Fans of the Centre for the Book will recall Jeanette Wikaira’s excellent talk about this project at last year’s symposium. Now we have the opportunity to see the results of her work and the work of two other Otago scholars, Jacinta Ruru and Angela Wanhalla, so don’t miss the chance to call into the Public Library before the end of the month to learn more about the history of Māori scholarship in print.

A joint collaboration between Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga and the Royal Society Te Apārangi, Te Takarangi provides a glimpse into the rich publishing history of Māori-led-non-fiction work, with a particular focus on the later years as the growing publication of Māori research has blossomed. It acknowledges the mātauranga and inspirational Māori voices that shape and inform our scholarly debate in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Te Takarangi is an acknowledgement and celebration of Māori-led scholarship and writing across time and genres. The collection of 150 non-fiction publications provides an overview of some of the most important Māori leaders, thinkers and authors of our time. From the first book published about the Māori language in 1815, to current Māori scholars, researchers and writers making their mark, Te Takarangi is something we can all celebrate.
Friday 2nd July – Saturday 31st July, 2021
Ground Floor, Dunedin City Library, Moray Place

The Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival is bringing Charlotte Grimshaw to talk about her new memoir, The Mirror Book.  Full details available here.  The author will be interviewed by Phillippa Duffy, and given the controversial content of the memoir, it’s sure to be a lively discussion.  There can be few books that demonstrate more directly the powers of print, and hence of interest to the Centre for the Book.  Tickets required and will probably sell quickly, so don’t hesitate if you are interested.