Kia Ora
Introducing NZ Educational Publishers – Catriona Ferguson, Association Director
Publishers Association of NZ – Te Rau o Tākupu (PANZ)
Below you will find New Zealand publishers on our virtual collective stand; please scroll down to view their books, watch their videos and learn more about their publishing.
Our physical New Zealand collective stand is hosted by Catriona Ferguson. Visit her and the publishers who are attending in person at Hall 6.0, Booth D87.
With thanks to Education New Zealand for supporting our presence at the fair.
Hana Limited
Hana Limited is a publishing company specialising in delivering high-quality Māori language resources to schools and other educational environments. They produce multimedia, cross-curricula resources in te reo Māori and English for teachers and learners.
Mila’s Books
Mila’s Books publishes quality stories and literacy resources that reflect Pasifika values, languages, and cultures. Their multilingual collection of titles covers all school levels, develops cultural confidence and understanding in their readers, and ensures that children can be seen, heard and valued in the worlds they live in.
OneTree House
OneTree House is a New Zealand independent children’s, young adult and educational book publisher. Their titles emanate from a wealth of award-winning talent, and include picture books, junior fiction, middle fiction and young adult novels. OneTree House was named 2018 Best Children’s Publisher of the Year (Oceania) at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.
Poppy and Buddy
Poppy and Buddy publishes bilingual picture books. Narrated by children who are native speakers of their language, the flagship Poppy and Buddy series introduces readers aged 2–7 years to a second language while also developing skills in their first language. All titles are available as print books with an interactive app.
The Literacy Place
The Literacy Place provides professional learning workshops, resources, and school-based support for primary and middle school teachers. Authors and publishers Sheena Cameron and Louise Dempsey are experienced primary teachers with a passion for literacy and practical resources.
Toitoi Media
Toitoi Media publishes Toitoi, a journal of creative writing and artwork by New Zealand children ages 5–13. It celebrates the creative spirit of young New Zealanders, with the belief that their work has purpose and deserves a wide audience.
Biozone International
BIOZONE International is a New Zealand-based publishing house that delivers cutting-edge science curricula for the next generation. With a 30-year presence in the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom, they have a global footprint of dedicated educators.
EduMaxi
EduMaxi is a New Zealand-owned independent publisher and learning solution consultancy. Since 2007, the EduMaxi team of authors, editorial staff, illustrators, graphic artists, animators, and project managers have worked together to develop numerous digital and print-based learning resources for schools, tertiary institutions, private education and tutoring centres, as well as corporates.
Essential Resources
Essential Resources produces innovative, high-quality classroom resources that build and extend students’ knowledge and skills for the 21st century. Their practical resources support teachers to teach effectively and in a way that challenges students to develop critical thinking skills and strong problem-solving strategies, equipping them for today’s fast-paced, changing world.
Global Education Systems
Global Ed is a multi-award-winning publishing group that creates literacy resources to teach the skills and reach the heart. Their educational resources for whole-class and small-group literacy learning engage young readers with diverse texts that expand the mind and empower teachers with embedded instruction that makes the most of every teaching moment— systematically teaching the skills students need to close learning gaps and excel as readers.
Huia Publishers
Huia is an independent publisher with a focus on supporting Māori and Pacific writers, describing the diversity of Māori experiences and perspectives, and promoting the Māori language. Through exploring the stories and aspirations of people in Aotearoa, Huia aims to provide a mirror for Māori to reflect and interpret their experiences and to open a fascinating window for the rest of the world.
Sunshine Books
Sunshine Books is an educational literacy publisher specialising in literacy learning and English language learning delivered in print, on websites and apps. Sunshine Books has provided the literacy resources needed to teach emergent through to fluent readers for over 35 years. Three hundred million copies of Sunshine books have sold around the world.