Bob Kerr

Guest writer

Bob Kerr is a Wellington author, illustrator and artist. He is the co-creator of Terry Teo, one of New Zealand’s most beloved children's characters, and his painting work often focuses on historical events and characters. His best-known artwork appears on the cover of Michael King's book The Penguin History of New Zealand (2003).

Robert Kerr; a scene from Jack & Sandy by Bob Kerr (Image: Archi Banal)

The story of my father’s war

'What happened to you during the war, Dad?' I would ask. 'Nothing exciting,' he would say. The real story was waiting for me in a suitcase on top of the wardrobe.

By Bob Kerr | 24th June, 2023

Bryce Street, by Bob Kerr (© Bob Kerr 2020)

The Intersection: The story of a massacre

At a nondescript rural intersection in Waikato lies the site of a near-forgotten massacre, the subject of a new show by artist and writer Bob Kerr, who tells the story of Rangiaowhia here.

By Bob Kerr | 12th October, 2020