Hone Tuwhare was born on October 21, 1922 in New Zealand. Twentieth-century New Zealand poet known for Something Nothing, Deep River Talk, and other works. He was a 2003 recipient of the prestigious New Zealand Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement.
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About
Twentieth-century New Zealand poet known for Something Nothing, Deep River Talk, and other works. He was a 2003 recipient of the prestigious New Zealand Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement.
Before Fame
He was raised in Northland and Auckland and grew up speaking the Maori language. He published his debut poetry collection, No Ordinary Sun, in 1964.
Trivia
He became Te Mata Poet Laureate of New Zealand in 1999.
Family Life
His mother died when he was young; therefore, he was raised primarily by his father, a prominent storyteller.
Associated With
He, like Allen Curnow, was a New Zealand-born poet.
