Matariki Toi Raranga Kupu: Weaving Words into Zines for Matariki

This workshop is designed for both experienced and first time zinesters and poets! In line with the Whare Hau Tutū ethos, creative play is key!

For first timers, you will learn a bit about the history of zines, different types of zines, and work through a series of poetic exercises to create at least one handmade zine with new lines of poetry.

The workshop also offers space for those who wish to work more autonomously and chip away at their own zines while offering in-house materials and resources.

Spots are limited so register soon!

Your hosts with the most:

Marama Salsano is a Kirikiriroa based writer-scholar, editor and multidisciplinary artist. Her multigenre zine, “How Blood Works” won the best long-form writing award at the 2025 Kirikiriroa Zinefest, while her zine “Wāhine” won best political zine the year prior.

Hāwea Apiata is a Kirikiriroa based writer, curator, and poet. His zine of Māori language poetry, “Ngā Kura o te Pō, Vol. 1” won the best crafted zine at the 2025 Kirikiriroa Zinefest, while his zine “Taku Arero Māori E” won the best short-form writing award the year prior.

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