Te Papa Press

Te Papa Press is New Zealand’s first dedicated museum publisher.
Founded in 1997, Te Papa Press publishes a wide range of non-fiction trade titles.
These include books based on Te Papa’s collections and exhibitions,  scholarly research, richly illustrated  contemporary and historical art books and award-winning popular books representing New Zealand’s unique national identity.

New titles

> Rita Angus: Life and Vision

This exquisite full-colour catalogue accompanies the upcoming exhibition that celebrates the life and work of Rita Angus. more>

> Rita Angus: An Artist’s Life

The first biography of this significant and much-loved New Zealand artist. more>

> Matariki Calendar 2008-2009

The original calendar celebrating Māori New Year.

> Te Papa Art Diary 2009

The original calendar celebrating Māori New Year.

> Taonga Calendar 2009

This stunning calendar showcases exquisite taonga tuku iho (ancestral Māori treasures) from Te Papa’s collections. .

> Taiāwhio II : Contemporary Māori artists, 18 New Conversations

Insightful interviews with established and up-and-coming Māori artists, with full-colour photographs of their work.

> Eagle’s Complete Trees and Shrubs of New Zealand

Every known native New Zealand tree and shrub – in colour and life size

All Te Papa Press titles are available online from Te Papa Store and from all good bookstores throughout New Zealand.