Des Hunt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Des Hunt

Date of Birth: 29-Dec-1941

Place of Birth: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand

Profession: writer, children's writer

Nationality: New Zealand

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Des Hunt is a teacher and a writer for children and young adults.
Several of his books have been shortlisted for or have won awards, including Cry of the Taniwha which won the Gaelyn Gordon Award for a Much-Loved Book in 2016.
He was also the recipient of the prestigious Margaret Mahy Award in 2017.
He lives in Matarangi, Coromandel Peninsula.