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16 May 2026Free event
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His year in the full-immersion course became an odyssey of profound self-discovery – of loss and shame, of reconnection and wairua, of fathers and teachers, kuia and friends.
He joins Stacey Morrison (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu) in conversation and with musical components provided by the talented Kingsley Spargo.
Don’t miss this moving session with our most acclaimed Māori writer reflecting on identity, belonging and finding himself anew in his ninth decade.
Proudly part of the Auckland Council whānau
Local tip
He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Check out the sculpture of celebrated Kiwi opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa which sits on Level 3 of the Aotea Centre. It was created by local artist Terry Stringer and unveiled by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa herself when the auditorium was named in her honour in 2019.
Getting there
Te huarahi ki reira
The Aotea Centre is a short walk up Queen Street from Waitematā Station, and the Civic car park is conveniently located beside the venue if you’re driving.
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