Poetry Workshop

Led by Dani Kionasina


Sat 24 May, 2025

12pm – 2pm

Tautai, Level 1, 300 Karangahape Rd, Auckland 1010

Poetry with Dani Kionasina, a thought-provoking Samoan/Welsh poet and writer. Through talanoa, creativity, and community building, Dani offered a welcoming space for writers of all levels.

Participants enjoyed an in-depth tour, guided by Linda Va’aelua, the artist behind Borne and Bred, using the exhibition as inspiration for writing.

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About Dani Kionasina

Dani Kionasina is a Samoan (Falealili, Falelatai)/Welsh author, artist, publisher and teacher from West Aukilani. In 2024, she published her debut poetry collection Tusitala, along with a number of reviews and articles that celebrated Moana stories. Through an ever-expanding range of multidisciplinary creative projects, Dani Kionasina aims to amplify Pacific and Māori voices in the arts and beyond.