On the Bus 2008

Contemporary Maori Writers on Tour in the Far North

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On the Bus 2008

On the Bus 2008

Once again, Te Ha Contemporary Maori Writers Committee, presents its annual writers tour. On the Bus 2008 will see storyteller Joe Harawira joined by writers Apirana Taylor, Hinemoana Baker and Kelly Ana Morey.

This year, On the Bus will be presenting special readings and storytelling to venues in Te Tai Tokerau - Northland.

On the Bus will visit schools and communities in Kawakawa, Paihia, Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Moerewa and Whangarei, with an entertaining programme of fun, thought-provoking prose and compassionate selections from the writers’ works.

Programme

*Public Performances are free and open to the public. All welcome!

Monday 7 April

  • Bay of Islands College, Kawakawa
  • Kawakawa Library, Kawakawa - *Public Performance: 12.30 - 1.30pm
  • Kawakawa Community Trust, Nu Flo Youth Centre, Kawakawa - *Public Performance: 3 - 4pm

Tuesday 8 April

  • Paihia School, Paihia
  • Paihia Library, Paihia - *Public Performance: 12.30 - 1.30pm

Wednesday 9 April

  • Northland College, Kaikohe
  • Kaikohe Library, Kaikohe – *Public Performance: 12.30 - 1.30pm
  • Tuna Café, Moerewa – *Public Performance: 5.30pm - 7pm

Thursday 10 April

  • Whangarei Girls High, Whangarei
  • Whangarei Library, Whangarei - *Public Performance: 4.30 - 6pm

Friday 11 April

  • Kamo High School, Whangarei
  • Whangarei Community Arts Centre, Whangarei - *Public Performance: 2 - 3pm (with special guest James George, novelist)

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  • Fri 17 Oct, Wellington Town Hall, Wellington

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  • Tue 28 Oct, Various venues, Wellington

PAO PAO PAO 2008

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  • Fri 31 Oct, Wellington Town Hall, Wellington

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