Kupu Māori Writers Festival - Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 16th - 19th October, 2024

By Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha | Dunedin UNESCO City Of Literature | Posted: Friday Oct 18, 2024

Can't make it in person - watch online!

Online access: https://t.ly/rLftn

This festival is a heartfelt celebration of Māori voices, creativity, and storytelling that resonates with the rich cultural tapestry of Aotearoa, a significant celebration dedicated to honouring Māori writers—past, present, and future.

Launched in 2022, this vibrant literary festival has quickly become a vital platform for indigenous voices, showcasing the extraordinary talents and stories of Māori writers from across Aotearoa.

Find out more and buy tickets here: kupufestival.co.nz

16 October

Ngāti Whakaue hosted the start of the third Kupu Writers’ Festival, welcoming people from around the world to celebrate our stories, writers, and voices. Aukaha News reporter Mihiora Gage attended the pōwhiri.

Watch here: Dame Lisa Carrington opens third Kupu Writers’ Festival in Rotorua (youtube.com)