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Maaori Authors - Ngaa Kaituhi Maaori
This is a small number of authors who are either of Maaori descent or whose work have a Maaori theme. For more information on these authors see the New Zealand Book Council - Te Kaunihera Pukapuka o Aotearoa for more.
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Witi Ihimaera
Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki's favourite son and author of The Whale Rider, Pounamu Pounamu, Bullibasha and Ask the Posts of the House to name but a few. See here for more...
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Patricia Grace
This novelist, short story writer and children’s writer, is of Ngati Toa, Ngati Raukawa and Te Ati Awa descent and is the author of Baby No Eyes, Tu and Potiki. See our catalogue for more...
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Keri Hulme
Well known for The Bone People which won the 1984 New Zealand Book Award for Fiction and the Booker Prize in 1985, Hulme was born and raised in Otautahi, Christchurch (Kai Tahu, Kaati Mamoe). For more by Keri, see here... |
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Apirana Taylor
Taylor is of Te Whanau-a- Apanui, Ngati Porou and Taranaki descent, he has published three collections of poetry, two collections of short stories and a novel. He also writes for children and for the theatre, acts, teaches drama and is a member of the Maori theatre group Te Ohu Whakaari. Check the catalogue for more...
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