Potton & Burton is a prominent and independent New Zealand publisher, with a diverse list of New Zealand non-fiction books, all produced with a strong commitment to quality and a collaborative relationship with authors.
Our books have always had a strong focus on natural history and the environment, New Zealand culture, outdoor recreation, contemporary issues, and non-fiction children’s books.
In 2019 the company shifted its distribution to Bateman Books in Auckland. Potton & Burton is proudly independent, and actively values the freedom to publish books that inspire and matter, and to maintain a committed and hands-on involvement in every book that is published.
COMPANY HISTORY
Craig Potton Publishing was started in 1987 by photographer and conservationist Craig Potton, whose original motivation was to create a vehicle to publish high-quality photographic books.
In 1990 Robbie Burton joined Craig Potton Publishing as Managing Editor and Publisher, and now co-owns the company with Craig Potton. The company continues to publish a range of high-quality New Zealand books, maintains a strong backlist of New Zealand books, and also publishes around 20 calendars annually.
The company is based in Nelson, and changed its name to Potton & Burton in March 2015. Robbie Burton remains as Publisher and Managing Director.