A Man Holds a Fish
Haunting portraits by one of New Zealand’s finest photographers.
Father's Day gift ideas
Spoil dad with a book this Father's Day
Between Dreams: Resistance and Representation in Asian Aotearoa
This landmark collection presents fresh, progressive perspectives on what it means to be ‘Asian’ in Aotearoa.
Buller’s Birds of New Zealand: The Complete Work of JG Keulemans (New Edition)
New Zealand's best-loved birds come alive in luminous colour in Buller’s Birds of New Zealand: The Complete Work of JG Keulemans.
Buller’s Birds of New Zealand Poster
This magnificent illustration from the 1900s, entitled Native Birds of New Zealand by William Shaw Diedrich Schmidt, has been lovingly reproduced by Te Papa Press to accompany Buller’s Birds of New Zealand: The Complete Work of JG Keulemans.
Capital Trees: 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.
Dogs in Early New Zealand Photographs
Adorable and sometimes surprising historic images of New Zealand dogs and their owners.
The Fishes of New Zealand Poster
Reminiscent of the iconic fish 'n' chip shop poster, this poster from Te Papa Press features a selection of 222 fishes from the landmark 4-volume publication The Fishes of New Zealand.
Te Hei Tiki: An Enduring Treasure in a Cultural Continuum
Of all Māori personal adornments, the human figure pendants known as hei tiki are the most famous, highly prized and culturally iconic. This book celebrates the long history of hei tiki and the enduring cultural potency of these taonga.
Identification Guide to the Ferns and Lycophytes of Aotearoa New Zealand
The definitive visual guide for anyone wanting to understand, identify and distinguish 201 of the most commonly encountered species of ferns and lycophytes found across Aotearoa.
Leslie Adkin: Farmer Photographer
A superb selection of the work of one of New Zealand’s finest early photographers.
New Zealand Photography Collected: 175 Years of Photography in Aotearoa
Expertly curated, and showcasing images taken between 1850 and 2025, this book is an essential reference that honours artistic legacies and explores our identity as a nation.
Ngā Kaihanga Uku: Māori Clay Artists
A celebration of the revival and mana of Māori ceramic art.
Protest Tautohetohe: Objects of Resistance, Persistence and Defiance
An illustrated history of protest and activism in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Tatau: A History of Sāmoan Tattooing
A beautifully designed and richly illustrated retelling of the unique and powerful history of Sāmoan tattooing, from 3,000 years ago to modern practices.
Te Ata o Tū The Shadow of Tūmatauenga: The New Zealand Wars Collections of Te Papa
Accessible, important guide to the taonga relating to the New Zealand wars held by Te Papa.
Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series (Boxed Set)
The ultimate introduction to the natural history of Aotearoa.
Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series: Native Birds of Aotearoa
A handy introduction to the unique birdlife of Aotearoa New Zealand, for the backyard, bach, and backpack.
Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series: Native Fishes of Aotearoa
A handy introduction to the unique fishes of Aotearoa.
Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series: Native Insects of Aotearoa
A handy introduction to the unique insects of Aotearoa New Zealand, for the backyard, bach and backpack.
Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series: Native Plants of Aotearoa
A handy introduction to the unique flora of Aotearoa New Zealand, for the backyard, bach, and backpack.
Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series: Native Spiders of Aotearoa
A handy introduction to the unique spiders of Aotearoa.
Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series: Native Shells of Aotearoa
A handy introduction to the unique shells of Aotearoa New Zealand, for the backyard, bach and backpack.
Whatu Kākahu | Māori Cloaks (Second Edition)
A celebration of the science and art of Māori weaving, focused on the largest collection of Māori cloaks in the world.
Wild Wellington Ngā Taonga Taiao: A guide to the wildlife and wild places of Te Upoko-o-te-Ika
What to see where, when, and how in the Wellington region.
