This poem recently won the University of Auckland Population Health Award for the best creative piece and essay about a public health issue. It is also printed in the anthology ‘A Vocabulary of Rangatahi Poets’ produced for National Poetry Day by New Lynn Library and the poem and accompanying essay are published on the New Zealand Medical Student Journal blog.
Category: News Posts
Rangatahi Poetry Showcase and ‘A Vocabulary of Rangatahi Poets’
Last month, I participated in this Rangatahi poetry showcase held by Auckland Council and New Lynn Library.
Who waters the tulips on Ward 34?
My poem, The Tulips On Ward 34, recently won the 2021 NZMSJ Creative Arts Competition. Read about the story behind the poem here.
Being published in “The Sacred Feminine”!
I am excited to announce that one of my poems is being published in “The Sacred Feminine” by Open Skies Press.
My poem is titled “Lawnflower” and uses extended metaphor to share a message of perseverance and overlooked potential.
Blackbird Protostars Season 2
I’m thrilled to announce that I have been selected for Season 2 of the Blackbird Foundation’s Protostars Microgrants.
Over the next few months, I will be developing and delivering a children’s poetry workshop for primary schools around New Zealand.
Instagram Giveaway: What Are You Made Of?
For New Zealand Children’s Day on the 6th of March, I am holding an Instagram giveaway for 1 copy of What Are You Made Of? on my poetry Instagram page. The giveaway is open until midnight, NZST, on Thursday, 10th March
Dreaming of Dragons — Emerging Aotearoa Podcast S01E04
I’m so excited to have my poem “Dreaming of Dragons” shared in the Emerging Aotearoa Podcast! S01E04 has a “coming of age” theme, kicked off by my poem “Dreaming of Dragons,” and followed by the short story “The Long Night” by Robert von Garrett and the song “Lumini Ciudate” by Samuel Barriball.
Preorders Launch — What Are You Made Of?
Preorders are now open for my self-published children’s book, “What Are You Made Of?”
I’m Presenting In The Blackbird Protostars Season 1 Exhibition!
I will be doing the first live reading of What Are You Made Of? at the Blackbird Protostars Season 1 Exhibition on February 9th, 2022, 7pm NZT (5pm AEDT). The Zoom exhibition is free to attend, and will feature a selection of fellow Blackbird Protostars with a wide range of fascinating passion projects.