Aotearoa New Zealand Book Industry Awards 2026 Winners’ AnnouncementSchrodingers Books wins the NielsenIQ BookData Bookshop of the Year 2026 / SuppliedSchrödinger's Books in Petone has won the NielsenIQ BookData Bookshop of the Year at the 2026 Aotearoa New Zealand Book Industry Awards for its skilful curation of books catering to diverse community interests and excellence in showcasing local and international authors in a year-long series of in-store events. Advertisement - scroll to continue readingA special achievement award was presented to Nigel Latta in memoriam for his contribution to the book industry. Kevin’s publishing distribution warehouse based in Penrose, Auckland is a cornerstone of the local book industry. Booksellers Aotearoa New Zealand (BSANZ) manager Renee Rowland says booksellers continue to punch above their weight in an increasingly difficult market. The Aotearoa New Zealand Book Industry Awards have been recognising the best New Zealand publishers, booksellers and industry stalwarts connecting Aotearoa books and readers for more than 20 years.