Under The Glow: Blackout Poetry Aotearoa

Blackout Poetry Aotearoa is a poetry initiative run by Hebe Kearney. Their workshops range from disasters to turning fact into fiction. The initiative is a celebration of poetry and an encouragement of chaos, using blackout poetry as an anchor for self-expression. Since 2025, they've been a fundamental part of the Auckland poetry scene. They run workshops consistently and you can follow them at @blackoutpoetryaotearoa and @he__be for all the details.

Below, we have included some photos from their activities as well as a digital version of blackout poetry. Give it a go, and we hope to see you at one of their workshops soon.

Enlarge the images below to get a great insight into the work they are helping create.

We have been thinking of a new name for this place. We want to showcase more than singular poems. We want to show you what New Zealand has to offer creatively in all corners. Introducing 'Under The Glow'. Whether it is a poetry collective, a pizza restaurant, a market, or a music studio, we will explore it all. Let's begin with BPA.