Warm congratulations to the 16 finalists for the Ockhams 2026!

By Ockham New Zealand Book Awards | Posted: Wednesday Mar 04, 2026

"This year’s shortlisted books are fresh, reflective, and pack a punch. They have been beautifully crafted by their authors and produced with great care by their publishers. The Book Awards Trust salutes them all,” says awards chair Nicola Legat.