Whiti Hereaka
@whitihereaka.co.nz
Te Arawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Whakaue, Tūhourangi, Ngāti Tumatawera, Tainui, Pākehā. Kaituhi Māori. Author of “Kurangaituku”.
Writer of things. Popular emotional cheese dish.
She/her/ia.
www.whitihereaka.co.nz
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Writer of things. Popular emotional cheese dish.
She/her/ia.
www.whitihereaka.co.nz
Profile photo by Tabitha Arthur
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Whiti Hereaka
@whitihereaka.co.nz
· Apr 11
You Are Here by Whiti Hereaka and Peata Larkin - Aotearoa New Zealand Review of Books
An imaginative collaboration between writer and artist that pairs 'classical mathematical theory with te ao Māori'.
www.nzreviewofbooks.com
“Having unfurled to show you its glory You Are Here contracts and curls up on itself again. Back at the beginning. Expanding and contracting. Breathing in and breathing out.”
www.nzreviewofbooks.com/you-are-here...
www.nzreviewofbooks.com/you-are-here...
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3) Drop off at the Southern Landfill, let the team know you have an item that may contain asbestos and they'll direct you
More on the contamination/recall 👇
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/asbestos-...
More on the contamination/recall 👇
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/asbestos-...
‘Stop using them immediately’: Kmart coloured sand toys recalled after asbestos detected
Ministry says cancer risk from brief exposure is low but urges immediate caution.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 16, 2025 at 7:57 AM
3) Drop off at the Southern Landfill, let the team know you have an item that may contain asbestos and they'll direct you
More on the contamination/recall 👇
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/asbestos-...
More on the contamination/recall 👇
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/asbestos-...
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Leaving aside ridiculous failure that this could occur with a childrens product, here is the immediate guidance from WCC:
1) Place in a plastic bag, put that plastic bag in another plastic bag & tape shut
2) Label 'Contains Asbestos'
1) Place in a plastic bag, put that plastic bag in another plastic bag & tape shut
2) Label 'Contains Asbestos'
November 16, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Leaving aside ridiculous failure that this could occur with a childrens product, here is the immediate guidance from WCC:
1) Place in a plastic bag, put that plastic bag in another plastic bag & tape shut
2) Label 'Contains Asbestos'
1) Place in a plastic bag, put that plastic bag in another plastic bag & tape shut
2) Label 'Contains Asbestos'
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Contaminated sand ⚠️
I've had several emails asking about where/how to dispose of the Anko kinetic sand sold by Kmart which is potentially contaminated with asbestos.
Kmart's guidance thus far is just to "contact your local council for disposal".
I've had several emails asking about where/how to dispose of the Anko kinetic sand sold by Kmart which is potentially contaminated with asbestos.
Kmart's guidance thus far is just to "contact your local council for disposal".
November 16, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Contaminated sand ⚠️
I've had several emails asking about where/how to dispose of the Anko kinetic sand sold by Kmart which is potentially contaminated with asbestos.
Kmart's guidance thus far is just to "contact your local council for disposal".
I've had several emails asking about where/how to dispose of the Anko kinetic sand sold by Kmart which is potentially contaminated with asbestos.
Kmart's guidance thus far is just to "contact your local council for disposal".
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I’m sorry I just found out that in 1379, as in, 650 years ago, a baby girl was born in Yorkshire and named Diot Coke
history is a fucking joke lmao
history is a fucking joke lmao
November 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I’m sorry I just found out that in 1379, as in, 650 years ago, a baby girl was born in Yorkshire and named Diot Coke
history is a fucking joke lmao
history is a fucking joke lmao
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You been hit by a smooth hymnal
What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 AM
You been hit by a smooth hymnal
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It's lovely when people ask to buy multiple copies of your book to give away at an event they want you to speak at. It's less nice when they do that instead of offering a fee.
Peeps. An author might get ~NZ$2 per copy. And they won't receive it til their next royalty cheque.
PAY YOUR SPEAKERS.
Peeps. An author might get ~NZ$2 per copy. And they won't receive it til their next royalty cheque.
PAY YOUR SPEAKERS.
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
It's lovely when people ask to buy multiple copies of your book to give away at an event they want you to speak at. It's less nice when they do that instead of offering a fee.
Peeps. An author might get ~NZ$2 per copy. And they won't receive it til their next royalty cheque.
PAY YOUR SPEAKERS.
Peeps. An author might get ~NZ$2 per copy. And they won't receive it til their next royalty cheque.
PAY YOUR SPEAKERS.
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Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro has placed two significant rāhui (prohibitions/restrictions) on Tongariro maunga following a massive fire that scorched nearly 3,000 hectares of land.
Rāhui placed as iwi lead Tongariro recovery after devastating fire
Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro has placed two significant rāhui (prohibitions/restrictions) on Tongariro maunga following a massive fire that scorched nearly 3,000 hectares of land.
www.teaonews.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro has placed two significant rāhui (prohibitions/restrictions) on Tongariro maunga following a massive fire that scorched nearly 3,000 hectares of land.
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Enquire now about joining us in 2026!
We're excited to be working with the Publishers Association of New Zealand / Te Rau o Tākupu (PANZ) to deliver our courses next year. 🎉
More information available at www.whitireiapublishing.co.nz
We're excited to be working with the Publishers Association of New Zealand / Te Rau o Tākupu (PANZ) to deliver our courses next year. 🎉
More information available at www.whitireiapublishing.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Enquire now about joining us in 2026!
