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Bridget Williams Books is an independent publisher focusing on history, Māori experience, contemporary issues and women's studies. Publisher of BWB Texts.
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'By staff consensus this was one of the most beloved books of the year.'
'Slowing the Sun' by Nadine Hura features again in today's Post! Pick up a copy today from your local bookshop.
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/36...
'Slowing the Sun' by Nadine Hura features again in today's Post! Pick up a copy today from your local bookshop.
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/36...
December 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
'By staff consensus this was one of the most beloved books of the year.'
'Slowing the Sun' by Nadine Hura features again in today's Post! Pick up a copy today from your local bookshop.
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/36...
'Slowing the Sun' by Nadine Hura features again in today's Post! Pick up a copy today from your local bookshop.
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/36...
'A climate change book that has kick and optimism and is beautiful and resourceful. Buy it for your teenagers, give it to your grandmother.'
Unity Books' Susanna Andrew recommends 'Slowing the Sun' by Nadine Hura for holiday reading!
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/36...
Unity Books' Susanna Andrew recommends 'Slowing the Sun' by Nadine Hura for holiday reading!
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/36...
December 23, 2025 at 3:32 AM
'A climate change book that has kick and optimism and is beautiful and resourceful. Buy it for your teenagers, give it to your grandmother.'
Unity Books' Susanna Andrew recommends 'Slowing the Sun' by Nadine Hura for holiday reading!
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/36...
Unity Books' Susanna Andrew recommends 'Slowing the Sun' by Nadine Hura for holiday reading!
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/36...
A conversation with authors Matthew Scobie and Anna Sturman on their book 'The Economic Possibilities of Decolonisation', exploring what economic decolonisation could look like in practice and why it matters today.
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🎧 Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/the-econ... #BWBTexts
December 22, 2025 at 10:07 PM
A conversation with authors Matthew Scobie and Anna Sturman on their book 'The Economic Possibilities of Decolonisation', exploring what economic decolonisation could look like in practice and why it matters today.
🎧 Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/the-econ... #BWBTexts
🎧 Listen here: newbooksnetwork.com/the-econ... #BWBTexts
'Slowing the Sun by Nadine Hura is my book of the year.'
Economist Paul Dalziel discusses seven books he thinks have important things to say about life in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2025, including 'Hardship and Hope' and 'The Good Economy'.
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Economist Paul Dalziel discusses seven books he thinks have important things to say about life in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2025, including 'Hardship and Hope' and 'The Good Economy'.
www.weall.org.nz/news/pauls-...
Research Economist, Paul Dalziel, lists seven books he thinks have important things to say about life in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2025. — WEAll Aotearoa - Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa NZ
“These books are written by people living among us,” he says. “Each one explores from a multi-generational point of view what this place means to us and how we can live good lives in our own times. They range from deeply personal stories of joy and grief to insightful analyses of systemic failings
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December 20, 2025 at 2:12 AM
'Slowing the Sun by Nadine Hura is my book of the year.'
Economist Paul Dalziel discusses seven books he thinks have important things to say about life in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2025, including 'Hardship and Hope' and 'The Good Economy'.
www.weall.org.nz/news/pauls-...
Economist Paul Dalziel discusses seven books he thinks have important things to say about life in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2025, including 'Hardship and Hope' and 'The Good Economy'.
www.weall.org.nz/news/pauls-...
'Garrison World explores the lives of soldiers, sailors and their families stationed in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the British empire in the nineteenth century.'
In this new book trailer, Charlotte Macdonald introduces her latest book, 'Garrison World'!
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In this new book trailer, Charlotte Macdonald introduces her latest book, 'Garrison World'!
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#booktrailer #bwb
December 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
'Garrison World explores the lives of soldiers, sailors and their families stationed in Aotearoa New Zealand and across the British empire in the nineteenth century.'
In this new book trailer, Charlotte Macdonald introduces her latest book, 'Garrison World'!
🎥 @reverie_nzl
#booktrailer #bwb
In this new book trailer, Charlotte Macdonald introduces her latest book, 'Garrison World'!
🎥 @reverie_nzl
#booktrailer #bwb
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This is such an incredible book. Radically personal and political. 💚#nzbooks
'Strong contender for nonfiction book of the year' – Nadine Hura's 'Slowing the Sun' is back on the Unity Wellington bestseller list!
thespinoff.co.nz/books/28-11...
thespinoff.co.nz/books/28-11...
