[Huia Short Stories 09] • Huia Short Stories 9

Here are the best short stories and novel extracts from the Pikihuia Awards for Māori Writers 2011, as judged by Keri Hulme, Katie Wolfe, Erima Henare and Reina Whaitiri.

The book contains stories from the 18 finalists for Best Short Story written in English, the five finalists for the Best Short Story in Māori and the six finalists for the Best Novel Extract.

For over ten years, the Māori Literature Trust and Huia Publishers have been responsible for this unique and increasingly popular biennial writing competition. The awards and their subsequent publications have become much anticipated as they bring more undiscovered gems to the attention of the New Zealand reading public. Past winners and finalists include James George, Briar Grace-Smith, Kelly Ana Morey and Paula Morris.

The authors and stories in this volume are:

PJ Akuhata - Ngā Tinihanga a Māui

Tania Bayer - This Time it will be Different

Sharon Clair - The Adventures of the Gian and the Ruru'

Piripi Evans - Haowhenua

Ann French - Growing Up

Ann French - Treading on Egg Shells

Anahera Gildea - Pikorua

Anahera Gildea - Te Ahi Kā

Olivia Giles - Stepping Outside the Box

K-T Harrison - Waiwhetu Bushes

Hira Hunapo - Path of a Healer

Mataia Keepa - Taku Pūtia Whakahirahira

Te Atawhai Kumar - Katahi te Hōhā Whakahirahira

Robert Madden - Blues, Booze and Bust

Dionne Norman - Art for a Price

Raschel-Miette - Failure to Deal

Terence Rissetto - The Sick Crysalis

Marama Salsano - A State of Sleepfulness

Marama Salsano - skin

Mark Sweet - Kaimoana

Mark Sweet - Mummy's Boy

Gordon Te Araroa-Ham - Gobblesotne Park

Fred Te Maro - He Toa Pākīwaha

Erin Thompson-Pou - Ki Te Wehi Ao, Ko Te Ao Marama

Anita Tipene - Click Send

Anita Tipene - Of Apples and Oranges

Helen Waaka - Obsession with Katherine

Helen Waaka - Hineraumati

TC Waikato - Ten

Lesley Rain Walker - Cutting Truths

Challen Wilson - Keys