Our authors at Auckland Writers Festival 2026
Presenting our authors attending Auckland Writers Festival 2026 📚
About Us
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As part of the global Hachette group, we benefit from being part of a worldwide publishing powerhouse while staying true to our uniquely local perspective. We are committed to working closely with all our stakeholders, including authors and illustrators, booksellers and media organisations.
We are passionate about supporting homegrown talent and champion a diverse range of voices and stories with a strong connection to Aotearoa through our local publishing divisions Moa Press and Little Moa. We take great pride in nurturing these voices and providing them with the support they need to succeed. We discover emerging illustrators through the annual Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize.
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Staff
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Melanee Winder (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāi Tahu)
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Suzy Maddox (Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa, Ngāti Rua and Ngā Puhi)
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Kate Stephenson
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Alison Shucksmith
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Tania Mackenzie-Cooke
Publicity and Communications Manager
On leave
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Sacha Beguely (she/her)
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Dom Visini (she/her)
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Maiko Lenting-Lu
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Angie Williams
Sales and Product Manager
Currently reading: When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
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Sharon Galey
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Nicola Faisandier
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Cyanne Alwanger
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Abby Irwin-Jones
Publicity Coordinator
Currently reading: The Book of Disappearance by Ibtisam Azem
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Rae Shardlow
Product and Marketing Assistant
Currently reading: Main Characters by Bobby Palmer
Latest news
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Read an Extract: The Girl from London
On a perilous voyage, she fell in love. But will a devastating attack tear them apart?
Pātea Boys Teacher's Notes
Download discussion questions for Pātea Boys/Ngāti Pātea in English and te reo Māori
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Read an Extract: All That We Know
A modern take on family and friendship and how, even in a divided world, love and connection can triumph against all odds.
The BEST school trip EVER
Do you know a year 5 and/or 6 Auckland class deserving of the best school trip ever?
Welcome to Dragonfall
Revolution awaits.
Welcome to the World of Donovan Bixley
Entertain the kids at home
Whānau
A collection of beautifully illustrated reo Māori phrases, for everyday use at any level, from esteemed teacher Donovan Te Ahunui Farnham and talented artist Rehua Wilson.
Discover the Best Books this Summer
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Winner of 2025 Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize
Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand, Little Moa, and the Margaret Mahy Estate are thrilled to announce Emma Collicott as the winner of the Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize for 2025.
Hachette Aotearoa Team's Top Books of 2023
Ever wondered what your favourite people behind some of your favourite books read?
The Lost Words Glossary
Incorporated into the pages of The Lost Words are many beautiful reo Māori kupu.
Edmonds Taku Puka Tohutao Tuatahi
A brilliant fully illustrated cookbook with a glossary of te reo Māori words into English.
Edmonds Cookery Books
Cooking can be fun and exciting, and with Edmonds Cookery Books.
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