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...
I forgot it was Captain Cook-ed day!
Shout out to the Hawaiians for killing James Cook on this day in history..
February 13, 2026 at 9:53 PM
I forgot it was Captain Cook-ed day!
Take the fictional characters quiz and post the first four you know: openpsychometrics.org/tests/charac...
February 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Take the fictional characters quiz and post the first four you know: openpsychometrics.org/tests/charac...
I was a bit ill this morning so I got some “full fat” coke (instead of Coke Zero) and I was surprised at the difference and I think it is more about mouth feel than the taste? Like Coke Zero feels crispy and normal Coke is sort of soft? Like it coats the mouth?
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
I was a bit ill this morning so I got some “full fat” coke (instead of Coke Zero) and I was surprised at the difference and I think it is more about mouth feel than the taste? Like Coke Zero feels crispy and normal Coke is sort of soft? Like it coats the mouth?
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IT'S GOOD FOR YOU! ^MT
February 11, 2026 at 9:56 PM
IT'S GOOD FOR YOU! ^MT
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One day, we'll be an ancient civilization. I enjoy imagining future cultures, comparing and contrasting the direct works of William Shakespeare with Ten Things I Hate About You as if they were separated by a decade or so.
February 11, 2026 at 1:44 AM
One day, we'll be an ancient civilization. I enjoy imagining future cultures, comparing and contrasting the direct works of William Shakespeare with Ten Things I Hate About You as if they were separated by a decade or so.
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PSA: do not tag politicians, media or ill-intent people/organisations into replies to people, or in quote posts, unless you know they're ok with that.
This is not only rude but puts others at risk of harm. This is not a game. I will block anyone that does this to me
This is not only rude but puts others at risk of harm. This is not a game. I will block anyone that does this to me
February 10, 2026 at 3:28 AM
PSA: do not tag politicians, media or ill-intent people/organisations into replies to people, or in quote posts, unless you know they're ok with that.
This is not only rude but puts others at risk of harm. This is not a game. I will block anyone that does this to me
This is not only rude but puts others at risk of harm. This is not a game. I will block anyone that does this to me
February 9, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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This Sunday (8 February at 3pm) i'll be talking with Jordy Rosenberg at The Open Book in Tāmaki Makaurau. It's a free event. Jordy's new book Night Night Dawn is AMAZING and i can't wait to talk to him about it. theopenbook.co.nz/events/2026/...
Reading and Writing Political Fiction Now — The Open Book
Writers Jordy Rosenberg and Pip Adam discuss the literatures of a resurgent Left in the shadow of the Far Right. What is it to write and read political fiction in our current moment? @jordyrosenberg...
theopenbook.co.nz
February 4, 2026 at 3:31 AM
This Sunday (8 February at 3pm) i'll be talking with Jordy Rosenberg at The Open Book in Tāmaki Makaurau. It's a free event. Jordy's new book Night Night Dawn is AMAZING and i can't wait to talk to him about it. theopenbook.co.nz/events/2026/...
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This looks great - two of the smartest and most intriguing writers I know of, chatting about timely topics together.
Bound to be invigorating for the busy ol’ brain, especially in these weird and wearying times. A most welcome and refreshing invitation! #pukapuka #nzbooks
Bound to be invigorating for the busy ol’ brain, especially in these weird and wearying times. A most welcome and refreshing invitation! #pukapuka #nzbooks
This Sunday (8 February at 3pm) i'll be talking with Jordy Rosenberg at The Open Book in Tāmaki Makaurau. It's a free event. Jordy's new book Night Night Dawn is AMAZING and i can't wait to talk to him about it. theopenbook.co.nz/events/2026/...
Reading and Writing Political Fiction Now — The Open Book
Writers Jordy Rosenberg and Pip Adam discuss the literatures of a resurgent Left in the shadow of the Far Right. What is it to write and read political fiction in our current moment? @jordyrosenberg...
theopenbook.co.nz
February 7, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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The secret to finding 100% of your typos is just to wait until the piece is published, don't worry you'll find them all
February 2, 2026 at 1:38 AM
The secret to finding 100% of your typos is just to wait until the piece is published, don't worry you'll find them all
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When I was younger (so much younger than today) I fancied that I might become an international woman of mystery and drive an MG MGB in British racing green. I think it is best for humanity if I stay a pedestrian so my new manicure is as close as I should get to British racing green.
