HUIA Short Stories 16

Here are the best short stories and poetry by adults and young people from the Pikihuia Awards for Māori writers 2025. This collection of finalists’ work celebrates Māori writing, introduces new talent and gives an opportunity for Māori writers to shine.

The writers included in this collection are:

Hāwea Apiata, Shelley Burne-Field , Mark Horsefield, Darryn Joseph, Anthony Kohere, Atakohu Middleton, Toni Pivac-Hohaia, Shona Barnett , Shelley Burne-Field, Di Grennell, Aperahama Te Kapua-I-Waho Hurihanganui, Te Aomihia Kaipara, Atakohu Middleton, Janet-Liee Pihama, Mokena Potae Reedy, Marama Salasano and Jessica Hinerangi Kathleen Thompson-Carr, Boyd Kahu Archibald, Nina Jude Digby, Tamihana te koha a Matariki Teimana Simmonds, Maia Waldegrave and Sarah Rose Mautoka Wilson.