Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa / The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa Written by Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata, iIllustrated by Ani Huia Ligaliga www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU26... #oratiabooks #SamoanLanguageWeek #samoanlanguageweek2026 #VaiasooleGaganaSamoa #vaiasoolegaganasamoa2026 #pasifika #Samoa #kava #'ava

🦗 Author Heather Haylock talks to a new entrant class (five year olds) about writing Koro Wētā 🙌🦗 #oratiabooks #Wētā #korowētā #nzinsects #nzauthors #insects @nzsa.bsky.social @abluebox.bsky.social @kiwikidsbookstore.bsky.social #writingforchildren #nzbooks #pukapuka #aotearoa #newzealand

A bilingual children's book showcasing Samoa's all-important 'ava ceremony is out this week. Sauniga o le ‘Ava Samoa / The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa librointernational.blogspot.com/2026/05/bili... #oratiabooks #GaganaSamoa #SamoanLanguageWeek #VaiasooleGaganaSamoa @etangata.bsky.social #kava #'ava

Pīwakawaka bathing in the stream, Oratia, West Auckland #aotearoa #newzealand #justanotherdayattheoffice #pīwakawaka #fantail #oratia #nznativebirds #birdwatching #ornithology @forestandbird.bsky.social

Trevor Agnew reviews Wild Life: An Animal History of Aotearoa by @philippaw.bsky.social agnewreading.blogspot.com/search/label... This review originally appeared in the March 2026 issue of Magpies magazine. #oratiabooks #wildlife #fauna #nzseries #nzwildlife @forestandbird.bsky.social

Well, this tastes unique! Nuts are optional, add salt instead. Once again going for just a few ingredients here! alessandrazecchini.blogspot.com/2026/03/spag... #chives #pesto #spaghetti #plantbased #different #erbacipollina #vegan #vegetarian #edibleflowers #herbs #fromthegardentothetable #yum

To all the mothers out there… and there are all sorts 😊

Drains matter (especially where waste water is not treated but goes straight into the sea! 🫣) #drains #rainwater #waste #ecology #environment #oneplanet #bytheseaside @greenpeace.org.nz @greenpeace.org

Rere Atu ki Poronihia and Rere Atu Taku Poi By Tangaroa Paul spotted in Carson Bookstore, Thames. 🙌 #oratiabooks #diversityandinclusion #gender #reomāori #pukapuka @lgbtqreads.bsky.social @lambdaliterary.org #polynesia #aotearoa #pacifika #🌈books #nzbooks #independentbookstores #books

Easiest soup ever: cauliflower cream. Two ingredients: cauliflower and vegetable stock (simmer the cauliflower in the stock and blend). Decorate with a drizzle of olive oil and freshly ground black pepper. Vegan, low carbs, low fat, gluten free, delicious. #plantbased #vegan #cauliflower #soup

What’s in a #weather system? How do you read a weather chart? What are the indicators of #climate change in New Zealand? What all New Zealanders should know! Weather and Climate New Zealand by Sandra Carrod oratia.co.nz/product/the-... #nzweather #nzclimate #climatecange #oratiabooks #nzseries

"This book is one of those that quietly gets under your skin — not because it’s loud or dramatic, but because it’s honest." Bryan Ward reviews Keep Calm — We Are Coming The NZSAS in action in Afghanistan 2009–2021 by Ron Crosby for NZ Booklovers www.nzbooklovers.co.nz/post/keep-ca... #oratiabooks

Looking forward to be taking this! 💚🌳

Pure vintage for Mother's Day! (and yes, all the photos are amazing!) Life with Cars New Zealanders’ motoring memories 1950s–1980s by Stephen Barnett oratia.co.nz/product/life... #kiwi #kiwiana #aoteraoa #newzealand #oratiabooks #NZbooks #nzculture #cars #classiccars #vintage #motoring #memories

'Kiwiana' book of the week! Kiwi A Curious Case of National Identity by Richard Wolfe oratia.co.nz/product/kiwi/ #kiwi #kiwiana #aoteraoa #newzealand #oratiabooks #NZbooks #nzculture @wikimediaaotearoa.bsky.social @forestandbird.bsky.social @nzjh.bsky.social @nationallibrarynz.bsky.social

Just about time Auckland had its own 'seek me out' graffiti :-) thespinoff.co.nz/society/04-0... @thespinoff.bsky.social #auckland #graffiti #tag #streetart #urbanart #jandal

Miso eggplant for dinner. #eggplant #plantbased #vegetarian #vegan #glutenfree #miso

