Maori Writers National Hui

A great opportunity to meet other writers, attend workshops and keep a finger on the pulse of contemporary Maori literature.

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Maori Writers National Hui

Dates: Friday 17 - Sunday 19 October 2008
Venue: National Library Auditorium and Town Hall, Wellington.

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga pou Kaituhi o te motu, tena koutou katoa.

Be a part of this year's Maori Writers National Hui 2008. Join other writers and readers for a weekend of keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops and entertainment.

Speakers include Katerina Mataira, James George, Hinemoana Baker and Apirana Taylor with special guest appearances by Albert Wendt and Charlotte Yates.

Programme announced for Maori Writers National Hui 2008

Fees and events for Maori Writers National Hui

Registration:

Full $120.00
Concession $80.00

Registrations open Monday 1 September.

Registrations will be available through Ticketek and Toi Maori Aotearoa from Monday 1 September to Thursday 16 October. Please note, service fees will apply when purchasing registrations through Ticketek.

Registration covers admission to
• 6 presentations
• 1 children’s production of Pukunui and his fiend Moata Moa
• 2 entertainment evenings
• 2 writing workshops
• Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
• Morning and Afternoon tea on Saturday and Sunday

NB: Workshops, meals and refreshments are only offered to those who have paid full registration.

The hui is being organised by the two literature committees of Toi Maori Aotearoa, Te Ha and Nga Pou Kaituhi Maori. The Maori Writers National Hui receives major funding from Te Waka Toi, the Maori Arts Board of Creative New Zealand.

For more information, please contact:
Charlie Holland
Projects Administrator, Maori Writers National Hui
Email: charlie@maoriart.org.nz

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