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Rhythm & Verse

LopdellHouseGallery — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:02:47 +1300

Local poet Ila Selwyn hosts these poetry and music nights. Come along and listen to our featured readers, enjoy live music and share a bottle of wine with friends. We have a medley of styles to suit a diversity of tastes in both poetry and music. Read More »

Cultural Storytellers: Johanna Emeney

Renee Liang — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:22:34 +1200

Renee Liang talks about the rich lineup of events on National Poetry Day (July 22) and interviews North Shore poet Johanna Emeney, author of the recently released Apple &Tree. Read More »

Poetry Live Christchurch Benefit

The Big Idea Community Editor — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:25:34 +1300

The Poetry Live Christchurch Benefit Gig brought together guest musicians and poets on March 1 and raised $641. Read More »

Slamtime (+video)

Renee Liang — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:39:50 +1200

Renee Liang muses on the nature of Poetry Slams and interviews Jessica Mariglio, a US poet who last year travelled the world ‘poeticking’ and filming a documentary called "Speak".

"Poetry is needed for the same reasons language is needed; for communication and survival." Read More »

Michele Leggott, Poet Laureate

Renee Liang — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:57:35 +1200

By Renee Liang

Last year, I explored the role of poetry in NZ with the Poet Laureate, Michele Leggott. Apart from fielding questions from persistent bloggers, the Poet Laureate has the rather heavy (but no less pleasurable) duty of being a ‘strong advocate for poetry’ in New Zealand. Read More »