Patricia Grace
Patricia Grace's voice is a truly indigenous Wellington one. She was born here, and descends from the main tribes of the area – Ngati Toa, Te Ati Awa, and Ngati Raukawa. Grace is acknowledged as a key figure in the emergence of Maori fiction in English. Her work is noted for its versatility of style, narrative and descriptive technique, and her uncompromising portrayals of Maori consciousness and experience have won recognition from a wide international audience.
