Book events and opportunities for writers calendar

Writers in Schools visits by Abbas Nazari

Wellington and Christchurch-based author Abbas Nazari is visiting schools in Queenstown and Wanaka this week.

07 Nov 2022 Monday

Writers in Schools visits by Des Hunt

Coromandel writer Des Hunt is visiting schools in Auckland this month.

06 Nov 2022 Sunday

The Dorothy Butler Children's Bookshop 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Dorothy Butler Children’s Bookshop is notching up 50 years this year. Dorothy started selling books from her house in the 60s but moved into her first retail shop in 1972 - we think that’s worth a celebration! We'd love you to join us on Sunday 6th November at 5 pm. Please RSVP to shop@dorothybutler.co.nz.

03 Nov 2022 Thursday

'Wild Weather' Author Talk by MetService Expert Lisa Murray

Meteorologist Lisa Murray, MetService NZ’s Head of Weather Communication, is co-author of the new book 'New Zealand’s Wild Weather' and will present an invigorating hour delving into the fascinating facts behind some of this country’s most dramatic weather.

03 Nov 2022 Thursday

2022 VERB Wellington

Hold the date! VERB Wellington is scheduled for 3-6 November 2022.

20 Nov 2021 Saturday

Everything Books Tauranga Book signing

An opportunity to talk to NZ published authors, some of them international best sellers and award winners, buy their books and have them signed. Workshops will be held during the day on the process of writing and publishing a book for anyone interested. There will be a special space for children to have books read to them, enjoy book related entertainment and win books. Raffles held for bundles of signed books and a gold coin donation will be appreciated for Blind Low Vision Library. FREE ENTRY.

15 Nov 2021 Monday

Storylines Northland Tour incl Kaipara, Whangarei and Far North

The Storylines National Story Tour sends four leading authors and illustrators to visit schools, early childhood education centres, community groups and libraries on each of its tours each year.

13 Nov 2021 Saturday

Going West Festival - Shifting Ground

The fourth and final night of Going West Live looks at how realities change in ways that aren't always apparent. In multiple sessions across both venues, this event welcomes a wide array of writers who can traverse worlds to reveal deeper understanding of who – and where – we are. With an emphasis on te ao Māori, our invited historians, poets, creative non-fictionalists, novelists and photographers will unpack their work through oratory, kōrero and performance.

10 Nov 2021 Wednesday

2021 Read NZ Pānui

Read NZ Te Pou Muramura will hold its annual Pānui (Lecture) on November 10, 2021.

The life-changing power of reading and literature is explored in this year’s compelling Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Pānui (formerly the Book Council Lecture) on November 10, 2021 at the National Library Auditorium (Aitken St entrance) at 6 pm, alert levels allowing.

The organisation is thrilled to announce that Ōtaki playwright Renée (Ngāti Kahungunu) will deliver its 2021 address: "If you don’t get your head out of a book, my girl, you’ll end up on Queer Street."

09 Nov 2021 Tuesday

LIANZA 2021 Conference

Join LIANZA and the library and information sector for a three-day conference, virtually and in-person!

You'll be inspired by international and national keynote speakers, engaged in collaborative workshops, and motivated by the many seminars presented by library and information sector colleagues from across New Zealand!

03 Nov 2021 Wednesday

Verb Wellington

Hold the date!

The 8th annual Verb Festival. Watch this space for details!

01 Nov 2021 Monday

Undiscovered Gems, writing competition (closes 1st Dec)

Undiscovered Gems, writing competition (closes 1st Dec)
Hi,
Is it possible to share a social media post with this link?
Sorry its late notice, but I am sure there will still be interest.
It closes on the 1st Dec
https://exisleacademy.com/writing-competition-undiscovered-gems/
Writing Competition - Undiscovered Gems - Exisle Academy - Get Your Book Published

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25 Nov 2020 Wednesday

Book Launch | Fair Weather Hitchiker by Julia Millen

Julia Millen, The Cuba Press and Unity Books warmly invite you to the launch of Julia's memoir 'Fair Weather Hitchhiker'.

24 Nov 2020 Tuesday

Author talk: Tara Black with Dylan Horrocks

Join us to hear comic artist, Tara Black, discuss her amazing new book, 'This Is Not a Pipe' (VUP), with fellow artist, Dylan Horrocks. All welcome.

21 Nov 2020 Saturday

Blue Dragon Book Fair

The annual Blue Dragon Book Fair in the Ngaio Town Hall, Wellington on Saturday and Sunday 21 and 22 November is a chance to find some amazing book bargains in time for the summer holidays and support a worthy cause at the same time. BYO bags!

19 Nov 2020 Thursday

Meet Tom Sainsbury

Join us for a taste of Tom’s stand-up routine and a chat about 'New Zealanders: The Field Guide' (Harper Collins NZ).

18 Nov 2020 Wednesday

Book Launch | Letters To Young People by Glenn Colquhoun

Join us to celebrate the launch of 'Letters To Young People' by Glenn Colquhoun. All welcome.

18 Nov 2020 Wednesday

Ben Brown: 2020 Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Pānui

We're thrilled to announce that Lyttelton poet Ben Brown (Ngāti Māhuta, Ngāti Koroki, Ngāti Pāoa) will deliver our 2020 Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Pānui (formerly the Book Council Lecture) at the National Library auditorium in Wellington on November 18.

17 Nov 2020 Tuesday

CLARICE LISPECTOR (1920-1977) – LIFE & WORK

Celebrate 100 years of one of the most fascinating authors in Brazilian literature in an evening of readings in English and Portuguese.

16 Nov 2020 Monday

Storylines National Story Tour - Marlborough Region

Applications for Story Tour visits in 2020 are OPEN!

15 Nov 2020 Sunday

Books from our Backyard

We’re all thinking more about ‘supporting local’ and New Zealand produces outstanding writing.

12 Nov 2020 Thursday

Railways Studios book launch

Join us to celebrate the launch of Railways Studios: How a Government Design Studio Helped Build New Zealand, by Peter Alsop, Neill Atkinson, Katherine Milburn and Richard Wolfe, published by Te Papa Press. All welcome.

12 Nov 2020 Thursday

Writers in Schools visits by David Riley

Auckland-based Reading Warrior author David Riley will be in Wellington for the local SLANZA meeting.

11 Nov 2020 Wednesday

Poetry Launch Extravaganza: Hall | Newton | Cochrane

Three old-timers launch shiny new books published by Victoria University Press. Come for the wine, stay for the company! All welcome.

10 Nov 2020 Tuesday

Author talk: Tales of The Telling Time - PJ McKay

Join author Pip McKay at Unity Books, for an entertaining lunchtime session.

08 Nov 2020 Sunday

Children's Event: Treasure Beyond Measure - Helen Griffiths

Join NZ author, Helen Griffiths, as she shares her delightful debut, ‘Treasure Beyond Measure - a Collective Noun Safari’.

08 Nov 2020 Sunday

Story Time for Kids at Milford Centre

Hear Cheyney McDonnell read her book "Thank You For Feeding Freckle", plus do some colouring-in and get a sticker!

06 Nov 2020 Friday

Verb Festival

Wellington’s favourite indie writers and ideas festival returns this November with a programme packed with Aoetearoa’s top writers, poets, storytellers and journalists.

05 Nov 2020 Thursday

Fake News - The Other Virus

Misinformation and Disinformation in the Age Of Covid19
Presented by the Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival.

David Shanks, NZ Classifications Office Chief Censor, and Kate Hannah, Deputy Director, Equity & Inclusion, Te Pūnaha Matatini, discuss the problem of fake news with journalist & author Stephen Davis.

What is the scale of the problem and how should ‘the authorities’ be working to combat it? Should we all just have fewer opinions? Just read more books…?

Is there a solution?

05 Nov 2020 Thursday

Lunchtime Poetry Reading with Karlo Mila

Unity Books and Huia Publishers invite you to hear renowned Pasifika poet Karlo Mila share readings from Goddess Muscle.

04 Nov 2020 Wednesday

Launch of 'The Forger and the Thief'

The official launch of the latest thriller by New Zealand author Kirsten McKenzie - The Forger and the Thief.

Set in Florence, Italy, The Forger and the Thief is set amongst the devastating floods of November 1966, where the River Arno ravaged Florence's artworks, architecture and citizens. The launch of The Forger and the Thief coincides with the 54th anniversary of the floods.

Kirsten's previous thrillers - Painted and Doctor Perry, were both bestsellers in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, enjoying a long run in the horror charts. Kirsten is a full time author based in Auckland.

04 Nov 2020 Wednesday

Mauri Ola Live - Whenua Ūkaipō Connectedness - Wā Kōrero

Our closing night special features spoken word and Taonga Puoro (traditional Māori instruments).
Guests/Speakers:
Dr Selina Tusitala Marsh (performing artist)
Rob Thorne (performing artist)

04 Nov 2020 Wednesday

Take Your Space: Successful Women Share Their Secrets

Join Jo Cribb, one of the authors of 'Take Your Space: Successful Women Share Their Secrets' + a panel at this lunchtime discussion.

03 Nov 2020 Tuesday

The Residents: Made in Wellington - Book Launch

Come join Lucy and Unity Books for an evening celebrating the spirit of Wellingtonians.

30 Nov 2019 Saturday

Book launch - Spaghetti Giraffe and the Egg of Courage

Join us to celebrate the launch of Spaghetti Giraffe and the Egg of Courage, the latest book by Sarah Johnson and Deborah Hinde.

There'll be readings, signings, craft and cake, and a chance to explore the many treasures on offer in Hamilton's best book shop - Book for Kids!

29 Nov 2019 Friday

BWB Talks: #NoFly Tour (Wellington)

What happens when a leading New Zealand scientist (and frequent traveller) rules out flying for a year?
BWB Author Shaun Hendy is travelling around New Zealand by train, ferry and bus to deliver six public talks, in connection with his recently published BWB Text, #NoFly: Walking The Talk on Climate Change – an honest account of one person’s attempt ‘to adapt’ in the face of growing climate anxiety.
Join Shaun Hendy, Rebecca Priestley (chair) and panelists at the Public Trust Hall for the fifth public talk and discussion of Shaun’s now six-stop, national #NoFly tour.

Refreshments and nibbles will be served

29 Nov 2019 Friday

Launch | 2020 Writers Programme

Nau mai, haere mai, piki mai to a celebration of the 2020 Writers programme https://www.festival.nz/events/writers/
as part of the New Zealand Festival of the Arts
https://www.festival.nz/events/all/

25 Nov 2019 Monday

BWB Talks: #NoFly National Tour (Blenheim)

Over two weeks in November, BWB Author Shaun Hendy will travel around New Zealand by train, ferry and bus to deliver five public talks, in connection with his recently published BWB Text, #NoFly: Walking The Talk on Climate Change – an honest account of one person’s attempt ‘to adapt’ in the face of growing climate anxiety.

25 Nov 2019 Monday

BWB Talks: #NoFly Tour (Blenheim)

What happens when a leading New Zealand scientist (and frequent traveller) rules out flying for a year?
Over two weeks in November, BWB Author Shaun Hendy is travelling around New Zealand by train, ferry and bus to deliver five public talks, in connection with his recently published BWB Text, #NoFly: Walking The Talk on Climate Change – an honest account of one person’s attempt ‘to adapt’ in the face of growing climate anxiety.
Join #BWBTexts author, scientist, and frequent traveller Shaun Hendy, with local chair Budyong Hill, in Blenheim to discuss how we can reduce our carbon emissions by flying less – and to share some practical tips from his recent #NoFly year!

