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Check out the December issue!
Featuring guests Tony Guo, Helen Rickerby, Ruby Porter and John Fenton, along with the Monica Taylor Poetry Prize winner, Jilly O'Brien.
There's also an art essay by Samuel Te Kani, and so much more!
We hope you love it 🩵
www.takahe.org.nz/takahe-115/
Featuring guests Tony Guo, Helen Rickerby, Ruby Porter and John Fenton, along with the Monica Taylor Poetry Prize winner, Jilly O'Brien.
There's also an art essay by Samuel Te Kani, and so much more!
We hope you love it 🩵
www.takahe.org.nz/takahe-115/
December 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Check out the December issue!
Featuring guests Tony Guo, Helen Rickerby, Ruby Porter and John Fenton, along with the Monica Taylor Poetry Prize winner, Jilly O'Brien.
There's also an art essay by Samuel Te Kani, and so much more!
We hope you love it 🩵
www.takahe.org.nz/takahe-115/
Featuring guests Tony Guo, Helen Rickerby, Ruby Porter and John Fenton, along with the Monica Taylor Poetry Prize winner, Jilly O'Brien.
There's also an art essay by Samuel Te Kani, and so much more!
We hope you love it 🩵
www.takahe.org.nz/takahe-115/
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We're so excited to be bringing you Guest Fiction from Ruby Porter!
Her brand new story, 'Eye Contact' explores love, loss, optometrists and Christmas shopping, and will feature in the December issue (coming very soon!).
#takahēmagazine #DecemberIssue #GuestFiction #RubyPorter 🇳🇿📚
Her brand new story, 'Eye Contact' explores love, loss, optometrists and Christmas shopping, and will feature in the December issue (coming very soon!).
#takahēmagazine #DecemberIssue #GuestFiction #RubyPorter 🇳🇿📚
December 11, 2025 at 4:39 AM
We're so excited to be bringing you Guest Fiction from Ruby Porter!
Her brand new story, 'Eye Contact' explores love, loss, optometrists and Christmas shopping, and will feature in the December issue (coming very soon!).
#takahēmagazine #DecemberIssue #GuestFiction #RubyPorter 🇳🇿📚
Her brand new story, 'Eye Contact' explores love, loss, optometrists and Christmas shopping, and will feature in the December issue (coming very soon!).
#takahēmagazine #DecemberIssue #GuestFiction #RubyPorter 🇳🇿📚
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Welcome to the takahē whānau, John Fenton!
John's essay, 'Lost Libraries—Biblioclasm: a deadly sin' will feature in the December issue, coming very soon! As ever, the entire issue will be free to read online, for everyone, everywhere 🖤
John's essay, 'Lost Libraries—Biblioclasm: a deadly sin' will feature in the December issue, coming very soon! As ever, the entire issue will be free to read online, for everyone, everywhere 🖤
December 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Welcome to the takahē whānau, John Fenton!
John's essay, 'Lost Libraries—Biblioclasm: a deadly sin' will feature in the December issue, coming very soon! As ever, the entire issue will be free to read online, for everyone, everywhere 🖤
John's essay, 'Lost Libraries—Biblioclasm: a deadly sin' will feature in the December issue, coming very soon! As ever, the entire issue will be free to read online, for everyone, everywhere 🖤
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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The problem with that Whamageddon thing is that Last Christmas is a stone cold banger and trying to avoid it proves that you don't truly understand the meaning of the season, to celebrate our Lord and Savior, Saint George Michael.
November 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The problem with that Whamageddon thing is that Last Christmas is a stone cold banger and trying to avoid it proves that you don't truly understand the meaning of the season, to celebrate our Lord and Savior, Saint George Michael.
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Legendary British musician Brian Eno, who helped organize & produce the Together for Palestine benefit concert, performs the poem “Oh Rascal Children of Gaza, ” written by Palestinian poet Khaled Juma
#Wembley
#Wembley
September 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Legendary British musician Brian Eno, who helped organize & produce the Together for Palestine benefit concert, performs the poem “Oh Rascal Children of Gaza, ” written by Palestinian poet Khaled Juma
#Wembley
#Wembley
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❤️Join us this Saturday 13th September 2025 to March the Bridge!
🖤Meet at Onepoto Domain for a 9:30am start
🤍Or join at the end point, Victoria Park
💚Demand we Sanction Israel Now!
❤️Organised by Aotearoa for Palestine
🖤Meet at Onepoto Domain for a 9:30am start
🤍Or join at the end point, Victoria Park
💚Demand we Sanction Israel Now!
❤️Organised by Aotearoa for Palestine
September 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
❤️Join us this Saturday 13th September 2025 to March the Bridge!
