
Dominic Hoey

Dominic Hoey
Dominic Hoey is a poet, author and playwright based in Auckland, New Zealand. His debut novel Iceland was a New Zealand bestseller and was long-listed for the 2018 Ockham Book Award. He’s released four poetry books and a bunch of rap albums he’d rather forget. His new novel, Poor People With Money is out now on Penguin. 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.
Dominic Hoey is published by Dead Bird Books Penguin New Zealand
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September 23, 2022
at 8:30pm
TIFA Event
Healing Wounds with Words: Dominic Hoey & Tyler Pennock
Dominic Hoey and Tyler Pennock
September 23, 2022 at 8:30pm

September 22, 2022
at 7:30pm
TIFA Event
Kapow! With Irvine Welsh
Michael Pedersen, Hollie McNish, Omar Musa, Dominic Hoey, Irvine Welsh, and Amoya ReƩ
September 22, 2022 at 7:30pm

October 28, 2020
at 8:30pm
TIFA Event
Kapow! When Poetry Comets Collide
Omar Musa, Hollie McNish, and Dominic Hoey
October 28, 2020 at 8:30pm