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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 17h

Join us tomorrow!

Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 26d

Join us to celebrate All Her Lives: Nine Stories by Ingrid Horrocks. The book will be launched by Emily Perkins.

🌿 Thursday 9 October, 6pm
🌿 Unity Books Wellington
🌿 Free event – all welcome!

Cover: Sarah Wilkins

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The cover of the book shows a young woman in a white shirt, green tie and red skirt sitting down and looking thoughtful. Text around the cover says: 'Join us for the launch of All Her Lives. Thursday 9 October 6pm. Unity Books Wellington.' The logos of THWUP and Unity Books are in the corner.

A quote in red text on a green background: 'All Her Lives is a reckoning. A stunning tour de force of women’s lives across centuries, continents and political movements. The collection reads as a protest song book, calling through the ages for change, revolution and peace. Horrocks is one of the most powerful storytellers of our time and All Her Lives is the author's most triumphant work.’ Laura Jean McKay

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 17h

'A biographer's awareness of defining moments or meetings, of motivation and revelation, of the social forces that shape behaviour ... Any parent will recognise the stunning, sulking teenage girl 'in the full blooming flare of a new-found fury.’'
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Book of the Day: All Her Lives by Ingrid Horrocks

Things shaping women’s lives, loves and causes comprise stories in new fiction collection.

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Paula Green @paulajoygreen.bsky.social · 1d

Loved this poem for ages, and now a back and present story nzpoetryshelf.com/2025/10/08/p...

Poetry Shelf Playing Favourites: Harry Ricketts

Your Secret Life(for Jessie) I can see it all already:sitting up long after the kiwiand cat have gone to bedto do whatever it is they dowhen the screen scrambles to no…

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Mikaela Nyman @miknyman.bsky.social · 2d

Poetry in Performance 2nd session Thurs 9 Oct with Gregory Kan, Lee Fraser, Philip Armstrong + open mic - brought to you by the Canterbury Poets’ Collective.
Tickets (incl zoom option) $10 at the door or at events.humanitix.com/copy-of-poet...

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 3d

'I’ve got two teenagers at home. Life is busy. I’ve been drawn to books that offer the intensity of an encounter with a whole world over just a few sittings.' Here's what Ingrid Horrocks has been reading:
www.thepress.co.nz/culture/3608...

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FAFSWAG @fafswag.nz · 6d

FAFSWAG artist Pati Tyrell's commissioned art work for the cover of Tusiata Avia's new book entitled 'Giving Birth To My Father'. You can also pick up a copy for yourself here:

teherengawakapress.co.nz/products/giv...

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 6d

Next week, Duncan is jumping on Zoom to talk about how to research for your writing. Sounds very useful! More info here:

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What You Need to Know About Research

Join us for an informative Q&A with award-winning writer Duncan Sarkies for all the reasearching lowdown!

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 7d

Celebrations, endings, reviews, goodbyes, new books... here is our October news!
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THWUP News | October 2025

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 14d

Charles Ferrall was interviewed by Neil Johnstone about his new book South by South. A great conversation! Listen here...
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Author Interview: Doctor Charles Ferrall

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 16d

'Democracies around the world currently face great challenges.' Geoffrey Palmer’s warning, on Newsroom today.

newsroom.co.nz/2025/09/22/g...

Geoffrey Palmer's warning

Democracies around the world currently face great challenges.

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 17d

'Gee's O Trilogy was so important to me when I was 10. I met the guy in my late 30s and didn't tell him this of course. We are supposed to look back and regret such cowardly moments but I don't. There's an honour in not bothering people.' —Nick Ascroft. www.thepress.co.nz/culture/3608...

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 17d

Next, 'The Health Benefits of Winter Sea Bathing.'
newsroom.co.nz/2025/09/21/t...

The Sunday poem, by Erik Kennedy

Lines on the theory that cold water swimming boosts the immune system.

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 17d

There were two peeks inside Sick Power Trip on Reading Room this weekend! First, 'Bino' by Erik Kennedy.
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Short story: Bino, by Erik Kennedy

A story about a chimp's role in the first heart transplant performed on a human

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 19d

We've been running a book giveaway on our Instagram to mark Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. All you need to do is comment a whakataukī on our latest photo to be in the running to a copy of a very special book; Ngā Pēpeha a ngā Tīpuna. We will draw a winner on Monday :)

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IIML @modernletters.bsky.social · 19d

Ahem - we'd just like to point out that if you would like to write your book alongside a cohort of supportive others, and with the guidance of a supervisor (aka mentor), applications for our 2026 MA in Creative Writing are open until 1 November....
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Master of Arts in Creative Writing - Te Kohinga Auaha | Te Pūtahi Tuhi Auaha o Te Ao / International Institute of Modern Letters | Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Join the Creative Writing programme with a national and international reputation for developing many of New Zealand's best writers.

