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We believe feminism is more than equality —

it's a force for empowerment.

redrosethorns is a feminist independent press and literary community exploring mental health, identity, and liberation. Our mission is to create a supportive space where individuals connect with their authentic selves, find their voices, and work collectively to dismantle what holds us back. We're building toward a more equitable world through two pathways: a publishing platform for voices ready to speak their truth; and events and workshops that nurture self-worth and connection.

Whether you're here to read, write, or simply belong, you're in the right place.

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Paatohia te rohi ki te ako atu.

Nau mai ki te redrosethorns!

Whakangungu CBT &  Awheawhe

Ko a maatau ratonga whakangungu takitahi me nga awheawhe roopu i hangaia hei arahi i a koe ki te rapu i to reo o roto me te whakaora i te ahotea, i te mamae ranei.

Nga Mahi Whakaputa

Kei te tuwhera nga tukunga mo ta maatau pukapuka pukapuka ipurangi, ka taea e tetahi te tuku i a raatau tuhinga e pa ana ki te ira tangata/whakapapa, te hauora hinengaro, te tiaki whaiaro me te whakamana.

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I whakaputahia ta maatau moheni tuhituhi a-tau tuatahi i te tau 2022. Ki tonu tenei putanga i nga whiti, i nga uiuinga, i nga pakiwaitara poto, i nga mahi toi, me era atu mea, e aro ana katoa ki te kaupapa HApori/HUNGA.

REDROSETHORNS MAGAZINES

The publication that started it all. Our annual print magazine is a curated collection where each issue explores a powerful yearly theme —empowerment, feminism, and personal narrative through diverse voices and art. A tangible artefact of our community's ongoing conversation.

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REDROSETHORNS JOURNAL

Inspired by the feminist practice of consciousness-raising, our online journal creates space for conversations about mental health, gender, sexuality, self-care, and empowerment. A monthly gathering of voices sharing stories that illuminate, connect, and liberate.

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THORN & BLOOM MAGAZINE

Our quarterly literary publication explores self-care as a pathway to personal and collective liberation. Each issue challenges the norms that suppress individuality and self-worth, offering stories, essays, and poetry that inspire readers to break free and redefine life on their own terms.

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Redrosethorns Hapori

I roto i te hapori redrosethorns, e whakapono ana matou ki te kaha o te hapori, i te mea he tino whakamataku o taatau roopu. Na, i hangaia e matou he waahi kaore e taea e matou te hono anake engari te whakapuaki i o matou whakaaro, whakaaro, whakaaro, me o matou wheako e pa ana, e whakaawe ana ko wai matou i roto i tenei hapori uaua. 

FAKATOKANGA:Kei te hangahia te Hapori i tenei wa. Tena koa haina ki to maatauPanuimo nga whakahou. 

Ko o tatou reo to tatou kaha, ko to tatou hononga to tatou kaha.  

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Our voices are our power, and our connection is our strength.  

CJ The Tall Poet

“When I first found redrosethorns, I was extremely surprised to find so many powerful pieces that I could relate to. When I first submitted my first piece here, I was so shocked when it got accepted. Writing personal poetry pieces about my identity has been somewhat therapeutic. I recently attended a redrosethorns open mic and it was very comfy."

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