Dominic Hoey

Dominic Hoey is a poet, author and playwright based in Auckland, New Zealand.

His debut novel Iceland was a New Zealand bestseller, long-listed for the 2018 Ockham Book Award and his short story 1986 won the 2021 Sunday Star Times Short Story Award. His latest poetry collection I Thought We’d Be Famous was released in October 2019.

Dominic has written and performed two one-person hit shows about his bone disease and his inability to get arts funding. In a former life, Dominic was an MC battle and slam-poetry champion.
Through his Learn To Write Good creative writing course, Dominic has taught hundreds of students around the world how to think dyslexic. He also works with young people through the Atawhai program, teaching art, yoga and meditation to help them with their mental health and self-esteem.

Currently he lives with a small, vicious dog and dreams of one day owning an animal rescue farm.

Talanoa with Dominic

Time & Date:

Sunday August 13, 2023 AT 3 PM
Homeground Poets
The Thirsty Dog
469 Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD

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