christmas at the zoo, one lightning-quick stitch at a time! 'Twas the night before Christmas and down at the zoo, the keepers were ready; the animals, too... All of a...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayUnderworld
From the author of the bestselling books about the escalation of organised crime and gangs in New Zealand. The brutal execution of an innocent man. The undercover DEA agent who fooled the Hells Angels in a 400kg cocaine plot. The brutal execution of a not-so-innocent man. The never-ending quest to bring down New Zealand's most wanted gangsters. These stories read...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMatariki: The Star of the Year
In mid-winter, Matariki rises in the pre-dawn sky, and its observation is celebrated with incantations on hilltops at dawn, balls, exhibitions, dinners, and a vast number of events. The Matariki tradition has been re-established, and its regeneration coincides with a growing interest in Māori astronomy. Still, there remain some unanswered questions about how Matariki was traditionally observed. These include: What...Paperback$3399Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Unlikely Doctor
Born into love but then thrust into violence, and shaped by struggle, Timoti Te Moke was never destined to be a leader. After an early start as a bright boy in the eastern Bay of Plenty, nurtured by his reo Māori-speaking grandparents, Timoti's life changed sharply when his mother took custody of him when he was six. He survived abuse,...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayI Am Autistic
When Chanelle Moriah was diagnosed with autism at 21, life finally began to make sense. Hungry for information, Chanelle looked for a simple resource that could explain what autism is and how it can impact the different areas of an autistic person's life, but found that there was little written from the perspective of someone who is autistic. So Chanelle...Hardback$3199Elsewhere:$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHairy Maclary and Zachary Quack
Hairy Maclary and Zachary Quack by Lynley Dodd is a delightful, rhyming tale that will enchant readers of all ages. It tells the story of Hairy Maclary, a loveable dog who is just looking for a quiet place to enjoy his afternoon nap. However, his peaceful plans are quickly disrupted by Zachary Quack, a small but incredibly determined duckling who...Board book$1500Elsewhere:$1599Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayB is for Bird
From award-winning artist, Lily Emo, comes a beautiful celebration of birds. Paired with a fun rhyming story, gorgeous illustrations, and fold-out pages, this book is set to be a favourite for everyone and the perfect gift. Make your way through the alphabet with this stunning book featuring a cast of familiar birds. From albatross to fantails, gannets to quail, and...Hardback$1999Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayIt Nearly Killed Me But I Love You
Everyone told Sinead that having a newborn was a bubble of bliss - and after a traumatic pregnancy, she was hoping they were right. Instead, a few weeks in, Sinead was admitted to the Mother & Baby unit at Starship with Vivie, in the grips of severe postnatal depression. An honest, gut-wrenching, irreverent and shockingly funny memoir about motherhood and...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayAra
From the best-selling author of Aroha, Wawata, Waitohu, and E Moko Dear Moko, comes a unique exploration of how to think about thinking, rooted in the wisdom of Māori culture. Dr Hinemoa Elder introduces us to a profound journey guided by Hinengaro, the Māori goddess of the mind, leading us through 23 specific rua, caves, into the unfamiliar depths of...Hardback$2399Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayTūrangawaewae Second Edition
What is a New Zealander? What does it mean to be a citizen or a resident in this country? How do we understand what makes Aotearoa New Zealand complex and unique? And what creates a sense of belonging and identity, both here and in the world? Now's a critical time to be thinking about these sorts of things. So often,...Paperback$4799Elsewhere:$6000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHe Puawai
Aotearoa has at least 2,200 native species of flowering plants that have evolved in our unique conditions, and the vast majority of them grow nowhere else on earth. This has made New Zealand a natural laboratory for studies of flower biology and a vibrant wonderland of gardens and bush for Māori and Pākehā to enjoy. He Puawai is a natural...Hardback$6300Elsewhere:$7999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todaySong of the Saltings
On the isolated island of Brack, the people live by an ancient bargain: every year, a sacrifice must be made to the Glimm, the creature that haunts the salt marshes. Eight years ago, it should have taken Lotta. Instead, the monster spared her and claimed her pony, shattering tradition and anointing her both folk hero and object of suspicion. Now...Paperback$2499Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayUncomfortable Economics
