Kupu Rere

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Kupu Rere
A bit about

Kupu Rere (fast, flying word)

Themed on Matariki (Maori new year), Kupu Rere (fast, flying word) is an annual poetry slam held in Auckland city during the time of Matariki in June / July. All poets (18 years +) are eligible to participate - bring three poems that are inspired by Matariki.

Three cash prizes are awarded for the best poems (as
judged by a panel) on the theme of Matariki (Maori New Year).

Kupu Rere will be held on 4 July 010, at The Classic, 321 Queen Street, Auckland City.

Big Idea

To bring greater awareness of Matariki as a unique indigenous winter festival for Aotearoa by growing Kupu Rere as a national slam.

Contact Details

Organisation name
Kupu Rere
Email
kupurere@pl.net

History

Member for
3 years 6 weeks

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Public & Community Arts
Auckland
matariki
poetry
Slam
Toi Waitakere

Pictures & Paintings

Miscellaneous

Work In Progress

Kupu rere 2010

our poets at Kupu Rere 2010

Kupu Rere - a night of fast flying words

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