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Ngarimu World War Two exploits come to graphic novel
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 1:14 pm | Huia Publishers
The story of how Second Lieutenant Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu of 28th Māori Battalion won the Victoria Cross during World War Two has come to life in a new graphic novel released in English and Māori editions by HUIA Publishers. More >>
Rāhui an exceptional new children’s book
Thursday, 13 October 2011, 3:20 pm | Huia Publishers
‘It blew me away then and it blows me away now. It is quite breath-taking to look at…’. I’m so impressed by this book, it is a celebration of our bi-cultural country…’ John McIntyre, Wellington Children’s Bookshop (Book Review, RNZ Nine ... More >>
Ngā Tini Whetū: Navigating Māori Futures
Thursday, 13 October 2011, 3:18 pm | Huia Publishers
In his latest book, Ngā Tini Whetū: Navigating Māori Futures , Mason Durie makes publicly available twenty-five of his thought-provoking papers that he has presented at various conferences in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Malaysia and the USA between ... More >>
One month left for entries into the Pikihuia Awards
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 12:50 pm | Huia Publishers
Writers need to hurry to get their entries judged by some of New Zealand’s leaders in language, literature and film as the competition closes next month. Booker winner Keri Hulme will be judging the best novel extract, and actor and director Katie Wolfe ... More >>
Aspiring authors share personal journeys
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 12:19 pm | Huia Publishers
The secrets that inspire and intimidate authors are revealed in a new online journal by participants of Te Papa Tupu, a new writing programme run by the Māori Literature Trust. More >>
Māori Rugby Author on NZ Māori Vs. Springboks
Tuesday, 21 April 2009, 5:04 pm | Huia Publishers
Malcolm Mulholland is ‘disappointed’ after hearing the news that the South African Rugby Union has decided not to proceed with the proposed match between NZ Māori and South Africa. More >>
Māori Rugby History Celebrated
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 4:25 pm | Huia Publishers
The first comprehensive history of the Māori Men’s Rugby Team will be launched at Eden Park on Monday, 30 March and is a celebration of nearly one hundred years of Māori rugby. More >>
Post-apocalyptic novel carries a warning for NZ
Friday, 14 July 2006, 3:57 pm | Huia Publishers
A new novel for young adults uses the principles of Māori culture to urge the reader to get back in touch with the land. In order to ensure human survival in a country whose population have been devastated by a calicivirus plague, the characters in ... More >>
Maori weaving book award finalist
Friday, 2 June 2006, 10:13 am | Huia Publishers
The Art of Māori Weaving – The Eternal Thread: Te Aho Mutunga Kore is a finalist in the prestigious Montana New Zealand Book Awards. In an industry announcement today The Art of Māori Weaving – The Eternal Thread: Te Aho Mutunga Kore by Miriama ... More >>
Book Blooms At Botanical Garden
Tuesday, 7 November 2000, 3:32 pm | Huia Publishers
Remember the thrill of planting a seed as a child and seeing it grow into a plant? Huia Publishers are launching a new children’s book that captures the significance of this seemingly simple act. More >>