🖤Meet at Onepoto Domain for a 9:30am start
🤍Or join at the end point, Victoria Park
💚Demand we Sanction Israel Now!
❤️Organised by Aotearoa for Palestine
🖤Meet at Onepoto Domain for a 9:30am start
🤍Or join at the end point, Victoria Park
💚Demand we Sanction Israel Now!
❤️Organised by Aotearoa for Palestine
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Australian writers propose a modest pay cut for the VC of Melbourne Uni could be used to fund Meanjin
Peter Carey: “Remember when property developers destroyed mangroves without understanding they were a breeding ground for mud crabs, prawns, & barramundi? They bear comparison with MUP, who are now destroying a proven breeding ground for Australian literary culture” www.theage.com.au/culture/book...
‘Destroying a proven breeding ground’: Peter Carey slams Meanjin closure
The acclaimed Australian author added his voice to outcry over the Melbourne University Press’s decision to stop publishing the literary magazine.
www.theage.com.au
September 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Australian writers propose a modest pay cut for the VC of Melbourne Uni could be used to fund Meanjin
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Here's me in Guardian Australia on the total debacle with Meanjin.
www.theguardian.com/books/commen...
www.theguardian.com/books/commen...
The end of Meanjin after 85 years is as sad as it is infuriating | Ben Walter
MUP says it is ‘no longer viable’ to make the literary magazine – but almost none of them are financially viable. That’s not their purpose or value
www.theguardian.com
September 6, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Here's me in Guardian Australia on the total debacle with Meanjin.
www.theguardian.com/books/commen...
www.theguardian.com/books/commen...
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Calling New Zealand English teachers.
As part of my PhD research, I'm conducting a survey on teacher perspectives on the topics of Shakespeare and of the inclusion of mātauranga Māori. Please complete this survey if you are an English teacher
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As part of my PhD research, I'm conducting a survey on teacher perspectives on the topics of Shakespeare and of the inclusion of mātauranga Māori. Please complete this survey if you are an English teacher
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August 29, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Calling New Zealand English teachers.
As part of my PhD research, I'm conducting a survey on teacher perspectives on the topics of Shakespeare and of the inclusion of mātauranga Māori. Please complete this survey if you are an English teacher
massey.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
As part of my PhD research, I'm conducting a survey on teacher perspectives on the topics of Shakespeare and of the inclusion of mātauranga Māori. Please complete this survey if you are an English teacher
massey.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Biography by Kelly Ana Morey, published today on Reading Room. newsroom.co.nz/2025/09/06/s...
Short story: Biography, by Kelly Ana Morey
Kelly Ana died on Monday. This was her last story. It's actual genius
newsroom.co.nz
September 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Biography by Kelly Ana Morey, published today on Reading Room. newsroom.co.nz/2025/09/06/s...
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Haere ra Kelly Ana. Moemoe tonu ake
The takahē staff are deeply saddened at the sudden passing of our Essays Editor, Kelly Ana Morey, and send heartfelt condolences to her whānau, friends, and all those in the writing community who will feel this great loss.
'Sharp, Witty, Unapologetic' - Shock Loss of Acclaimed Writer
The literary community is reeling after the loss of Kelly Ana Morey (1968-2025) - friend and colleague Andrew Wood pens an emotional tribute.
thebigidea.nz
September 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Haere ra Kelly Ana. Moemoe tonu ake
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Excited to share my new story in takahē and read the other contributions. Weekend reading sorted!
#booksky #litfic #pukapuka
#booksky #litfic #pukapuka
Out now! The 114th issue of takahē is free online for everyone to enjoy.
www.takahe.org.nz/takahe-114/
This issue is a little slimmer, but just as carefully curated with new words and art to challenge, stimulate and engross. We hope you love it.
Let us know your favourites! 🖤
www.takahe.org.nz/takahe-114/
This issue is a little slimmer, but just as carefully curated with new words and art to challenge, stimulate and engross. We hope you love it.
Let us know your favourites! 🖤
August 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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Out now! The 114th issue of takahē is free online for everyone to enjoy.
www.takahe.org.nz/takahe-114/
This issue is a little slimmer, but just as carefully curated with new words and art to challenge, stimulate and engross. We hope you love it.
Let us know your favourites! 🖤
www.takahe.org.nz/takahe-114/
This issue is a little slimmer, but just as carefully curated with new words and art to challenge, stimulate and engross. We hope you love it.
Let us know your favourites! 🖤
August 29, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Out now! The 114th issue of takahē is free online for everyone to enjoy.
www.takahe.org.nz/takahe-114/
This issue is a little slimmer, but just as carefully curated with new words and art to challenge, stimulate and engross. We hope you love it.
