'Rere Atu Taku Poi! Let My Poi Fly!" with Tangaroa Paul

Tangaroa Paul reads their incredible 2024 book for children of all ages, Rere Atu Taku Poi! / Let My Poi Fly!

  • Date Te rā me te wā

    15 Feb

  • Price Utu hoko

    Free event

  • Location Te wāhi

    Ellen Melville Centre

  • More info He pārongo atu anō

    Visit website
  • Words by Auckland Pride
  • Last updated 26 Oct 2025

A beautiful story about gender fluidity in a school setting. Tangaroa (Te Whare Tawhito o Muriwhenua), is a poi expert, a lecturer at AUT, and was the first non-binary person to perform in the poi section at Te Matatini.

This is a free event as part of the Samesame But Different literary festival, and will include a Q&A with the author.

Location Te wāhi
Ellen Melville Centre
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