Books & magazines

Books and magazines in New Zealand: prices and where to buy

Updated 11 November 2026

Single magazine issues in New Zealand cost about NZ$6.50 to NZ$40, and popular novels about NZ$17 to NZ$28, according to sellers' websites in November 2026. Yearly annuals and subscriptions cost more: one 12-month magazine subscription is listed at NZ$540. For a current price on the exact title, send a request on BlaBlaPrice: sellers reply with their price and delivery terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose one.

Edition, year and format

Check the year before you buy. The listings include 2025, 2026 and 2027 editions, such as Bright Magazine 2027 and My Weekly Annual 2026, so write the year in your request. Some listings are e-books, such as a Girl Stuff e-book at NZ$29.99, so say whether you want print or digital.

Restricted titles and your rights

The official classification database lets you check whether a book or magazine has been classified restricted or objectionable in New Zealand, which matters if you buy for a young reader. The Consumer Guarantees Act sets out your rights when you buy goods for personal use, and consumer guidance explains what to do if those rights have been breached.

Season and gift buying

Summer runs December to February and winter June to August. Sellers already listed 2027 annuals in November 2026, so if you need a yearly edition as a gift, order before the December holidays rather than waiting until the last week.

What to write in the request

Give the exact title and author, the language, the edition or year, the condition (new, used or like new), the number of copies, the reader's age for children's books, your budget in NZ$ and your delivery city. For a magazine, name the title and the issue month.

Describing the title in a chat on BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers, and you can add a photo of the cover if that helps. BlaBlaPrice's AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in New Zealand, then shows the prices it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply with their offer, price and delivery. Browse Hobbies, leisure & sport, or see Textbooks & study books for study titles.