Authors

Te Maire Tau is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Canterbury and Director of the Ngai TahuResearch Centre. He is the author of Nga Pikituroa o Ngai Tahu: The Oral Traditions of Ngai Tahu (2003) and, with Atholl Anderson, Ngai Tahu: A Migration History (2008).

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Isabelle Taylor writes sweet, spicy monster romance. She works in a bookstore in New Zealand and has a Creative Writing Masters from the International Institute of Modern Letters. She can be found on Instagram and Tiktok @isabelletaylorauthor.

Jennifer Taylor works closely with the Edith Collier Trust Collection on a daily basis as Curator of Collections at the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. She has managed projects to photograph and catalogue Edith's collection and archive, as well as this publication. Jennifer has curated a number of exhibitions of Edith's work at Sarjeant on the Quay, regularly responds to research enquiries or viewing requests, and presents public talks about Edith and her legacy. In 2017 she led development of the Sarjeant Gallery's award-winning collection portal Explore the Collection, enabling online access to the Edith Collier Trust Collection.

Wilse grew up on a sheep farm in South Otago, attended high school in Dunedin, and studied physics at Canterbury University. He lives in western Canada.

Lynda Taylor was born and raised in Auckland and now lives semi-rurally in Hawke's Bay. With a lifelong passion for books and literature, she completed a BA in English from Massey University in 2016 and a Master of Creative Writing in 2021, both as a part-time distance learner. Lynda has a keen interest in history, particularly the untold stories of women during wartime. Her research has focused on the contributions of Kiwi women on the home front during World War II, especially the little-known work of land girls. Drawing on her own experience of transitioning from city life in Auckland to rural living in Hawke's Bay, Lynda brings a unique perspective to her storytelling, blending historical insight with a deep appreciation for the sacrifices and resilience of these women.

Briar Grace-Smith's award-winning play, Nga Pou Wahine, long out of print, returns in this collection. Grace-Smith's work has carved an important place in the Aotearoa theatre canon.Micky Delahunty is the author of over forty works for the stage. Their work connects with young people all over the country. One of their more recent works, 4 Billion Likes! is available in print for the first time.Celebrated theatremaker Anya Tate-Manning has been performing professionally since 1999. Her heartfelt and wildly funny works, including My Best Dead Friend, have been performed in Aotearoa, Australia and the UK.Apirana Taylor is a prolific creator in many mediums, and he has made an undeniable mark on Aotearoa theatre. Apirana was one of the original founders of groundbreaking Maori theatre group, Te Ohu Whakaari.

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