November 28, 2025 at 8:18 AM
This is such an incredible book. Radically personal and political. 💚#nzbooks
Our books and BWB Texts for 2025 make for great summer reading and gifting!
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Pick them up today from your local bookshop bookhub.co.nz/ 📚
December 17, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Our books and BWB Texts for 2025 make for great summer reading and gifting!
Pick them up today from your local bookshop bookhub.co.nz/ 📚
Pick them up today from your local bookshop bookhub.co.nz/ 📚
'It’s not just a book for journalists, it will appeal to students and anyone concerned about the future of public debate and democratic life.'
'How to Rebuild Trust in Journalism' by Tim Watkin in The Post's Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide!
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/36...
'How to Rebuild Trust in Journalism' by Tim Watkin in The Post's Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide!
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/36...
December 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
'It’s not just a book for journalists, it will appeal to students and anyone concerned about the future of public debate and democratic life.'
'How to Rebuild Trust in Journalism' by Tim Watkin in The Post's Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide!
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/36...
'How to Rebuild Trust in Journalism' by Tim Watkin in The Post's Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide!
www.thepost.co.nz/culture/36...
Great to see 'Slowing the Sun' by Nadine Hura and 'Pakukore: Poverty by Design' edited by Rebecca Macfie, Graeme Whimp and Brigitte Bönisch-Brednich in this list of The Spinoff’s best books of 2025!
thespinoff.co.nz/books/10-12...
thespinoff.co.nz/books/10-12...
December 12, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Great to see 'Slowing the Sun' by Nadine Hura and 'Pakukore: Poverty by Design' edited by Rebecca Macfie, Graeme Whimp and Brigitte Bönisch-Brednich in this list of The Spinoff’s best books of 2025!
thespinoff.co.nz/books/10-12...
thespinoff.co.nz/books/10-12...
Listen to author Charlotte Macdonald discuss her new book 'Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire' with Dr. Miranda Melcher on the New Books Network!
newbooksnetwork.com/garrison...
newbooksnetwork.com/garrison...
December 12, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Listen to author Charlotte Macdonald discuss her new book 'Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire' with Dr. Miranda Melcher on the New Books Network!
newbooksnetwork.com/garrison...
newbooksnetwork.com/garrison...
Congratulations to author Dame Claudia Orange on being a semifinalist for the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year!
'... she continues to bring wisdom and clarity to national conversations.'
Read the full citation on the awards website: nzawards.org.nz/awards/senio...
'... she continues to bring wisdom and clarity to national conversations.'
Read the full citation on the awards website: nzawards.org.nz/awards/senio...
December 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Congratulations to author Dame Claudia Orange on being a semifinalist for the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year!
'... she continues to bring wisdom and clarity to national conversations.'
Read the full citation on the awards website: nzawards.org.nz/awards/senio...
'... she continues to bring wisdom and clarity to national conversations.'
Read the full citation on the awards website: nzawards.org.nz/awards/senio...
Listen to author Aaron Smale discuss his book 'Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone' with Dr. Miranda Melcher on the New Books Network.
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newbooksnetwork.com/tair%C4%... #BWBTexts
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Listen to author Aaron Smale discuss his book 'Tairāwhiti: Pine, Profit and the Cyclone' with Dr. Miranda Melcher on the New Books Network.
newbooksnetwork.com/tair%C4%... #BWBTexts
newbooksnetwork.com/tair%C4%... #BWBTexts
'Garrison World' by Charlotte Macdonald on the Unity Books Wellington bestseller list!
Pick up a copy today from your local bookshop.
thespinoff.co.nz/books/05-12...
Pick up a copy today from your local bookshop.
thespinoff.co.nz/books/05-12...
The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending December 5
Great big huge history books for the win.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
'Garrison World' by Charlotte Macdonald on the Unity Books Wellington bestseller list!
Pick up a copy today from your local bookshop.
thespinoff.co.nz/books/05-12...
Pick up a copy today from your local bookshop.
thespinoff.co.nz/books/05-12...
Emily Writes' gift guide this year features Nadine Hura's 'Slowing the Sun' as her book of the year ☀️
Pick up a copy from your local bookstore or order from our website – essential summer reading!
www.emilywrites.co.nz/gifts/
Pick up a copy from your local bookstore or order from our website – essential summer reading!
www.emilywrites.co.nz/gifts/
December 8, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Emily Writes' gift guide this year features Nadine Hura's 'Slowing the Sun' as her book of the year ☀️
Pick up a copy from your local bookstore or order from our website – essential summer reading!
www.emilywrites.co.nz/gifts/
Pick up a copy from your local bookstore or order from our website – essential summer reading!
www.emilywrites.co.nz/gifts/
Read Nevil Gibson's review of 'Garrison World', in the NBR – 'a career best for Victoria University Professor Emerita Charlotte Macdonald'.
