Upstart Press

29/05/2026

👀🤫

I didn't have any books scheduled for the rest of the year ... and then I was doodling away and was once again was struck by inspiration to write a whole new series. It's cracking on at a furious pace ... sketchbooks filling up and beloved Blackwing pencils wearing out!

You'll be seeing a lot more of this new project in the coming months – it incorporates all the things I love – set in the unique NZ environment, with action and adventures, humour, and a bit of history. I'm really excited to be merging my passion for picture books and chapter books in this new project which will be an early reader mix between a picture book and a chapter book in full colour. Like if my Māui and Flying Furballs books were mashed together! COOL!

Must crack on! There's a tremendous amount of work to get done!

Upstart Press

22/05/2026

10 years of Flying Furballs!

09/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day! 💐

From the team here at Upstart Press, we hope you all have a lovely day today!

08/05/2026

Got questions about KiwiSaver but not sure who to ask?

Here are the answers to all the questions you’ve ever pondered about New Zealand’s main retirement savings scheme, and maybe some you haven’t even considered.

Get more out of your KiwiSaver investments now and into the future with 'Your Kiwisaver Questions, Answered'.

Pre-order your copy now!

Releases 11 June 2026

08/05/2026

Mother’s Day is this SUNDAY!

Get Mother's Day ready with these fabulous titles that mum will love 🎁

24/04/2026

Lest we forget

24/04/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday 25 April 2026, we take the day to honour those that have served and died for New Zealand and Australia not only in World War I but in all other wars and peace keeping missions.

Here are a couple of books that can be used to help educate our tamariki on this important day in the Aotearoa New Zealand calendar.

'The Kings Medal' by Maria Gill, Illustrated by Alistair Hughes
'Anzac Day' by Philippa Werry

08/04/2026

Thank you Tui Motu-InterIslands Magazine for this lovely review!

"A practical and evocative guide for the intending traveller or the armchair adventurer."

'Te Araroa' is available in stores now 📚

Mark Watson

11/03/2026

🏉 Out Now 🏉

In this 90th edition, the 2026 Rugby Almanack, records another year including the Rugby Championship, Bledisloe Cup, Super Rugby Pacific and Suoer Rugby Aupiki, NPC and Heartland Championship and much more.

The New Zealand Rugby Almanack is the world’s longest running rugby book of record. It was first published in 1935 to cover the previous season’s first-class rugby in New Zealand.

Grab your copy online and in store now!

27/02/2026

We love to see this! 🏖️

Spotted in the wild in Whangamata: the perfect place for The Littlest Lifeguard 😍
Thanks to lovely Jo for sharing.
Surf Life Saving New Zealand Upstart Press Lisa Allen - Illustrator