Tim's first story was published in 1996. Since then he has gone on to write numerous books.

His writing has seen him achieve the following awards and nominations.

2024 Storylines Notable Book

Pipi and Pou and the Firewoman

2024 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

Te Pukapuka ka Kore e Pānuihia

Finalist - Wright Family Foundation Te Kura Pounamu Award for te reo Māori

2023 Storylines Notable Book

Pipi and Pou and the Tentacles of the Deep

2023 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

Pipi and Pou and the Raging Mountain

Finalist - Wright Family Foundation Esther Glen Junior Fiction Award.

2021 Storylines Notable Book

Rona Moon

2017 Storylines Notable Book

Māui - Sun Catcher

2010 New Zealand Picture Book Collection

Taming the Taniwha - Selected

2010 New Zealand Picture Book Collection

Haere, Farewell Jack, farewell - Selected

2009 LIANZA Children's Book Awards

Hinemoa te toa

Nominated - Te Kura Pounamu Award

2009 LIANZA Children's Book Awards

Hinemoa te toa

Winner - Te Tohu Pounamu mo te wahanga Kaiwhakamaori

2009 LIANZA Children's Book Awards

Hinemoa te toa

Winner - Te Tohu Taurapa mo te whahanga Pukapuka Pikitia.

2006 NZ Post Book Awards for Children & Young Adults

Haere, Farewell Jack, farewell

Picture Book Honour Award

Tim's first story was published in 1996. Since then he has gone on to write numerous books.

His writing has seen him achieve the following awards and nominations.

2024 Storylines Notable Book

Pipi and Pou and the Firewoman

2024 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

Te Pukapuka ka Kore e Pānuihia

Finalist - Wright Family Foundation Te Kura Pounamu Award for te reo Māori

2023 Storylines Notable Book

Pipi and Pou and the Tentacles of the Deep

2023 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults

Pipi and Pou and the Raging Mountain

2021 Storylines Notable Book

Rona Moon

2010 New Zealand Picture Book Collection

Taming the Taniwha - Selected

2010 New Zealand Picture Book Collection

Haere, Farewell Jack, farewell - Selected

2009 LIANZA Children's Book Awards

2009 LIANZA Children's Book Awards

2009 LIANZA Children's Book Awards

2006 NZ Post Book Awards for Children & Young Adults

Haere, Farewell Jack, farewell

2002 White Ravens International Youth Library Catalogue

Taming the Taniwha - Selected

2002 Esther Glen Medal

Taming the Taniwha - Nominated

2000 Storylines Notable Book

The Wooden Fish

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