24 Nov 2019 Sunday

BWB Talks: #NoFly Tour (Kaikōura)

What happens when a leading New Zealand scientist (and frequent traveller) rules out flying for a year?
Over two weeks in November, BWB Author Shaun Hendy is travelling around New Zealand by train, ferry and bus to deliver five public talks, in connection with his recently published BWB Text, #NoFly: Walking The Talk on Climate Change – an honest account of one person’s attempt ‘to adapt’ in the face of growing climate anxiety.
Join #BWBTexts author, scientist, and frequent traveller Shaun Hendy, with local chair Ted Howard, in Kaikōura to discuss how we can reduce our carbon emissions by flying less – and to share some practical tips from his recent #NoFly year!

23 Nov 2019 Saturday

BWB Talk: Pākehā Settlements in a Māori World

Join author Ian Smith in celebration of the publication of 'Pākehā Settlements in a Māori World', and in recognition of his long career at the University of Otago.

23 Nov 2019 Saturday

Taking the Sting out of Editing

A one-day workshop with Catherine Robertson helps manage the emotional and practical aspects of editing.

22 Nov 2019 Friday

Stories Below Sea Level: the Climate in Conversation

Join authors Maria Bargh, Rebecca Priestley, Tim Jones and Jess Richards as they discuss how the climate crisis shapes their work, writing and everyday lives.

22 Nov 2019 Friday

Cultivate: A Writing Retreat with Jesse Blackadder

This three-day residential writing retreat with award-winning Australian novelist and children’s book author Jesse Blackadder will give you the skills and confidence to turn your story idea into something remarkable.

21 Nov 2019 Thursday

BWB Talk: #NoFly Tour (Christchurch)

Over two weeks in November, BWB Author Shaun Hendy will travel around New Zealand by train, ferry and bus to deliver five public talks, in connection with his recently published BWB Text, '#NoFly: Walking The Talk on Climate Change' – an honest account of one person’s attempt ‘to adapt’ in the face of growing climate anxiety.

17 Nov 2019 Sunday

BWB Talk: #NoFly Tour

What happens when a leading New Zealand scientist (and frequent traveller) rules out flying for a year?

16 Nov 2019 Saturday

Combined Book Launch by authors Ben Spies and Isa Pearl Ritchie

Local authors Ben Spies and Isa Pearl Ritchie invite you to their combined book launch at the Children's Bookshop in Kilbirnie, Welington.
Drinks and nibbles provided.
RSVP:

15 Nov 2019 Friday

Omar Musa, Michael Pedersen, Dominic Hoey

WORD Christchurch is pleased to announce the return of three of the biggest hits of the 2018 festival. Poets Omar Musa (Australia), Michael Pedersen (Scotland) and Dominic Hoey (New Zealand) will once again come together from different parts of the globe to regale you with poetry.

14 Nov 2019 Thursday

Book Launch | All Who Live on Islands by Rose Lu

Unity Books Wellington and Victoria University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of
ALL WHO LIVE ON ISLANDS
BY ROSE LU
to be launched by Nina Mingya Powles. All welcome.

13 Nov 2019 Wednesday

An Evening with Zadie Smith

WORD Christchurch, in association with Penguin Random House New Zealand, is proud to present an evening with Zadie Smith, one of the most critically acclaimed and important literary voices of a generation.

11 Nov 2019 Monday

BWB Talks: The Dark Island (Wellington)

BWB author and historian Benjamin Kingsbury discusses his new book, 'The Dark Island', with chair Dr Miranda Johnson.

09 Nov 2019 Saturday

Jiffy, Cat Detective by Catherine Chidgey BOOK LAUNCH

Book Launch for Catherine Chidgey's first book for children.
Afternoon tea, a colouring competition and a reading - bring the family.

09 Nov 2019 Saturday

Book Launch in the Kapiti Coast - Ben Spies

Local teenage author Ben Spies launches his fourth book - a science fiction for older children called 2020.

08 Nov 2019 Friday

2019 New Zealand Children's Writers' and Illustrators Hui

A National Hui for children’s writers and illustrators will take place in Dunedin over the weekend of 8-10 November, 2019, in association with Storylines.

Some of the country’s best and most beloved children’s book creators will join influential industry professionals to deliver a diverse programme of workshops, keynotes, and panel discussions – right in the heart of New Zealand’s UNESCO City of Literature. Full programme details will be released shortly. Contact co-convenors Trish Brooking (trishbrooking@gmail.com) or Jackie McMillan (jackie.mcmillan@dcc.govt.nz) for more information.

06 Nov 2019 Wednesday

Book Launch | Protest Tautohetohe by Stephanie Gibson, Matariki Williams & Puawai Cairns

Unity Books and Te Papa Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of
PROTEST TAUTOHETOHE: OBJECTS OF RESISTANCE, PERSISTANCE AND DEFIANCE
by Stephanie Gibson, Matariki Williams & Puawai Cairns
All welcome.

06 Nov 2019 Wednesday

VERB FESTIVAL feat. LITCRAWL

A five-day writers festival celebrating Aotearoa authors and international guests. The festival features LitCrawl (25 events in 3.5 hours in 25 venues in Wellington's CBD) on Saturday 9 November. The programme is launched on 4 September.

02 Nov 2019 Saturday

Listening to the Waves: part 2

The second of a two-day workshop with Lynn Jenner which looks at tuning in to the sound and rhythm of your sentences and paragraphs.
The first will take place on October 19 (see separate listing).

01 Nov 2019 Friday

Lunchtime Author event | Mike White: How to Walk a Dog

Unity Books Wellington & Allen & Unwin NZ warmly invite you to hear Mike White discuss his new book, 'How to Walk a Dog' illustrated by Sharon Murdoch, with Jeremy Taylor (Slow Boat Records). All welcome.

30 Nov 2018 Friday

Women's History in the Puke Ariki Collection

Join historian and author Barbara Brookes and Puke Ariki curators as they explore the history of New Zealand women through objects and artworks from the museum’s extensive collection. This engaging presentation will encourage us to see New Zealand’s history through a female lens: from the points of view of wives, daughters, mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and aunts.

30 Nov 2018 Friday

Lunchtime Event | The Ice Shelf by Anne Kennedy

Unity Books & Victoria University Press warmly invite you to hear Anne Kennedy discuss her new novel with Pip Adam.

29 Nov 2018 Thursday

Book launch | My Body, My Business: New Zealand Sex Workers in an Era of Change by Caren Wilton photographs by Madeleine Slavick

Unity Books Wellington & Otago University Press warmly invite you to the launch of My Body, My Business: New Zealand Sex Workers in an Era of Change by Caren Wilton photographs by Madeleine Slavick

27 Nov 2018 Tuesday

Tax Is Love: A Panel Discussion

Economist Shamubeel Eaqub inspired a flurry of reactions around the country when he declared in a column for Stuff that ‘tax is love’. In this BWB Winter Series event Shamubeel will be joined by Lisa Marriott, Jess Berentson-Shaw and chair Max Rashbrooke to debate the nature of tax: is it love or is it theft? Come along, hear the discussion, and make up your own mind.

This event is part of the BWB Winter Series. BWB acknowledges the support of Creative New Zealand.

22 Nov 2018 Thursday

Book launch | Scenic Playground: The Story Behind NZ’s Mountain Tourism

Unity Books and Te Papa Press warmly invite you to join us for the launch of "Scenic Playground: The Story Behind NZ’s Mountain Tourism"
by Peter Alsop, Dave Bamford and Lee Davidson

21 Nov 2018 Wednesday

Book Launch: Onward Knits

A launch party for Onward Knits, a book of knitting patterns inspired by the Wellington Railway Station.

21 Nov 2018 Wednesday

Of bush and birds: New Zealand as 'fairyland'

The Friends of the Dorothy Neal White Collection
invite you to a talk by
Kay Hancock
Of bush and birds: New Zealand as 'fairyland'

18 Nov 2018 Sunday

Book Launch: The World of Greek Mythology and The Trespassers Club

Join twelve-year old author Ben Spies and children's author and tutor Helen Vivienne Fletcher in their combined Book Launch set to inspire young writers.

17 Nov 2018 Saturday

TRUE? - Short Stories - Reading by author Michael Botur

Author Michael Botur reads short stories from his new collection 'TRUE?' at Time Out Bookstore, Mt Eden, Auckland.

17 Nov 2018 Saturday

Riders of Fire Book Launch & Medieval Fun

Riders of Fire book launch—a new teen dragon series by award-winning author, Eileen Mueller. Dragons, archery, swords & cosplay. Crafts & prizes. Fun for all ages.

17 Nov 2018 Saturday

The Habit of Art

This workshop, co-taught by writer Pip Adam and visual artist Rebekah Rasmussen, is an opportunity to make visual art and then write.

15 Nov 2018 Thursday

Ben Brown at Golden Bay Live Poets

Ben Brown was born in Motueka and is of Waikato-Tainui descent. The 2009 writer-in-residence at Hagley College in Christchurch, he was awarded the Maori Writer’s Residency at the Michael King Writers' Centre in 2011. Brown turned his book, The Kindling and the Blaze: Reflections on the Concept of Mana, into a performance piece that explored the Maori concept of mana; the book was shortlisted in the 2014 Nga Kupu Ora Aotearoa Maori Book Awards.

14 Nov 2018 Wednesday

Inside.Out Open Mic For Writers

Inside.Out (est. 2012 and going strong) is open mic for writers. Bring your writing - poetry, flash, short story, novel extracts, non fiction or performance poetry and spoken word - to read at the mic, or come as audience. Everyone welcome, including creative writing students of all ages and first-time readers.

14 Nov 2018 Wednesday

Book launch – Mountains to Sea: Solving New Zealand's Freshwater Crisis (BWB Texts)

Join editor Mike Joy to celebrate the launch of Mountains to Sea: Solving New Zealand’s Freshwater Crisis.

13 Nov 2018 Tuesday

Book Launch | Tart & Bitter by David Burton

Join Unity Books and Potton & Burton for the launch of 'Tart & Bitter: Four Decades of Dining Nightmares' by David Burton. All welcome!

12 Nov 2018 Monday

Book Launch | Theo Schoon by Damian Skinner

Unity Books & Massey University Press warmly invite you to the launch of Damian Skinner’s new book 'THEO SCHOON: A BIOGRAPHY'.

12 Nov 2018 Monday

Lunchtime Event | The Friday Poem

Join Unity Books & Luncheon Sausage Books as editor Steve Braunias introduces his new poetry anthology 'The Friday Poem: 100 New Zealand Poems'. With readings from Dame Fiona Kidman, Bill Manhire, Joy Holley, James Brown & Tayi Tibble.

11 Nov 2018 Sunday

In the Shadow of War

Featherston Booktown hosts an event to mark the centenary of the Armistice on 11 November, titled ‘In the Shadow of War’ which explores eminent historian, Paul Ham’s writings that “The victory of 1918 destroyed our civilisation. Nothing can make that worthwhile.”

