Meet the NZYW Tuakana

By NZ Young Writers Festival | Posted: Wednesday Sep 30, 2026

Introducing our two Young Writer Tuakana, Eric Soakai and Rauhina Kohuwai-Banks, who help to shape the kaupapa and offer mentorship to this year’s participants throughout the wānaka at Puketeraki Marae over the next few days and the NZ Young Writers Fest this weekend!