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News  •  18 August 2025

 

Dr Hinemoa Elder is on the road to promote Ara!

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

 

Kaitaia

Date: Wednesday 1st October, 5PM

Venue: Marston Moor Home and Office Essentials | 74 Commerce St, Kaitaia

Event Website: Meet local author Dr Hinemoa Elder

 

Rotorua

Date: Saturday 18th October, 10:15 AM

Venue: Whakarewarewa Village, Rotorua 

Event Website: KUPU Writer's Festival 2025: Get your tickets

 

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

Feature Title

Ara
From the best-selling author of Aroha, Wawata, Waitohu and E Moko Dear Moko, comes a unique exploration of how to think about thinking, rooted in the wisdom of Māori culture.
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