08 Nov 2018 Thursday

Lunchtime Event | The Writing Life

Join Unity Books & Massey University Press for a lunchtime event!
Deborah Shepard in conversation with her publisher Nicola Legat, and with readings by Dame Fiona Kidman and Patricia Grace.

07 Nov 2018 Wednesday

Lunchtime Event - Poetry readings by Saradha Koirala & Nicola Easthope

Unity Books & The Cuba Press warmly invite you to a lunchtime event with poets Saradha Koirala & Nicola Easthope as they read from their new poetry collections.

06 Nov 2018 Tuesday

Launch - Birdstories by Geoff Norman

Join Unity Books Wellington & Potton & Burton for the launch of 'Birdstories: A History of the Birds of New Zealand' by Geoff Norman.

05 Nov 2018 Monday

Winter Series: Parihaka: Plunder and Aftermath – Dr Rachel Buchanan in Conversation with Hon Mahara Okeroa

‘Knowledge Beats Shame’

On 5 November 1881, over 1500 colonial troops and their Māori allies invaded the village of Parihaka near the Taranaki coast. Many people were expelled, buildings destroyed, and rangatira Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi were jailed.

Join Taranaki kaumātua and Treaty negotiator Hon Mahara Okeroa (Taranaki, Te Ātiawa) and Dr Rachel Buchanan (Taranaki, Te Ātiawa), author of BWB Text Ko Taranaki Te Maunga, at the National Library for the anniversary of te pāhuatanga, the invasion of Parihaka.

04 Nov 2018 Sunday

The BIG Mid-Spring Write-In

Love to Write? Craving some focused writing time?
Or maybe you just want to get your creative groove back.
Join me for the BIG Mid-Spring Write-In - an inspiring one-day writing event that will motivate you to nail your writing goal - no matter how big or small.

03 Nov 2018 Saturday

Meet kikki.K Founder, Kristina Karlsson

To celebrate the launch of Dream Life and her debut book ‘Your Dream Life Starts Here’, kikki.k Founder, Kristina Karlsson will be joined by Dr. Tererai Trent – Oprah Winfrey’s all-time favourite guest at our Lambton Quay store for a book signing event.

October

27 Oct 2022 Thursday

South Asian Voices - language, home, belonging Johnsonville Library

Join us for a Diwali feast of words with Brannavan Gnanalingam, Rajorshi Chalraborti, Sudha Rao, romesh dissanayake, Rupa Maitra and Ronia Ibrahim.
This event is run in partnership with The Cuba Press. Chai and sweets for afters!

26 Oct 2022 Wednesday

South Asian Voices: Diwali celebration at Newtown Library

Join us for a Diwali feast of words with Brannavan Gnanalingam, Rijula Das, Sudha Rao, romesh dissanayake, Rajorshi Chakraborti and Rupa Maitra.
This event is run in partnership with The Cuba Press. Chai and sweets for afters!

18 Oct 2022 Tuesday

Writers in Schools visits by Des Hunt

Coromandel writer Des Hunt is visiting schools in Taranaki this month.

14 Oct 2022 Friday

2022 Yarns in Barns: Wairarapa Festival of Reading

Yarns in Barns is the Wairarapa's biennial literary festival for the community with a distinctly rural twist. Bringing together some of New Zealand’s best writers, poets and storytellers for two weeks of events held in an eclectic range of venues across the region. From bookshops to libraries, wineries to wildlife centres and of course, it goes without saying – barns!

Next event: 15-24th October 2022

12 Oct 2022 Wednesday

Frank Sargeson Memorial Lecture

Frank Sargeson Memorial Lecture, 2022
Speaker: Dame Fiona Kidman
Wednesday 12 October 2022
University of Waikato
Start time: 5.30 pm
Venue TBC

12 Oct 2022 Wednesday

2022 ESCAPE!

Tauranga's biennial ESCAPE! festival will (hopefully!) take place in October this year.

11 Oct 2022 Tuesday

The Secret Art of Editing

Join us for a behind-the-scenes peek at the world of publishing and editing. Poet Laureate Chris Tse will chair a panel of graduates and ākonga of the Whitireia Publishing Programme, who will reveal the realities of editing and being edited. Bring your burning publishing questions!

08 Oct 2022 Saturday

Everything Books Tauranga Book festival

A book festival for Kiwi self-published authors to present their books for sale and signing and chat with the public. A treat for all book lovers to browse the many genres. Children will be especially catered for with entertainment by authors and heaps of books to buy. Writing workshops for aspiring writers, book bundle raffles and spot prizes - of books of course! Book printers, mentors, editors and publishers also represented.
An awesome day for the whole family.

08 Oct 2022 Saturday

Genre-bending Fun: A one-day Kāpiti workshop with Lynn Jenner

Join writer, Lynn Jenner for this one-day Kāpiti workshop exploring how theme words tell a story and the ways in which we can use them for deeper and stranger works of fiction and non-fiction.

08 Oct 2022 Saturday

2022 NZ Bookshop Day

Hold the date! NZ Bookshop Day for 2022 is scheduled for Saturday 8 October.

28 Oct 2021 Thursday

New Zealand Young Writers Festival 2021

Free four day literary festival designed to free your mind through workshops, performances, panels and more.

25 Oct 2021 Monday

Sisters Are Doing It | Pukapuka Talks (Nelson Arts Festival)

Local food writer Nicola Galloway chats to Margo and Rosa Flanagan (AKA ‘Two Raw Sisters’) about their new cookbook, Salad.

25 Oct 2021 Monday

Out Here in Whakatū | Pukapuka Talks (Nelson Arts Festival)

Join Chris Tse, Ruby Solly and AJ Fitzwater to celebrate the breadth and diversity within Aotearoa’s rainbow literary community.

25 Oct 2021 Monday

Once Were Hippies | PukapukaTalks (Nelson Arts Festival)

Steve Braunias speaks with Miro Bilbrough about her memoir, In The Time of the Manaroans, which he declared on Newsroom the ‘best written book of non-fiction of 2020’.

Wāhine Wahapū

Former NZ Poet Laureate Selina Tusitala Marsh shares the stage with two of Aoteaora’s most extraordinary young poets – Ruby Solly and Tayi Tibble – as they perform poems from their latest collections.

Asian Voices in Aotearoa | Pukapuka Talks (Nelson Arts Festival)

Hear from three contributors to the new anthology, A Clear Dawn: New Asian Voices From Aotearoa New Zealand: Angelique Kasmara, Rose Lu and Chris Tse.

Beyond the Headlines | Pukapuka Talks (Nelson Arts Festival)

Crime writer Alan Carter interrogates Steve Braunias and Jared Savage, two of Aotearoa's best journalists, about their new true crime books.

The Crucial Decade | Pukapuka Talks (Nelson Arts Festival)

Kim Hill invites Jason Boberg, Mike Joy, Dave Lowe and Kera O’Regan to explain why there’s still hope we can respond to the climate crisis.
In her introduction to the new anthology, Climate Aotearoa: What’s happening and what we can do about it, Rt Hon Helen Clark reflects that while governments and businesses around the world have been forced to act in response to Covid-19, why isn’t the same true in the case of the climate crisis?

23 Oct 2021 Saturday

The Mansfield Legacy | Pukapuka Talks (Nelson Arts Festival)

Airini Beautrais and Charlotte Grimshaw have both won awards for their short story collections. Hear from them about the attractions and challenges of the format.

23 Oct 2021 Saturday

Only A Few Years From Now | Pukapuka Talks (Nelson Arts Festival)

Octavia Cade, Kirsten McDougall and Clare Moleta discuss their extraordinary female protagonists living in a time of cataclysmic change.

23 Oct 2021 Saturday

Whaiora: Reimagining Wellbeing | Pukapuka Talks (Nelson Arts Festival)

In this kaupapa Māori kōrero facilitated by Olivia Hall, four wāhine – Ruby Solly, Hinemoa Elder, Hana Tapiata and Kerensa Johnston – share their wisdom about wellbeing.

Navigating Time & Space | PukapukaTalks (Nelson Arts Festival)

From the peaks of the Southern Alps to the darkest reaches of the universe, Nic Low and Annette Lees guide us through their journeys of discovery.

Connections & Cultural Obsessions | Pukapuka Talks (Nelson Arts Festival)

Who gets noticed? Who gets ignored? Pip Adam and Jacqueline Bublitz discuss their compelling and provocative novels, which defy fiction tropes.

The Mirror Book | PukapukaTalks (Nelson Arts Festival)

A deep-dive discussion with Charlotte Grimshaw about her explosive new memoir, facilitated by filmmaker and fellow memoirist Miro Bilbrough.

Pure Psychic Automatism | Pukapuka Talks (Nelson Arts Festival)

A writing workshop to help you embrace the strange and describe the indescribable, led by writer and taonga pūoro practitioner Ruby Solly (Kāi Tahu, Waitaha, Kāti Māmoe).

20 Oct 2021 Wednesday

Kickstarter: Get that story out of your head and onto the page! (Online Writers Practice Workshop)

Register Now on our website: https://writerspractice.nz/events/kickstarter-online/

Do you have a story you’re burning to tell but don’t know how to tackle it? Whether fiction, memoir or narrative based non-fiction, you’ll learn how to centre a story around a point of view character, tying plot, character and theme together to create a unified whole.

Day One will be all about exploring structure, character and voice through writing exercises.

Day Two will workshop the ideas developed in Day One, and provide the steps needed to carry the project forwards to a successful conclusion.

Limit of 12 participants. Apply for limited scholarships at our website.

Cost: $120

16 Oct 2021 Saturday

The Great Write Inn

The Great Write Inn is a weekend for writers of all genres.

Ignite your passion as a story teller and celebrate the Edwardian Era. 36 Writers will get exclusive access to explore Olveston Historic Home. Then choose a Room, a Character and an Object. Be inspired to create a unique story.

Created by writers for writers, featuring Catherine Chidgey, Diane Brown, Emily Writes, Fiona Farrell, Amy Scott, Fiona Cole, Emma Neale, Beverly Martens and other special guests.

Info and tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/the-great-write-inn

09 Oct 2021 Saturday

Painting over the Photo – Fiction in a real life landscape. Writers Practice Workshop with Sue Orr.

Register Now for this two day Writers Practice workshop in Kāpiti https://writerspractice.nz/events/fiction-landscape/

Join Wellington novelist Sue Orr for this two-day workshop, exploring ways in which fiction can be grafted onto the canvas of non-fictional life to create exciting contemporary narrative. Writers will engage with each other to kickstart their fiction, then turn to the real world for inspiration allowing the work take flight.

This course is for both novice and experienced fiction writers keen to experiment with writing fiction against a real life landscape.

You will be writing a fictional scene based on another person’s profound experience, then developing that scene by grafting it on to a true-life landscape. You will leave the second workshop with the solid beginning of a unique fictional story set against a real, recognisable landscape – ready for you to develop further into either short or long form story.

Limit of 12 participants. Please fill out this form to apply for a scholarship

If we are unable to meet in person due to raised alert levels, then this workshop will be offered online.

09 Oct 2021 Saturday

Bookshop Day 2021

Support your favourite place to buy books by visiting on New Zealand Bookshop Day!

09 Oct 2021 Saturday

Going West Festival - Fabricated Reality

The third Going West Live event again features concurrent sessions across two venues. This time, we explore fictional realities: the novel, drama, film, short stories and more. Writers, musicians and other artists will bring texts alive through performance and improvisation, oratory and kōrero. Expect conversations and readings with powerhouse writers and multimedia sessions with award-winning non-fiction writers.

