Anne-Marie Te Whiu on 'Mettle'

Meet Anne-Marie Te Whiu (Te Rarawa): a poet, editor and cultural producer - who is making BIG waves in the literary world. It was an honour to have her join us on the podcast this week.

ICYMI: Anne-Marie has released Mettle, a remarkable and impressive debut collection of poems that speak to the complexity of family, identity and the proud legacy of Māori language and culture. Her collection of poetry centres on the resilience and fortitude that has rippled through Anne-Marie's family and Māori lineage - despite the challenges and traumas faced in present day, or transmitted generationally.

After reading Anne-Marie's work and listening to her incredible conversation with Soaliha, we are certain that the poet will become a household name - and we cannot wait to hear what she has in store.