Nuku : stories of 100 Indigenous women / text and photography by Qiane Matata-Sipu ; additional editing by Taylor Jo Aumua, Mairatea Mohi and Samantha Worthington.

Indigenous women profiled: Melissa Robinson-Cole, Veeshayne Patuwai, Mo'Ju, Kiri Nathan MNZM, Jacqueline Paul, Michele Wilson, Dr Lily Fraser, Meri Te Tai Mangakahia, Hana Tapiata, Angela Watene, Reina Vaai, Dr Huhana Hickey, Hinewirangi Kohu-Morgan, Ninakaye Taane-Tinorau, Kim Tairi, Chelsea Winstanley, Donna Tamariki, Moana Tamaariki-Pohe MNZM, Damaris Coulter, Lynell Tuffery Huria, Dr Amber Aranui, Pualani Case, Aqui Thami, Nikau Hindin, Julia Mage'au Gray, Rangimarie Pomare, Tia Taurere-Clearsky, Marama Davidson, Kanoa Lloyd, Kera Sherwood-O'Regan, Courtney Jamieson, Honey Jamieson, Honey Hireme-Smiler, Tina Ngata, Dr Diana Kopua, Terangi Roimata Kutia-Tataurangi, Angela Swann-Cronin, Kiriwaitingi A Rei, Kristin Ross, Donna Kerridge, Hiria Cameron, Kat Poi, Rachel Taulelei, Kerensa Johnston, Maruhaeremuri Nihoniho, Rebecca Davis, Stevie Davis-Tana, Lizzie Dunn, Ema Tavola, Hana Tuwhare, Linda Aumua, Dr Kelly Tikao, Tiffany Witehira, Maia Marina, Awatea Mita, Laura O'Connell-Rapira, Veranoa Hetet, Tuhi-Ao Bailey, Maata Wharehoka, Julie Paama-Pengelly, Kura Paul-Burke, Darna Appleyard, Tania Pouwhare, Stacey Morrison, Kaai Silbery, Loretta Lanauze, Dr Ngahuia Murphy, Kyla Campbell-Kamariera, Te Ao Kapa, Georgia Latu, Dr Erica Newman, Dr Ani Alana Kainaumu, Pagan Karauria, Heather Te Au-Skipworth, Lusi Faiva, Awhitia Mihaere, Dr Karlo Mila, Phillis Meti MNZM, Ramari Oliphant Stewart, Renata Watene, Dr Jenny Lee-Morgan, Deirdre Nehua, Phylesha Brown-Acton, Melony Paikea-Tautalanoa, Manawawharepu Udy, Mary Brown, Julia Arnott-Neenee, Puawai Cairns, Tania Page, Irihapeti Edwards, Charmeyne Te Nana-Williams, Erin Matariki Carr, Andria Dafne Pablo Sanchez Vee'us Xiuh Janiki Yollotlpactli, Yvonne Thomas, Dame Hinewehi Mohi DNZM, Geneva Harrison, Mihi Tibble, Te Raina Atareta Ferris, Kurahapainga Te Ua, Dr Acushla Dee Sciascia, Karen Matata.

"Nuku is a powerful and important snapshot of Indigenous wāhine today. Through wide-ranging voices this ambitious social documentary showcases diverse representations of leadership, systems change and success. Readers obtain authentic insight into life as an Indigenous woman in a way like never before.The 100 stories recorded here are of incredible wāhine who seek to influence the world around them. Each offer significance to the story of mana wāhine. From Oscar-nominated filmmakers and award-winning musicians, to scientists, entrepreneurs, tribal leaders,artists, environmental champions, knowledge holders, mothers and more.The youngest wāhine is 14, the eldest is in her mid-70s, and their locations span both North and South Islands and across to Rekohu (Chatham Islands). The majority are wāhine Maori, with wāhine Moriori, Pasifika, Melanesian, Wijadjuri, Himalayan and Mexican also included"--Publisher information.