Nau mai, haere mai! Come and share a day of kai, kapu tī and kōrero with us and esteemed members of our Māori writing community. All events are accessible, and free to attend. Register below to secure a place, or turn up on the day. All events take place at Pātaka Art + Museum (Cnr Parumoana & Norrie Streets, Porirua).
Ngā mihi nui to Pātaka for hosting.
Kaituhi Matawhao: The Craft of Story Writing
FRI 10 NOV · 11AM-12PM · FREE
Legendary writer Patricia Grace has been a bastion of Māori writing for decades. Anahera Gildea joins Patricia in an intimate conversation about the craft of writing – how has it evolved, how has she perfected voice (whether character or narrator), what is her favourite literary device? Take advantage of the chance to listen, learn and be inspired by one of the foremost pou of writing in Aotearoa.
Kaituhi Mataaho: Writing for Children
FRI 10 NOV · 12.30PM-1.30PM · FREE
Children’s stories are the heartbeat of our literary future; crafting stories that reflect their limitless potential is something we all have a stake in. Come and share space with four Māori authors as they kōrero about their passion for enriching the imaginations of our tamariki, and how you can too.
With Linda Tuhiwai-Smith, Pania Tahau-Hodges, Kawata Teepa and Amiria Stirling.
Kaituhi Niho Taniwha: Story Sovereignty
FRI 10 NOV · 2:30PM - 3:30PM · FREE
From subverting literary rules to publishing exclusively through Māori hands, listen to some of the Māori writing realm’s boldest thought leaders as they discuss the practice of story sovereignty in their own work. How does story sovereignty become the result of what we do, not just the ideal we are always advocating for? Come along to this wānanga and find out.
With Anahera Gildea, Matariki Williams, Nicole Titihuia Hawkins and Trinity Thompson-Browne.
Poetry with Brownies
FRI 10 NOV · 4PM - 5PM · FREE
Real poets, real brownies and real butter! Nau mai haere mai ki Poetry with Brownies! Everyone is welcome to listen but only indigenous poets can hit the stage, from new voices to experienced tuakana. No need to register: Just show up with your kupu!