Aotearoa (New Zealand) fantasy publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in December 2025
My worldwide list of fantasy publishers can be found here.
You’ve written your fantasy novel and now it’s time to pitch it to a publisher! Sadly, there aren’t many options for Aotearoa/New Zealand-based fantasy writers but there are definitely publishers who are keen to hear more about the world you’ve created. All of the publishers listed are currently accepting manuscripts without a literary agent in December 2025.
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Huia Publishers
Huia Publishers is a Māori owned publisher who shares stories that resonate with their people and values.
Genre: Literary fiction and nonfiction centered in te ao Māori and Māori worldviews.
Word count: Not stated.
Best of luck with your manuscript submissions! If you want to ensure your manuscript is in the best position to be accepted, check out my developmental editing services, pre-querying package or my free writing advice.