05 Oct 2021 Tuesday

2021 Janet Frame Memorial Lecture by Tessa Duder NZCM OBE

The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa is delighted to announce that Tessa Duder CNZM OBE is the NZSA 2021-2022 President of Honour. This prestigious honour is bestowed on a senior writer and long-serving NZSA member in recognition of their contribution to writing and writers and the literary arts sector in Aotearoa.Each year, The NZSA President of Honour delivers the prestigious annual NZSA Janet Frame Memorial Lecture – an event that comments on the literary sector. This year’s event will be held at Old Government House, Auckland University, October 5.

31 Oct 2020 Saturday

Whenua Ūkaipō Connetcedness - Free Art Exhibition

A United Nations 75th anniversary art exhibition, bringing forward authentic Māori, indigenous and many cultures artistic visions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

31 Oct 2020 Saturday

Wellington Poetry Slam Final 2020 - Festival of Slam

Who will be Wellington's Slam Champ 2020? Motif Poetry and Poetry in Motion Wellington bring you Wellington's top performance poets. The winners will travel to Christchurch in November to compete for the title of New Zealand Slam Champ.
Be quick, this event always sells out!

30 Oct 2020 Friday

WORD Christchurch Festival

New Dates! Mark your diaries... the 2020 WORD Christchurch Festival will now be taking place from 30 October - 1 November, with a new grassroots programme.

29 Oct 2020 Thursday

Launch of ‘DietVale’

The official launch of 'Dietvale', a horror thriller from multi-genre New Zealand author, Andrene Low.

29 Oct 2020 Thursday

Squiggla - Bringing Arts Back into the Classroom

From the co-developers of Squiggla and Te Uru

28 Oct 2020 Wednesday

Launch | Bus Stops on the Moon: Red Mole Days 1974-1980 by Martin Edmond

Join Otago University Press in celebrating the launch of Martin Edmond’s Bus Stops on the Moon: Red Mole days 1974–1980.

28 Oct 2020 Wednesday

KISS ME OR KISMET?

Launch of the fourth issue of NMIT’s arts and literary journal "kiss me hardy".

27 Oct 2020 Tuesday

Escaping the Poem

Cliff Fell and John Newton perform parts of their hybrid works, an epic poem and a verse novel.

26 Oct 2020 Monday

Pukapuka Talks: Annabel Langbein

Annabel Langbein discusses her new memoir, Bella: My Life in Food, with Nicola Galloway.

Pukapuka Talks: Our Grandfathers

Ian Trafford and William Moloney have both written fascinating novels based on their grandfathers’ WWI diaries.

Pukapuka Talks: Historical Fiction

Christine Leunens and Alexandra Tidswell discuss how they work with both research and imagination when creating characters from the past.

Miriam Lancewood: Wild At Heart

Miriam Lancewood talks with Kerry Sunderland about her gripping sequel to the international bestseller, "Woman in the Wilderness".

NZSA Writing Workshop

Two-hour workshop with award-winning YA author Mandy Hager

Writing Young Adult Fiction

Multi-award winning author of fiction for young adults Mandy Hager in conversation with local YA writers Rachael Craw, Brin Murray and Robyn Prokop.

Not Just for Laughs: Eamonn Marra and Lil O’Brien

Eamonn Marra and Lil O’Brien discuss the balance between comedy and tragedy in their debut books.

The launch of Reading the signs a poetry collection by Janis Freegard.

The launch of a new collection of Poetry by Janis Freegard.

Our People, Our Cultures, Our Languages

Panel discussion about our multicultural whenua

23 Oct 2020 Friday

Pukapuka Talks: Fleeing to Freedom

Behrouz Boochani and Golriz Ghahraman in conversation with journalist Anke Richter.

22 Oct 2020 Thursday

Writing Funny, Writing Sad

Comedy writing masterclass with stand-up comedian and novelist Eamonn Marra

21 Oct 2020 Wednesday

EVENT – LAUNCH – LAND Te Whē ki Tukorehe

What does it mean to speak from the whenua?
Do you want to hear about new directions in Māori literature?
Come, put your ear to the land, and listen to the writings of Te Whē ki Tukorehe.

21 Oct 2020 Wednesday

Writers in Schools visits by James Russell

Auckland based author of the Dragons Brothers and Dragon Defenders books (with augmented reality app!) will be visiting schools around Christchurch this week.

Pukapuka Talks

Nelson literary festival Pukapuka Talks presents a varied programme of topical and stimulating talks, discussions and workshops with appeal to readers, writers and people who like to have something to think about.

Nelson Live Poets

Featuring Rachel McAlpine performing from her new collection of poems, "How to Be Old".

Inspire Series - Joyce Campbell

The next in Te Uru's Inspire Series

Hawke's Bay based author Gareth Ward is visiting schools in Northland this week.

Kā Huru Manu: Projects from the Ngāi Tahu Archive

HB Readers and Writers Festival presents Sir Tipene O'Regan, Takerei Norton and Helen Brown

Native Son

Witi Ihimaera in conversation with Marty Smith

Bella: My Life in Food

Annabel Langbein in conversation with Lizzie Russell at the Hawkes Bay Readers and Writers Festival.

Puppy Zen + How to Walk a Dog

HB Readers and Writers Festival presents Mark Vette and Mike White in conversation with Louise Ward

Night of the Dragons

HB Readers and Writers Festival presents James Russell and Gareth Ward in an interactive event for young minds

Born to Be Wild

HB Readers and Writers Festival presents Adele Broadbent and Mary-anne Scott in conversation with Gareth Ward

Escape!

A ‘pop-up’ version of the popular Escape! festival will take place in Tauranga on October 17 and 18 with tickets on sale from September 16.

Running for Redemption

HB Readers and Writers Festival presents Matt Calman and Steve Gurney in conversation with Louise Ward

Book Feast

Join us on October 17th- NZ Bookshop Day for - Book Feast -a book festival for children

WBAJ charity book signing

We have so many talented authors here in New Zealand and abroad, and WBAJ is the place to meet them!

Escape!

The Little Festival with Big Ideas

How to Get Away With Murder

HB Readers and Writers Festival presents Nalini Singh, Charity Norman and Cynric Temple Camp in conversation wit Lynda Corner

Magpies in Our Back Yard

HB Readers and Writers Festival presents Mark Sweet, Catherine Robertson and Cristina Sanders in conversation with Lizzie Russell

Short and sweet

Workshop Offering: Short and sweet - an introduction to the art of short form journalism - Mike White, $30, places limited. Book at hbaf.co.nz

Hawkes Bay Readers and Writers Festival

A weekend of smart conversation from some of our best writers, thinkers and speakers

15 Oct 2020 Thursday

Kristian Fredrikson: Designer panel discussion

Join us to celebrate the publication of Kristian Fredrikson: Designer - by Michelle Potter (Melbourne Books).

14 Oct 2020 Wednesday

Renter writes: Eamonn Marra & Murdoch Stephens talk books

Join us for a lunchtime discussion with authors, Eamonn Marra (2000ft Above Worry Level) and Murdoch Stephens (Rat King Landlord).

12 Oct 2020 Monday

The Present Continuous: Poets on pandemic elections and neverending colonisation

Poetry reading from Anahera Gildea, Laniyuk, Areez Katki, Henrietta Bollinger, Aziembry Aolani, Michaela Keeble, Dallas Karangaroa and...

10 Oct 2020 Saturday

Yarns in Barns

Save the date! Wairarapa's biennial literary festival happening.

09 Oct 2020 Friday

Tu Meke Tūī! Live On Stage (Hamilton)

Adapted from the popular children's book by Malcolm Clarke. A Tu Meke Tūī! and Auckland Live production. Presented by Tour-Makers.

08 Oct 2020 Thursday

David Coventry Lunchtime Event at Unity Books

Join us for a lunchtime author talk as award winning novelist David Coventry is joined in discussion by Brannavan Gnanalingam.

07 Oct 2020 Wednesday

Girl in the Mirror Unity Wellington Lunchtime Event

Join Rose Carlyle, author of the #1 bestseller The Girl in the Mirror, for this author talk and book signing at Unity Wellington.

06 Oct 2020 Tuesday

Tu Meke Tūī! Live On Stage (Gisborne)

Adapted from the popular children's book by Malcolm Clarke. A Tu Meke Tūī! and Auckland Live production. Presented by Tour-Makers. Part of the Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival 2020.

06 Oct 2020 Tuesday

Stuff that's Loud by Ben Sedley & Lisa Coyne NZ Book Launch

Join us to celebrate the launch of Stuff that's Loud: A Teen's Guide to Unspiralling When OCD Gets Noisy.

04 Oct 2020 Sunday

Tu Meke Tūī! Live On Stage (Hastings)

Adapted from the popular children's book by Malcolm Clarke. A Tu Meke Tūī! and Auckland Live production. Presented by Tour-Makers

03 Oct 2020 Saturday

'A Baa-rilliant Adventure' Book Launch Oxford

Celebrating the launch of 'A Baa-rilliant Adventure' - what happens to the sheep when their shepherds run off to Bethlehem ...

03 Oct 2020 Saturday

James Charlton: THROWN

The latest from James Charlton

02 Oct 2020 Friday

The Final Choice Book Tour - Nelson Event 2

Here’s your chance to get informed about the End of Life Choice Act with journalist and author of best-selling book The Final Choice, Caralise Trayes.

02 Oct 2020 Friday

The Final Choice Book Tour - Nelson Daytime Event

Here’s your chance to get informed about the End of Life Choice Act with journalist and author of best-selling book The Final Choice, Caralise Trayes.

01 Oct 2020 Thursday

The Final Choice Book Tour - Nelson Event 1

Here’s your chance to get informed about the End of Life Choice Act with journalist and author of best-selling book The Final Choice, Caralise Trayes.

31 Oct 2019 Thursday

The Hallowe'en launch of "The Uncomfortable Glass Slippers"

Join in the spooky fun to celebrate the launch of The Uncomfortable Glass Slippers! There will definitely be treats if you come dressed up, as well as games, awesome books for sale and

30 Oct 2019 Wednesday

BWB Talk: Rebuilding the Kāinga (Whangārei)

Author Jade Kake is joined by Aroha Shelford, Eamon Nathan, Wiki Walker and Brandon Edwards at Whangārei Terenga Parāoa Marae for a discussion of her new book Rebuilding the Kāinga: Lessons from Te Ao Hurihuri.

30 Oct 2019 Wednesday

Lunchtime Author Event | Peter Simpson & Jill Trevelyan discuss Colin McCahon

Unity Books Wellington & Auckland University Press warmly invite you to a lunchtime author event with
PETER SIMPSON
in conversation with curator, reviewer and author Jill Trevelyan about
'Colin McCahon: There is Only One Direction, Vol. I 1919–1959'.

30 Oct 2019 Wednesday

Lunchtime Author Event | Peter Simpson & Jill Trevelyan discuss Colin McCahon

26 Oct 2019 Saturday

2019 Wham Bam Author Jam

Wham Bam Author Jam is a charity book signing event, showcasing authors from New Zealand and Australia.

