Meet the Kuwi team

Meet the award-winning author and illustrator of the Kuwi the Kiwi series

Find out all there is to know about Kuwi the Kiwi and her cheeky chick, Huwi

Kat is ambassador for Kiwis for kiwi charity. 20c from each book goes to the cause.

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Contact


IPHONE: 027 242 5153
EMAIL: kat@designonq.co.nz
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/kuwithekiwi

POSTAL ADDRESS:
Kuwi the Kiwi
PO Box 117
Te Awamutu 3850
NEW ZEALAND


ILLUSTRATED PUBLISHING STUDIO
55 Alexandra Street
Te Awamutu 3800
NEW ZEALAND 

INSTAGRAM FEED

We are wanting to gift all of these Kuwi books, to families that are struggling this Christmas... Do you know of organisations that we could gift these books to?? Could split them up for a few places. Thank you! 🌟
πŸ“ SAT 7th Dec at 2pm: I will be at @punneteatery in Tamahere, reading and book signing! Bring along your own copies or buy one in store at @countryprovidore . There will also be strawberry decorating for the kids (and the best coffee for the big kids!). This is a FREE event. See you there β€οΈπŸ“
β€œWhat’s your favourite insect?”... A Huhu grub, a snail, a wΔ“tā, a bee, a snail, a spider & a butterfly. @funkygifts.co.nz
HAMILTON: A sneaky event for the adults (a chance to grab a signed copy for under the Christmas tree, without the kids knowing), and then a fun one for the kids... 🌟⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟 ADULTS: Thursday night (6th of Dec) from 5.30pm - 6.30pm, at Chi Chi Deluxe, Barton St, Hamilton. Late night shopping. (@funkygifts.co.nz ) πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“ KIDS: Book readings & signing Sat 8th Dec at 2pm, at @countryprovidore @punneteatery Tamahere. πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“πŸ“ See you there!
Book tour this year has been hectic & wonderful. I want to sincerely thank each and every one of you that has made it to an event - it means the world to me 🌟. I have been blown away by the incredible turn out at every launch, you guys are the best! Only 5 more events & then I’ll give this hand of mine a well deserved break! ❀️ See you tomorrow New Plymouth, @kinagallery
🎈Kuwi kids’ canvas is painted and ready for the tamariki to colour at our New Plymouth launch... At @kinagallery this Sunday, 11am!
β€˜Just Like Kiwicorn’. A sweet wee board book, for little hands. A simplified rendition of our β€˜Kiwicorn’ story. β€οΈπŸ§‘πŸ’›πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ’œ 100mm x 100mm matte laminated, colourful board book (shown with the original Kiwicorn book for scale).
Had the most incredible Kuwi’s Rowdy Crowd launch at @hapanz @thetanneryemporium today! Thank you all so so much for coming! I only got to snap a couple of photos, but will share more as they come in. The epic cake was by @kiltedkiwicakes - such a piece of art, none of us wanted to cut it 😭. @ittybittybeats entertained us with the most beautiful melodies (so fun to sign to - sorry about my singing guys πŸ˜…). Go check these babes out - I have a giveaway coming!! Thank you to the @hapanz crew, honestly one of my fave places in the whole country. We got rowdy!
New Bamboo 3 Cup Sets, just landed ❀️ Coming to a rad stockist near you! #ecofriendly

Awards

2016

Kuwi's Very Shiny Bum

Nielsen 2016 Overall Bestsellers List - NUMBER 3, New Zealand Children and Teens

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TE HUA TUATAHI A KUWI (te Reo Kuwi's First Egg)


Children's Choice Award, Te reo Māori Award - WINNER New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults

Te Kura Pounamu - FINALIST New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults

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Kuwi's Huhu Hunt


Children's Choice Award, Picture Book - FINALIST New Zealand Book Awards for Children & Young Adults

2015

Kuwi's First Egg


Nielsen 2015 Overall Bestsellers List - NUMBER 6, New Zealand Children and Teens

Press

Press
Kuwi's special message for kids
Waikato Times
Kuwi's special message for kids
Waikato Times
Waikato Times
Author Kat is out to save kiwi
Waikato Times
Author Kat is out to save kiwi
Waikato Times
Waikato Times
Local author lends pen to kiwi recovery
Waitomo News
Local author lends pen to kiwi recovery
Waitomo News
Waitomo News
First book racing off shelves
Waitomo News
First book racing off shelves
Waitomo News
Waitomo News
Motherhood hatches book
Te Awamutu Courier
Motherhood hatches book
Te Awamutu Courier
Te Awamutu Courier
Design On Q Interview Pt1
Hazed Magazine
Design On Q Interview Pt1
Hazed Magazine
Hazed Magazine
Design On Q Interview Pt2
Hazed Magazine
Design On Q Interview Pt2
Hazed Magazine
Hazed Magazine
Booked in to Raglan
Te Awamutu Courier
Booked in to Raglan
Te Awamutu Courier
Te Awamutu Courier
Editor's Book Choice
Tots to Teens
Editor's Book Choice
Tots to Teens
Tots to Teens
Tots to Teens - Feb/March 2015 Cover
Tots to Teens
Tots to Teens - Feb/March 2015 Cover
Tots to Teens
Tots to Teens
Metal boxes 'transformed'
Te Awamutu Courier
Metal boxes 'transformed'
Te Awamutu Courier
Te Awamutu Courier
Kiwi flying
Te Awamutu Courier
Kiwi flying
Te Awamutu Courier
Te Awamutu Courier
No1 best seller spot for author | 'Kuwi' helping kiwis
Waitomo News
No1 best seller spot for author | 'Kuwi' helping kiwis
Waitomo News
Waitomo News
Top people manager
Te Awamutu Courier
Top people manager
Te Awamutu Courier
Te Awamutu Courier
Tots to Teens - Readers' corner
Tots to Teens
Tots to Teens - Readers' corner
Tots to Teens
Tots to Teens
Tots to Teens - June/July 2015 Cover
Tots to Teens
Tots to Teens - June/July 2015 Cover
Tots to Teens
Tots to Teens
Top 10 New Zealand best-sellers
Listener Magazine
Top 10 New Zealand best-sellers
Listener Magazine
Listener Magazine
$4k for kiwis
Waikato Times
$4k for kiwis
Waikato Times
Waikato Times
Raising awareness of kiwis
Te Awamutu Courier
Raising awareness of kiwis
Te Awamutu Courier
Te Awamutu Courier
Celebrate our kiwi on Sunday | Books help kiwi
Waitomo News
Celebrate our kiwi on Sunday | Books help kiwi
Waitomo News
Waitomo News
Up close and personal with baby kiwi
Waikato Times
Up close and personal with baby kiwi
Waikato Times
Waikato Times
Suprise success
Hamilton News, NZ Herald
Suprise success
Hamilton News, NZ Herald
Hamilton News, NZ Herald
Kiwis for kiwi web - Shop for kiwi
Kiwis for kiwi
Kiwis for kiwi web - Shop for kiwi
Kiwis for kiwi
Kiwis for kiwi