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Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust
FREE EVENT, limited spaces

Join Samoan (Falealili, Falelatai)/Welsh writer, poet, journalist, kaiako and multidisciplinary artist Dani Kionasina for an evening of Moana art and upu (words). If you are interested in developing your poetry skills with a supportive community of storytellers, this activation is for you.

We are stoked to welcome Olivia McIver from Done By to our next Moana Creative Business Network event!! 💜🙌🏼 On September 12, Liv will share her knowledge about social media marketing for creatives with our community at Four Shells Kava Lounge. See you there? ✨ Register for @moanacreativebusinessnetwork events via link in bio. 🔗

“Liv founded Done By with two primary goals: prioritising ethical business practices and achieving financial success, but the second is never to be done without the first. Her previous experience in unethical agencies strongly influenced her commitment to these principles. With 8 years of social media expertise, she now leads our clients’ strategy development, harnessing the power of social media for business growth.” - Done By

Celebrate the launch of Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson’s debut poetry collection with your fellow storytellers. Enjoy poetry readings from special guests at Basement Theatre! FREE EVENT 💜💜💜✨

When? 29th of August, 8.30pm-9.30pm

Join our monthly meetings to share your upu, build your community, gather valuable feedback and learn through rich talanoa.

Are you a rangatahi (youth aged 12 to 18) who loves to write? Your story starts here!

Join us for a one-of-a-kind writing workshop at Mt Albert Library as part of We Read Auckland!

This event is presented by Auckland Council Libraries as part of We Read Auckland / Ka Pānui Tātou i Tāmaki Makaurau.

Registrations for our writers’ group are open whānau! 🌊

Our first meeting will be FREE to attend. Limited spaces. ❤️

Join our monthly meetings to share your upu, build your community, gather valuable feedback and learn through rich talanoa.

When? 10.30am-12.30pm, Saturdays (starting in July)
Where? Four Shells Kava Lounge, Auckland CBD

POETRY WORKSHOP supported by I Love Avondale and Manawaka Ao

Adults (18+) are warmly invited to join Danielle Kionasina for a morning of talanoa, creativity and cultural connection. If you are interested in developing your writing skills within a supportive community of creatives, this workshop is for you.

On the day, you will be guided through the healing process of gathering upu (words) that represent your relationship with the moana. With awhi from writer, poet, journalist, artist and kaiako Danielle Kionasina, you will gain confidence in your writing ability and the value of your voice. You will leave with a unique piece of poetry and a deeper understanding of literary devices such as rhyme and metaphor.

Learners of all ability levels are welcome. Wherever you are on your writing journey, you are encouraged to utilise this nourishing space.

When? July 13th, 10.30am-12.30pm
Where? Haven, 1855 Great North Road, Avondale, Auckland 1026
All materials provided.

Our next Moana Creative Business Network event will be held at Four Shells Kava Lounge on July 11 from 7pm-9pm! Click this link to register your interest and receive ticketing information. See you soon! 🙌🏼🌺💜✨

FREE EVENT

Tamariki (10-13yrs) are warmly invited to celebrate Matariki through shared storytelling!

Join Samoan/Welsh writer, poet, journalist, artist and kaiako Danielle Kionasina for a morning of talanoa, play and creativity. Learners of all ability levels are welcome.

The inaugural MCBN event will take place at APRA AMCOS on Thursday the 9th of May from 7pm-9pm! You are warmly invited to connect with an inspiring group of Pasifika and Māori creatives and entrepreneurs. Our evening will be focused on uplifting talanoa and informal, collaborative activities. Light refreshments will be provided.

“Tagata Atamai was created to amplify the voices of the Moana. If you want to tell your own story or be inspired by someone else’s, this is the place for you. Wherever you are on your writing haerenga (journey), you are welcome to join our community of storytellers for a morning of talanoa, creativity and learning.”

- Danielle Kionasina, CEO of @tagataatamai

This is a Creative Writing workshop that is designed for adults who would like to enhance their writing skills. Learners will be provided with a culturally nourishing space to be creative as part of a diverse community of storytellers. Tagata Atamai Writing Workshops are intended to be inclusive of writers who are at varying stages of their learning journeys.

Fa’afetai tele lava Auckland Libraries for sponsoring this wānanga. It means the world to me to make creative learning experiences more accessible to our community.