25 Oct 2019 Friday

Flow Generation. A Survival Guide for our unpredictable lives

FREE EVENT: "Flow Generation. A Survival Guide for our unpredictable lives."
by Vera Sprothen and Nicoló Andreula

24 Oct 2019 Thursday

Hindsight by Mandy Hager BOOK LAUNCH

Mandy Hager launches this non-fiction book, looking at four pivotal events in NZ history and how it affected our social evolution.
Source material, links and resources

23 Oct 2019 Wednesday

Book Launch | Social Media by Mary Macpherson

Unity Books Wellington, Mary Macpherson and The Cuba Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'Social Media' by Mary Macpherson with readings by The Meow Gurrrls. All welcome.

20 Oct 2019 Sunday

Paint n’ Pen: Free Creative Writing Workshop - 20 Oct

Write a short story, a poem or some lyrics inspired by Christchurch's rich street art and get published! We are offering a series of workshops plus guided tour to work on your ideas. Open to writers, budding and established, of all ages.

19 Oct 2019 Saturday

Letter to a Weta Picture Book Launch

Meet the author and artist!

Meet Lee Kimber and Matt Kambic and purchase one of the first copies of this wonderful new book!

19 Oct 2019 Saturday

Listening to the Waves: part 1

A two-day workshop with Lynn Jenner which looks at tuning in to the sound and rhythm of your sentences and paragraphs.

This listing is for the first workshop. See the separate listing for the second part, which will be held on November 2.

18 Oct 2019 Friday

Book Launch | Females In The Frame: Women, Art, And Crime by Penelope Jackson

Unity Books Wellington and The New Zealand Art Crime Research Trust warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'Females In The Frame: Women, Art, And Crime' by Penelope Jackson.
All welcome.

17 Oct 2019 Thursday

Owls Do Cry - Auckland

The first ever theatre production of New Zealand’s first great novel. Red Leap brings the delight of reading to life, bringing their signature devising styles to beloved author Janet Frame

17 Oct 2019 Thursday

Book Launch | The Burning River by Lawrence Patchett

Unity Books Wellington and Victoria University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of The Burning River by Lawrence Patchett. All welcome.

17 Oct 2019 Thursday

BWB Talk: The Dark Island

Join author Benjamin Kingsbury in Christchurch in conversation with Sally Blundell (chair) to celebrate the launch of his new book, The Dark Island: Leprosy in New Zealand and the Quail Island Colony.

14 Oct 2019 Monday

BWB Talk: Rebuilding the Kāinga

Author and architectural designer Jade Kake talks with Jess Berentson-Shaw about the resurgence of contemporary papakāinga – and her vision for the future.

13 Oct 2019 Sunday

BWB Talk: The New Zealand Wars | Ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa

Join acclaimed historian Vincent O’Malley in Dunedin for a public talk on the New Zealand Wars.

13 Oct 2019 Sunday

Paint n’ Pen: Free Creative Writing Workshop - 13 Oct

11 Oct 2019 Friday

Find Your Way Forward II with Elizabeth Knox

Whether you are writing short fiction, a novel, or a work of creative non-fiction there is always a way in which your story will want best to be told.
Acclaimed New Zealand author Elizabeth Knox (The Vintner's Luck), will support you to find a clear direction for your story - and, along the way, you'll learn to become a shrewder, more flexible, confident and daring storyteller.

11 Oct 2019 Friday

Lunchtime Author Event | Mike Chunn: A Sharp Left Turn

Unity Books Wellington and Allen & Unwin warmly invite you to a lunchtime author event with Mike Chunn discussing his memoir 'A Sharp Left Turn: Notes on a life in music, from Split Enz to Play It Strange' with Radio NZ’s Bryan Crump. All welcome.

09 Oct 2019 Wednesday

Inside.Out Open Mic for Writers

BRING YOUR WRITING - poetry, flash fiction, micro fiction, short story, novel excerpts, performance poetry etc - to share at the open mic (up to 6 mins max) , or come as audience to hear what's brand new.To read, just sign up on the open mic list as you arrive. Everyone welcome.( For prose, please time your piece aloud beforehand.) Inside.Out and Cafe One2One have been providing this space for writers since 2012.

08 Oct 2019 Tuesday

Book Launch | We Are Here: An Atlas of Aotearoa by Chris McDowall & Tim Denee

Unity Books Wellington and Massey University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'We Are Here: An Atlas of Aotearoa' by Chris McDowall and Tim Denee. All welcome.

08 Oct 2019 Tuesday

Auckland Heritage Festival: Gertie and the Geese Book Launch

The Book Launch, for Gertie and the Geese, published by Mahi Books. Following on from the publication of Barkell and Mr Arkell last year, this is the second book in the series about event and characters from the lost suburb of Newton East, Auckland.

08 Oct 2019 Tuesday

Drawing, Art, Illustration Workshop for Kids - Wellington

Learn to create illustrations like a published illustrator - with a published illustrator!

07 Oct 2019 Monday

WRITERS ON MONDAYS: This Hostile Place: Carl Shuker and Lawrence Patchett

This Hostile Place: Carl Shuker and Lawrence Patchett

06 Oct 2019 Sunday

BWB Talks: Ngā Pakanga o Aotearoa Talk | The New Zealand Wars

Join award-winning journalist Mihingarangi Forbes and acclaimed historian Vincent O’Malley on the legacy and impact of The New Zealand Wars

05 Oct 2019 Saturday

Te Hā National Māori Writer’s Hui

Te Hā National Māori Writer’s Hui. More info to follow...

04 Oct 2019 Friday

Owls Do Cry - Oamaru

The first ever theatre production of New Zealand’s first great novel by the late Janet Frame. Red Leap brings the delight of reading to life, bringing their signature devising styles to a beloved author. Set in Oamaru, this is a special show about small town love, grief and hope.

03 Oct 2019 Thursday

Join us for the launch of our 2019 reading research

We would love you to join us for the launch of our 2019 reading research on Thursday October 3, 2019.

03 Oct 2019 Thursday

In Conversation: Liz Nugent and Kirsten McDougall

Join us for a special evening with two acclaimed storytellers who craft suspenseful tales centred on unforgettable protagonists.

03 Oct 2019 Thursday

New Zealand Young Writers Festival

A festival for young writers and everyone who loves literature.

02 Oct 2019 Wednesday

Book Launch | Flying High: The Photography of Lloyd Homer by Simon Nathan

Unity Books Wellington & Geoscience Society of New Zealand warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of
'Flying High: The Photography of Lloyd Homer' by Simon Nathan
to be launched by the Rt Hon Simon Upton. All welcome.

01 Oct 2019 Tuesday

Book Launch | Craven by Jane Arthur

Unity Books Wellington and Victoria University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'Craven', the debut poetry collection by Jane Arthur. All welcome.

01 Oct 2019 Tuesday

Holiday Creative Writing Camp - Auckland - North Shore

Learn to write stories like a published author - with a published author! On our fun holiday workshops.

01 Oct 2019 Tuesday

Holiday Creative Writing Camp - Queenstown

Learn to write stories like a published author - with a published author!

29 Oct 2018 Monday

False Divides: Lana Lopesi in conversation with Emma Ng

In this BWB Winter Series event, Lana Lopesi, author of the newly released BWB Text False Divides, is in conversation with writer and curator Emma Ng discussing the question: is the Pacific Ocean - Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa - a divider or a connector?

27 Oct 2018 Saturday

Launch of Joy Cowley's 'Veil Over the Light: Selected Spiritual Writings'

You are warmly invited to the launch of 'Veil Over The Light: Selected Spiritual Writings' by Joy Cowley.

26 Oct 2018 Friday

Words Will Work: South Auckland Writers Festival

Even if you’ve only written a To-Do list before, this very first South Auckland Writers Festival may be just what you need to hit the ground writing.

The aim of our festival is to provide an event for writers that has a uniquely South Auckland flavour.

24 Oct 2018 Wednesday

Lunchtime Event - Monsters of Virtue

Unity Books & Escalator Press warmly invite you to a lunchtime author event with L.J. Ritchie discussing his new book 'Monsters of Virtue' with Madeleine Collinge.

22 Oct 2018 Monday

FESTA 2018: DNR - Death, Nibbles and Refreshments - book launch

As part of FESTA 2018 and following the Death Cafe, join Freerange Press at the Space Academy as they launch the inaugural edition of the new Radical Futures series, Death and Dying in New Zealand.

21 Oct 2018 Sunday

FESTA 2018: Food and the City Symposium

Join Freerange Press, contributors to their book Kai and culture: Food stories from Aotearoa, and invited guests for a symposium where they explore some of the issues involved in the growing, making and eating of our food, and its potential for positive impact in our cities.

18 Oct 2018 Thursday

The Word, The Reckoning and The Rose

Golden Bay Live Poets presents The Word, The Reckoning and The Rose, three Nelson and Golden Bay poets  with diverse styles, genuine voices and a love for the written and spoken word. They are Mark Raffills, Henry Ludbrook and Rose Michel von Dreger.

17 Oct 2018 Wednesday

Launch - 'Karori Confidential' by Leah McFall

Join Unity Books & Luncheon Sausage Books to celebrate the release of
'KARORI' CONFIDENTIAL: SELECTED POEMS by Leah McFall

16 Oct 2018 Tuesday

Cook's Cook Launch

Gecko Press and Scorpio Books warmly invite you to celebrate the release of Cook's Cook, the Cook who Cooked for Captain Cook by Gavin Bishop at Tūranga in Christchurch.

16 Oct 2018 Tuesday

Lunchtime event: Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement

The recipients of the 2018 Prime Ministers Awards for Literary Achievement will read and discuss their work with Radio New Zealand journalist and Nine to Noon host Kathryn Ryan.

11 Oct 2018 Thursday

Lunchtime Event - A Change of Key by Adrienne Jansen

Escalator Press & Unity Books warmly invite you to a lunchtime author event with Adrienne Jansen, in conversation with Brannavan Gnanalingam, to celebrate the launch of Adrienne’s new book 'A Change of Key'.
Join Adrienne and Brannavan as they discuss their recent publications and the representation of the migrant and refugee experience in New Zealand literature.

09 Oct 2018 Tuesday

Launch - Emma Gilkison 'Heart of Jesus Valentino'

Unity Books Wellington & Awa Press warmly invite you to the launch of 'The Heart of Jesús Valentino: A Mother’s Story' by Emma Gilkison.

08 Oct 2018 Monday

Writers on Mondays: Kate Camp

The IIML is delighted to announce the addition of this special event to the 2018 Writers on Mondays series: spread the word, it’s going to be good! Please note the change from our usual venue in Te Papa.

07 Oct 2018 Sunday

Adrienne Jansen 'A Change of Key' Launch

The Score is back!

Remember The Score's odd and lovable characters? Adrienne Jansen picks up their story in her new novel.

Featuring violinist Vanya Mateeva, a glimpse of behind-the-scenes research, and a competition for the kids about mice!

06 Oct 2018 Saturday

Book Launch of Our Superbaby!

Our Superbaby! A picture book by Maris O’Rourke and illustrated by Helen Bell will be launched by Dr Libby Limbrick- researcher, children’s literature expert and chair of Storylines.

01 Oct 2018 Monday

Writers on Mondays: The Next Page 2

Part Two of the popular Next Page sessions features readings from Andrei Seleznev, Charlotte Forrester, Sinead Overbye, Tim Grgec, Johanna Knox, Anna Rankin, Laura Southgate, Madison Hamill, Tracey Schuyt and Rose Lu, introduced by Emily Perkins.

