QIANE MATATA-SIPU

Te Waiohua, Waikato, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Pikiao

Qiane Matata-Sipu (MNZM) is an award-winning Māori and Pasifika writer, best known for her impactful works, NUKU: Stories of 100 Indigenous Women and reo Māori children's book Ngā Kupenga a Nanny Rina (Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets). A seasoned journalist, Qiane has honed her craft across leading media publications. Her journey includes the bold step of self-publishing NUKU, a testament to her vision and dedication. She has also partnered with major publishers like Penguin, bringing her powerful storytelling to a wider audience. Recognised for her influential voice and cultural leadership, Qiane writes to honour and elevate the knowledge and stories of wāhine.

Kōrero

Favourite Quote

'Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua'
Why do you write/compose/translate/create?

Writing books is an extension of my core purpose: to amplify Indigenous knowledge systems so we can change the narrative for future generations.

Books By QIANE MATATA-SIPU

Qiane Matata-Sipu
Ngā Kupenga a Nanny Rina
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Nuku: Stories of 100 Indigenous Women
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Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets
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Qiane Matata-Sipu
Taku Ikura tuatahi
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Everyday Māori: Ia rā, ia rā
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Hine Toa: A Story of Bravery
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Hiwa: Contemporary Māori Short Stories
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Shining Land: Looking for Robin Hyde (Korero Series)
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A Clear Dawn: New Asian Voices from Aotearoa New Zealand
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Ko Aotearoa Tatou / We Are New Zealand - an anthology
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Rangatira
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On Coming Home (BWB Texts)
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False River: Stories/Essays/Secret Histories
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Hira Nathan
Māori Ora - Your Guide to Using Traditional Māori Knowledge to Live a More Intentional Life
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Piki te Ora: Your Wellbeing Journal
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Whakawhetai: Gratitude: A Daily Bilingual Journal
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Te Kōparapara: An Introduction to the Māori World
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Whaikōrero: The World of Māori Oratory
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Matariki Bennett
E kō, nō hea koe
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Te Haumihiata Mason
Rōmeo rāua ko Hurieta (Romeo and Juliet in te reo Māori)
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Matapēhi
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Monty Soutar
Nga Tama Toa: The Price of Citizenship : C Company 28 (Maori) Battalion 1939-1945
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Whitiki! Whiti! Whiti! E!: Maori In the First World War
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Kāwai: Tree of Nourishment (#2 Kawai)
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Hemi Kelly
Vincent Olsen-Reeder
Hana Merereiha
Hona Black
Taiarahia Black
Tukiterangi Curtis
Atakohu Middleton
Hana Tapiata
Matariki Bennett
Te Haumihiata Mason
Mike McRoberts
Donovan Farnham
Hira Nathan
Hinemoa Elder
Tracy Manu
JP Pomare
Airana Ngarewa
Karen Te Ō Kahurangi Waaka
Hamish Bennett
Tim Worrall
Ramon Te Wake
Qiane Matata-Sipu
Stacy Gregg
Paula Morris
Ngāhuia Te Awekōtuku
Mohi
Karena and Kasey Te Awa Bird
Monty Soutar

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