Tame Iti "Mana" Book Reading & Signing Event

Meet Tame Iti: Mana Book Reading & Signing Event "Nau Mai, Haere Mai" - Join us at Whangarei Central Library for a special morning with legendary Māori activist, artist, and author Tame Iti.

For more than five decades, Tame Iti has stood at the heart of Aotearoa's struggle for indigenous rights. From land marches to performance art, police raids to prison cells, his voice has challenged New Zealand to reckon with its colonial legacy.

Once branded as a dangerous and extreme activist, now hailed as a national treasure, Tame has lived the contradictions and realities of standing with mana motuhake in a modern world

After being silenced from speaking te reo Mãori as a child, Tame went on to champion its revitalisation. He discovered the power of protest and what it means to live with mana in a world that often tries to strip it away.

This is his korero of the road he walked and the people who joined him. The comrades, the supporters, and the ones who tried to take him out.

Mana is the story of a man who has never stopped challenging the status quo. It cements Tame's place as one of Aotearoa's most iconic figures.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear Tame Iti share stories of identity, resilience, and the spirit of Aotearoa. Enjoy a Q&A session, connect with fellow readers, and purchase a copy of "Mana" signed by the author himself.

Koha entry. All welcome, Mark your calendar and be part of an inspiring morning!