Hine Pūrākau - Poetry Slam Night

Hine Pūrākau aka Rahera and Matawai Solomon bring Open Mic Night to Gizzy Local for a powerful evening of poetry, rap, waiata and spoken word.

This gathering is a welcoming space for stories, voices and creative expression with a special focus on uplifting rangatahi.

This is not just a performance night, but a safe, supportive creative pā where words are treated as taonga and lived experience becomes art.

Open to poets, rappers, writers, journal-keepers and listeners alike, everyone is welcome whether you’re stepping up to the mic for the first time or simply soaking it all in.

There is no pressure to perform and no expectation to sound a certain way.

What matters is honesty, heart and showing up.