Autor/-in: Jeffrey Paparoa Holman

Jeffrey Paparoa Holman is an acclaimed poet, historian and memoirist. His poetry has been shortlisted for the New Zealand Book Awards; his family memoir 'The Lost Pilot' (Penguin, 2013) was warmly received in Aotearoa and overseas. 'Best of Both Worlds: The story of Elsdon Best and Tutakangahau' (Penguin, 2010) was short-listed for the Ernest Scott Prize (History) in Australia. Since retirement from his role as senior adjunct fellow at the University of Canterbury, he has taught creative writing in both primary and high school programmes.