Just under 100 years ago Eileen Duggan (1894–1972) was New Zealand’s best-known poet. She wrote for 50 years – her work focused on our landscape and people and reflected her Catholic faith – and she had a strong international following, something local poets rarely achieve. Peter Whiteford will chair a celebration of Eileen Duggan, with Dame Fiona Kidman, Roger Steele, Michael Fitzsimons and Robin Peace. Each will read one of her poems and respond with work of their own.
