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Be into WIN a Giftbox Boutique Gift Basket this Mother's Day!

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To celebrate Mother's Day, Mighty Ape and Penguin Random House is giving one lucky person the chance to win a Giftbox Boutique Gift Basket worth $120!

The Giftbox Boutique Gift Basket contains:

  • Luxurious White Fleece Bathrobe (One size, comfortably fits an 8–16)
  • Linden Leaves In Bloom Pink Petal Hand Cream 25ml
  • Bailey + Gray Luxury Satin Eye Mask Blush Pink
  • Lanolin Originals Sheet Mask with Vitamin E
  • Tilley Pink Lychee Swirl Bath Bomb 150g
  • Gather & Graze Chocolate Raspberry Bites 70g
  • Better Bites Caramel Popcorn 30g

To Enter:

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WIN a trip for two to Waiheke Island!

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Order a copy of My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes, and go in the draw to WIN a trip for two to Waiheke Island

All you have to do is upload a photo or screenshot of your receipt or proof of purchase and fill out the form here, by the 5th May 2024.

Already pre-ordered the book? You can still enter! Just find your order confirmation email and use that as your proof of purchase when you follow the steps in this link

Terms and Conditions:

  • Competition runs from March 1st 2024 to 5th May 2024
  • Open only to residents of New Zealand
  • One entry per purchase, T's & C's apply.

Free Mini Art Print with Jay Kristoff's new book 'Empire of the Damned'!

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For fans of Jay Kristoff we have a special gift with purchase! Order your copy of Jay's new book Empire of the Damned and you will automatically receive an exclusive mini art print by illustrator @monolineart!

Note that the mini print will be chosen at random, you will receive 1 of the 3 prints available. Stock is very limited, so get in quick!

The highly anticipated sequel to the bestselling EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE will be releasing on the 6th of March.

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Spot Black Beard the Monkey and WIN!

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EDIT: Wahoo, massive congrats to Roger de Laborde who has been drawn as our lucky winner 😊


Black Beard the Monkey has been spotted here at Mighty Ape HQ, and we need your help to track him down – AND you could win yourself a Sony Bravia 4K 49" TV! 🐒🏴‍☠️

Keep your eyes peeled on our Mighty Ape, Mighty Ape Games and Mighty Ape Books Facebook pages for sightings of the Black Beard Wanted Poster (pictured to the right), and then log your sighting here! Make sure to follow these pages and keep your eyes peeled.

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Win a double pass to see James Clear of Atomic Habits LIVE!

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EDIT: Huge congrats to our lucky winner Kaela Kirchoff!

This September, Atomic Habits author James Clear is heading to New Zealand for his first public speaking tour to share why the key to successful and lasting change lies in small habits – and we have TWO passes to give away (worth $255 each) – one for you and a friend!

To be in to win, simply let us know how Atomic Habits has improved your life in some way, AND who you plan on taking.

James will show you how to:

  • Build a system for getting 1% better every day
  • Avoid the common mistakes most people make when changing habits
  • Overcome a lack of motivation and willpower
  • Develop a stronger identity and believe in yourself
  • Make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy)
  • Design your environment to make success easier
  • And most importantly, how to put these ideas into practice in real life

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Kerry Washington Exclusive Virtual Event

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Preorder Thicker than Water by Kerry Washington and receive an invitation to an exclusive virtual event with the author and Reese Witherspoon! Plus, submit your questions for Kerry and she may answer live at the event.

All you have to do is upload a photo or screenshot of your receipt or proof of purchase and fill out the form here, before 11:59pm (NZT) on 25th September 2023.

You will receive information about the virtual event via email, including date and time. Please be sure to check your emails from Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand.

If you're unable to attend the live event, you will receive a recording.

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Hairy Maclary Lookalike Competition

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Do you often hear that your dog is an exact match for Hairy Maclary or Schnitzel von Krumm?

To help celebrate the 40th anniversary of Lynley Dodd's iconic first Hairy Maclary book, we are running a lookalike competition in a search to find Hairy Maclary and his doggy friends! To enter this competition and be into WIN a Hairy Maclary Books prizepack, enter your lookalike by commenting on this Facebook post!

Check out the list of characters below to see if you have any furry family members that may fit the bill. We also collected contributions from the rest of the team :D

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WIN a Taco Party with The Lucky Taco!

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Thanks to Penguin Random House, you could win your very own Taco Party with The Lucky Taco food truck! To be into win, simply order your copy of The Lucky Taco Cookbook and you will automatically go into the draw.

The Taco Party prize includes catering by The Lucky Taco food truck team for up to 10 people. Check out their delicious menu here. Ts & Cs apply as per below.

Good luck!

Terms & Conditions:

  • Open to New Zealand residents only.
  • Taco Party is for a maximum of 10 people.
  • Taco Party must be held at a location no further than one hour from central Auckland which is to be organised between the winner and The Lucky Taco.
  • The prize does not include drinks.
  • Winner must use the prize by September 30th.
  • Prize must be used between Tuesday to Friday only (weekends are not included).
  • Entries close 23rd July 2023 at 11:59pm.
  • Winner will be contacted via Email on 24th July 2023.

Q&A with Dr Emma Espiner

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Award-winning doctor and writer, Emma Espiner, has just released her new debut memoir There’s a Cure for This and we had the opportunity to do a small Q&A! In this Q&A, we will delve into Emma's motivations for writing the book, the challenges she's faced in her career and the key messages she hopes readers will take away from her work.

We are also giving you the chance to WIN a signed copy of her new book! We have hidden a word in italics somewhere in this post! If you would like to WIN the signed copy of this new book, head on over to our facebook page here and comment with another word that relates to our hidden word, and you'll go in the draw to WIN! Happy reading!

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