THE DISRUPTORS NGĀ IKA HAEHAE KUPENGA: FORBES, HUSBAND, KAMO, MANIAPOTO (2022)

Auckland Writers Festival

Meet the disruptors: Māori journalists helping to lead and shape more nuanced conversation on the issues of the day through a Māori lens. Exploring questions of media power and influence, our line-up includes long-time Radio Waatea host and 'E-Tangata' writer Dale Husband (Ngāti Maru) alongside three fearless wāhine broadcasters and writers: Mihingarangi Forbes (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Paoa), the award-winning host of 'The Hui' (voted Best Current Affairs at NZTV Awards); author and co-presenter for TVNZ’s bilingual current affairs show Marae Miriama Kamo (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mutunga); and Moana Maniapoto (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Te Arawa), musician and journalist for Te Ao with Moana. Expect lively kōrero... and perhaps a waiata! AUCKLAND WRITERS FESTIVAL, WAITUHI O TĀMAKI FRIDAY 26 AUGUST2022 – 6.30-7.30PM, WAITĀKERE ROOM, AOTEA CENTRE