01 Oct 2018 Monday

Meet Stacy Gregg!

Meet award-winning author Stacy Gregg, creator of the Pony Club Secrets and Pony Club Rivals series, at selected Whitcoulls Auckland stores these school holidays.

Hold the date for Between the Lines: Central Hawkes Bay Readers and Writers Festival

07 Sep 2022 Wednesday

2022 CLNZ Contestable Fund Grants

The CLNZ Contestable Fund Grants are open for 2022.

05 Sep 2022 Monday

Writers in Schools visits by David Riley

Auckland writer David Riley is visiting schools in South Canterbury this month.

04 Sep 2022 Sunday

Writers in Schools visits by David Riley

Auckland-based author and Reading Warrior David Riley is visiting schools in Mid & South Canterbury this week.

03 Sep 2022 Saturday

Writer's workshop with Tusiata Avia

Join writer Tusiata Avia for a writing workshop. The workshop costs $50 and include lunch. Spaces are limited to 16. Email jfestrust@gmail.com to book your spot.

02 Sep 2022 Friday

Writer's talk with Tusiata Avia

Join us to hear writer Tusiata Avia in dialogue with Hana Halalele. It will be an informative and entertaining evening. This event is free.

02 Sep 2022 Friday

$3 Book Fair - September 2022

A $3 Book Fair over ten days at Eureka, Waikato

01 Sep 2022 Thursday

Seeking The Light : Presentation and book launch

Seeking The Light : Presentation and Book Launch
Edgewater Resort, Sargood Drive, Wanaka

Thursday 1 September 2022 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/seeking-the-light-presentation-and-book-launch/wanaka

30 Sep 2021 Thursday

Ignition Kids Book Festival

IGNITION CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL 2021
Fire up your imagination at the only festival in South Island New Zealand dedicated exclusively to children’s books!
Visit www.ignitionkids.nz for more details
30th September - 5th October 2021
Venues throughout Dunedin, South Otago and Waitaki

29 Sep 2021 Wednesday

Whanganui Literary Festival

A Festival of organized events for readers and writers

26 Sep 2021 Sunday

Poetry Slam at Your Place feat. Rebeca Cooney - Online Event

Come join us at New Zealand's only regular online poetry event with a seemingly wholesome but utterly ridiculous community - this Sunday for our much loved open mic, with poets performing from all over the world, and feature session!

https://www.facebook.com/events/560742565249574

18 Sep 2021 Saturday

Get You the Moon Book Launch

Cherry Publishing is releasing Get You the Moon, a young adult romance between rivals. To celebrate, Time Out Bookstore in their upstairs space will be hosting an event. It'll start at 5:30pm and finish at 8:30pm.

There'll be finger food, copies to buy and you can bring your own copy to be signed. There'll be giveaways and readings from the book.

Release date for the book is yet to be announced!

18 Sep 2021 Saturday

NZSA Roadshow - Tamaki Makaurau

Wellington based author Philippa Werry is visiting schools in Canterbury and Otago this week.

06 Sep 2020 Sunday

The Final Choice Book Tour - Dargaville

Hear and meet best-selling author and journalist Caralise Trayes.

03 Sep 2020 Thursday

Poetry Lab

This is a peer-driven workshop for poets of all levels. You will work with other writers to encourage the art of poetry where your peers offer honest, positive and constructive feedback on your work. An ideal setting if you like writing poetry and want to improve your writing skills and develop your ‘voice’ in a supportive environment.

02 Sep 2020 Wednesday

The Final Choice Book Tour - Nelson 2

Hear and meet best-selling author and journalist Caralise Trayes.

02 Sep 2020 Wednesday

Annual NZSA Janet Frame Memorial Lecture - 2020 by Paula Morris

The NZSA annual Janet Frame Memorial Lecture is an annual address given each year by the NZSA President of Honour. In 2020-2021 this is Paula Morris. This event traditionally looks at the 'state of the nation' of the literary, writing and publishing scenes.

02 Sep 2020 Wednesday

The Final Choice Book Tour - Nelson Daytime Event

Hear and meet best-selling author and journalist Caralise Trayes.

01 Sep 2020 Tuesday

The Final Choice Book Tour - Nelson

Hear and meet best-selling author and journalist Caralise Trayes.

30 Sep 2019 Monday

WRITERS ON MONDAYS: Flight across Worlds: Elizabeth Knox and Craig Cliff

Flight across Worlds: Elizabeth Knox and Craig Cliff

27 Sep 2019 Friday

Greg O'Connell VERSE UNIVERSE

Join one of Christchurch’s wittiest wizards of words for an unforgettable evening of poetry.
https://events.humanitix.co.nz/greg-o-connell-verse-universe

27 Sep 2019 Friday

Double Book Launch | Moth Hour by Anne Kennedy & Listening In by Lynley Edmeades

Unity Books Wellington, Auckland University Press & Otago University Press warmly invite you to attend the combined launch of two new poetry collections, 'Moth Hour' by Anne Kennedy (AUP) & 'Listening In' by Lynley Edmeades (OUP). Moth Hour will be launched by Elizabeth Caffin.
With live music by Bill Lake. All welcome.

26 Sep 2019 Thursday

Book Launch | Fifteen Million Years In Antarctica by Rebecca Priestley

Unity Books Wellington and Victoria University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'Fifteen Million Years in Antarctica' by Rebecca Priestley. All welcome.

24 Sep 2019 Tuesday

BWB Talks: Treading Water

Join Mike Joy, Tina Ngata and Peter Fraser in conversation with Maria Bargh (chair) on solving New Zealand's freshwater crisis.

23 Sep 2019 Monday

Writers on Mondays: Short Sharp Script 2: CIRCA Theatre

Short Sharp Script 2: CIRCA Theatre

21 Sep 2019 Saturday

The Uncomfortable Glass Slippers celebration

Come along to find out if your short story has won a prize, hear all about Michele's new book, win prizes for fancy dress and join in heaps of fun games like pin-the-tail-on-the-unicorn! (No unicorns harmed in this game).

19 Sep 2019 Thursday

Book Launch | 'Lost and Somewhere Else' by Jenny Bornholdt & ''Always Song in the Water' by Gregory O'Brien (AUP)

You are warmly invited to the joint VUP and AUP launch of 'Lost and Somewhere Else' by Jenny Bornholdt (VUP) & 'Always Song in the Water'
by Gregory O'Brien (AUP). All welcome.

17 Sep 2019 Tuesday

150 year anniversary of the birth of the poet Karl Wolfskehl

On Tuesday 17th September at 6pm there will be a celebration of the 150th birthday of Karl Wolfskehl in the Goethe-Institut in Wellington.

16 Sep 2019 Monday

Author Talk: Someone's Wife by Linda Burgess

In conversation with Kiran Dass, Linda Burgess will talk about her new collection of essays.

16 Sep 2019 Monday

Writers on Mondays: Short Sharp Script 1: CIRCA Theatre

Short Sharp Script 2: Circa Theatre

15 Sep 2019 Sunday

Donovan Bixley Book Launch

Little Unity will celebrate the end of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) with the launch of Donovan Bixley’s new pukapuka.

Donovan Bixley presents the latest adventure in his Tales of Aotearoa series, a fresh take on Māui which brings the cheeky trickster to life for a new generation of Kiwi kids.

15 Sep 2019 Sunday

02 Sep 2019 Monday

Kid's Author Talk: The Gareth Ward Hour at Time Out Bookstore

AN HOUR OF
BOOKS & MAGIC! Upstairs at Time Out Bookstore!

us at our special after school event as we host Gareth Ward - magician, storyteller, bookseller and author as he celebrates the launch of The Clockill and the Thief.

02 Sep 2019 Monday

Writers on Mondays: The Next Page 1

The Next Page 1

01 Sep 2019 Sunday

Paint n’ Pen: Free Creative Writing Workshop - 1 Sept

28 Sep 2018 Friday

BiblioHub

BiblioHub is Depot Artspace’ inaugural celebration of Devonport’s rich literary community; its writers, writing collectives, readers clubs’, book outlets and bibliophiles .

26 Sep 2018 Wednesday

Celebrating Max Rashbrooke’s new book: Government for the Public Good

Join us at the National Library to celebrate Max Rashbrooke’s new book 'Government for the Public Good: The Surprising Science of Large-Scale Collective Action', a fast-paced and globally informed defence of the role of government in delivering the public services that shape our lives.

24 Sep 2018 Monday

From Luminous Moments to Island Time: The BWB Texts Story

Join Unity Books Wellington & Bridget Williams Books - BWB as publisher Tom Rennie and various BWB Texts authors discuss the publishing environment and the development of the series, which now numbers over fifty titles.

24 Sep 2018 Monday

Writers on Mondays: Short Sharp Script 2

Short Sharp Script 2: Circa Theatre
More exciting work in progress from the second group of IIML scriptwriters, at Circa Theatre. This week the spotlight falls on work from Matasila Freshwater, Dylan Conen, Julia Ludbrook, and Ralph McCubbin Howell. Introduced by Ken Duncum.

18 Sep 2018 Tuesday

Philipa Werry 'Writing from War to Peace'

Philippa will describe her current writing project, based on her visit to Antarctica in 2016.

12 Sep 2018 Wednesday

Ngā Tāngata Kōrero mō te Reo: True Stories Told Live

Come and celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with a night of storytelling, where writers and creatives share their personal journeys with te reo Māori on the theme of kia kaha te reo Māori.

August

31 Aug 2022 Wednesday

2022 WORD Christchurch

Hold the date! WORD Christchurch will (hopefully!) be held from 31 August to 4 September this year.

31 Aug 2022 Wednesday

WORD Book Club

Register your book club of between three and 10 people from anywhere in NZ to participate in this fantastic six-month mini-book club that combines viewing WORD Christchurch Festival livestreams with reading books by the festival authors!
Registrations close 31 August when the festival (and the book clubs) begin!

29 Aug 2022 Monday

Writers in Schools visits by Des Hunt

Coromandel writer Des Hunt is visiting schools in Northland this month. These visits are part of Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Writers in Schools programme and are being delivered with support from Creative NZ.

24 Aug 2022 Wednesday

Bwana, There's a Body in the Bath

Written by 98 year old Peter Whitehead, now of Hampden, North Otago his story is for lovers of Africa, history and true life adventure, It's a book of many riveting, dramatic and funny exploits from nearly 100 years of a richly-lived life. Co-written with acclaimed novelist, Tony Park.

24 Aug 2022 Wednesday

Wellington writer Kate De Goldi is visiting schools in Auckland this month.

06 Aug 2022 Saturday

Mad Doggerel Cabaret - New Plymouth

Saturday 6 August 7:30pm New Plymouth
4th Wall Theatre
Adults $25; Senior $20; Student $10 www.4thwalltheatre.co.nz
Two poets and a musician combine to present a comic and lyric portrait of Aotearoa New Zealand and its place in the South Pacific today. Their Mad Doggerel poetry cabaret is full of cascading words, wild musicality and lightning humour.
This entertaining show will bring three nationally-eminent artists to halls and venues throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, including a National Poetry Day performance at the National Library in Wellington on Friday 26 August.

