Tusiata Avia

Tusiata Avia, author of the Ockham NZ Book Award-winning The Savage Coloniser Book and recent recipient of a Prime Minister’s Award for Literary Achievement, returns with her satirical, defiant and fierce new collection, the Ockham NZ Book Awards longlisted Big Fat Brown Bitch.

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  • Words by Auckland Writers Festival - Waituhi o Tāmaki
  • Last updated 30 Oct 2024

Don’t miss Avia as she joins Victor Rodger in conversation about the craft and creation of her powerful poetry, and performs from her new collection.

Location Te wāhi
Aotea Centre
Aotea Centre
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Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

The Aotea Centre is a short walk up Queen Street from Britomart station, and the Civic car park is conveniently located beside the venue if you’re driving.

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.