APIRANA TAYLOR Interviewed by Warren Smart Apirana Taylor is a nationally and internationally published Ma-ori poet, storyteller, Apirana Taylor playwright, novelist, actor, painter and musician. He travels throughout Aotearoa reading his work and has been invited to many festivals overseas. World of Words took WOMAD by storm last year, so we’ve brought it back for 2018!
Sat, 1pm, Pinetum Stage
This year’s line-up is filled with a mixture of speakers, interviews, presentations, a poetry slam, and even a book launch.
Rob Suisted is one of New Zealand’s most established and best known photographers. As well as having 16 books under his belt, this award-winning photographer often features in the pages of National Geographic.
The World of Words is a site-wide programme that has been created to provoke thought and encourage people to learn, listen, and participate.
ROB SUISTED
Rob Suisted
Sat, 2pm, Te Paepae Stage
TAME ITI
Supported by
Interviewed by Miriama Kamo Well-known Tu-hoe Ma-ori activist Tame Iti is no stranger to controversy. He grew up in the Urewera area and has been passionately involved in numerous political protests, including protests against the Vietnam War and apartheid in South Africa.
DAVID MERRITT Interviewed by Virginia Winder
Sat, 4pm, Te Paepae Stage
Renegade wordsmith David Merritt has followed an unconventional path towards becoming one of New Zealand’s most intriguing and beloved poets. Selling and gifting his unique handmade recycled books on the streets, his poems are tender and arresting, full of love and the trials of life.
Tame Iti
Fri, 7.15pm, Pinetum Stage
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David Merritt
