Saufo'i Press

14/05/2025

I am so happy to share that THE Rex Leota Paget was awarded the Matātuhi Foundation Award for Best First Book of Poetry at last night’s Ockham NZ Book Awards.

Proud is an understatement. Rex’s book Manuali’i is too dazzling to capture in a few words - experience it for yourself if you haven’t already.

I don’t know how many, if any, Samoan fa’afa’atama poets have won this award - but this representation is everything.

Shot Rex - you deserve everything.

30/01/2025

Cheehoo! Super excited to announce that Manuali'i by Rex Letoa Paget has made the longlist for the Mary and Peter Biggs Award for Poetry in this year's Ockham NZ Book Awards.

Get your copy of Manuali'i from the Saufo'i Press website, or select bookstores, to see what all the hype is about!

Big alofas to all of the other authors whose books have been longlisted too.

29/01/2025

So excited to announce that Manuali’i by Rex Letoa Paget has made the Ockham NZ Book Awards longlist for the Mary and Peter Biggs Award for Poetry!

If you haven’t read Rex’s poetry book yet, now is the time! Available from the Saufo’i Press website and select bookstores.

Shot to all the other amazing authors whose books made the longlist too.

Let's cheer on the 2025 Mary and Peter Biggs Award for Poetry longlistees! Congratulations, all.

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19/09/2024

Kia ora e te whānau! We have some lush new reviews in for Rex Paget's stunning debut, Manuali'i. Check out Paula Green's absolutely wonderful words on Poetry Shelf, where you can also hear Rex read some of his poems as a treat for your ears. Then follow up with this sweet review on Compulsive Reader.

https://nzpoetryshelf.com/2024/09/18/poetry-shelf-review-and-reading-manualii-by-rex-letoa-paget/

https://compulsivereader.com/2024/08/16/a-review-of-manualii-by-rex-letoa-paget/

23/08/2024

Fa’afetai Time Out!

22/08/2024

Unleash the power of poetry! Today we’re celebrating National Poetry Day! 💜✨

Here’s a few of our favourite recently released poetry collections from creators in Aotearoa.

These titles are available for New Zealand libraries and schools to order from Wheelers Books.

22/08/2024

It's National Poetry Day! Do yourself a favour and read some excellent words from the phenomenal plethora of Aotearoa poets!

Unleash the power of poetry! Today we’re celebrating National Poetry Day! 💜✨

Here’s a few of our favourite recently released poetry collections from creators in Aotearoa.

These titles are available for New Zealand libraries and schools to order from Wheelers Books.

04/08/2024

Rex Paget, author of the beautiful Manuali'i poetry collection, was interviewed by Kete Books who have recently launched their new website.

Check out Rex's reckons about his writing journey, through loss, wayfinding and going back to his roots. And treat yourself to a read of his poem 'Everything is Everything' at the end of the interview.

https://www.ketebooks.co.nz/en/interviews/interview-rex-letoa-paget-author-of-manualii

08/06/2024

Rex's words are so dreamy, even making red bands and rat traps seem ethereal. If you haven't already, pick up your copy of Manuali'i. It's a testament to the power of words - it's a balm, pick-me-up, and a companion, all in one. Available from select indie bookstores and the Saufo'i Press website: saufoipress.com

12/05/2024

Cheehoo! We had a little launch party for Manuali'i last week and it was the most beautiful launch. Rex read his poems and everyone got teary eyed, laughed lots and celebrated love, aiga, and connection.

Mālo lava to all who came, all who were there in spirit, and all who were chehoo-ing from afar. And a huge fa'afatei tele lava to Unity Books Wellington for being wonderful and generous hosts.

Get your copy of Manuali'i from an independent bookstore or from the Saufo'i Press website.

08/05/2024

Happy publication day to Rex Letoa Paget! Manuia Rex!

Rex's amazing poetry debut, Manuali'i, is out now! Grab your copy at a local bookstore or head over to the Saufo'i Press website to order one.

We're having a launch at Unity Books Wellington this evening 6pm, Weds 8 May. Afio mai!

08/05/2024

Happy publication day Rex!

Rex's debut poetry book Manuali'i is out today! We're so excited to launch this book tonight. Pop along to Unity Wellington at 6pm