05 Aug 2022 Friday

Mad Doggerel Cabaret - Te Awamutu

Two poets and a musician combine to present a comic and lyric portrait of Aotearoa New Zealand and its place in the South Pacific today. Their Mad Doggerel poetry cabaret is full of cascading words, wild musicality and lightning humour.
This entertaining show will bring three nationally-eminent artists to halls and venues throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, including a National Poetry Day performance at the National Library in Wellington on Friday 26 August.

04 Aug 2022 Thursday

Mad Doggerel Cabaret - Thames

04 Aug 2022 Thursday

Mad Doggerel Cabaret

Poets David Eggleton and Daren Kamali and musician Richard Wallis tour the length and breadth of New Zealand in August with 'The Mad Doggerel Cabaret' - an entertaining show full of cascading words, wild musicality and lightning humour. For more details see The Arts on Tour NZ website - www.aotnz.co.nz.

30 Aug 2021 Monday

Her Say: In conversation with Jackie Clark

Literary Taxidermy Competition 2021

This year the international Literary Taxidermy competition has taken Katherine Mansfield as its muse, using the first and last lines of a Mansfield story and a Mansfield poem as the 'skin' for you to stuff with your own creative filling. Entries close Sunday 26 September PDT. There's a cash prize as well as the opportunity to be published in the next Literary Taxidermy anthology!

18 Aug 2021 Wednesday

Book Launch | Starfish the Star by Elaine Bickell & Daron Parton

Come and celebrate the launch of Elaine Bickell's latest picture book, Starfish the Star, published by Scholastic. All welcome.

17 Aug 2021 Tuesday

Book Launch | Khumbu: Gateway to Mount Everest Pathways To Kinship

Join author and photographer Peter Laurenson at the launch of his new book, 'Khumbu: Gateway to Mount Everest ─ Pathways to Kinship'. All welcome.

16 Aug 2021 Monday

Writers in Schools visits by Mary-anne Scott

Hawke's Bay-based author Mary-anne Scott is visiting schools in Wellington this week.

16 Aug 2021 Monday

Storylines Southland Tour incl Invercargill and Gore

The Storylines National Story Tour sends four leading authors and illustrators to visit schools, early childhood education centres, community groups and libraries on each of its tours each year.

14 Aug 2021 Saturday

Going West Writers Festival - Gala Night

Always a sellout, Going West’s traditional centrepiece presents a celebration of ideas, oratory and performance. This year’s Gala Night promises to match the best of the past in an enhanced theatrical setting — the heritage listed Glen Eden Playhouse, a spectacular Edwardian building with great public transport access.

14 Aug 2021 Saturday

Poetry as Spell-Casting - A Writers Practice Workshop with Lynn Davidson

Explore, in writing, readings, and discussion, how poems cast spells through transformation, surprise, incantation, and evocation.

Register now at https://writerspractice.nz/events/poetry-spellcasting/

12 Aug 2021 Thursday

Book Launch | The Madison Gap by Patricia Donovan

Patricia Donovan, Mary Egan Publishing and Unity Books warmly invite you to the book launch of "The Madison Gap", to be launched by Norman Bilbrough. All welcome.

12 Aug 2021 Thursday

Launch of 'Protest! Shaping Aotearoa'

Hamilton Book Month 2021

A month long celebration with discussions, talks, workshops and storytimes

02 Aug 2021 Monday

Writers in Schools visits by Glenn Colquhoun

Horowhenua based author Glenn Colquhoun is visiting schools in Auckland this week.

02 Aug 2021 Monday

Writers in Schools visits by Tim Jones

Wellington based author Tim Jones is visiting schools in Tasman and Nelson this week.

31 Aug 2020 Monday

Tales of The Telling Time - Canterbury

Join author Pip McKay

31 Aug 2020 Monday

Storylines National Story Tour - Auckland Region

Applications for Story Tour visits in 2020 are OPEN!

30 Aug 2020 Sunday

Sensory Storytime

Join Gameedah Jonas, Christie Roberts and Meenu Wadhwa for a very special storytime where we go on a multisensory journey together! Have a go with the library's sensory toys, and explore your imagination and senses with an engaging dinosaur story. The sensory programme is suitable for all ages and is free to attend. This event is in partnership with Hamilton City Libraries.

29 Aug 2020 Saturday

Waikato Wordsmiths

Ever wondered about the breadth and diversity of Hamilton writers? Here is your opportunity to meet some of them and their recent works. Showcasing a wide range of styles, genres and world views, the readings bring Hamilton writers and audiences together for an afternoon of entertainment and dialogue. This event is in partnership with Waikato Writers and Associated Artists (local branch of NZ Society of Authors).

28 Aug 2020 Friday

Rainbow Storytime

Erika and CoCo Flash are two drag queens (one cis male, one cis female) from Taranaki who present shows about acceptance, inclusiveness, diversity and being kind, coupled with dance and games. The preschoolers' session will be a 30 minute show followed by a chat and chance to take photos. All are welcome at any session.This event is in partnership with Hamilton City Libraries.

25 Aug 2020 Tuesday

The Quick and The Dead

Hamilton Book Month
The quick and the dead - a free event

25 Aug 2020 Tuesday

The Final Choice Book Tour - Orewa Daytime Event

Hear and meet best-selling author and journalist Caralise Trayes.

24 Aug 2020 Monday

postponing... Writers in Schools visits by Michel Mulipola

Auckland-based author Michel Mulipola is visiting schools in the Nelson/Tasman area this week.

24 Aug 2020 Monday

Writers in Schools visits by Des Hunt

Coromandel based author Des Hunt is visiting schools in Waikato this week.

24 Aug 2020 Monday

postponing... Writers in Schools visits by Gareth Ward

Hawkes Bay based author Gareth Ward is visiting schools in Auckland this week.

22 Aug 2020 Saturday

Featherston Booktown 'Words in Winter' - 'Dead People I Have Known'

Shayne Carter – the cult pioneer of the 1980’s Dunedin sound, New Zealand Music Hall of Famer, and award-winning author of "Dead People I Have Known" will be sharing tales from his autobiography that recently won the Royal Society Te Apārangi Award for General Non-Fiction, and the MitoQ Best First Book Awards: EH McCormick Prize for General Non-Fiction at the 2020 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards with poet and journalist, Richard Langston.

22 Aug 2020 Saturday

regretfully cancelled... 'Words in Winter' - A Poet's Life, Featherston Booktown

A stellar line up of four cutting-edge Wellington poets will be discussing “A Poet’s Life” with Radio New Zealand presenter, Lynn Freeman. Featherston Booktown audiences will be familiar with Sam Duckor-Jones, Tayi Tibble, and Jordan Hamel but Helen Rickerby, winner of the Mary and Peter Biggs award for Poetry at the 2020 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, with her book "How to Live", will be a new treat:
Women who speak have always been monstrous.
That twisty sphinx, those tempting sirens;
Better plug your ears with wax, boys.

22 Aug 2020 Saturday

Poetry Workshop

Richard Von Sturmer is a long time Zen practitioner and an acclaimed New Zealand writer, poet, lyricist and performer.
Being attentive to the present moment, to the natural world and to our own nature, is essential for good poetic writing. In this Hamilton Book Month workshop we will explore haiku and tanka, forms of Japanese poetry.

21 Aug 2020 Friday

Poetry Soiree

We are having a special Poetry Soiree at Waikato Museum on National Poetry Day. The evening will begin with drinks and platter food in the foyer before our MC Nick Clothier welcomes everyone and outlines the evening's format. Our featured poet, this year's Writer in Residence Richard von Sturmer, will start the readings. After our invited poets have read we will head to the foyer for further refreshments, book sales and signing.

21 Aug 2020 Friday

POSTPONED: Intersections │ Kaituhi │ Black Lives Matter

EVENT POSTPONED – DATE TBC Unity Books Wellington has postponed the Intersections │ Kaituhi │ Black Lives Matter poetry event as we now have a cap on capacity at Unity and would like our events to be inclusive. We will keep you posted when we confirm a new date. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.

20 Aug 2020 Thursday

Flash Fiction Workshop

Join author Tina Shaw for this workshop on the craft of writing small. How can you tell a story in only 250-500 words? We’ll look at language, storytelling, world building and how you might push the boundaries of your fiction. You’ll also be writing your own brand-new flash fiction. Come and discover the tremendous universe of writing small.

20 Aug 2020 Thursday

POSTPONED: Lunchtime event: David Coventry

EVENT POSTPONED – DATE TBC Victoria University Press and Unity Books Wellington have postponed the David Coventry lunchtime event as we now have a cap on capacity at Unity and would like our events to be inclusive. We will keep you posted when we confirm a new date. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe.

20 Aug 2020 Thursday

Storytelling in the Gallery

Traditional and contemporary stories presented for our youngest preschool visitors and their families. This event is in partnership with Hamilton City Libraries.

19 Aug 2020 Wednesday

Young Adult Writers Panel

Come along and hear our panellists Eileen Merriman, David Hill and Gareth Ward in conversation with fellow YA author Tina Shaw. This event is sponsored by Waikato University and supported by Books For Kids with books for sale and signing. Complimentary refreshments will be served beforehand with a cash bar available.

19 Aug 2020 Wednesday

Out on the Shelves Author Event

As part of our Out on the Shelves campaign, we are hosting an author event, where we will be having live conversations with four published authors from Aotearoa NZ from the rainbow community.

Tune in on Facebook or Zoom to hear from essa may ranapiri, Lil O’Brien, Hera Lindsay Bird and Sam Orchard. They will be sharing a sample of their work, discussing their writing and answering audience questions!

18 Aug 2020 Tuesday

Lockdown Sketch Mind Book Launch - EVENT POSTPONED – DATE TBC

EVENT POSTPONED – DATE TBC - Join us to celebrate the publication of Lockdown Sketch Mind (The Cuba Press), the illustrated Covid-19 lockdown diary of award-winning Wellington author and illustrator Fifi Colston.

17 Aug 2020 Monday

Out on the Shelves

Out on the Shelves is an online resource that lists books with rainbow themes and characters, with the aim of supporting rainbow young people to find stories that represent their identities in positive and affirming ways.

Out on the Shelves is also an opportunity to create more visibility in our school and community libraries! Our campaign is a chance for libraries to promote and build their rainbow collections, celebrate these stories and help connect rainbow young people with their stories and with each other.

16 Aug 2020 Sunday

Lisala Halapua Illustration Workshop

Finalist in the 2017 New Zealand Book Awards For Children and Young Adults, New Zealand-Tongan author and illustrator Lisala Halapua brings his Tongan grandmother's stories to life in his Island Fables picture book series. Lisala will start by reading from his books then talk about his writing and artwork. He'll follow that with an illustration workshop for 5-10 year olds using a mix of drawing media for children to choose from.

15 Aug 2020 Saturday

Requiem for an Airport

To celebrate the opening of City Gallery Wellington's exhibition Terminal, five speakers deliver requiems for an airport.

14 Aug 2020 Friday

Dominic Hoey and essa may ranapiri

Come along and hear poets Dominic Hoey and essa may ranapiri read. Cost $10, cash only. Dominic's I Thought We’d Be Famous and essa's Ransack will be available for you to buy and get signed. This event is in partnership with Never Project Space.

