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
Event Website: An Evening with Dr Hinemoa Elder | Facebook
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
Event Website: Morning Tea with Dr Hinemoa Elder!
Whanganui
Date: Sunday 7th September, 4PM
Venue: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery | 4 Pukenamu Drive, Whanganui
Event Website: Public Talk: Meet with Dr Hinemoa Elder
Ōtaki
Date: Monday 8th September, 10AM for 10:30AM start
Venue: Māoriland Hub | 68 Main Street, Ōtaki
Event Website: Meet & Greet: Dr Hinemoa Elder
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
Nelson
Pukapuka Talks Gala Night feat. Dr Hinemoa Elder
Date: Friday 24th October, 7:30 PM
Venue: NCMA | 48 Nile Street, Nelson
Event Details: PUKAPUKA TALKS GALA NIGHT – Nelson Arts Festival
Nelson Arts Festival | Ara: A Maori Guidebook of the Mind
Date: Saturday 25th October, 10AM
Venue: NCMA | 48 Nile Street, Nelson
Event Details: ARA: A MĀORI GUIDEBOOK OF THE MIND – Nelson Arts Festival
Auckland
Date: Saturday 22nd November, 6PM
Venue: Unity Books Auckland | 19 High Street, Auckland Central
For more information, please contact shop@unitybooksauckland.co.nz
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