Sunday, October 4, 2026

The forest that was, captured in paintings – The Passing of the Forest

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The Passing of the Forest Richard Wolfe Distinguished cultural historian brings eye-opening reflections on deforestation through the lens of...
Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Landmark, bilingual guide to Māori idioms and new reo-only editions out ahead of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

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He Kete Kīwaha A Practical Guide to Māori Idioms Hona Black Invaluable guide to more than 180 kīwaha (idioms) that can enrich te reo Māori s...
Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Father’s Day fun adds to the incredible run of the New Bum! series

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Dad needs a NEW BUM! Dawn McMillan  Illustrated by Ross Kinnaird The spectacular success that started from the global bestseller I need a NE...
Friday, August 7, 2026

Major international recognition announced for Māori children’s authors and illustrators

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IBBY-UNESCO collection honours bilingual picture books written in te reo Māori and published by Oratia Books Two picture books written in te...
Friday, June 5, 2026

Māori-Lule Sámi-English picture book confronts the plastic in our oceans

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He Ata te Raru ki Tai? What’s the Matter with the Sea? Mij le ábijin dáhpáduvvamin?   Rita Sørly Illustrated by Malgorzata Piotrowska M āori...
Monday, May 11, 2026

Bilingual children's book showcases Samoa's all-important 'ava ceremony

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Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa  The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata Illustrated by Ani Huia Ligaliga The 'ava ceremony i...
Thursday, April 30, 2026

Oratia Books Catalogue is out now with an array of reading for 2026

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The new Oratia Books Catalogue 2026  is out now in print and digital form. This year's cover features art from the forthcoming picture b...
Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Keep Calm — We Are Coming

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  Keep  Calm  —  We  Are  Coming The  NZS AS  in  action  in  Afghanistan ,  2009 – 2021 Ron  Crosby A gripping  account of New Zealand’s mi...