The regular workshops will help participants develop their skills as poets and gain an understanding of modern poetry.

About the presenter

Kai has many years’ experience organising poetry groups and performing live poetry, including a second place at the Melbourne poetry slam competitionKai holds a PhD in English from the University of Auckland, has tutored in literature subjects at the University of Auckland and taught an introductory subject on New Zealand poetry at the University of Waikato. He is an editor accredited by the Institute of Professional Editors, and works as a professional editor. Workshops will run every fortnight on Thursdays from 2.30pm - 4.30pm

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