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Te Papa Press

Discover popular, award-winning books about New Zealand’s art, culture, and natural world. Te Papa Press titles are available from Te Papa Online Store and all good bookshops throughout New Zealand.

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New and notable books

Hot-off-the-press books and award winners and contenders.

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All books A–Z

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Queenstown. From the album: Hand coloured views of New Zealand; 1940 s; Whites Aviation, 1945-1960, Queenstown, by Whites Aviation. Purchased 1999 with New Zealand Lottery Grants Board funds. Te Papa (O.033079)

Art and photography books

Books about the national art collection, photography, biography, exhibition catalogues and more.

’Rinso ’ washing powder packet, circa 1950-1960, New Zealand, by Lever Brothers (NZ) Ltd. Gift of Mark Strange, 1990.. Te Papa (GH004742)

History books

Books about the stories of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Taonga Māori books

Discover some of the deep sea’s most bizarre creatures. It’s as close to science fiction as you can get without special effects.

"Hillary College, Otara, Auckland 1981". From: "Polynesia Here and There", 1981, Auckland, by Glenn Jowitt. Purchased 2001. Te Papa (O.027043)

Pacific cultures books

Books about history and cultures in the Pacific.

Mobula japanica (Mü ller & Henle, 1841). Spinetailed devil ray

Natural history books

Books about the unique and incredible natural environment and science research of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Children’s books

Books for inspiring wonder and curiosity in our tamariki.

Rainbow country, 2000-01, New Zealand, by Ani O'Neill. Purchased 2002. Te Papa (2002-0009-1/AA-HR)

Books about Te Papa

Books about the national museum and stories from its rich and varied collections.

Kaka parrot and variety “Kaka-kura”. Nestor Meridionalis. (one-half natural size). Plate 17. From the book: A history of the birds of New Zealand Vol. 1, 1888, by Johannes Keulemans. Te Papa (RB001178/150a)

Posters

Iconic, beautiful and informative prints.

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Our authors

The curators, academics, storytellers, illustrators, artists, scientists, photographers, and biographers behind our titles.

Press passing Berry Boys. Photograph by and courtesy of Hannah Newport-Watson

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