Full review: www.nbr.co.nz/book-review/so...
Full review: www.nbr.co.nz/book-review/so...
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December 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Read Nevil Gibson's review of 'Garrison World', in the NBR – 'a career best for Victoria University Professor Emerita Charlotte Macdonald'.
Full review: www.nbr.co.nz/book-review/so...
Full review: www.nbr.co.nz/book-review/so...
Read an extract from Charlotte Macdonald's new book, 'Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire', in the ODT!
Pick up a copy of 'Garrison World' today from your local bookshop or through the BWB website.
www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/maga...
Pick up a copy of 'Garrison World' today from your local bookshop or through the BWB website.
www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/maga...
Boots on the ground
Dunedin grew rapidly during the early 1860s. This watercolour was painted at this time by Walter Scarlett Hatton and shows substantial buildings...
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December 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Read an extract from Charlotte Macdonald's new book, 'Garrison World: Redcoat Soldiers in New Zealand and across the British Empire', in the ODT!
Pick up a copy of 'Garrison World' today from your local bookshop or through the BWB website.
www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/maga...
Pick up a copy of 'Garrison World' today from your local bookshop or through the BWB website.
www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/maga...
We celebrated the launch of Charlotte Macdonald’s 'Garrison World' this week at a full-house event at Te Wharewaka o Pōneke, led by kōrero from Her Excellency The Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand.
Book out now!
www.bwb.co.nz/books/garrison...
📸 Rebecca McMillan
Book out now!
www.bwb.co.nz/books/garrison...
📸 Rebecca McMillan
December 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
We celebrated the launch of Charlotte Macdonald’s 'Garrison World' this week at a full-house event at Te Wharewaka o Pōneke, led by kōrero from Her Excellency The Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand.
Book out now!
www.bwb.co.nz/books/garrison...
📸 Rebecca McMillan
Book out now!
www.bwb.co.nz/books/garrison...
📸 Rebecca McMillan
‘The problems we face are a consequence of the economic model we have built up in Aotearoa over the past forty years. But that model is a choice – one that we can change if we wish to.’
'The Good Economy' by Craig Renney is out now!
www.bwb.co.nz/books/the-good... #BWBTexts #113
'The Good Economy' by Craig Renney is out now!
www.bwb.co.nz/books/the-good... #BWBTexts #113
December 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
‘The problems we face are a consequence of the economic model we have built up in Aotearoa over the past forty years. But that model is a choice – one that we can change if we wish to.’
'The Good Economy' by Craig Renney is out now!
www.bwb.co.nz/books/the-good... #BWBTexts #113
'The Good Economy' by Craig Renney is out now!
www.bwb.co.nz/books/the-good... #BWBTexts #113
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🎙️ Looking for something to listen to? Revisit Series 2 of Humanities at Large. Here's Episode 2.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🎙️ Looking for something to listen to? Revisit Series 2 of Humanities at Large. Here's Episode 2.
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'Even as he took up arms against British troops at Gate Pā Pukehinahina in 1864, Ngāi Te Rangi scholar Hēnare Taratoa stayed his path as a man of peace and faith,' writes Professor Charlotte Macdonald in this E-Tangata extract from her new book: 'Garrison World'.
e-tangata.co.nz/history/hena...
e-tangata.co.nz/history/hena...
Hēnare Taratoa: A scholar in a garrison world | E-Tangata
“Hēnare Taratoa had become drawn into the garrison world. The presence and use of soldiers and force had replaced the talking and treaty-making of 1840. His path as a man of peace and faith to a principled fighter was a tragic result of the resort to force and war.” — Professor Charlotte Macdonald.
e-tangata.co.nz
November 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
'Even as he took up arms against British troops at Gate Pā Pukehinahina in 1864, Ngāi Te Rangi scholar Hēnare Taratoa stayed his path as a man of peace and faith,' writes Professor Charlotte Macdonald in this E-Tangata extract from her new book: 'Garrison World'.
e-tangata.co.nz/history/hena...
e-tangata.co.nz/history/hena...
Sally Blundell’s new Listener piece draws on Atholl Anderson’s ‘The Welcome of Strangers’, Vincent O’Malley’s ‘The Meeting Place’ and kōrero with Ngāi Tahu researcher Helen Brown to revisit tales of ‘rogue’ southern sealers — revealing deeper connections in the south.
