Programme

Kupu Māori Writers Festival 2024

 

Day 1 – Wednesday 16 October 2024

“Te Rā Hihiri” – Igniting the Spark of a New Generation

Te Wa / Time Kaupapa / Subject Kaikōrero / Speaker Venue
9am Powhiri – Opening of KUPU Festival Paepae Te Papaiouru Marae
SCHOOL/KURA PROGRAMME
10am Making a Champion Dame Lisa Carrington Tamatekapua Wharenui
11am Tedx Inspired – Whaikōrero Raps Chey Milne Tamatekapua wharenui
11.30am The World of Awatea Fraser Smith
12.15pm PARAMANAWA – LUNCH
12.45pm Purākau – Sand Art Workshop Marcus Winter Tamatekapua
1.15pm Tedx Inspired -Kōhanga Reo Generation Eugene Temara Whakatūria
1.30pm Poetry – Open mic session for Students Students Tamatekapua
2pm FINAL SESSION All kaituhi/kaikōrero
3pm CLOSE
 

Day 2 – Thursday 17 October 2024 Ohinemutu

Te Wa / Time Kaupapa / Subject Kaikōrero / Speaker
9am Hine Toa: he kōrero with Ngahuia te Awekotuku
Conversation with Anahera Gildea about her political memoir, Hine Toa: a story of bravery.
Ngahuia Te Awekotuku with Anahera Gildea
10am Writing In(digenous) Emma Hislop
Tīhema Baker
Michelle Rahurahu
Facilitator: Robyn Bargh
11am Writing Poetry Robert Sullivan
Isla Huia
Stacey Teague
Facilitator: Anahera Gildea
12pm PARAMANAWA – LUNCH
1pm The Art of Translation Te Haumihiata Mason
Facilitator: Makoha Gardiner
2pm Learning Te Reo Māori Dr Rapata Wiri
Hemi Kelly
Facilitator: Dr Mike Ross
3pm The Imposter Syndrome Jacquie McRae
Shilo Kino
4pm CLOSE
SPECIAL EVENT – WAI ARIKI HOT SPRINGS & SPA
6pm Telling Food Stories – More Than A Cookbook
Book Launch, Kai Demonstation & Food Stories set amongst the geothermal of Rotorua
Jane Rangiwahia
Christall Lowe
Also featuring poet, Te Kahu Rolleston
 

Day 3 – Friday 18 October 2024 TE WHAKAREWAREWA

Te Wa / Time Kaupapa / Subject Kaikōrero / Speaker
10am A celebration of the work of Sir Hirini Moko Mead
Discussions and readings of the work of Sir Hirini Moko Mead
 
11am Atua Wahine Hana Tapiata
12pm PARAMANAWA – LUNCH
1pm Ko te Pūrākau te Oranga o te Tangata Ngāhihi Bidois
2pm Kotahi anō te tupuna o te tangata Māori: re-purposing our own stories. Arapine Walker
SPECIAL EVENT – READING CINEMAS ROTORUA – KA WHAWHAI TONU MĀTOU
6pm Ka Whawhai Tonu: A Glimpse into the Hearts and Minds of Our Filmmakers
A conversation that promises to ignite passion and connect the voices of today with those of tomorrow. Filmmakers Mike Jonathan and Tim Worrall share their journey behind Ka Whawhai Tonu. This meet-and-greet offers a rare chance to engage with the creators, delving deep into the soul of the film and its journey. Perfect for aspiring filmmakers, authors, and storytellers, this event is an acknowledgment of creativity and inspiration for our next generation.
Mike Jonathan
Tim Worrall
 

Day 4 – Saturday 19 October 2024 TE WHAKAREWAREWA

Te Wa / Time Kaupapa / Subject Kaikōrero / Speaker
9am The Power of the Steel Tipped Pen Professor Noenoe Silva
Facilitator: Professor Linda Smith
10am Kia Hiwa Ra: Māori Journalism in Aotearoa Dr Atakohu Middleton
Julian Wilcox
Kirsty Babbington
11am Crafting Māori Fiction Jade Kake
Airana Ngarewa
Olivia Giles
Facilitator: Anahera Gildea
12noon PARAMANAWA – LUNCH
1pm Toi te Mana: Maori Art from Aotearoa Professor Deidre Brown
Associate Professor Ngarino Ellis
2pm Ora: Healing Ourselves – Indigenous Knowledge Healing and Wellbeing Professor Linda Smith
Professor Leonie Pihama
3pm Hineraukatauri: Taonga Pūoro Elizabeth Gray
Hinemoa Jones
Dr Awhina Tamarapa
(Haumanu Collective)
4pm CLOSE
SPECIAL EVENT – KUPU GALA DINNER
6pm Kupu Gala Buffet Dinner at Te Puia
A chance to meet the authors
Guest Speaker: Ngahuia Murphy
Entertainment: Tūhourangi, Ngāti Wahiao and Krissy Knap