Penguin Random House New Zealand A project of Penguin Random House (see other related projects). About Penguin Random House New Zealand is the editorially independent subsidiary of the global publisher Penguin Random House and Aotearoa’s largest local publisher, based right here in Auckland. We have a full in-house editorial, production and design team, plus on-site publicity and marketing experts, and the largest sales team in New Zealand covering every chain and independent bookseller up and down the country.We hold the largest overall market share in New Zealand and are proud to publish many of our country’s most celebrated writers of fiction, non-fiction, children’s and Māori books. We are actively seeking fresh voices, interesting ideas and great writers to bring to audiences across Aotearoa, Australia and the world — including through exciting international, translation, film and TV rights deals and in all formats, including ebooks and audiobooks. Important: They only accept certain submissions and genres at certain times. As always, check their current guidelines before submitting. Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to New Zealanders. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting 120 days, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country of Publication New Zealand Publication Media Audio Publication Audio PublicationElectronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Children, Young adults.Genres: GeneralLengths: Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Methods: Email. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Children.Lengths: Book: No specific word count limits known.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Methods: Email. Postal. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @penguinbooksnzLinkedIn LinkedInX (Twitter) @PenguinBooks_NZ For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Penguin Random House New Zealand Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAlfred A. Knopf DNQBerkley Publishing DNQHazlitt DNQPenguin Books UK DNQPenguin Random House AustraliaPenguin Random House Australia Children's and Young AdultsPenguin Random House Canada DNQ Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 03 Jul 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only