Tina Makereti

Tina Makereti's novel "The Imaginary Lives of James Poneke" was a finalist for the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

Tina Makereti often incorporates elements of Māori culture and history into her narratives, blending historical fiction with a distinctive literary voice that explores identity and belonging.

Tina Makereti's novels are generally standalone works, though they often explore interconnected themes of indigeneity and colonial impact.