Let us know your favourites! 🖤
www.takahe.org.nz/takahe-114/
This issue is a little slimmer, but just as carefully curated with new words and art to challenge, stimulate and engross. We hope you love it.
Let us know your favourites! 🖤
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Excited to share my new story with you all, in the new issue of takahē, coming soon!
We're super excited to share fresh fiction from @annawoodsauthor.bsky.social, our Guest Fiction writer for the forthcoming 114th issue of takahē! 🖤
August 23, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Excited to share my new story with you all, in the new issue of takahē, coming soon!
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Wheeeen theee
Bird in your room represents all your gloom
Nevermoré
When you're trying to grieve but that corvid won't leave
Nevermoré
It will rap
Tippy tippy tap
Tippy tippy tap
Waking you from naps aaand
Your dream-a
Then will fly
Never tell you why
Even if you cry
Landing on your sideboard Athena
Bird in your room represents all your gloom
Nevermoré
When you're trying to grieve but that corvid won't leave
Nevermoré
It will rap
Tippy tippy tap
Tippy tippy tap
Waking you from naps aaand
Your dream-a
Then will fly
Never tell you why
Even if you cry
Landing on your sideboard Athena
August 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Wheeeen theee
Bird in your room represents all your gloom
Nevermoré
When you're trying to grieve but that corvid won't leave
Nevermoré
It will rap
Tippy tippy tap
Tippy tippy tap
Waking you from naps aaand
Your dream-a
Then will fly
Never tell you why
Even if you cry
Landing on your sideboard Athena
Bird in your room represents all your gloom
Nevermoré
When you're trying to grieve but that corvid won't leave
Nevermoré
It will rap
Tippy tippy tap
Tippy tippy tap
Waking you from naps aaand
Your dream-a
Then will fly
Never tell you why
Even if you cry
Landing on your sideboard Athena
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A+, no notes
August 13, 2025 at 10:02 PM
A+, no notes
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so tell me again what the problem with rainbow storytime is
August 4, 2025 at 3:59 AM
so tell me again what the problem with rainbow storytime is
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Just a simple man but I reckon if you are looking at policy differences between Aus and NZ that make wages higher in Australia, then labour and employment laws should get a higher place on the list than their current ranking of 'shut up, don't look at that, omg'
August 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Just a simple man but I reckon if you are looking at policy differences between Aus and NZ that make wages higher in Australia, then labour and employment laws should get a higher place on the list than their current ranking of 'shut up, don't look at that, omg'
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A key point in Fahrenheit 451 is that books were banned because they made people depressed and uncomfortable. The novel's protagonist, Montag, is taken into custody after he reads a poem that makes a woman cry because she realizes the emptiness of her life.
![[quoting a tweet from isabelunraveled in which she rails against depressing books that get branded as “great writing”]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hppum4l25hcczzffastsicpq/bafkreidzblpxefncqr2c73v7myen325wvtk767i7rw4zcc32c3hj4gzv5a@jpeg)
July 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A key point in Fahrenheit 451 is that books were banned because they made people depressed and uncomfortable. The novel's protagonist, Montag, is taken into custody after he reads a poem that makes a woman cry because she realizes the emptiness of her life.
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You cannot address the starvation in Gaza without addressing the fact that Israel also destroyed all agriculture and fishing as part of this engineered famine. It's not just cutting off food aid, it is destroying all internal capability to feed people.
July 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
You cannot address the starvation in Gaza without addressing the fact that Israel also destroyed all agriculture and fishing as part of this engineered famine. It's not just cutting off food aid, it is destroying all internal capability to feed people.
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Rümeysa Öztürk describes the library in the prison where she was held for 45 days for co-authoring an op-ed
July 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Rümeysa Öztürk describes the library in the prison where she was held for 45 days for co-authoring an op-ed
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Joint statement on Gaza from AFP, AP, BBC, Reuters
July 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Joint statement on Gaza from AFP, AP, BBC, Reuters
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The sinking of the Rainbow Warrior was 40 years ago today; it helped define our country, and its place in the world. This all-star cover of Mutton Birds' classic ‘Anchor Me’ was made to mark the 20th anniversary.
audioculture.co.nz/profile/the-...
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July 10, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The sinking of the Rainbow Warrior was 40 years ago today; it helped define our country, and its place in the world. This all-star cover of Mutton Birds' classic ‘Anchor Me’ was made to mark the 20th anniversary.
audioculture.co.nz/profile/the-...
audioculture.co.nz/profile/the-...