Songs carry stories. These waiata carry history and the voices of many. Twelve waiata from Ōpōtiki Mai Tawhiti feature in this book, giving their stories, and history with reflections from the artists who shaped them. Included in the book are recordings of each waiata produced in concert with the Auckland Philharmonia.

Fifty Years of the Waitangi Tribunal celebrates decisions, results and reports of the Waitangi Tribunal over half a century. This collection contains chapters on themes of land, water and the natural environment, the settlements process, the Kaupapa Inquiries, and issues of social policy, mana, and rangatiratanga, each written by an expert in the area. Contributors include: Chief Judge Dr Caren Fox , Hon Sir Edward Taihākurei Durie, Peter Meihana, Linda Te Aho, Horiana Irwin-Easthope and Jacinta Ruru, Metiria Stanton Turei, Tai Ahu, Margaret Mutu, Hon Justice Sir Joe Williams, Jayden Houghton, Judge Wilson Isaac, Carwyn Jones, Jacqueline Paul Rhiannon Jones, Ani Mikaere and Tracey Whare.

💥💥Adventure, surprises, and deep connections await in this new story by Zeb Tamihana Nicklin about discovering the past and finding your place today. Written entirely in te reo Māori for rangatahi and anyone keen for the ride.

These are the best short stories and poetry by adults and young people from the Pikihuia Awards for Māori writers 2025. This collection of finalists’ work celebrates Māori writing, introduces new talent and gives an opportunity for Māori writers to shine. The writers included in this collection are: Hāwea Apiata, Shelley Burne-Field , Mark Horsefield, Darryn Joseph, Anthony Kohere, Atakohu Middleton, Toni Pivac-Hohaia, Shona Barnett , Shelley Burne-Field, Di Grennell, Aperahama Te Kapua-I-Waho Hurihanganui, Te Aomihia Kaipara, Atakohu Middleton, Janet-Liee Pihama, Mokena Potae Reedy, Marama Salasano and Jessica Hinerangi Kathleen Thompson-Carr, Boyd Kahu Archibald, Nina Jude Digby, Tamihana te koha a Matariki Teimana Simmonds, Maia Waldegrave and Sarah Rose Mautoka Wilson.