The longlist for the 2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards has been announced, with Vincent O'Malley's latest book, The Invasion of Waikato / Te Riri ki Tainui featuring in the General Non-Fiction category!
Vincent's book provides an accessible introduction to The Waikato War, a pivotal event in the history of Aotearoa.
Congratulations to Vincent and all the longlisted authors and publishers.
To see the full longlist, visit the New Zealand Book Awards website.
The shortlist will be announced in early March, with the winners to be announced on 14 May during the Auckland Writers Festival.
The Invasion of Waikato / Te Riri ki Tainui is available in local bookstores and direct from our website.