We’re sharing a glimpse at Gavin Bishop’s newest epic work, ‘a monster-sized book about the mythical monsters of Aotearoa’! Taniwha was launched last week, and explores pūrākau and stories of taniwha from all around Aotearoa. TaniwhaGavin BishopPenguin$40.00Buy now
Claudia Palmer speaks with esteemed writer David Hill about the lasting impact of Dame Whina Cooper, the importance of te reo Māori and what he hopes New Zealanders will take away from his latest picture book Mother of the Nation….
By Keith Newman This month’s Sampling is a little bit different, because we’re bringing you an extract from a general non-fiction read. Ratana: The Prophet traces the rich history of the Ratana religious movement of the early 20th century—and it’s…