Canterbury University Press
Welcome to Canterbury University Press
Canterbury University
Press produces top-quality books for thinking people. We publish
about a dozen non-fiction titles a year, in the academic and general
markets, with recognised strengths in natural history, biography,
and books about and arising from our region.
Contact
Phone: +64 3 364-2914
Email: mail@cup.canterbury.ac.nz
Canterbury University Press
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
For further details please visit our Contacts Page
News and Featured Titles
New book explores NZ's healthy and sustainable food evolution (26 April)
The latest trends in closer-to-home-food systems that are evolving throughout New Zealand – including freeganism, foraging, home and community gardens, food sharing and farmers' markets – are explored in Christine Dann’s latest book.
Third volume of NZ biodiversity inventory published (5 April)
New Zealand has become the first country to catalogue its entire living and fossil biodiversity and, with the release of the latest book from Canterbury University Press, that full inventory is now available in print.
Rare library treasures showcased (3 April)
A rare German bible, a fifteenth-century genealogical roll and papers from a World War Two war crimes trial are among the unique items showcased in the latest book from Canterbury University Press.
Union history in the spotlight (16 March)
The integral role the New Zealand Seamen’s Union played in New Zealand’s seafaring industry comes under scrutiny in the latest book from Canterbury University Press.




