Huia Short Stories #15

Author: Rea Aane, Pine Tamahori Campbell, Nadine Anne Hura, Steph Julian, Jacob McGregor, Sarah McOnie, Atakohu Middleton, Anthony Pita, Marama Salsano, Te Ataakura Swannell-Kaa, Christie wallace, Toni Wi, Shelley Burne-Field, Miriama Gemmell, Abby Hauraki, Aperahama Hurihanganui, Ana Maria King, Winara Levi, Airana Ueroa Ngarewa, Zeb Tamihana Nicklin, Hannah Urupikia Rapata, Rauhina Scott-Fyfe, Hana Pera Aoake, Eru J Hart, Danni Tia Faye Riwai, Tōrea Scott-Fyfe, Jordan Tricklebank

Here are the best short fiction stories, short non-fiction pieces and poetry from the Pikihuia Awards for Māori writers 2023 as judged by Emma Espiner, Carol Hirschfeld, Maiki Sherman, Mike Ross, Hēmi Kelly and Robert Sullivan. This competition, run by the Māori Literature Trust and Huia Publishers, is held every two years to promote Māori writers and their work. This year, the awards sought short non-fiction and poetry, along with short fiction, from writers in te reo Māori and English. The competition attracts entries each year from writers of all ages and those who are starting out to seasoned authors. This collection of finalists' work celebrates Māori writing, introduces new talent and gives an opportunity for Māori writers to shine.