13 Aotearoa/New Zealand publishers accepting unsolicited manuscripts in January 2025

Are you a Kiwi who’s just written a novel? Then this list of Aotearoa/New Zealand publishers accepting manuscripts this month is the list for you! I’ve done my best to weed out any vanity presses or publishers without any novels published from the past year.

Don’t forget to check out my developmental editing services or pre-querying package if you want to make sure your novel is in top shape before you sent it to a publisher for consideration. I offer a variety of services to suit all budgets, from writers looking for the standard developmental editing experience to those seeking high-level feedback and a quick turnaround time.

1. Wily Publications Ltd

   Wily Publications is a publishing house who specialises in heritage nonfiction and historical fiction. They are particularly interested in New Zealand's past and its heritage.
   Genre: Heritage nonfiction and historical fiction.
   Word count: Not stated.

2. Little Moa

   Little Moa is an imprint of Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand which champions diverse voices.
   Genre: Fiction, nonfiction, and children's books with a strong New Zealand connection.
   Word count: Varies by genre.

3. Penguin Random House New Zealand

   Penguin Random House New Zealand celebrates writers, stories and ideas that entertain and inspire.
   Genre: Adult fiction and nonfiction. Children's submissions are closed until 2025.
   Word count: Around 80,000 words (guideline).

4. Beatnik

   Beatnik is an independent publishing company who has been in existence for over 15 years. They publish vibrant, meaningful books that tell the stories readers worldwide wish to read.
   Genre: Nonfiction, children's books, and poetry.
   Word count: Not stated.

5. Moa Books

   Moa Press is an imprint of Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand who champion the diverse voices of writers across Aotearoa New Zealand.
   Genre: Fiction.
   Word count: Not stated.

6. Bateman Books

   Bateman Books specialises in illustrated nonfiction but they publish novels of all genres.
   Genre: All genres except poetry.
   Word count: Not stated.

7. Potton & Burton

   Potton & Burton is an independent New Zealand publisher who publishes a diverse list of nonfiction books.
   Genre: Nonfiction with a focus on New Zealand.
   Word count: Not stated.

8. HarperCollins New Zealand

   HarperCollins is the second largest consumer book publisher in the world. Their New Zealand company was established in 1888.
   Genre: Nonfiction; not accepting fiction submissions currently.
   Word count: Not stated.

9. Auckland University Press

   Auckland University Press is New Zealand's leading scholarly publisher
   Genre: Nonfiction and literary fiction.
   Word count: Not stated.

10. Huia Publishers

    Huia Publishers is a Māori owned publisher who shares stories that resonate with their people and values.
    Genre: Books centered in te ao Māori and Māori worldviews.
    Word count: Not stated.

11. Massey University Press

    Massey University Press welcomes proposals from writers outside of Massey University, New Zealand.
    Genre: Nonfiction.
    Word count: Not stated.

12. Otago University Press

    Otago University Press publishes a variety of books of scholarly and cultural significance that enrich New Zealand society.
    Genre: Nonfiction and poetry.
    Word count: Not stated.

13. Te Papa Press

    Te Papa Press is the publishing house of Te Papa, New Zealand's national museum.
    Genre: Nonfiction.
    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.