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Oratia Media
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Oratia is a publisher of books based outside Auckland, with distribution across New Zealand and representation in many parts of the world. In addition, we offer our publishing and communications skills to organisations and authors wanting to publish privately.
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Stunning Illustrated Guide To The Universe And Space Exploration Reaches New Zealand
Wednesday, 5 August 2020, 5:30 pm | Oratia Books
There is no better way to fathom the immensity and mysteries of the universe than by following a map — and few space maps can compete in simplicity, colour and lucidity with those put together in Space Maps: Your Tour of the Universe , a beautifully ... More >>
New Bilingual Edition Of Book Retells The Fact-based Story Of The Huia For Young Readers
Monday, 13 July 2020, 5:33 pm | Oratia Books
First published in a hardback edition in 2016, Oratia Books has now released this beautifully illustrated story about the huia and its tragic extinction in a bilingual (English and Māori) paperback. Translated by Lois McIver with Kanapu Rangitauira, ... More >>
A crack-up tale about the Kiwi family holiday
Tuesday, 16 June 2020, 9:10 am | Oratia Books
As New Zealand emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic the family holiday on the coast has a great attraction. More >>
Classic Paintings Of Kuia Bearing Chin Moko Return To Life In New Printing Of Celebrated Book
Tuesday, 9 June 2020, 12:18 pm | Oratia Books
A revered selection of paintings of Māori women bearing moko kauae has returned to life in a new printing of Harry Sangl’s celebrated book Blue Privilege , published this week as Te Kuia Moko . Newly arrived in New Zealand in 1969, Prague-born artist ... More >>
Third Title In Non-fiction Series Recounts New Zealand’s Two Great Commodity Rushes
Friday, 8 May 2020, 8:18 am | Oratia Books
Colonising New Zealand was as much a scramble for wealth as an imperial venture. The rush to exploit the country’s gold and kauri is a story of innovation and determination, as well as greed and thuggery. Released this week, Rush to Riches: Kauri and Gold ... More >>
Kiwi Publisher Commits To 12 New Books For 2020
Tuesday, 7 April 2020, 11:48 am | Oratia Books
West Auckland-based Oratia Books has published its Catalogue 2020 digitally — committing to 12 new books this year, regardless of the COVID-19 epidemic. More >>
Book helps fill shortfall as te reo resource demand surges
Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 10:08 pm | Oratia Media
New book helps fill shortfall as demand for te reo Māori classes and resources continues to surge The welcome upsurge in learning and speaking of Māori language continues to gather pace across Aotearoa New Zealand. Along with the growing use ... More >>
Definitive edition of expert's accounts of NZ shipwrecks
Tuesday, 12 November 2019, 10:57 am | Oratia Books
Before his untimely death in April, maritime history expert Gavin McLean was creating a definitive edition of his works on the tragedies that have plagued New Zealand shipping since the first waka reached our shores from Polynesia. Brought to completion ... More >>
Whāriki: new book on Māori community entrepreneurship
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 10:37 am | Oratia Books
Groundbreaking work provides valuable outline of what drives Māori businesses and community ventures What do a mānuka-honey cooperative in Northland, a ginseng exporter in the King Country and a prison services provider in Dunedin have in common? All ... More >>
Zany sequel to international bestseller launches in NZ
Wednesday, 9 October 2019, 8:29 am | Oratia Books
When the Scottish Granny’s reading of I Need a New Bum! became a social media smash last September, the New Zealand bestseller turned into an international hit as well — with the US version selling out and Scholastic UK rushing an edition out before ... More >>
Bond with teacher inspires te Reo and English picture book
Tuesday, 10 September 2019, 3:05 pm | Oratia Media
One night in June 2016, Massey University language lecturer Darryn Joseph sat in a hospital room minding a teacher who had become a dear friend and mentor to him. Darryn wrote her a poem of appreciation, kissed her hand and said goodbye; the next ... More >>
Reference work for distinctive Māori weaving returns
Thursday, 15 August 2019, 9:41 am | Oratia Books
‘Tāniko work has its own beauty when woven with pride and exhibiting masterly control of the artform. It is as relevant now as it was when this book was first published.’ – Linda Tuhiwai Smith, from the book’s preface In print in various ... More >>
New non-fiction series recognises need among students
Monday, 8 July 2019, 11:37 am | Oratia Books
Recognising the need among readers from intermediate school up for attractive non-fiction books relating to their own experience, Oratia Books has launched The NZ Series — a snappily designed and fact-packed collection on New Zealand society, history, science ... More >>
New Book Captures the Essence of Auckland’s Sea Edge
Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 9:38 am | Oratia Books
A deluxe hardback with stunning art and photos, and dazzling text, Sea Edge is the culmination of years of intensive research by Sir Bob Harvey into the history and photo archives of Auckland’s magnificent Waitematā Harbour. More >>
Oratia Media celebrates 10 years of book publishing
Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 9:25 am | Oratia Media
Waitakere-based independent publisher launched its first book in May 2009 and is going strong today More >>
Home Child - the moving story of a child migrant
Tuesday, 9 April 2019, 2:05 pm | Oratia Books
Home Child - the moving story of a child migrant sent from England to a foster family in New Zealand in the 1950s More >>
New Auckland book outlines critical turning point for city
Tuesday, 12 February 2019, 10:08 am | Oratia Media
Auckland is rapidly approaching a turning point: it could take off and become one of the best cities in the Pacific, or continue to struggle with runaway population growth and living costs, argues public policy advocate Owen Gill in a bold new book ... More >>
Deluxe photo book celebrates 20-year connection
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 11:55 am | Oratia Books
Deluxe photo book celebrates 20-year connection between Danish photographer and Whanganui iwi In the mid-1990s Danish photographer Martin Toft spent six months living among Māori communities far up the Whanganui River, learning of their struggles ... More >>
Le Quesnoy 1918: New Zealand’s Last Battle
Monday, 5 November 2018, 9:36 am | Oratia Books
Stirring history of First World War battle launched in French town that Kiwi troops liberated in 1918 More >>
Italian President honours Auckland resident
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 9:04 am | Oratia Media
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has awarded Auckland resident Alessandra Zecchini the title of Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia for services to Italian culture and foreign relations. More >>
