We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question about our books, want to publish your own, or are interested in a workshop, just get in touch.

Email us any time at books@waiako.com.

About Wai Ako Books

Wai Ako Books is a whānau-owned publishing house, created by human rights lawyer Roimata Smail with the support of her mum Jeanette (teacher, 40+ years) and husband Sum (teacher, 20+ years).

We started with workshops to make understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi simple, and launched waiako.com, a website for schools with fun reo Māori music videos.

Today, Wai Ako also publishes books, empowering new authors to tell their own stories.

Our kaupapa today includes:

• Bestselling books on Te Tiriti o Waitangi /The Treaty of Waitangi, and refugees
  
• Workshops for schools, workplaces, and communities
  
• waiako.com platform for primary school teachers, full of fun, engaging reo Māori music videos
  
• Supporting for new authors to publish their own stories
  

We believe everyone in Aotearoa should have the opportunity to understand our shared history, celebrate te Reo Māori, and feel empowered to tell their own story.

Get in Touch

General Enquiries

For any general questions, email us at:
books@waiako.com.

Publishing with Wai Ako Books

Want to publish your book?
See our Publish with Us page for more information.

Book a Workshop

Interested in a workshop for your school, workplace, or group?
Visit our dedicated site treatytraining.com or email us at: info@treatytraining.com

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