A recent Australian study has highlighted a lack of diversity in award-winning picture books. Jemma looks at how New Zealand picture books measure up.
Ngā Whāinga: Challenges for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2020 – E oho
During Te wiki o te reo Māori we will be sharing a Māori phrase a day along with suggested activities or challenges inspired by each phrase.
Ngā Whāinga: Challenges for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2020 – Manu
During Te wiki o te reo Māori we will be sharing a Māori phrase a day along with suggested activities or challenges inspired by each phrase.
Kōmako: Reclaiming the Māori literary tradition
I've discovered a new online tool that I want to tell you about. Kōmako is an online bibliography of writing by Māori in English, which has grown out of research undertaken by Bridget Underhill at the University of Canterbury. Kōmako lists Māori writing from over the past 180 years, gathers it in one place and…
Stars of storytelling: Te Reo Wainene o Tua
Hei whakanui i Te Wiki o te Reo Māori/ to celebrate Māori Language Week, Christchurch City Libraries teamed up with Te Reo Wainene o Tua to deliver storytelling events across the city. Te Reo Wainene o Tua are a group of high-profile role models and Māori language advocates who are motivated by desires to revitalise…
Upcoming opportunities for Māori writers and students
Pikihuia Awards The biennial Pikihuia awards have returned for 2017 bringing with them the chance for fame and cash prizes. Selected winners and finalists will be published in Huia Short Stories 12. Six categories including: Best short story written in English Best short story written in te reo Māori Best short Film Script Best Novel…
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