Apirana’s Spoken Words

Apirana has a memorable voice that will linger for some time.

Kapiti

Written to reflect on our history and the mighty Te XXXX

Parihaka

I was commissioned to write this for the Parihaka exhibition. The first words (“We never knew about Parihaka”) were inspired by my father Mel Taylor.

Lady Anorexia

When I was in Germany, I learnt of a young woman who was sick and tried to write something to give her strength.

Peace Lanterns

This poem was inspired by young people floating down lanterns down the Avon river.

Sad Joke on the Marae

This is a highly anthologised poem of loss and triumph.