Come and meet bestselling author Dr Hinemoa Elder as she introduces Ara: A Māori Guidebook of the Mind.
Dr Hinemoa will be speaking about how her experiences as a psychiatrist, mother, whānau member and descendant have informed her writing. She’ll share Māori resources for thinking about thinking, and provide much-needed life guidance for our local and global communities. Her talks will be followed by Q&As and the opportunity to get books signed. For more information on specific events, please contact the host.
Dr Hinemoa Elder - Ara Tour 2025
Wellington
Date: Friday 5th September, 6PM
Venue: Unity Books Wellington | 57 Willis Street, Wellington
For more information, please contact wellington@unitybooks.co.nz
Date: Saturday 6th September, 11AM
Venue: Schrödinger’s Books | 137 Jackson Street, Petone
Event Website: Meet Dr. Hinemoa Elder in Schrödinger's Books! | Facebook
Masterton
Date: Saturday 6th September, 3PM
Venue: Hedley’s Books | 150 Queen Street, Masterton
Event Website: Meet Dr Hinemoa Elder in Hedley's Books!
Palmerston North
Date: Sunday 7th September, 11AM
Venue: Palmerston North Central Library | 4 The Square, Palmerston North
For more information, please contact palmerstonnorth@paperplus.co.nz or pncl@pncc.govt.nz
Whanganui
Date: Sunday 7th September, 4PM
Venue: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery | 4 Pukenamu Drive, Whanganui
For more information, please contact hello@paigesbooks.com
Kaitaia
Date: Wednesday 1st October, 5PM
Venue: Marston Moor Home and Office Essentials | 74 Commerce St, Kaitaia
For more information, please contact kaitaia@marstonmoor.co.nz
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