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A new video series tells powerful stories about objects that have shaped New Zealand culture. Watch the latest episode about New Zealand’s only collection of Chinese types, and read an essay by artist Kerry Ann Lee.
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Are you curious about Chinese poetry written in and about Wellington? Would you like to help bring early New Zealand Chinese literary heritage to new readers?
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Discover Chinese-New Zealand cultural history through various activities, such as printing with our unique collection of newly restored Chinese heritage types.
Discover the latest constellation of Aotearoa’s poetry stars translated into Persian and watch the translators share their creative insights.
Plunge into our augmented reality Literary Atlas mobile app to experience a different kind of poetic journey along Wellington’s famous waterfront Writers’ Walk.
Discover the story of New Zealand’s only surviving collection of Chinese language printing types in the latest episode of a new video series telling powerful stories about objects.
Are you looking for a summer read? Or perhaps a holiday treat for a reader in your life? How about the French-English bilingual edition of Ōrongohau | Best New Zealand Poems 2018, hot off the press?
From 19-25 October, Wai-te-ata Press joined a worldwide celebration of the 20th anniversary of Italian Language Week.
How many ways can you rewrite a poem? Join award-winning Wellington poets in a writing workshop and make a collaborative letterpress poetry zine.
