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New poems hit the streets of Aotearoa

New poems hit the streets of Aotearoa

As 2020 enters its final phase, Phantom has curated a selection of original works by Becky Woodall, Eamonn Tee, Simon Sweetman, Ruby Porter, Steve Thomas and David Eggleton. Diverse in…
Tayi Tibble Q & A

Tayi Tibble Q & A

“There are actually so many dope poets in New Zealand it’s literally disproportionate as well as a national mystery” Why do you think poetry is so hot right now? Because…
Helen Heath Q & A

Helen Heath Q & A

” …I want people to feel they are not alone.” Why do you think poetry is so hot right now? Is poetry ever hot? Haha, I always feel like Poetry…
Therese Lloyd Q & A

Therese Lloyd Q & A

“Poetry has a magic and heft to it that other writing doesn’t.” Why do you think poetry is so hot right now? At the moment, the major university presses and…
Erik Kennedy Q & A

Erik Kennedy Q & A

“…people are realising that our frantic-paced, growth-obsessed, world-destroying capitalist society is failing to nurture us, and poetry allows us to slow down, reassess, and repair.” Why do you think poetry…
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NZ & US Poetry Takes on the World!

An initiative by Phantom Billstickers* to provoke some thought, while putting some beauty back into the world’s streets, has seen POETRY POSTERS featuring poems by New Zealand and American poets…
Erik Kennedy Q & A

Erik Kennedy Q & A

“…people are realising that our frantic-paced, growth-obsessed, world-destroying capitalist society…