New Zealand once ranked among the world’s most prosperous nations. Not any longer. Why has our economic performance lagged behind countries we once outpaced? And what will it take to reverse the decline? In Uncomfortable Economics, David Schnauer shows that New Zealand’s underperformance is not inevitable. It is the result of choices — cultural and political — that can be...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayAstromancer 3: Ariā and the Monster Island
Enter the realm of the Astromancer... In this award-winning illustrated series for younger fans of Percy Jackson, Māori myths and monsters come to life! Join the Astromancer and her apprentices on a time travel adventure to Hawaiki and meet Ruapakanga and his albatross warriors! 'An epic fantasy quest' - Magpies 'Chock full of danger, heroes, old wisdom and new blood'...Hardback$2200Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayGreat Kiwi ABC Book
Here is the ABC like you've never seen it: featuring Donovan Bixley's uniquely Kiwi characters. Look out for the milkshake-making cow, the All Black lambs, the cute pink ski-bunny, the colossal squid, and many more of Donovan's vibrant, amusing illustrations. Great Kiwi ABC Book is fun for the kids—and fun for the adults!Board book$1600Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayResilient Grieving
Hone shows us how to harness the (thankfully common) power of our own resilience to work our way through a horrible loss. The New York Times A recommended new book for those who are grieving... [Hone's] metaphor for life after loss is both powerful and apt: Think of it as a scattered jigsaw puzzle, where the pieces of one's former...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMy Matariki Colouring and Activity Book
Manawatia a Matariki! Celebrate Matariki with this book bursting with activities and colouring-in pages. My Matariki Colouring and Activity Book is a colouring book that also includes a range of activities such as crafts and puzzles, as well as a smattering of te reo. This companion to the 2022 best-seller, Matariki Around the World, is sure to keep readers entertained...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$1799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMatariki The Maori New Year
Matariki The Maori New Year by Libby Hakaraia is a captivating exploration of the Matariki star cluster—known in other cultures as the Pleiades or the Seven Sisters. Rooted deeply in Maori tradition, Matariki's rising before the sun in late May or early June signalled the commencement of the Maori calendar, celebrated with great festivals. This celestial event was not just...Paperback$1500Elsewhere:$2100Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Wheels on the Bus
The Wheels on the Bus go round and round. Everyone knows the song. But now, the bus is going around beautiful New Zealand, and its passengers are ones you just might recognise: kiwi, penguin, tuatara, fantail, and many more. Come along for the ride! Perfect for pre-schoolers.Board book$1799Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayStepping Up
The kind of book you need to clear a space for, so you can read it in one satisfying gulp.Paula Green, POETRY BOX When a sporty teen's leg is crushed in a mountain-hiking accident, he has to face new challenges, one tiny but huge step at a time. A fast-paced, powerfully told novel for middle-grade readers about limb loss, resilience,...Paperback$1999Elsewhere:$2200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayParliamentary Privilege in Aotearoa New Zealand
Published ahead of the 2026 NZ General Election, this book by Sir Geoffrey Palmer invites public scrutiny of how Parliament wields its powers. Parliamentary privilege is 'the oil of the democratic machine'. It can be defined as the special legal powers that allow Parliament to regulate its affairs - and is a curious mix of history, parliamentary practice, law and...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Songbirds of Florence
A sweeping, captivating WWII story of enduring love and extraordinary bravery from the No. 1 bestselling author of The Girl from London. In 1942, a group of young women arrive in Cairo, Egypt. The Tuis, named after the beautiful New Zealand songbird, are the first women from their country to serve overseas. They are to provide respite and a touch...Paperback$2100Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayLooky Book
Hours of fun for the kids - and the adults! The Looky Book is a puzzle book mostly for young children with 11 different puzzles, all featuring colourful New Zealand landscapes, birds, and animals. Find the numbers with the crazy All Black lambs, spot the difference where the mischievous keas have changed around somebody's campervan, and find the animals hidden...Paperback$1600Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayWasgij Mystery 30: 1000pc Puzzle - Bullseye!
