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The Māori Literature Trust delivers programmes that promote and foster Māori writers and literature.

03/06/2026

Kua hinga tētahi tōtara anō i te wao nui a Tāne.

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Whatarangi Winiata (Ngāti Raukawa).

Through his scholarship, writing, and leadership, Professor Winiata helped shape generations of Māori thinkers, educators, and leaders. His work challenges us to imagine futures grounded in our own values, language, and knowledge systems, leaving a lasting impact on Māori education, literature, and intellectual life.

At the Māori Literature Trust, we acknowledge his immense contribution to the growth and preservation of mātauranga Māori. His words and ideas will continue to inspire generations to come.

Moe mai rā e te rangatira. Thank you for the legacy you leave behind.

Haere, haere, haere atu rā.

31/05/2026

E tangi ana te ngākau i te hinga o te pou nei o te ao Māori.

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tā Hirini Moko Mead (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāi Tūhoe and Tūhourangi).

As a scholar, educator, writer, and advocate, Tā Hirini dedicated his life to sharing and protecting mātauranga Māori. Through his many books and publications, he opened doors for countless readers to engage more deeply with tikanga, te reo Māori, whakapapa, and the richness of our culture. His work has become foundational reading for so many of us, helping to strengthen our understanding of who we are and where we come from.

The impact of Tā Hirini's contribution to Māori literature cannot be overstated. His writing has guided students, teachers, researchers, writers, and whānau across Aotearoa and around the world. More than that, he helped ensure that Māori knowledge would continue to thrive, be valued, and be passed on.

We are deeply grateful for the wisdom he shared, the pathways he created, and the generations of Māori thinkers, writers, and leaders he inspired along the way.

Moe mai rā e te rangatira. Thank you for the stories, the knowledge, and the legacy you leave behind. Your contribution to Māori literature and te ao Māori will continue to be felt for many years to come.

Haere, haere, haere atu rā.

26/05/2026

Kua hinga te tōtara i te wao nui a Tāne.
Auē te mamae, auē te aroha.
Moe mai rā, e te rangatira.

15/05/2026

The final spaces for our Te Tupu Hauroa workshop have now been filled e hoa mā!

We can’t wait to gather with this incredible community of writers, storytellers, and creatives from across Aotearoa. ✍🏽✨

14/05/2026

Tēnei mātou e tuku atu nei i ngā mihi whakahirahira ki a koe mō tō tohu! A huge congratulations to these incredible kaituhi Māori and their publishers on their wins at last night’s Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

GENERAL NON-FICTION AWARD

Tina Makereti (Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Rangatahi-Matakore, Pākehā)
This Compulsion in Us
Published by: Te Herenga Waka University Press

MŪRAU O TE TUHI – MĀORI LANGUAGE AWARD

Tā Pou Temara (Ngāi Tūhoe)
Te Āhua o ngā Kupu Whakaari a Te Kooti
Published by: Auckland University Press

Your words, research, and storytelling continue to strengthen and uplift the landscape of Māori literature, ensuring our histories, language, and whakaaro are carried forward for generations to come.

Kei te mihi ki ngā kaituhi katoa! Mīharo! ✨

13/05/2026

Spaces are filling quickly, e hoa mā! This is your last chance to register. RSVP today! Link the link in bio 🔗

Te Tupu Hauroa Workshop: Building your Professional Profile

Join us at WQ Hotel, Te Whanganui-a-Tara on 21 May, 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m., for a hands-on session exploring branding, social media, content strategy, and the practical tools needed to grow your presence as a writer. 📚

You’ll leave with fresh insights, stronger direction for your creative journey, and a set of professional digital headshots to help launch your next chapter. 🌏

08/05/2026

Tēnei te mihi atu ki a Tina Makereti rāua ko Laura Vincent! ✨

It’s incredible to see two wāhine Māori writers named as finalists in the Ockham New Zealand Awards!

No matter the result, both writers have already made an enduring contribution to the world of Māori literature. Expanding the literary landscape, uplifting our stories, and making their tīpuna proud.

Wishing all of this year’s finalists the very best for Wednesday night. 📚

E poho kererū ana mātou i a koutou katoa. Karawhiua!

07/05/2026

✨Dive into the world of branding, social media and content strategy. Develop practical tools that will supercharge your long-term goals and receive a set of professional digital headshots to start your journey.

Te Tupu Hauroa Workshop 2: Building your Professional Profile

two/fiftyseven, Te Whanganui-a-Tara
21 May 2026 9:00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

This session will help you strengthen your unique voice, amplifying it to foster and grow your community 🌏

Registration closes on 12 May, e hoa mā! RSVP while you still can here: https://mlt.org.nz/register-now-te-tupu-hauroa-workshop-series-2026/

24/12/2025

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22/12/2025

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Thursday	9am - 5pm
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