Dead Bird Books

05/09/2025

Still some spaces for Dominic's workshop at Te Wā on the 13th in Ōtautahi. He hardly ever teaches in person one off classes so if you want to see him rambling about writing in the flesh sign up today
https://shorturl.at/g4grw
He's also running a workshop on Monday called No one gives a f**k about your art the way you do. It's all about taking control of your creative career and doing shirt your own way.
https://events.humanitix.com/creative-diy-w-dominic-hoey

04/09/2025

is running an in person workshop at on the 13th. Come learn how to turn all your weird thoughts into weird stories and poems . Sign up link in Dominics bio

15/08/2025

Another sick night reading poetry at for the Tāmaki Makaurau stop of book tour! Dead Bird foreverrr

01/08/2025

Dunedin launch was a hit. Full house and amazing performances. We’re so stoked to help get this pukapuka out into the world ❤️📚🐥

23/07/2025

Our next Dead Bird Books showcase is happening at Goblin bar on the 7th and I thought I'd share a poem. Come and see me, Liz Breslin, Liam Jacobson and Jenny Rockwell. Get ya tickets!
https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/29830/Spoken-Word-Round-Table-2.utr

17/07/2025

Dear friends, strangers and strange friends; Dead Bird Books is holding another poetry round table and this time it's the launch of Liz Breslin's new poetry collection! Catch Dominic Hoey, Liam Jacobson, Jenny Rockwell and Liz at Goblin. Last one sold out so get ya tickets now!
https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/29830/Spoken-Word-Round-Table-2.utr

09/07/2025

Dead Bird Books are having another poetry round table at Goblin!
This will also be the launch of Liz Breslin's new poetry collection.
Get your tickets now!
https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/97291/Spoken-Word-Round-Table-2.utr

08/07/2025

We’re excited to announce the next Dead Bird Books release is a poetry collection by . It’s out August 1st but you can preorder now (link in bio) . Liz will be hitting the road next month so come hear some poetry and grab a book.

06/05/2025

Happy launch day !!! Her amazing pukapuka is now available at all good book stores or online from our website. If you’re in Tāmaki we’re having a launch at the Tim Ferris gallery from 6pm tonight.

01/05/2025

Pre-orders for brand new book are heading your way! Catch you at the launch at Tim Melville gallery 6pm next Wednesday!

14/04/2025

is launching her debut poetry collection at the Tim Melville gallery 7th of May. Come get a book it’s really good!

03/04/2025

We're excited to announce our next pukapuka is a poetry collection by the amazing Matariki Bennett. Pre-orders are live now!

e kō, nō hea koe is the debut collection of poetry from Matariki Bennett (Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Hinerangi). It is a series of goodbyes and attempts to slow the shedding, it's a group of teenagers sparking up as they watch the great pacific garbage patch catapult into space and beco...