Piece count: 1000 pieces | Release year: 2026 | Artist: James Alexander The oche is set, the crowd is wild, and the tension is thicker than a pork pie at the buffet table! It’s the grand final of the Darts Championship, and two titans of tungsten are toe-to-toe, ready to throw for glory. There’s fancy dress in the crowds, cheerleaders...1000 Piece$2400Elsewhere:$3495Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayAll That We Know
All That We Know, authored by Shilo Kino, masterfully captures the vibrant and complex essence of contemporary Aotearoa, New Zealand, threading together the intricate relations between the past, present, and future. This compelling novel boldly explores themes of identity, love, activism, and the enduring impacts of colonisation. Meet Mareikura Pohe, a young woman teetering on the edge of great personal...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMaori Made Easy Workbook 8/Kete 8
Maori Made Easy Workbook 8/Kete 8 by Scotty Morrison offers an engaging and comprehensive approach to learning the Māori language, tailored to suit learners of all levels. Designed with the modern reader in mind, this workbook is part of a beloved series that has helped countless individuals master te reo Māori in a practical, fun, and accessible way. Unlike traditional...Paperback$1800Elsewhere:$2500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayKei Hea a Spot?
Join the delightful world of Spot with Kei Hea a Spot?, the te reo Māori edition of Eric Hill's beloved lift-the-flap book, Where's Spot?. This timeless classic introduces Spot, an innocent and playful puppy, whose adventures have captivated young readers for decades. In Spot's first adventure, it's time for dinner, but Spot is nowhere to be found. Readers are invited...Paperback$1599Elsewhere:$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayEverything But the Medicine
Wise, candid, brave and moving, this superbly written memoir by a New Zealand GP is reminiscent of the warm wisdom and humanity of the American physician and writer Atul Gawande. Over her long career, Dr Lucy O’Hagan has developed deep insights into the profound but often complex relationship between patients and doctors. Reading about her own struggle with what it...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMy Body My Taonga
Navigate body safety conversations with ease! Rāwiri and Ruby are learning about privacy and instincts, how to spot unsafe behaviour and how to get help should they ever need to. Using child-friendly language and the STOP WALK TALK strategy, these two young friends educate and empower tamariki with the important life skill of body safety.Paperback$1999Elsewhere:$2300Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayWasgij Destiny #26 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle Organic Overload!
There’s nothing like the hustle and bustle of a lively street market to tickle the taste buds and get mouths watering. So much choice, so many colours, so many great deals! But how things are changing! Family favourite recipes are making way for takeaways and new takes on organic options, meat-free menus and vegan varieties of everything.Ideas and recommendations are...1000 Piece$2999Elsewhere:$3495Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayLittle Kiwi's Matariki
The little Kiwi is fast asleep in her burrow. A beam of moonlight shines right down into her burrow. She wakes and realises it is time. Hurrying out into the night, she wakes each of her friends from their mid-winter slumber. Kia tere! Hurry! she urges them.Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayTaniwha
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. Taniwha are all around us. They are good at hiding or changing their shape....Hardback$3199Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayBlack Velvet and Vengeance
The page-turning third novel featuring intrepid heroine Tatty Crowe and the fascinating world of Sydney's Victorian funeral business, from bestselling historical fiction author Deborah Challinor. Sometimes death is just the beginning ... Late 1872. When twenty-five-year-old Sydney undertaker Tatiana Crowe travels to Auckland to embalm the body of Evan Hunter's father, events go horribly wrong, leaving Tatty stricken. Back at...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayWhanau
Ignite your interest in te reo Maori with Whānau, 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. Phrases include: Me poho kereru. Be proud. Mei kore ake...Hardback$2000Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayButterflies and Moths of Aotearoa
From the bestselling author of Fungi of Aotearoa comes another beautiful, surprising field guide that sheds light on the overlooked lives of our butterflies and moths. Coppers and cosmets, blues and brushfoots, loopers and twirlers... Welcome to the wondrous world of moths and butterflies! New Zealand is home to colourful, curious species that are variously conspicuous and covert. We have...Paperback$4299Elsewhere:$5000Unit price /UnavailableOut 3 Nov 2026Pre-orderGone Bush
