Professor Selina Tusitala Marsh
(ONZM, FRSNZ)
Inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate,
New Zealand Poet Laureate
Tell your tale
or someone else will
...or won't.
ABOUT
I inspire people by performing my poetry, telling my tale and helping others find theirs.
I perform poetry for primary schoolers and presidents (Obama), queers and Queens (HRH Elizabeth II) and Kings (HRH Charles III). I've worked with Gucci and graffiti artists, corporate leaders and community activists, and everyone in between.
Reading Across Culture: Teaching Māori and Pacific Poetry with Curiosity, Courage and Care. A professional guide for NZ English teachers, Years 11–13.
SPEAKING
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Inspirational Keynotes
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Creativity and Innovation Workshops for Education, Government and Corporate sectors
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Commissioned Poems for personal and professional events
Bringing Cultural Selves Through Corporate Doors to Enrich People, Places and Spaces
CREATIVITY & POETRY INSPIRING:
Ministry of Education, Auckland City Council, Vector, Spark, Chorus, Fletchers,
Te Puhtahitanga, Higher Ground Drug Rehabilitation, Royal Society of New Zealand
