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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.

Explore our books below, download our full catalogue or view it online, or preview our upcoming titles.

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    Forthcoming books

    Forthcoming books

    Discover more about the titles coming soon and available for pre-order.

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    New and notable books

    New and notable books

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

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    All books A–Z

    All books A–Z

    See our list of titles currently in print, revisit our past titles, and read or download our latest full catalogue.

  • 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 books

    Art 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

    History books

    Books about the stories of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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    Taonga Māori books

    Taonga Māori books

    Books about the history, artistry and cultural significance of te ao Māori and taonga Māori.

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

    Pacific cultures books

    Books about history and cultures in the Pacific.

  • Mobula japanica (Mü ller & Henle, 1841), Spinetailed devil ray
    Natural history books

    Natural history books

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

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    Children’s books

    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 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

    Posters

    Iconic, beautiful and informative prints.

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    Our authors

    Our authors

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

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    Contact Te Papa Press

    Contact Te Papa Press

    Enquire about Te Papa Press books or submit a proposal for a new book.