Wai-te-ata Press is a space to explore books and print in all their myriad forms.
In the new knowledge economy, "book" might be a four-letter word, but it's also an endlessly fascinating and seductive material object. Books provide a fascinating window on the world, whether you create, consume, or preserve them.
Ruth and Oswald L Kraus Innovator-in-Residence
Congratulations to NZSM student, Cadence Chung, our inaugural Innovator-in-Residence. Her exciting anthology combining music, poetry and art by emerging NZ creatives was launched 12 March 2024. Buy the book now!
About the book and scholarship
The Voice of Kaishu: A typographic journey
This exhibition is accompanied by public events, including a documentary screening and self-guided art trail for lovers of language and typography.
Find out moreThe Single Object
This video series tells powerful stories about objects that have shaped New Zealand culture. Find out about NZ’s only collection of Chinese types, read artist Kerry Ann Lee's essay, view our new multi-lingual captions.
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An amazing endowment
The inaugural Dan and Una Chan & Laywood and Joyce Chan Residency at Wai-te-ata Press will be launched in 2024.
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Chinese Scholars’ Studio
Discover Chinese-New Zealand cultural history through various activities, such as printing with our unique collection of newly restored Chinese heritage types.
Feature Publication
Buy and read a new edition of this fable about work/life balance written and illustrated by Sam Duckor-Jones.
Feature Digital Project
Plunge into our augmented reality Literary Atlas mobile app to experience a different kind of poetic journey along Wellington’s famous waterfront Writers’ Walk.