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Hazel Holmes is a non-fiction writer. Her interest in the early European settlers of New Zealand shines through her writing as she delves into their lives, struggles and triumphs, creating a rich tapestry of history.
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Hayley Holt is one of New Zealand's most well-known journalists and television hosts. She co-hosted TVNZ Breakfast from 2018 to 2020, and currently presents sports on 1News at 6. A former professional ballroom dancer and snowboarder, Hayley has appeared on our screens and airways for over twenty years. She is a lover of nature, a passionate believer in a fair go, mother to Raven and partner to Josh.
Susan Holt is a bubbly and passionate actress and author living in Porirua, New Zealand. After studying linguistics, she followed her dream, moved to Sydney and complete a two year acting course. During that sojourn, she discovered a talent for writing.
Sharon Holt is a children's writer, publisher and creator of books and resources in te reo Maori. Several of her books have won or been shortlisted for awards, and her Te Reo Singalong series won its category in both Nga Tohu Reo Maori / Maori Language Awards in 2013 and the CLNZ Educational Publishing Awards in 2015.
Lilla Nicholas-Holt is a New Zealand author who has self-published three novels; her latest, Soldier Sailor Lover Slave published under her maiden name, E F Holt. She has also self-published a collection of children's stories, which she invites you to view on her website picketybooks.com. In her teenage years she wrote limericks with dark humour in birthday cards for friends and family, which delivered a few laughs. The author grew up on a beautiful sheep farm in the far north of NZ, enjoying all the wonderful experiences and freedom of the great outdoors. Apart from enjoying her love of writing, she has dabbled in artistic painting, completing portraits for family and friends, as well as creating "quiet books" for her grandchildren. The concept of reincarnation fascinates her. She has read books written by Dr. Brian Weiss, Dr. Ian Stevenson, Edgar Cayce, and Shakti Gawain, but her favourite and most influential are the Seth Books written by Jane Roberts. Lilla is responsible for three adult children and four beautiful grandchildren.
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Sharon Holt is a children's writer, publisher and creator of books and resources in te reo Maori. Several of her books have won or been shortlisted for awards, and her Te Reo Singalong series won its category in both Nga Tohu Reo Maori / Maori Language Awards in 2013 and the CLNZ Educational Publishing Awards in 2015.
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