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Candice Tutauha

Candice Tutauha (Ngati Ruanui, Te Atihaunui a Paparangi) is a writer from Aotearoa New Zealand whose work explores identity, whānau, disability and the ties between past and present. She holds a Master of Creative Writing with First Class Honours from the University of Auckland and has undertaken research connected to the Taranaki Wars. Living with XLH, Candice is passionate about creating stories that centre disabled Maori protagonists and underrepresented voices.

Rua MCW Books

Rua

Candice Tutauha's debut novel Rua is about a young Maori woman learning to navigate the world on her own terms. She dreams of becoming a writer and one day moving to New York City to begin a life far removed from the one she knows. In her tight-knit community, where…
Candice Tutauha
September 30, 2026