Tim Waitai-Tipene, (Ngāti Kuri/Ngāti Whatua) – was adopted into the Waitai-Tipene whanau as a toddler. He was raised in two cultures, NZ Māori and NZ European. First published in 1996, Tim is now the author of more than thirteen books, five of which have won awards
Tim is also the founder of Warrior Kids, a community organisation working with at-risk children.
After teaching self defence for women and facilitating anger management and Living Without Violence programmes for men, Tim turned his attention to working with children.
He is the author of several books for children and adolescent novels, many of which have been finalists and winners of various awards. He is based in West Auckland.
Mrs Battleship
Pipi and Pou and the 100 Legs of Terror
The Book that Wouldn’t Read
Kura Toa – Warrior School
Pipi and Pou and the River Monster
Patu
Pipi and Pou and the Tentacles of the Deep
Rona Moon (Ko Rona Māhina)
Pipi and Pou and the Haunted Forest
Pipi and Pou and the Firewoman
Pipi and Pou and the Waves of Destruction
The Ever-Standing Tree (Te Rākau Tū Tonu)
How Many Times? Me Hia Rawa Ngā Wā?
Pipi and Pou and the Shadow Below
