Asia Publishing New Zealand acts as a publishing consultant for New Zealand publishers seeking to access the huge and diverse market in China. Liang Hou, the company's director, has over 12 years' experience running his own publishing company in Beijing and has a wealth of knowledge of the Chinese market and how it operates. In addition to providing consultancy services, Ling is interested in acquiring rights to New Zealand titles and managing the whole publishing process from here in New Zealand. Areas of special interest include children's picture books, junior and young adult fiction.

Mykiwi Publishing publishes and promotes New Zealand Chinese writers, bilingual language and Chinese perspectives in literature. Mykiwi are the specialist in delivering New Zealand authors' books in Chinese to over 1.3 billion people in China to enjoy New Zealand literature. Aiming to build a bridge between China and New Zealand in producing quality, innovative books, Mykiwi Publishing has made a number of publishing agreements with New Zealand local Chinese authors to publish their works in New Zealand and China.

In addition, Mykiwi Publishing is also an agent for book copyright trading. They have built wide relationships with more than 1,000 press and publishing houses in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and intend to build on copyright trade between New Zealand and China.

Cape Catley Ltd is a small, independent publishing house established by Christine Cole Catley in the Marlborough Sounds in 1973 and relocated to Devonport in 2000. The publisher’s interests include New Zealand fiction, children’s books, social justice, feminism, politics, local history, biography and autobiography, health, gardening and yachting.

Wily Publications Ltd is a specialised publishing house focusing on heritage non-fiction and historical fiction. The company is particularly interested in books that deal with aspects of New Zealand’s past or with its cultural and natural heritage. Commissioned works for companies, organisations or individuals are always welcome. Wily Publications draws on a team of highly qualified people. On contract, talented writers, editors, designers and those involved in sales, marketing and public relations are employed. All work is completed to the highest possible international standard and overseas markets are sought.

Victoria University Press is a major scholarly publisher specialising in New Zealand history and public affairs. The Press is also a leading publisher of fiction and poetry. Founded in the 1970s, Victoria University Press now has a backlist of over 200 books in print, and on average issues twenty five new titles each year.

Taramea Publishing is an independent publishing company. It focuses on stories about Aotearoa and the Pacific, be they educational, historical, fictional, non-fictional or for children. Taramea encourages and nurtures New Zealand writers. Its children’s stories are available in Māori and English.

Steele Roberts Publishing is a small, independent company focusing on quality literature and non-fiction. Its list includes art, business, Māori, self-help, current affairs and children’s books. Steele Roberts has been publishing since 1996.

Stead & Daughters Ltd is a dynamic, family-run enterprise. Established in 2004, it continues to expand its list of distribution agencies within Australasia, whilst launching an independent publishing programme. With an initial emphasis on educational titles, the company’s publishing now encompasses a wide spectrum of genres. It aims to produce quality, innovative and redefining works of literature. Stead & Daughters Ltd has recently established an international branch in Abu Dhabi, with a focus on publishing, translating and distributing educational materials.

Scholastic New Zealand Limited is one of New Zealand’s largest publishers and distributors of children’s books. Founded in 1962, the company publishes 30–40 titles annually, aimed at all levels, from preschool to young adult. Locally published titles are actively promoted overseas, initially through the international Scholastic group. Submissions should be directed through a literary agent or similar agencies

Established in 1990, RSVP Publishing Company Ltd is a small, indepen­dent company publishing a few titles each year. RSVP Pub​lishing specialises in eclectic metaphysical books, but is also willing to consider valuable, innovative fiction and non-fiction work. The company distri­butes its own titles within New Zealand. It is company policy to always print onshore.