Action Education programmes serve as an incubator for young artists. Many of our participants grow into formidable performers. Our alumni have performed throughout New Zealand on television, at conferences, in corporate environments as part of professional development opportunities, in schools and at various community events and rallies. Many have also performed and competed internationally.
Poetry is powerful. If you are looking for an inspirational and creative catalyst to feature at your next event, consider one of our partner artists.
Poetry is powerful. If you are looking for an inspirational and creative catalyst to feature at your next event, consider one of our partner artists.
Ngā Hine pūkōrero
Ngā Hine PūkōreroNgā Hine Pūkōrero is a collective of four wāhine Māori who use spoken word as a platform to bring attention to important topics and issues in Aotearoa New Zealand, especially those that affect Māori.
For Manaia Tuwhare, Arihia Hall, Terina Wichman-Evans and Matariki Bennet, their poetry is driven by a love for their whakapapa and culture, weaving waiata and te reo Māori masterfully. Ngā Hine Pukorero have significant performance experience in New Zealand and internationally, at large live events and on camera. Their accomplishments include: |
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Jai Selkirk
Jai SelkirkJai Selkirk (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua) is a writer and performer from Mangere, South Auckland by way of Dargaville.
He is a WORD - The Front Line Grand Slam Champion, Trans-Tasman Poetry Slam Champion and a NZ Poetry Slam National Finalist. His poem True Story went viral on social media, receiving over a million views collectively. Known for his unique style of poetry and performance that crosses complex lyricism and visceral storytelling Jai’s work covers a wide range of topics. From colonization, modern land activism, and cultural reclamation to his love for anime and just hanging out with his brothers, his writing is and will continue to be an embodiment of the life that he’s living and the people who have lived with him. |
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Takunda Muzondiwa
Takunda MuzondiwaTakunda is a performance artist, speaker and poet from Zimbabwe, Southern Afrika.
Coming from a theatre and musical background, she combines voice, drama and movement to tell stories of the heart, of her motherland and to offer social commentary. Through spoken word, Takunda expresses the importance of identity and culture as tools for self-empowerment and strengthening communities. Her work is an intersection of art and activism. |
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Aigagalefili Fepulea’i Tapua’i
Aigagalefili Fepulea’i Tapua’iAigagalefili Fepulea’i Tapua’i is a Samoan published poet, award winning orator and award winning indigenous activist from South Auckland.
She is the Chairperson and Co-Founder of 4 Tha Kulture, spoke at the UN General Assembly and was the 2019 National High School Storytellers Champion. Her work focuses on themes of Pacific identity, indigenous ways of life, life in South Auckland amoung a multitude of other topics. You can find her published work in the 2019 Poetry Yearbook New Zealand and her performance work of Waiting For Water and 275 Love Letters To Southside on YouTube. |
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Matilda Clack
Matilda ClackMatilda Clack is a second year university student and a member of the 4PM poetry collective.
Matilda is a WORD - The Front Line alumni and Trans-Tasman Poetry Slam Champion. She has experience performing in a corporate environment and working on video projects. Her poetry typically centres personal experience to highlight wider societal issues and the human experience, with themes of feminism, climate change and LGBTQ rights coming through strongly. |
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Rehekōrero
RehekōreroRehekōrero are the 2023 Word – The Front Line Champions. Winning the title after competing against hundreds of poets from across Tāmaki Makaurau in the largest poetry event in Aotearoa and just recently won the trans-Tasman poetry slam title in Melbourne!
Comprised of talented young individuals Koromiko Jacobs-Williams (Ngati Ranginui, 18) Piremina Ngapera (Te Rararawa, Ngapuhi 18) Billy McCarthy (Nga Puhi, 18)Milan Moala (Waikato Tainui, 14), Rehekōrero is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of their tupuna through the power of spoken word. With a deep connection to their roots, whanau and iwi, Rehekōrero members draw inspiration from the stories, traditions, and struggles of their people. FOR BOOKING PLEASE CONTACT THEM DIRECTLY: [email protected] |
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