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Writing and Disrupting Short Fiction
04 Sep 2025  to 06 Nov 2025
Literature Workshops

Writing and Disrupting Short Fiction

Writing and Disrupting Short Fiction with Emma Hislop (Kāi Tahu) - scholarship available for this online writing course

Venue:  Online
Region:  Auckland  /  Online  / 
01 May 2025  to 03 Oct 2025
Art Literature

Puka Pikitia – Toi Hikitia: Me he tuahangata e tō mai ana i ngā tamariki ki te ao toi / Picturebooks – Artistic Hooks: Superheroes drawing children into the art world

When children engage with picture books, they are simultaneously being introduced to the world of art. Drawing on the University of Waikato Te Iho o Te Manawataki|Library collections, this exhibition delves into the superhero trope to highlight the underestimated power of picture books in art and children's literature.

Venue:  Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Foyer Galleries, University of Waikato
Region:  Waikato  / 
19 Sep 2025  to 19 Sep 2025
Literature

Playreading Pōmere with Leigh Minarapa & Ngahiriwa Rauhina - Kōanga Festival 2025

The Kōanga Playwrights Programme is the beating heart of the festival. Join us at Te Pou Theatre for an intimate evening of play-readings, celebrating the development of new works by Māori playwrights.

Venue:  Te Pou Theatre
Region:  Auckland  / 
20 Sep 2025  to 20 Sep 2025
Literature

Play Readings Pōhoroi with Lila Black & Zody Takurua - Kōanga Festival

The Kōanga Playwrights Programme is the beating heart of the festival. Join us at Te Pou Theatre for an intimate evening of play-readings, celebrating the development of new works by Māori playwrights.

Venue:  Te Pou Theatre
Region:  Auckland  / 
21 Sep 2025  to 21 Sep 2025
Cultural Literature Workshops

Te Arero Toi | A Free Writing Wānanga for Māori Kaituhi - Kōanga Festival

A free writing wānanga for Māori writers who are interested in developing their storytelling practice i te reo Māori.

Venue:  Te Pou Theatre
Region:  Auckland  /