KUPU Māori Writers Festival

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Stay up to date with the latest announcements, events, and stories from the KUPU Festival — a dynamic celebration of Māori literature and storytelling in Aotearoa.

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Epic Line-Up Of Māori Storytellers Will Converge On Rotorua For Fourth Kupu Māori Writers Festival

Epic Line-Up Of Māori Storytellers Will Converge On Rotorua For Fourth Kupu Māori Writers Festival

On Sep 15, 2025

Nau mai whakakao mai ki KUPU 2025

Nau mai whakakao mai ki KUPU 2025

On Aug 31, 2025

Welcome, come together for KUPU 2025. Tickets live!

Welcome, come together for KUPU 2025. Tickets live!

On Aug 29, 2025

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guest writers

Meet the writers, poets, composers, and storytellers who bring their voices to KUPU. Each guest brings a unique perspective, weaving together words, ideas, and experiences that inspire, challenge, and connect us.

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Blog Whā: Ghost Lines: KUPU Writers’ Retreat, Lake Ōkataina, 2025

Blog Whā: Ghost Lines: KUPU Writers’ Retreat, Lake Ōkataina, 2025

On Aug 24, 2025

Blog Toru: From Whaingaroa to Lake Ōkataina

Blog Toru: From Whaingaroa to Lake Ōkataina

On Aug 15, 2025

Blog Rua: Nothing excites me, and I want to read something that does.

Blog Rua: Nothing excites me, and I want to read something that does.

On Aug 12, 2025

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