Authors

After assisting many other authors, Darin decided it was time for him to write his own stories and share his unique humour. Drawing on his life experiences he crafts novels with a cast of characters that you just keep wanting more of and a tale that is both current and timeless. When he is not hunting down “out of print” books in charity shops and other odd places to add to his own extensive library, you can find Darin coaxing vegetables to grow, working out the best way to mix a cocktail or doting on a stray cat.

Mark Danenhauer has a BA in environmental studies and a MA in natural resources and sustainable development. Originally from America, Mark works for DoC and has travelled extensively around New Zealand since coming to live here seven years ago.  

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Liam Dann is one of New Zealand's most trusted business and finance journalists, with a writing and reporting career spanning over 25 years. Currently Business Editor at Large at the New Zealand Herald, he delivers insightful, unbiased, accessible opinion and commentary covering markets, economics and politics. He hosts the podcast Money Talks and video show Market Watch and regularly appears as a guest commentator across a wide range of media. From his unlikely origins as a surfer, part-time DJ and self-described bogan, Liam worked in London's banking sector and travelled extensively before evolving into one of New Zealand's most respected commentators. He spends his money on records and sneakers and lives with his family in Auckland.

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Dr. Margot Darragh obtained her PhD in health psychology ten years ago, after a longtime interest in both health and psychology.

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Bob Darroch (Author) Bob Darroch has been drawing cartoons for most of his life. His work has appeared on toys, jigsaws, souvenirs and postcards and in newspapers and magazines worldwide. He started writing and illustrating his own books for children in 1999. In 2001, the first of the popular Little Kiwi stories was published. Little Kiwi is Scared of the Dark has since been awarded the Storylines Gaelyn Gordon Award for a Much-loved Book. Bob has illustrated books for other authors, including for his wife, Ruth. Bob and Ruth live in Temuka, South Canterbury. Stacey Morrison (Translator) Stacey Morrison (Te Arawa, Ngai Tahu) is a radio and TV broadcaster whose projects have spanned 25 years. She is also a mama to three young tamariki who have been brought up with te reo Maori as their mother tongue. Stacey herself didn't learn to speak Maori until she was an adult. It required a lot of research, determination, wonderful mentors and the support of a community to achieve her goal of becoming fluent by the time her children were born. Stacey and her husband Scotty co-wrote Maori at Home to help other families use te reo in everyday settings, and Stacey's book for children, My First Words in Maori illustrated by Ali Teo, was a number one bestseller. As a winner of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori Champion Award in 2016 and a graduate of Te Panekiretanga o te Reo (the Institute of Excellence in Maori Language), Stacey loves encouraging the learning and use of our country's beautiful native language.

Ash Davida Jane's poetry has appeared in Mimicry, Sweet Mammalian, Starling, The Spinoff, and elsewhere. Her first book, Every Dark Waning, was published in 2016 by UK indie publisher Platypus Press. She lives in Wellington, where she works as a bookseller.