Maori Writers National Hui - He Tapu Te Kupu
A new biennial event for Maori writers to gather in Wellington.
The national collectives for Maori Writing, Te Ha; and Te Hunga Taunaki Kaituhi Maori have joined together to present this new biennial event for Maori writers and individuals passionate about contemporary Maori literature.
Maori Writers National Hui
"It's not whether we write in Maori or in English but that we write well and inspire our readers and listeners." - Dr. Hirini Moko Mead
The Maori Writers National Hui provides an opportunity for mentorship and learning to take place, for Maori writers to network together as a significant group within Aotearoa's literary landscape and to give voice to the progress, potential and issues that are current today.
Writers including Dr. Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira, Briar Grace-Smith, Merata Mita, James George, Hone Kouka, and Renee will feature in a weekend programme of keynote addresses, panel discussions and writers' workshops.
Practical workshops will cover writing for different mediums, including writing for Radio, Creative Writing and Scriptwriting. An evening programme of public events will be presented by Te Waka Taki Korero - The Maori Literature Trust.
Friday 24 September
6pm Stonefish: An Evening with Keri Hulme and Kim Hill *see below
Saturday 25 September
9am Hui commences at Wellington Town Hall
Greeting from Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast
Keynote Address: Dr. Katerina Te Heikoko Mataira
Panel Discussion: Perspectives on Maori Writing - Today and for the Future
Writers workshops: Scriptwriting; Writing for Radio; Creative Writing
6pm Maori Writers Recital *see below
Sunday 26 September
9.30am Hui commences at Wellington Town Hall
Keynote Addresses - Briar Grace-Smith and Merata Mita
12noon Final Closing and Plenary Session from Te Komiti Whakahaere
Te Komiti Whakahaere
Patricia Grace, Powhiri Rika-Heke, Dr. Merimeri Penfold, Briar Grace-Smith, Wena Tait and Dr. Bridget Underhill
There will also be a special exhibition of Kotahi Rau Nga Pumanawa - an exhibition of 100 titles celebrating books by Maori writers, curated by Patricia Grace.
This event is presented in partnership with Te Waka Taki Korero - The Maori Literature Trust and Wellington City Council, and with the financial support of Te Waka Toi, the Maori arts board of Creative New Zealand.
The Maori Writers Festival 2004 includes two evenings with Aotearoa's foremost Maori writers alongside the Maori Writers National Hui.
Stonefish: An evening with Keri Hulme and Kim Hill
Friday 24 September 2004
6pm-8pm, Ilott Theatre, Wellington Town Hall
Maori Writers Recital - With Keri Hulme, Patricia Grace, Witi Ihimaera, James George, Renée and Ngahuia Te Awekotuku.
Saturday 25 September 2004
6pm-8pm, Ilott Theatre, Wellington Town Hall
Bookings essential. To download the evening programmes and booking form go to http://www.huia.co.nz/publishers