Where was Nafanua Purcell Kersel born?

Nafanua Purcell Kersel was born in Samoa.

What does Nafanua Purcell Kersel do?

Nafanua Purcell Kersel is known as poet, writer.

Nafanua Purcell Kersel

New Zealand poet

Biography

Nafanua Purcell Kersel is a Samoan New Zealand poet. Her debut poetry collection, Black Sugarcane, received the Mary and Peter Biggs Award for Poetry at the 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

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Employers / organisations

Victoria University of Wellington

Quick answers about Nafanua Purcell Kersel

Where was Nafanua Purcell Kersel born?: Nafanua Purcell Kersel was born in Samoa.
What does Nafanua Purcell Kersel do?: Nafanua Purcell Kersel is known as poet, writer.

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