On November this year, the Central Otago Environmental Society awarded poet Brian Turner the honour of New Zealand Poet Laureate of Nature in recognition of his lifetime’s work in poetry and activism, on behalf of the natural world.
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Brian in the grounds of Dunstan hospital in Central
Otago. |
The National Library was delighted to support this initiative:
‘Brian’s whakapapa of speaking to and of the environment in New Zealand is founded on a lifetime’s presence in our landscape, both the physical and literary forms of it. He is much loved, respected and recognised in these spheres and to acknowledge that with this honour is apt and fitting.’
On sharing the news with Paula Green, Paula created a celebratory post about Brian for Poetry Shelf.
Brian Turner was the fourth Te Mata Estate Winery Poet Laureate between 2003 and 2005.
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