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Fergus Barrowman @fergusthw.bsky.social · 19d

A gorgeous advance copy to end the week ❤️ @thwupbooks.bsky.social

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 20d

See you at Unity tonight!

Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join us to celebrate the publication of Charles Ferrall's South by South: New Zealand and the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. The book will be launched by Harry Ricketts.

❄️ Thursday 18 September, 6pm
❄️ Unity Books Wellington
❄️ Free event – all welcome!

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On a dark blue gradient background, white text says: 'Join us for the launch of South by South, Thursday 18 September, 6pm, Unity Books Wellington.' The book cover is shown, a black and white photo of ships at sea with red text over the top saying 'SOUTH BY SOUTH,' blue text saying 'New Zealand and the heroic age of Antarctic Exploration,' and grey text saying 'Charles Ferrall.' The logos for Unity Books Wellington and THWUP are in the corner.

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Rachael King @rachaelking70.bsky.social · 20d

Just heard Jesse Mulligan say on RNZ he was surprised he’s 14 y/o daughter loved The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey. BUT it has a 13 y/o narrator and is a belting page turner. PERFECT YA material. Give it to your young teens I say! They love dark stuff, just ask @patricknessbooks.bsky.social

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Paula Green @paulajoygreen.bsky.social · 21d

there is just so much to love about this book - I hope every poetry fan gets a copy!

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Poetry Shelf review and reading: Sick Power Trip by Erik Kennedy

Sick Power Trip, Erik KennedyTe Herenga Waka University Press, 2025 Mujaddara I know. I know what’s happening elsewhere.While I mess around with my kitchenware.from ‘Autumn Couplets&#…

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English Literatures & Creative Communication-THW @elccprogramme.bsky.social · 22d

Please join the ELCC programme for the launch of Charles Ferrall's new book this Thursday at Unity! www.unitybooks.co.nz/news-and-eve...

Thursday September 18th, 6pmIn-store at Unity Books WELLINGTONBook Launch: South by South: New Zealand and the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration by Charles Ferrall

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 23d

The book can be pre-ordered here: teherengawakapress.co.nz/products/isa...

Isaac Featherston – 'Petatone': A Colonial Life

'Existing views of Featherston are fragmentary, negative and not very satisfactory. He was the “little Doctor”, a single-minded despot wielding tyrannical power and casting an oppressive shadow. As I ...

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 23d

Join us next month to launch Isaac Featherston 'Petatone': A Colonial Life by John E. Martin. The book will be launched by Charlotte Macdonald.

⛵ Tuesday 7 October, 6pm
⛵ Unity Books Wellington
⛵ All welcome!

More info here: www.facebook.com/share/14Kzj3...

The slide says 'Join us for the launch of Isaac Featherston 'Petatone.' Tuesday 7 October, 6pm. Unity Books Wellington. It features the Unity Books and Te Herenga Waka University Press logos and a photo of John E. Martin's book cover. The book cover is an oil painting by William Beetham of Dr. Featherston and two Maori Chiefs, Wi Tako and Te Puni.

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 24d

Sir Geoffrey joined Susie Ferguson to discuss the path to democratic revitalisation that he outlines in his new book.
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...

Sir Geoffrey Palmer on how to save democracy

Sir Geoffrey Palmer outlines a roadmap for democratic renewal, urging people to look to the power of ordinary citizens in effecting change.

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Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 26d

In case you missed it, here's Nick Ascroft on midlife death, scrabble and whether he's feuding with Shayne Carter...
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Poet Nick Ascroft on midlife death, scrabble and his new book

Nick Ascroft is releasing his sixth book of poetry called "It's What He Would've Wanted", and he joins Emile Donovan.

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Rachael King @rachaelking70.bsky.social · 26d

Can’t wait for this! #pukapuka

Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks.bsky.social · 26d

Join us to celebrate All Her Lives: Nine Stories by Ingrid Horrocks. The book will be launched by Emily Perkins.

🌿 Thursday 9 October, 6pm
🌿 Unity Books Wellington
🌿 Free event – all welcome!

Cover: Sarah Wilkins

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