Our mission and vision
He moemoeā
E tuhi, mai i te ao Māori ki te ao whānui
Taking New Zealand literature with a strong Māori voice to the world
Ngā whāinga
Delivering programmes that promote and foster Māori literature and its place in the literature of the nation.
Ngā uaratanga - Our values
Tikanga Māori
We are always guided by our own cultural values, tikanga Māori and mātauranga Māori.
Tū Mai
We encourage Māori writers to stand tall as Māori.
Whakatupu
We seek to grow Māori writers’ skills, confidence and opportunities.
Whakawhanaungatanga
We encourage Māori writers to support each other and become a strong force within the literary community of Aotearoa New Zealand.