Author Spotlight Q&A: Naomi Toilalo
March 22, 2023
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Naomi Toilalo (Ngāti Porou) is a Māmā, wife, former Māori Television presenter, she once was a contestant on TVNZ’s Great Kiwi Bake Off – and
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Taking Māori voices to the world
In 2000, we established this charitable trust to deliver programmes that promote and foster Māori literature and its place in the literature of the nation. Guided by our own cultural values, we seek to grow Māori writers’ skills, confidence and opportunity. We encourage Māori writers to stand tall as Māori and to support each other and become a strong force within the literary community of Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Māori Literature Trust & our amazing delivery partner HUIA are proud to announce that the iconic Pikihuia Awards are now open for submissions.
We cannot wait to welcome submissions in te reo Māori and English in all three sections. Kaua e whakamā, whether you’re a seasoned writer, a tuakana or a teina – we want to see your entries!
OUR VALUES
Ngā Uaratanga
Tikanga Māori
We are always guided by our own cultural values, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori. We are open to new ideas and innovation – building on the traditions of our tūpuna.
Tū Mai
We encourage Māori writers to stand tall as Māori. We acknowledge that it takes courage to share a story.
We stand beside and advocate for Māori writers.
Whakawhanaungatanga
We create opportunities to strengthen the collective of Māori writers and we nurture relationships with collaborators to build impact.
Whakatupu
We seek to grow Māori writers’ skills, confidence and opportunities. We actively promote Māori writers.
Tino Rangatiratanga
We seek independence and freedom to amplify Māori voices.
Our Mission
and Vision
Mission
We foster and promote Māori writers
Vision
E tuhi, taki mai i te ao Māori ki te ao whānui
Taking Māori voices to the world
Recent Books
A selection of books written by Māori authors who have participated in our Te Papa Tupu writers incubator
and the finalists from the 2021 Pikihuia Short Story competition.
Meet the authors
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Author Spotlight Q&A: Emma Hislop
March 22, 2023
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Emma Hislop (Kāi Tahu), is a Taranaki based writer and māmā, whose debut collection of short stories, Ruin, is published this month by Te Herenga
Author Spotlight Q&A: essa may ranapiri
February 16, 2023
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Photo credit: Brett Phibbs essa may ranapiri (Ngaati Wehi Wehi, Ngaati Raukawa-ki-te-Tonga, Te Arawa, Ngaati Pukeko, Ngaati Takatāpui, Clan Gunn) is a poet who
Author Spotlight Q&A: Nicole Titihuia Hawkins
February 16, 2023
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Photo credit: Trinity Thompson-Browne Nicole Titihuia Hawkins (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Ngāti Pāhauwera) is a writer, teacher, red lipstick enthusiast and proud māmā.
Tōku Blog Tuarua – Te Kōrero Paki
February 9, 2023
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He timotimo kōrero anō mā tātou! Tēnā koutou ngā kaipānui o te wā, Tēnei wāhanga o te tau, e hika mā e, he mākū, he
Author Spotlight Q&A: Kōtuku Titihuia Nuttall
January 10, 2023
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Photo by Ebony Lamb Kōtuku (Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, W̱SÁNEĆ) currently lives on the Kāpiti Coast but has roots in both Aotearoa and Turtle