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zurl.co/vSyvo
Sea-rats and rogues? How historic tales of Southern NZ sealers are being rewritten
Even with a convict past, many sealers were far from popular monstrous depictions.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Sally Blundell’s new Listener piece draws on Atholl Anderson’s ‘The Welcome of Strangers’, Vincent O’Malley’s ‘The Meeting Place’ and kōrero with Ngāi Tahu researcher Helen Brown to revisit tales of ‘rogue’ southern sealers — revealing deeper connections in the south.
zurl.co/vSyvo
zurl.co/vSyvo
'Strong contender for nonfiction book of the year' – Nadine Hura's 'Slowing the Sun' is back on the Unity Wellington bestseller list!
thespinoff.co.nz/books/28-11...
thespinoff.co.nz/books/28-11...
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 AM
'Strong contender for nonfiction book of the year' – Nadine Hura's 'Slowing the Sun' is back on the Unity Wellington bestseller list!
thespinoff.co.nz/books/28-11...
thespinoff.co.nz/books/28-11...
Congratulations to authors Jared Davidson and Ryan Bodman, winners at the 2025 NZHA Prizes!
• W.H. Oliver Prize (best NZ history book): Jared Davidson, 'Blood and Dirt'
• Erik Olssen Prize (best first book): Ryan Bodman, 'Rugby League in NZ'
Read more: nzha.org.nz/conferences-past...
#NZHistory
• W.H. Oliver Prize (best NZ history book): Jared Davidson, 'Blood and Dirt'
• Erik Olssen Prize (best first book): Ryan Bodman, 'Rugby League in NZ'
Read more: nzha.org.nz/conferences-past...
#NZHistory
November 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Congratulations to authors Jared Davidson and Ryan Bodman, winners at the 2025 NZHA Prizes!
• W.H. Oliver Prize (best NZ history book): Jared Davidson, 'Blood and Dirt'
• Erik Olssen Prize (best first book): Ryan Bodman, 'Rugby League in NZ'
Read more: nzha.org.nz/conferences-past...
#NZHistory
• W.H. Oliver Prize (best NZ history book): Jared Davidson, 'Blood and Dirt'
• Erik Olssen Prize (best first book): Ryan Bodman, 'Rugby League in NZ'
Read more: nzha.org.nz/conferences-past...
#NZHistory
We're at the 2025 New Zealand Historical Association Conference at Waipapa Taumata Rau with our friends from Te Pouhere Kōrero.
Pictured: Kayla Campbell (BWB) and Associate Professor Aroha Harris (Te Pouhere Kōrero).
Volume 11 of TPK's journal is out now: www.bwb.co.nz/books/te-pouhe...
Pictured: Kayla Campbell (BWB) and Associate Professor Aroha Harris (Te Pouhere Kōrero).
Volume 11 of TPK's journal is out now: www.bwb.co.nz/books/te-pouhe...
November 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
We're at the 2025 New Zealand Historical Association Conference at Waipapa Taumata Rau with our friends from Te Pouhere Kōrero.
Pictured: Kayla Campbell (BWB) and Associate Professor Aroha Harris (Te Pouhere Kōrero).
Volume 11 of TPK's journal is out now: www.bwb.co.nz/books/te-pouhe...
Pictured: Kayla Campbell (BWB) and Associate Professor Aroha Harris (Te Pouhere Kōrero).
Volume 11 of TPK's journal is out now: www.bwb.co.nz/books/te-pouhe...
Writing from Capsule on the state of trust in the media in Aotearoa. Their piece explores why public confidence continues to fall – and highlights Tim Watkin’s recent BWB Text, 'How to Rebuild Trust in Journalism'.
Read the Capsule article here: capsulenz.com/think/trust-in... #BWBTexts
Read the Capsule article here: capsulenz.com/think/trust-in... #BWBTexts
Trust in News: How Much (or Little) Kiwis Trust Media | Capsule NZ
In 2025, New Zealanders’ trust in news in fell to 32% – the same level as the US. We also have some shocking stats from our own polling
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November 23, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Writing from Capsule on the state of trust in the media in Aotearoa. Their piece explores why public confidence continues to fall – and highlights Tim Watkin’s recent BWB Text, 'How to Rebuild Trust in Journalism'.
Read the Capsule article here: capsulenz.com/think/trust-in... #BWBTexts
Read the Capsule article here: capsulenz.com/think/trust-in... #BWBTexts