We're excited to be working with the Publishers Association of New Zealand / Te Rau o Tākupu (PANZ) to deliver our courses next year. 🎉
More information available at www.whitireiapublishing.co.nz
We're excited to be working with the Publishers Association of New Zealand / Te Rau o Tākupu (PANZ) to deliver our courses next year. 🎉
More information available at www.whitireiapublishing.co.nz
I’ve just checked a copy-edit of the piece the Humboldt Forum commissioned me to write and had the pleasant feeling of reading my work and thinking: “oh that’s not too bad”*
* As a NZer the highest praise I can give myself 😅
* As a NZer the highest praise I can give myself 😅
November 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I’ve just checked a copy-edit of the piece the Humboldt Forum commissioned me to write and had the pleasant feeling of reading my work and thinking: “oh that’s not too bad”*
* As a NZer the highest praise I can give myself 😅
* As a NZer the highest praise I can give myself 😅
If you see this (and wish to) post four female characters you love
November 9, 2025 at 5:32 AM
If you see this (and wish to) post four female characters you love
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Aotearoa: disaster occurs --> local marae opens its doors to the victims. Every. Single. Time.
The fire on Tongariro National Park has grown to 1,600 hectares and remains uncontrolled, and Ngāti Rangi has opened their marae in Raetihi to support affected communities.
Iwi offer shelter as firefighters battle uncontrolled forest fire on Tongariro
The fire on Tongariro National Park has grown to 1,600 hectares and remains uncontrolled, and Ngāti Rangi has opened their marae in Raetihi to support affected communities.
www.teaonews.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Aotearoa: disaster occurs --> local marae opens its doors to the victims. Every. Single. Time.
Describe your cat’s personality with one photo
November 9, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Describe your cat’s personality with one photo
Wore some shorts, took my very white legs to the beach and inflicted them on everyone.
November 9, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Wore some shorts, took my very white legs to the beach and inflicted them on everyone.
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My World War I Poem
Inside each trench, the sound of prayer.
Inside each prayer, the sound of digging.
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My World War I Poem
Inside each trench, the sound of prayer.
Inside each prayer, the sound of digging.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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My World War I Poem
Inside each trench, the sound of prayer.
Inside each prayer, the sound of digging.
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My World War I Poem
Inside each trench, the sound of prayer.
Inside each prayer, the sound of digging.
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This is what they took from you
November 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This is what they took from you
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Renowned filmmaker Lee Tamahori, whose work helped define Māori storytelling on screen and propelled New Zealand cinema onto the world stage, has died.
Lee Tamahori, trailblazing Māori filmmaker, dies aged 75
Renowned filmmaker Lee Tamahori, whose work helped define Māori storytelling on screen and propelled New Zealand cinema onto the world stage, has died.
www.teaonews.co.nz
November 7, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Renowned filmmaker Lee Tamahori, whose work helped define Māori storytelling on screen and propelled New Zealand cinema onto the world stage, has died.
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I've been seeing a lot of people describe being nauseous after reading articles discussing people being driven to suicide by ChatGPT, or being unable to stop thinking about it:
That sounds to me like possible symptoms of exposure to traumatising media, and this has tools for looking after yourself.
That sounds to me like possible symptoms of exposure to traumatising media, and this has tools for looking after yourself.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:19 AM
I've been seeing a lot of people describe being nauseous after reading articles discussing people being driven to suicide by ChatGPT, or being unable to stop thinking about it:
That sounds to me like possible symptoms of exposure to traumatising media, and this has tools for looking after yourself.
That sounds to me like possible symptoms of exposure to traumatising media, and this has tools for looking after yourself.
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Auckland Theatre Company presents ‘Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking’ the play by Witi Ihimaera, brought into the 21st Century so ably with Katie Wolfe directing, magnificent performances by Miriama McDowell and Nī Dekkers-Reihana. An eerie opening, a must see!
November 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Auckland Theatre Company presents ‘Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking’ the play by Witi Ihimaera, brought into the 21st Century so ably with Katie Wolfe directing, magnificent performances by Miriama McDowell and Nī Dekkers-Reihana. An eerie opening, a must see!
Maybe hold off on the fireworks eh neighbour? Still a bit jumpy nē?
November 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Maybe hold off on the fireworks eh neighbour? Still a bit jumpy nē?
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QUAKE: Mag 4.8, Thu, Nov 06 2025, 09:09:53 PM, 15 km west of Wellington. Depth: 45 km #eqnz https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2025p836054
GeoNet: Quake - 2025p836054
The quake may have been felt in Blenheim, Castlepoint, Collingwood, Dannevirke, Eketahuna, Feilding, French Pass, Hanmer Springs, Hawera, Hunterville, Kaikoura, Karamea, Levin, Martinborough, Masterton, Motueka, Murchison, Nelson, Palmerston North, Paraparaumu, Picton, Pongaroa, Porangahau, Seddon, St Arnaud, Taihape, Waverley, Wellington, Whanganui, and surrounding localities.
www.geonet.org.nz
November 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM
QUAKE: Mag 4.8, Thu, Nov 06 2025, 09:09:53 PM, 15 km west of Wellington. Depth: 45 km #eqnz https://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/2025p836054
I’m making some Vegemite toast because I heard this and apparently I’m very suggestible.
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Down Under
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November 6, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I’m making some Vegemite toast because I heard this and apparently I’m very suggestible.
open.spotify.com/track/3ZZq93...
open.spotify.com/track/3ZZq93...