
Q&A with Heidi Meudt and Carlos Lehnebach, authors of Native Plants of Aotearoa
Heidi Meudt and Carlos Lehnebach discuss ‘Native Plants of Aotearoa’ with Te Papa Press.
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The ultimate introduction to the natural history of Aotearoa.
Publication: October 2025
Format: Six books in slipcase
ISBN: 978-1-99-107213-9
RRP: $120
The six titles published in the Te Papa Te Taiao Nature Series have been such a hit that they are now available together in a gorgeous slipcase edition. Each title is written by Te Papa curators and species experts and includes specialist illustrations and insights into the museum’s fieldwork and collections.
Save 25% on all individual titles! Native Plants of Aotearoa by Carlos Lehnebach and Heidi Meudt; Native Birds of Aotearoa by Michael Szabo; Native Insects of Aotearoa by Julia Kasper and Phil Sirvid; Native Shells of Aotearoa by Bruce Marshall and Kerry Walton; Native Fishes of Aotearoa by Andrew Stewart; and Native Spiders of Aotearoa by Phil Sirvid are brought together in a set that’s as beautiful – and informative – to own as it is to gift.
Designed by the award-winning Tim Denee, these charming hardbacks can be used in the backyard or out in nature. Together, and fully illustrated, they cover more than 400 species of plants, fish, shells, insects, spiders and birds.
Heidi Meudt and Carlos Lehnebach discuss ‘Native Plants of Aotearoa’ with Te Papa Press.
Kerry Walton and Bruce Marshal discuss ‘Native Shells of Aotearoa’ with Te Papa Press.
Julia Kasper and Phil Sirvid discuss ‘Native Insects of Aotearoa’ with Te Papa Press.