The story of a wanderer, long-distance tramper, and hut-bagging legend. Paul Kilgour was bitten by the tramping bug early. He began going on epic trips as a young boy, beyond the farm and along the coast. During these wanderings, he met old folk living simply in tiny huts out the back of farms and on clifftops, and swaggers walking in...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayKeep Calm – We Are Coming
Keep Calm — We Are Coming briefly backgrounds the New Zealand Special Air Service deployment in Afghanistan — then goes into action. While primarily training Afghan forces, in Kabul the NZSAS had to respond to a series of ‘spectacular attacks’ by heavily armed Taliban fighters wearing suicide vests and determined to inflict major casualties. In the words of those who...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayWasgij Destiny #25 1000pc Jigsaw Puzzle - Games Night
Gathering the family around the table for a wholesome evening of board games, tea and sandwiches and records on the turntable used to be the highlight of the week. The television remained off and there wasn’t a single digital screen in sight. Games night with the family may still be a regular event, but now, new technology means we can...1000 Piece$2400Elsewhere:$3495Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayNourish
Nourish is a return – and a renewal. A return to hearty, well-loved classics. A return to meat, eggs, dairy and fish. A joyful return to what made Chelsea's food a household favourite – now reimagined with balance and a deeper intention to truly nourish. Inside you'll find soul-warming meals like aromatic chicken curry, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, tender beef hotpot...Paperback$3700Elsewhere:$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Smallest Turtle
The Smallest Turtle by Lynley Dodd is a captivating tale that follows the perilous journey of a diminutive yet determined turtle as he makes his way from his sandy nest to the vast expanse of the ocean. This enchanting narrative, created by the renowned author of the Hairy Maclary and Friends series, is now available as a sturdy board book,...Board book$1400Elsewhere:$1599Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThree Wee Bookshops at the End of the World
The Bookseller at the End of the World described the first part of Ruth Shaw's tumultuous life, touching readers in powerful ways. It became an international bestseller, translated into eleven languages. Three Wee Bookshops at the End of the World picks up Ruth's story with more charming, heartbreaking, brave and funny tales. Having found the love of her life, Lance,...Hardback$2400Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHairy Maclary's First 100 Words
Lift the flaps and explore 100 first words with Hairy Maclary and his rascally gang in this bumper-sized board book! Take a walk with Hairy Maclary, and sniff out 100 first words along the way in this chunky lift-the-flap board book! A child's best introduction to books - The Times Join the rascally dog and his friends as they go...Board book$2200Elsewhere:$2300Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayLonasei and the Mystery of Origin Grove
Eleven-year-old Lonasei is lonely — she wishes her older sister Eva Grace wasn't so mean, and that her mum Aria didn't have to work so much. But when Aria inherits her childhood home, Lonasei discovers she can enter her late Aunt Malia's paintings and experience the memories within. Through them, she discovers that her mother had another sister, Agnes, who went...Paperback$2199Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayAnother Day Like Yesterday
Another Day Like Yesterday is a collection of rollicking tales – some tall, most true – from Guy Clapshaw’s early days flying for Air New Zealand. Back in the mid-1960s, the airline had just begun to expand from Tasman Empire Airways, a tiny three-aeroplane regional airline into Air New Zealand, the international giant it is today.Much like the airline itself, this book flits...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todaySquawk!
Bright birds, cheeky birds, masked birds, clever birds, warrior birds, shy birds, big birds, tiny birds and the world's most gigantic birds! Join the award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley on an enchanting journey through the vibrant and diverse world of forest birds in Aotearoa. In Squawk!, Bixley brings to life an array of fascinating birds, each with their own...Hardback$2199Elsewhere:$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayLeading Under Pressure
The inside story of Ian Foster's All Blacks 'A stunningly honest and insightful account of what it takes to coach the All Blacks.' - Gregor Paul Appointed as head coach in 2019, Ian Foster led the All Blacks through one of the most tumultuous periods of the team's 120-year history. Leading Under Pressure is a fascinating look into the pressure...Paperback$2300Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today