Coming up at the Auckland Writers Festival: a workshop for the tamariki inspired by the book Thank you, Forest by Johanna Venho and Sanna Pelliccioni #oratiabooks #fiveoceans #thankyouforest #conservation www.writersfestival.co.nz/programmes/e... @nzsa.bsky.social #AWF26

Happy NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa Cover Story: 100 Beautiful, Strange and Frankly Incredible New Zealand LP Covers by Steve Braunias oratia.co.nz/product/cove... #oratiabooks #nzmusicmonth @audioculturenz.bsky.social @jingajik.bsky.social @nationallibrarynz.bsky.social #vintage

The new Oratia Books Catalogue 2026 is out now in print and digital form oratia.co.nz/catalogue/or... #oratiabooks #newzealandbooks #2026books #aotearoabooks #pukapuka @pubspotlight.bsky.social @publisherswkly.bsky.social @abluebox.bsky.social @bookmarkapiti.bsky.social @thesaplingnz.bsky.social

Eat me!

🤍 #flowersbyalessandraz #生花 #花 #cosmosflower #whiteflower

Ron Crosby, author of Keep Calm — We Are Coming, in a special Anzac weekend interview with Newstalk ZB’s Real Life with John Cowan. #oratiabooks #SAS #Afghanistan #nzhistory www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/real-life...

Double spread about Ron Crosby’s latest book Keep Calm - We Are Coming in the Sunday Star Times today! Book extract plus author Q&A. #oratiabooks #nzhistory #afghanistan #nzsas #militaryhistory @nzjh.bsky.social

‘Look at the three of us,’ Airini says. ‘Many years ago our families fought each other, but now we can be friends.’ The Water Bottle by Philippa Werry Illustrator: Burak Akbay oratia.co.nz/product/the-... #oratiabooks #anzacday #ANZAC @lianza.bsky.social @christchurchlib.bsky.social #peace

Author Ron Crosby talks about his new book, Keep Calm We Are Coming, taking readers behind the scenes of some of New Zealand’s more covert contributions to fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan earlier this century. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro.... #anzac #nzhistory #oratiabooks #afghanistan #books

If this were in my garden I would have eaten it. #edibleflowers #lilac #fiorieduli #flowersonbluesky #plantbased #delightful #flowervibes #lilacsugar #lilacsyrup #beautiful #🩷

Back to Auckland and a swampy garden! Rescued some baby carrots from drowning in mud. They will be drowning in butter, rosemary and sage instead. #alessandrazecchini👨‍🌾 #🥕 #babycarrots #colourfulcarrots #fromthegardentothetable #plantbased #growyouown #veggiegarden #lifestyle #meagreproduce #carote

Rere Atu ki Poroniihia is the second release by author Dr. Tangaroa Paora, and follows the journey of Rangi and his poi, as he ventures beyond Aotearoa and into the Pacific. www.facebook.com/reel/8410367... @etangata.bsky.social #oratiabooks #diversityandinclusion #gender #māori #pasifika #tekarere

From the woods to the table: prugnoli mushrooms #prugnoli #foraging #wildfood #calocybegambosa #fungi #plantbased #fungi #mushrooms #wildmushrooms #forestfood #vegetarian #lifestyle #mountainliving #naturalfood #eatwell #forage #freefood #🍄‍🟫

publishingperspectives.com/2026/04/help... #bcbf26 #oratiabooks @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social #publishing #reomāori #nzbooksabroad #peterdowling #bolognachlidrensbookfair

Keep Calm — We Are Coming briefly backgrounds the New Zealand Special Air Service deployment in Afghanistan — then goes into action. Read an extract on Kete Books: www.ketebooks.co.nz/articles/ext... #anzac #anzacday2026 #oratiabooks #nzhistory #bookextract

Step through the numerous doors of Palazzo Ducale di Sassuolo, with room after room full of beauty… and no tourists! This is my second time here, and once again there was just another couple visiting. Highly recommended. #offthebeatentrack #traveldifferently #italy #emiliaromagna #sassuolo #art

Nevil Gibson reviews: Keep Calm — We Are Coming The NZSAS in action in Afghanistan 2009–2021 by Ron Crosby for NBR - National Business Review Business Review www.nbr.co.nz/book-review/... #anzac #anzacday2026 #anzacbooks #oratiabooks #nzhistory @nationallibrarynz.bsky.social

Available in Aotearoa New Zealand on 8 June. @thesaplingnz.bsky.social @thespinoff.bsky.social @christchurchlib.bsky.social @takahemagazine.bsky.social @etangata.bsky.social @nationallibrarynz.bsky.social #lulesami #reomāori #BCBF26 #oratiabooks #fiveoceans #pukapuka www.nord.no/en/news/worl...

