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Wai-te-ata Press hosts world premiere

We celebrated Chinese Languages Week with the world premiere of “Chinese Colours” a composition for mezzo-soprano and piano by second year NZSM student, Cadence Chung, based on a poem by NZ’s Poet Laureate Chris Tse.

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Ruth and Oswald L Kraus Innovator-in-Residence

An exciting new opportunity for students to explore the interface between creative writing and publishing in innovative formats at Wai-te-ata Press.

Applications due 18 September
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The Voice of Kaishu: A typographic journey

This exhibition is accompanied by public events, including a documentary screening and self-guided art trail for lovers of language and typography.

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The Single Object

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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Keith Chan shakes hands with Dr. Sydney Shep at the gift signing ceremony

An amazing endowment

The inaugural Dan and Una Chan & Laywood and Joyce Chan Residency at Wai-te-ata Press will be launched in 2023.

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