Bateman Books

24/11/2025

How wonderful is this! Thank you Kate Preece Writes

19/11/2025

Such a great event last night with Fiona Sussman giving a fascinating insight into her life as an author and talking about her latest book Hooked Up. Thanks so much Remuera Library for hosting and PaperPlus Remuera for selling Fiona's books.

18/11/2025

For all you Auckland fans of excellent crime fiction don't miss Fiona Sussman talk about her gripping new novel Hooked Up at Remuera Library at 6.30pm tonight!

‘Hooked Up is a knock-out premise . . . Anyone who feels driven to murder by TV dating shows will be cheering. Sussman delivers on her super-smart concept with storytelling that is as playful as it is tense.’ — Michael Bennett

16/11/2025

Toru, Teru, Tehi, the countdown is on for Moriori Language Week/Ta Wik’ a Ta Rē Moriori this week! We are very proud to have published the first counting book to feature ta rē Moriori, the language of the original inhabitants of the Chatham Islands/Rēkohu/Wharekauri. Ten Nosey Weka is written by Kate Preece and illustrated by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White, available now.

16/11/2025

Wonderful to see Vanessa Croft's beautiful new novel Where in all the World back in the Aotearoa's Bestsellers List and featuring as a Best Book in Canvas, NZ Herald this weekend. Books editor Karen McMillan said, 'this is a story filled with drama and tension, vividly written and imagined.'

11/11/2025

Thank you Claire Mabey for this moving review of Descending Fire: The story behind the stories by Sherryl Jordan.

The final book from the beloved writer of novels for children and young adults lays bare her trials, triumphs and faith.

06/11/2025

Thoroughly enjoyed this candid, in-depth and insightful interview not only about Fiona Sussman's thrilling new crime novel but also about Fiona herself. Take a listen:

GP turned award-winning author Fiona Sussman's latest crime novel Hooked Up explores the manipulative nature of reality TV.

06/11/2025

If you are a fan of excellent crime fiction and want to hear Fiona Sussman talk about her new book Hooked Up, come to the Remuera Library on Wednesday 19th November at 6.30pm . And don't just take our word for how great this book is, take Michael Bennett's who said, '‘Hooked Up is a knock-out premise . . . Anyone who feels driven to murder by TV dating shows will be cheering. Sussman delivers on her super-smart concept with storytelling that is as playful as it is tense.’

05/11/2025

The Whitireia Publishing Course is Aotearoa New Zealand’s only full-time industry-led qualification in book publishing. Running for over 30 years, it has produced graduates who work across trade, educational, legal, and government publishing, as well as communications and media. Bateman can proudly say that four of our current employees are Whitireia graduates, and several of our previous employees were also - all of who have gone on to other exciting positions. For anyone who’s ever been interested in publishing as a career - both new graduates and those looking for a change, perhaps now is the time! Enquire today! For more information check out:

Whitireia and WelTec is partnering with the Publishers Association of New Zealand (PANZ) to deliver the Graduate Diploma in Publishing (Applied) and related Microcredentials in 2026.

04/11/2025

Feast your eyes on the beauty that is Floral Abundance by author, photographer and illustrator Kate Williams in this extract in The Sage Journal:

Canterbury gardener & floral workshop host shares with us how she prepares her large flower field and what she plants in it.

04/11/2025

Author, photographer and illustrator of Floral Abundance, Kate Williams says, ‘Floral Abundance is the most personal creative project I have undertaken. I photographed, styled and wrote it over months spent in the flower field, garden and studio, capturing beauty as it happened. With so many people feeling rejuvenated when they walk through the gates and experience what we offer at our property — creating this book was an act of joy and a reminder of how powerful it is to make time for beauty.’

From vintage roses to hydrangeas; wildflowers to foxgloves, you can follow the seasons through Floral Abundance incorporating flowers into your event styling and your everyday. It also features nutritious and aromatic recipes like Lavendar Lemon Cake; Apple, Pumpkin, Parsnip and Pear Soup; Raspberry Cardamon Frozen Yoghurt; and Beetroot Feta Whip.

Through seasonal blooms, gatherings, homegrown food, and hands-on creativity, Floral Abundance offers a glimpse into a life shaped by beauty, connection and a creative instinct for bringing people together.

This stunning book is available now.