February 4, 2026 at 12:39 AM
When I was younger (so much younger than today) I fancied that I might become an international woman of mystery and drive an MG MGB in British racing green. I think it is best for humanity if I stay a pedestrian so my new manicure is as close as I should get to British racing green.
I’m getting close to “finishing” * my second draft. My aim is that my PhD supervisors, publisher and agent all have this reaction when they read it:
a man with a mullet and a mustache is wearing a wig and making a funny face .
Alt: a man with a mullet and a mustache is wearing a wig and making a funny face mouthing “What the fuck”
media.tenor.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:46 PM
I’m getting close to “finishing” * my second draft. My aim is that my PhD supervisors, publisher and agent all have this reaction when they read it:
I put a bit of ground cardamom and mānuka honey in my kawakawa tea and it is DELIGHTFUL.
January 30, 2026 at 8:33 AM
I put a bit of ground cardamom and mānuka honey in my kawakawa tea and it is DELIGHTFUL.
Marama! 🥚🥚
Three more #kakapo nests found on Anchor Island in the last two days: JEM (2 eggs), Yasmine (1 egg) and Marama (photo; she was protective of her 2 eggs). There are now 11 females nesting on Anchor, 6 on Whenua Hou, and some (TBC) on Chalky. #kakapo2026 #conservation #parrots
January 28, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Marama! 🥚🥚
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Remember to vote this year you need to be enrolled or have your enrolment up to date before advance voting opens - because if you don’t, you can guarantee racist morons like this will definitely be out there voting for the racist dog whistling parties.
January 28, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Remember to vote this year you need to be enrolled or have your enrolment up to date before advance voting opens - because if you don’t, you can guarantee racist morons like this will definitely be out there voting for the racist dog whistling parties.
Birthday selfie. 48 — my age not the takes for this photo (that was WAY more 😂)
January 26, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Birthday selfie. 48 — my age not the takes for this photo (that was WAY more 😂)
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THIS IS SOMETHING YOU GET TO LEARN IN A SKEET, AND NOT, AS I DID, IN A KAYAK ON LOWER SABAO LAKE IN MAINE, AS ONE SURFACED RIGHT THE FUCK NEXT TO ME.
Moose are great swimmers, can fully submerge for 30+ sec, & dive up to 5m deep! When a moose submerges its head, the difference btwn water pressure & air pressure causes specialized structures w/in moose nostrils to seal the nose! The deeper they dive, the greater the pressure, the tighter the seal!
Quote this skeet with a random fact you love, that brings you joy, I'll start:
Otters have pockets. The skin under their armpits makes a natural fold that they keep things in.
Otters have pockets. The skin under their armpits makes a natural fold that they keep things in.
November 5, 2024 at 5:55 PM
THIS IS SOMETHING YOU GET TO LEARN IN A SKEET, AND NOT, AS I DID, IN A KAYAK ON LOWER SABAO LAKE IN MAINE, AS ONE SURFACED RIGHT THE FUCK NEXT TO ME.
Ralph is snoozing in Pickles’ box.
It is my fault, apparently.
It is my fault, apparently.
January 24, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Ralph is snoozing in Pickles’ box.
It is my fault, apparently.
It is my fault, apparently.
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normal dog, switzerland, 15th century
January 24, 2026 at 12:04 AM
normal dog, switzerland, 15th century
I’m doing an AMA on Reddit (r/bookclub Kurangaituku) on Tuesday 27 Jan 10am NZ time (26 Jan 9pm GMT, 4pm EST) So if you have some questions about Kurangaituku, or what my current favourite cheese is head on over there.
Here’s me mugshot with the info.
Here’s me mugshot with the info.
January 24, 2026 at 12:03 AM
I’m doing an AMA on Reddit (r/bookclub Kurangaituku) on Tuesday 27 Jan 10am NZ time (26 Jan 9pm GMT, 4pm EST) So if you have some questions about Kurangaituku, or what my current favourite cheese is head on over there.
Here’s me mugshot with the info.
Here’s me mugshot with the info.