Author Dawn McMillan reading to children in a library

The Valley Profile, 7 April 2026

www.valleyprofile.co.nz/2026/04/07/c...

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Pics from this morning's launch of Rere Atu ki Poronihia / Flight to Polynesia at Te Atatū Peninsula Library (Te Atatū Peninsula).

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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 🙌

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“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...

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Keep Calm — We Are Coming
The NZSAS in action in Afghanistan, 2009–2021
Ron Crosby

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Book about war in Afghanistan

Out today: a gripping account of New Zealand’s military elite in action in Afghanistan, told in their own words
Keep Calm — We Are Coming
The NZSAS in action in Afghanistan, 2009–2021
Ron Crosby
oratia.co.nz/history/keep...

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From today, Wednesday 1 April 2026, Upstart Distribution becomes the New Zealand distributor for Oratia Books titles, and sales representation moves to Archetype Book Agents.
Read the full article here: oratia.co.nz/news/agents/
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A lovely review of Thank you, Forest by Johanna Venho and Sanna Pelliccioni in Read NZ Te Pou Muramura www.read-nz.org/school-libra...

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Children's book about insects

"This book is ideal for young readers and classrooms, combining culture, kindness, and environmental awareness."

Koro Wētā, reviewed and highly recommended by Georgia Tisdall, Teacher, Otatara School, Southland, for Read NZ
www.read-nz.org/school-libra...

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book for children

Claire Cheeseman, Teacher, Laingholm Primary School, reviews and recommends the bilingual book
How Many Times? / Me Hia Rawa Ngā Wā?
for Read NZ Te Pou Muramura

www.read-nz.org/school-libra...

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"For educators and learners, the book’s practicality is its main strength."

Moana Oceania: Niue
by Mele Nemaia, reviewed and recommended by Nichole, Teacher, Otatara School, Southland, for Read NZ. For the full article go to: www.read-nz.org/school-libra...

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Oratia Pasifika books featured in the Coalition for Books 2026 Pasifika Books catalogue:

Rere Atu ki Poronihia
Flight to Polynesia

Alagā’upu Fa’asamoa ma Uiga mo Tamaiti
Samoan Proverbs for Children

Moana Oceania Series: Niue

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Review: Rere Atu Ki Poronihia - Flight to Polynesia Review: Rere Atu Ki Poronihia - Flight to Polynesia

"It is a celebration of Pasifika identity and solidarity. It is able to uplift every culture it touches..."

Elsie Uini reviews Rere Atu ki Poronihia / Flight to Polynesia by Tangaroa Paul and illustrated by Luca Tu’avao Walton for Kete Books:
www.ketebooks.co.nz/reviews/revi...

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Review: Alagā'upu Fa’asamoa Ma Uiga Mo Tamaiti Review: Alagā'upu Fa’asamoa Ma Uiga Mo Tamaiti

"A rich resource that champions Gagana Sāmoa..."

This week in Kete Books Elsie Uini reviews Alagā'upu Fa’asamoa Ma Uiga Mo Tamaiti / Samoan Proverbs for Children by Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata and illustrated by Ani Huia Ligaliga:
www.ketebooks.co.nz/reviews/revi...

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Tomorrow, 21 March, is International Day of Forests 🌳
From the forests of Finland to the forests of Aotearoa New Zealand:
Thank you, Forest
Johanna Venho
Illustrated by Sanna Pelliccioni
Translated by Jennifer Pulju Porter

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Creative Inspirations: Luca Tu’avao Walton, illustrator and artist Creative Inspirations: Luca Tu’avao Walton, illustrator and artist

In Kete Books: interview with Luca Tu’avao Walton, artist and illustrator of Rere Atu ki Poronihia / Flight to Polynesia

www.ketebooks.co.nz/articles/cre...

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🙌: Dawn McMillan at Paeroa Library this morning.

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A Colourful Celebration of Culture Rere Atu Ki Poronihia: Flight to Polynesia by Tangaroa Paul & Luca Tu'avao Walton ( Oratia ) The students are flying to Hawaii to perform...

"A heartwarming story about friendship, celebrating differences, and cultural pride."

Maria Gill reviews Rere Atu ki Poronihia / Flight to Polynesia for Kids Books NZ
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Te Reo Kapekape: Māori Wit and Humour Here you can find a list of recently completed audiobooks

Te Reo Kapekape: Māori Wit and Humour
Written and narrated by: Hona Black
​
Listen to a sample here:
www.audiobooksnz.com/new-releases...

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FREE Teacher Resource (8 pages, PDF) available for Rere Atu ki Poronihia / Flight to Polynesia
Click on the link to view and/or download: oratia.co.nz/product/rere...

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Rere Atu ki Poronihia - Flight to Polynesia - Book Review - whatbooknext.com A sequel to Let my Poi Fly - Rangi is excited to travel to a festival in Hawai'i where many kapa from all around the Pacific will perform.

"A beautiful and heartwarming story about diversity and Polynesian cultures."
Adele Broadbent reviews Rere Atu ki Poronihia – Flight to Polynesia for What Book Next? whatbooknext.com/rere-atu-ki-...

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Oratia Pasifika Books

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New book out today!

On Scoop
Rere Atu ki Poronihia / Flight to Polynesia
Tangaroa Paul
Illustrated by Luca Tu'avao Walton
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU26...

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Wild Life - An Animal History of Aotearoa - Reviews • Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Because Reading Changes Lives

"I was very impressed by this book."

Stacey Ross, Teacher Aide & Librarian, Mangorei School, New Plymouth, reviews Wild Life — An Animal History of Aotearoa by Philippa Werry @philippaw.bsky.social

www.read-nz.org/school-libra...

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Author event at Paeroa Library!!!

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A velvet worm cake to celebrate the launch of Wild Life — An Animal History of Aotearoa by Philippa Werry, yesterday in Wellington.

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Bringing the book back to where it started, Peter visited the offices of Tudem Publishing in Izmir, Türkiye last week to deliver copies of our Five Oceans edition of Toprak Işik’s The Ant Rebellion.

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Rauhina Cooper, author of Tōku Whānau Rerehua/My Beautiful Family with librarian Tessera and editor Carolyn at New Lynn War Memorial Library for Pride Storytimes 🌈

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Pride Storytimes reading in Auckland

Rauhina Cooper reading Tōku Whānau Rerehua/My Beautiful Family at Te Manawa today for Pride Storytimes 🌈

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Books for this month: oratia.co.nz/product-tag/...

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