Matariki – Two events coming up at The Michael King Writers' Centre

Matariki – Two events coming up

It’s Matariki, the Maori New Year, and the Michael King Writers’ Centre is involved with two events to celebrate. The first is a Powhiri for Judith Bryers Holloway, who holds the Maori Writer’s Residency at the centre from May to early July this year. She is working on a collection of short stories for children. The Powhiri is being organised by the Devonport Library Associates, but all are welcome to attend. When: Thursday June 20, 2013, from 7pm Where: Devonport Library Cost: Koha appreciated The second event is a special screening of the powerful film Tatarakihi: Children of Parihaka, followed by korero/panel discussion including the film’s director Paora Te Oti Takarangi Joseph, Te Awhina Arahanga, John Retimana and Anton Blank. When: Monday June 24, 2013, 7.30 pm Where: Victoria Theatre, Devonport Cost: Free The film, presented by the Michael King Writers’ Centre with the support of the Auckland Council Creative Communities Scheme, has sold out at film festival screenings around New Zealand. The film is on for one night only as part of the Auckland Matariki Festival.

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