Jamie Simmonds
Originally from Matamata, Jamie (he, him) moved to Auckland in 2011 to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in English, followed by a diploma in publishing. He fell in love with Tāmaki Makaurau’s poetry scene not long after, ever listening, occasionally performing, and helping found the “Oh No! Poetry Collective” in 2024. For him, the Oh No! Poetry Co is a chance to give back to a culture that’s given so much to him. It’s also a creative break from his day job writing user guides for software, which he calls “the least exciting career to talk about at parties”.
When he isn’t adding to the city’s creative culture with the Oh No! Poetry Co, Jamie is helping build a better Auckland with The Coalition for More Homes.
