Recollections

Journalism and French connections – a recollection by Jennifer Little 150 150 Michael King Writers Centre

Journalism and French connections – a recollection by Jennifer Little

I met esteemed historian, race relations and cultural commentator, author the late Michael King twice – once when he interviewed me for a book, and the second time when I interviewed him about a book. That first meeting took place…

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In Celebration of Friendship – a recollection by Graeme Lay 150 150 Michael King Writers Centre

In Celebration of Friendship – a recollection by Graeme Lay

Michael and I served together for many years on the Frank Sargeson Trust. We had both known, and revered, Frank, whose biography Michael had written. Michael and I also had a connection with the eastern Coromandel; He and Maria had…

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Spirited generosity – a recollection by Wensley Wilcox 150 150 Michael King Writers Centre

Spirited generosity – a recollection by Wensley Wilcox

Who knows about the UK-based Arvon Foundation Writing workshops? Who now remembers that Michael King was one of the key facilitators of a series of a similar residential Writing Workshops held here, in rural Albany NZ, from 1986 to 1993?…

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I Love You Michael King – a recollection by Karen Denby 150 150 Michael King Writers Centre

I Love You Michael King – a recollection by Karen Denby

I fell in love with Michael King in the late 1970’s. A fellow Sagittarian, my soul mate, the love of my life.  My hero in brown corduroy trousers. His shining brown eyes meeting mine across the ‘Varsity’ crowded writing workshop…

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A fellow Michael – a recollection by Michael O’Leary 150 150 Michael King Writers Centre

A fellow Michael – a recollection by Michael O’Leary

The last time I saw Michael King was at the 2003 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, which he won for non-fiction that year. I had gone to support my old friend, Hone Tuwhare, who won the poetry section of the award.…

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School days – a recollection by Robert Wright 150 150 Michael King Writers Centre

School days – a recollection by Robert Wright

I was in the same class as Michael at St. Pat’s, Silverstream, all the way through to the 6th form. I recall once in the 4th form we were given essays to write in our English class for homework and…

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