Tīhema Baker

Tīhema Baker’s first adult novel Turncoat (Lawrence & Gibson) was a critical and commercial success and longlisted for the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2024. His second adult book One Day a Taniwha will be published by Moa Press, Hachette in August 2026.

NVA26 judge Jade Kake says Tihema Baker is a bold new voice in contemporary fiction. ‘From political satire and science fiction to contemporary Māori magic realism, Tīhema's writing is sharp, incisive and of our place and time.’