Forty Years of Titirangi Poets

The Titirangi Poets was founded in 1977 by Ron Riddell. Initially known as the Titirangi Poetry and Jazz Group, it provided a venue for poets and musicians in search of an audience for original works. An open forum was created, providing a testing ground for new poems and pieces of music through constructive feedback and encouragement. From the late 1970's until the early 2000's group events were co-ordinated by Mari Hunt. During this period the group became known as The Titirangi Poets.

Piers Davies was also a prominent figure during the period, providing long-term leadership and continuity. There are fifty-one poets represented in this exciting retrospective anthology, including many well-known New Zealand poets such as Kevin Ireland, Peter Bland, Bob Orr, Janet Charman and Riemke Ensing, as well as new and up-and-coming voices such as those of Caroline Masters and Aaron Cromwell. From the green slopes of Titirangi, after forty years of meetings, workshops, readings and events, comes this unique new book, with something for every poetic taste.

Featured in the 24 October 2018 New Zealand newsletter.
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