How We Write: Whakapapa Māori

As Māori, your whakapapa always knows you and is always with you. How does this carry through into writing? What expressions of your whakapapa take form on the page? Emma Hislop (Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha, Kāi Tahu; Ruin) poses these questions and more to three fellow kaituhi Māori, Michelle Rahurahu (Ngaati Rahurahu, Ngaati Tahu-Ngaati Whaoa; Poorhara), Shilo Kino (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Te Ata; All That We Know) and Talia Marshall (Ngāti Kuia, Rangitāne o Wairau, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Takihiku; Whaea Blue). Together they kōrero about how where they come from creates layers and informs their work.

This event is Free to attend. You can turn up on the day, or head to Verb Wellington's website, find the event post and register your spot.

'How We Write: Whakapapa Māori' is part of Verb Readers and Writers Festival 2024. For the full programme list, ticketed events and more info, head to Verb Wellington's website.