Every Wai Ako book opens a door to learning, reflection, and connection.

From Te Tiriti and Hauora to resilience and belonging, each story helps us understand Aotearoa, and each other, more deeply.

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    Understanding Te Tiriti

    The foundation: what was agreed and what it means for Aotearoa today

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  • Understanding Hauora

    The NZ health system, and what was promised in Te Tiriti

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    A Different Kind of Kiwi

    A true story of resilience from refugee to kiwi: in his own words

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  • TKP Collection

    Design inspired by the principles of what was agreed in Te Tiriti

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  • Publish with Wai Ako

    Support for authors to tell your story, and control the process.

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Start where you are

Whether you’re beginning your Te Tiriti learning, exploring hauora, or seeking inspiring true stories, every Wai Ako book opens a door.

Take the next step

Book an in person workshop. Short, clear, and empowering. Perfect for schools, councils, and community organisations.

Inspired?

Our beautiful TKP Collection means you can show what you've learned, and start a conversation

Workshops that make te Tiriti make sense

Short, clear, and empowering sessions for schools, councils, and organisations.

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Publish your story with Wai Ako

We can help new authors bring values-aligned stories to life with care, flexibility, and respect.

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Our kaupapa

We believe learning can empower and bring people together. Knowledge truly is power, and when we all learn together, we create people power.

Through books, workshops, and publishing, we make understanding accessible to everyone in Aotearoa:

  • Trusted facts grounded in evidence and history
  • Stories that uplift and empower communities
  • A whānau-owned Māori publisher building shared knowledge
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