Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku in conversation with Carla Donson

Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku MNZM (Te Arawa, Tūhoe, Ngāpuhi, Waikato) holds degrees from the University of Auckland and the University of Waikato. An Emeritus Professor, she has worked as a curator, lecturer, critic, researcher and leader in both the heritage and tertiary sectors. She is a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, a Companion of the Royal Society Te Apārangi, and a Fellow of the Auckland War Memorial Museum. Now based back at the Pā, she serves on the Paepae Tapu o Ngāti Whakaue. In 2025, Ngāhuia won the General Non-Fiction catagory at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards for her acclaimed memoir Hine Toa: A story of bravery.

Carla Donson MNZM manages the Women's Network and founded Whanganui's La Fiesta and Winter Wonderfest. A long-time columist and community advocate, she was named Whanganui Person of the Year in 2023 and awarded a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2024.

Saturday 20th September 11.30 - 12.30

Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery

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