Oratia books for ANZAC Day #anzac #anzacday2026 #anzacbooks #oratiabooks #nzhistory #militaryhistory @nzjh.bsky.social @christchurchlib.bsky.social @nationallibrarynz.bsky.social @lianza.bsky.social

Last day at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 📚 #sami #bcbf26 #reomāori #oratiabooks #nzbooksabroad #pukapuka #fiveoceans @unesco.bsky.social @publisherswkly.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social @lianza.bsky.social @takahemagazine.bsky.social @thespinoff.bsky.social #bolognachildrensbookfair

Day 3 at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 📚 @scholasticuk.bsky.social #bcbf26 #oratiabooks #nzbooksabroad #pukapuka #fiveoceans @unesco.bsky.social @publisherswkly.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social @lianza.bsky.social @takahemagazine.bsky.social @thespinoff.bsky.social

Foraging and eating wild flowers: dandelion nuggets! #foraging #dandelion #wildfood #edibleflowers #plantbased #vegetarian #fiorieduli #vegetariano #eatingflowers #tarassaco #lifestyle #selfsufficient #おいしい #eatwell #yummy #naturalfood

Day 2 at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 📚 @scholasticuk.bsky.social #bcbf26 #oratiabooks #nzbooksabroad #pukapuka #fiveoceans @alessandrazecchini.bsky.social @publisherswkly.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social @lianza.bsky.social @takahemagazine.bsky.social @thespinoff.bsky.social

Day 1 at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 📚 @doverpublications.bsky.social @publisherswkly.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social #bcbf26 #oratiabooks #nzbooksabroad #pukapuka #fiveoceans @alessandrazecchini.bsky.social @publishingwhiti.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social

Setting up for the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2026 📚 Aotearoa New Zealand stand in Hall 25, Booth B72 Ci vediamo domani! #bcbf26 @nzsa.bsky.social @publisherswkly.bsky.social @thesaplingnz.bsky.social @thespinoff.bsky.social @takahemagazine.bsky.social @publishingwhiti.bsky.social

The Valley Profile, 7 April 2026 www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2026/04/07/c... #oratiabooks #libraries #childrenbooks @lianza.bsky.social @nationallibrarynz.bsky.social @abluebox.bsky.social @doverpublications.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social #DawnMcMillan

Pics from this morning's launch of Rere Atu ki Poronihia / Flight to Polynesia at Te Atatū Peninsula Library (Te Atatū Peninsula). #oratiabooks #reomāori @lianza.bsky.social @etangata.bsky.social #pasifika #libraries #diversity #TangaroaPaul #LucaTuavaoWalton @aucklandpride.bsky.social

From the woods to the table: prugnoli mushrooms #prugnoli #foraging #wildfood #calocybegambosa #fungi #plantbased #fungi #mushrooms #wildmushrooms #forestfood #vegetarian #lifestyle #mountainliving #naturalfood #eatwell #forage #freefood #🍄‍🟫

Step through the numerous doors of Palazzo Ducale di Sassuolo, with room after room full of beauty… and no tourists! This is my second time here, and once again there was just another couple visiting. Highly recommended. #offthebeatentrack #traveldifferently #italy #emiliaromagna #sassuolo #art

Read the article on Our Auckland ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/04... and come along to the book launch tomorrow, Saturday 11 April, at 10:30am at Te Atatū Peninsula Library 🙌 @lianza.bsky.social @thespinoff.bsky.social @thesaplingnz.bsky.social #oratiabooks #diversity #reomāori

“Blenheim author Ron Crosby’s latest book Keep Calm - We Are Coming aims to commemorate the selfless sacrifices of New Zealand’s secretive Special Air Service (NZSAS) and the work they do, often far from home.” www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3609... #oratiabooks #militaryhistory #Afghanistan #nzsas

Happy woman foraging in spring: primrose flowers and leaves and dandelion 💛💚 #flowers #edibledlowers #wildfood #foraging #eatingflowers #lifestyle #plantbased #veg #vegetarian #fiorieduli #eatwell #freefood #nature #eatplants

Wild flowers in The Appennino, Italy #flowersonbluesky #wildflowers #fiori #花 #flowers #appenines #mountainflowers #fioridimontagna #flora #nature #wild #hiking #italy #italia #bellezza #appenninotoscoemiliano #appenninomodenese #cimone #sestola #camminareinmontagna #natura #fleurs #blumen #floras