New Zealand Post Best First Book
Prior to 1997 the award was known as the AIM Best First Book Award.
2008
Out of the Egg, written and illustrated by Tina Matthews
2007
The Three Fishing Brothers Gruff, written and illustrated by Ben Galbraith
2006
The Unknown Zone Phil Smith, read our interview with Phil in pulse
2005
Cross Tides Lorraine Orman
2004
Thunder Road Ted Dawe
2003
Buddy V M Jones
2002
Best First Book - Illustrator
Brodie Joy Cowley, illustrated by Chris Mousdale
2001
no award
2000
2Much4U Vince Ford
1999
Footsteps of the gods Hana Hiraina Erlbeck, illustrated by Manawa-Ote-Rangi Waipara
1998
Trapped Judy Knox
1997
Reliable friendly girls Jane Westaway
Prior to 1997 - see Aim First Book