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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Awards

2016

Kuwi's Very Shiny Bum

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

 

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

 

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
 

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

Heads up (or Bums up), Kuwi’s Very Shiny Bum is nearing sell-out, so if you want it for your Christmas advent calendar, make sure you get it quick!🌟
@michaelbuble was just gifted a copy of Kuwi’s Very Shiny Bum on @sevensharptvnz , by @hilary.barry - and he sung a song about it. I died. ❤️❤️ Thank you Hilary and the Seven Sharp crew! And, I had no idea, so thank you for all the messages... Watch it on demand!
@emko.nz - such gorgeous @generalcollective market treasures
@generalcollective market today was next level. I didn’t even get a chance take any photos! Here is one hubby took while we were setting up, before the chaos. Thank you so much for coming to say ‘hi’! Also, a huge thanks for lining up & waiting for me to sign books for the most ridiculous amounts of time. I am always so blown away. Sorry if I missed you, I know a few of you just couldn’t wait (I don’t blame ya, it was madness).❤️ So very grateful for each and every one of you - especially the ‘repeat offenders’. I love seeing the little ones grow up with each market. 🌟The @generalcollective team are one of a kind - thank you!! 🌟 The que for book signing did not ease up once, from 9-3... no loo breaks for me 😂 And, yes, 100% have writers cramp, he he. #shouldberestingmyhand #butinsteadwritingthis
@generalcollective market uniform. #stayweird
Gorgeous pic by the lovelies at @kidscollectionnz - in great company with my friends beautiful new book ❤️ Hollybee Hope @debhinde_illustrator_author
⭐️ INSTAGRAM ... Win Kuwi's New Products! ⭐️ Go in the draw to win some new Kuwi the Kiwi goodies; - Autographed Kuwi's Rowdy Crowd - Kuwi 3D Advent Calendar (add a new piece for each day of Dec!) - Kuwi 2019 Family Calendar - Whittaker's Chocolate Lovers, just because. 🌈 Simply comment tag a friend and like our page. Enter as many times as you like. * Book autographed by Kat Merewether ♡ * Entries open WORLDWIDE * Entries close midnight, 18th Nov 18
Kuwi’s Rowdy Crowd, shared from our rad stockist, @creativeandbrave
Gorgeous shot of our 2019 calendar at @themirrorbox ❤️ Very limited stock ❤️