13 Aug 2020 Thursday

Blokes' Book Club

There’s a new book club in town!
Blokes Book Club meets for the first time at Central Library on Thursday 13 August at 6.30pm facilitated by Mark Caunter, Heritage Librarian. Share your thoughts with like-minded blokes on what you’ve been reading and hear about what others are enjoying. How the book club runs from here will be up to you!
This event is in partnership with Hamilton City Libraries.

13 Aug 2020 Thursday

AUP New Poets at Unity Wellington - EVENT POSTPONED - Date TBC

Auckland University Press and Unity Books Wellington have postponed the AUP New Poets launch as we will now have a cap on capacity at Unity and would like our evening launches to be inclusive. We will keep you posted when we confirm a new date

12 Aug 2020 Wednesday

Romance and Crime

Join Nalini Singh and Bronwyn Sell (who also writes as Brynn Kelly) as they talk crime and romance with chair and author Nicky Webber. This event is supported by Poppies Bookstore with books for sale and signing.

12 Aug 2020 Wednesday

Disaster on four small paws

... Invasive Predators in New Zealand

Join Carolyn. M (Kim) King for a presentation on her new book on invasive predators in New Zealand which offers a much-needed insight into one of New Zealand’s longest-running national crises.

12 Aug 2020 Wednesday

NZ Children's and Young People Book Awards - LIVE

ON line LIVE ceremony for NZ Children's and Young Peoples book awards. watch here https://www.facebook.com/events/2535627380062629/

11 Aug 2020 Tuesday

Book Launch | Fridays with Jim by David Cohen

We warmly invite you to the launch of Fridays with Jim: Conversations about our country with Jim Bolger, by David Cohen (Massey University Press).

10 Aug 2020 Monday

Know Your Place

Come and hear Golriz Ghahraman in conversation with Kelli Pike. Golriz fled her home in Iran aged nine and after a terrifying and uncertain journey, landed in Auckland with her parents where they were able to seek asylum and ultimately create a new life.

08 Aug 2020 Saturday

Best of Auckland Book Launch

We're delighted to invite you to the launch of ‘Best of Auckland’.

08 Aug 2020 Saturday

Local Authors event

MC Cate Prestidge will host local authors talking for 3-4 minutes about how they wrote and published their books. At the end of the MC session there will be time when you can approach authors you are interested in for a longer chat.

Please let us know if you are interested in joining other authors to talk about your book.
Some books will be available for sale, and there will be authors signing afterwards, so bring cash!

Free parking available on campus. Enter via Gate 3 on Tristram St.

07 Aug 2020 Friday

Jackson Nieuwland Book Launch

You thought you knew who you were, and then you attended the book launch for I Am A Human Being by Jackson Nieuwland (Compound Press).

06 Aug 2020 Thursday

Literary Pub Quiz

Teams of up to six members are invited to participate in a contest that will test their knowledge of all things literary. There will be eight rounds of ten questions each, plus an additional list round. Categories will include children's literature and New Zealand fiction.

The cost is $10 per person. Registration necessary. Contact Auteur House on (07) 8342485 with queries. Teams are encouraged to take their seats by 6pm and the quiz will commence at 6.30pm sharp. Food and drink will be available for purchase from The Londoner.

06 Aug 2020 Thursday

LOCKED DOWN AUTHORS: ANNE MANCHESTER, JOHN HORROCKS, PETE CARTER

A lunchtime event featuring Anne Manchester - Memory Stick, John Horrocks - Dark Empire and Pete Carter - This Is Us.

05 Aug 2020 Wednesday

Book Launch | The Inkberg Enigma by Jonathan King

Join us at Unity Books in Wellington to launch filmmaker Jonathan King's first graphic novel for children, The Inkberg Enigma (Gecko Press).

04 Aug 2020 Tuesday

What Are Readers Reading?

An opportunity to come and have an informal chat about what you’ve been reading with other readers facilitated by Maebh Long. Share what you’ve been enjoying and check out what’s new on the library shelves while you’re here. Bring some books to swap with others in aid of a good cause- the Friends of Hamilton Public Library who fund the petrol costs for volunteers who deliver library resources to homebound borrowers. This event is in partnership with Hamilton City Libraries. Entry Fee: $5.00 Cash

04 Aug 2020 Tuesday

A Twist in the Tale: Writing Suspense Fiction

In this course, you will explore pacing, red herrings, unreliable narrators and other writing techniques to make your writing suspenseful and keep your readers on edge. You will write and workshop with others, as well as read and discuss texts by authors who have mastered the art of suspense writing.

Strange Goods Pop Up Shop

New Kirikiriroa 'project space' Never will be hosting a pop-up shop for Auckland book store 'Strange Goods' for the duration of August.
Strange Goods offers a curated selection of multi-disciplinary arts books, publications and objects from across Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Promote yourself as an author!

Kirsten McKenzie will lead a workshop covering:
-how to develop promotional material
-dealing with the media (providing a press release, key points for being interviewed, radio slot preparation etc)
-what makes a good author photo
-how to decide whether to use Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, website etc
-how to ask for and use reviews to promote your work
The workshop costs $25 and afternoon tea will be served. Registration required, email hamiltonbookmonth@gmail.com Poppies Hamilton will have Kirsten's books for sale.

Rainbow Writing Competition

As part of our Out on the Shelves campaign, we are running a rainbow writing competition as part of our campaign!

To get involved, submit a piece of writing that features a rainbow experience. That could mean focussing the piece on a rainbow character or exploring rainbow themes… as long as there is a strong link to the rainbow community, then your writing will be eligible to enter!

We’ll be accepting poems of any length and flash fiction of 1000 words or less*. Multiple entries are more than welcome.

Entry age groups are: “Under 16” and “16-24”.

Winners from each age group will win a $50 book voucher thanks to The Women’s Bookshop!

Rocket Storytime

3.2.1. BLAST OFF... !
Join us for Storytime featuring Amy who will read There's a Hedgehog in my Pants and talk about her writing journey. The session will feature a Lego challenge to build a hedgehog. This event is supported by Books For Kids with Amy's book for sale. Come and enjoy a hot coffee or hot chocolate on us. Further information here. This event is in partnership with Hamilton City Libraries.

Hamilton Book Month

20 events throughout August 2020 during Hamilton Book Month
See hamiltonbookmonth.com for details and email hamiltonbookmonth@gmail.com

31 Aug 2019 Saturday

Giant Book Storytime in English and Te Reo Māori

Join us for a special Storytime session of Margaret Mahy's story A Lion in the Meadow / He Raiona i Roto i Ngā Otaota.

28 Aug 2019 Wednesday

NZ Book Council Lecture: Stories from the Wild presented by Lani Wendt Young

We are thrilled to announce Pacific Laureate Lani Wendt Young as this year’s speaker for the Book Council Lecture in Wellington on August 28. Tickets on sale August 5.

28 Aug 2019 Wednesday

Author talk | Alan Duff: A Conversation With My Country

Unity Books Wellington and Penguin Random House warmly invite you to hear Alan Duff discuss his new book, 'A Conversation With My Country'. All welcome.

27 Aug 2019 Tuesday

DeRay Mckesson: The Other Side of Freedom

This is an unmissable opportunity to hear from one of the world’s leading civil rights activists in conversation with Action Station’s Laura O’Connell Rapira.

In his book, On the Other Side of Freedom, Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson gives an extraordinary, personal insight into the power of the imagination and what it takes to start a movement to overturn systems of injustice and make way for true freedom.

26 Aug 2019 Monday

Writers on Mondays: Rebecca Priestley and Helen Heath

ELECTRIC / ANTARCTIC: Rebecca Priestley and Helen Heath in conversation

24 Aug 2019 Saturday

How to Speak Your Truth Without Being a Slave to It and the Power of What If

A one-day workshop with Victor Rodger which explores the story that you want to tell in order to find the story you should tell.

23 Aug 2019 Friday

Author Talk: Self-Publishing in New Zealand

In 2019 it's easier than ever before to get your book produced through self-publishing. It's also harder than ever to get your book noticed in a noisy publishing market. How do you cut through the noise and make your book stand out? Come along and hear Dave MacManus from The CopyPress in Nelson take you through the steps of self-publishing, from editing and design to getting your book accepted into bookshops.

23 Aug 2019 Friday

National Poetry Day | Wild Honey: Reading New Zealand Women’s Poetry

On National Poetry Day 2019 join Unity Books and Massey University Press to celebrate 'Wild Honey: Reading New Zealand Women’s Poetry' by Paula Green.
Paula will introduce readings from carina gallegos, Stefanie Lash,
Therese Lloyd, Maria McMillan and Manon Revuelta.

22 Aug 2019 Thursday

Four Readings and a Festival

2019 Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day

"Four Readings and a Festival" – SP (Spark Place)

Thursday 22 August 6pm - 7.30pm

Four Christchurch poets talk fame, fortune, first books and what possessed them to do it. Reading from their newborn collections are Erik Kennedy (shortlisted in the 2019 Ockham Book Awards for his collection There's No Place Like the Internet In Springtime), Marisa Cappetta (How to Tour the World on a Flying Fox), Victoria Broome (How We Talk to Each Other) and Gail Ingram (Contents Under Pressure). MC of the panel is Joanna Preston (Kathleen Grattan Award for The Summer King).

22 Aug 2019 Thursday

Book Launch | Relative Strangers: A Mother’s Adoption Memoir by Pip Murdoch

Unity Books Wellington and Fern Publishing warmly invite you to celebrate the publication of 'Relative Strangers: A Mother’s Adoption Memoir' by Pip Murdoch to be launched by Dame Fiona Kidman.

20 Aug 2019 Tuesday

BWB Talk: Wealth, Wellbeing and Capital Gains Tax: What Next? - Wellington

Will people step up now and take the time to learn, know and feel the history of the places they call home?

19 Aug 2019 Monday

Writers on Mondays: Best New Zealand Poems

BEST NEW ZEALAND POEMS 2018

17 Aug 2019 Saturday

Natalie Haynes presents Troy Story

BBC presenter, writer, Classicist and comedian Natalie Haynes takes on the Trojan War. Based on her latest novel, A Thousand Ships, Natalie’s hour of 'Troy Story’ steers you through the stories of the women at the heart of the greatest conflict in ancient literature.

Settle in for a wild ride from divine pleasure to carnage and aftermath, from the women’s perspective. Your ticket includes a light afternoon tea and the chance to chat with Natalie after the talk.

Thanks to Double Denim for hosting. Proudly supported by The Park hotel.

16 Aug 2019 Friday

Natalie Haynes presents Honour Among Thebes

The History of Theatre has never been so much fun.

Writer and comedian Natalie Haynes presents Honour Among Thebes, a lively tour through the early Greek Tragedies and Comedies, from the first performance by Thespis to the raucous sex-strike of Aristophanes’ Lysistrata, via the great tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides. Honour Among Thebes is based on Natalies book, The Children of Jocasta which retells the Antigone and Oedipus myths through a refreshingly feminist lens.

16 Aug 2019 Friday

Ashton Wylie Trust Literature Awards Evening

The Ashton Wylie Trust Literature awards are unique in the country for their encouragement of writing in the Mind, Body, Spirit genre.

The awards were established in 1999 thanks to a bequest from the late businessman, Ashton Wylie.

The 2019 winners will be announced at a ceremony at Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Westhaven Marina, in Auckland on Friday 16 August, 2019.

The Book category winner and the Unpublished Manuscript category winner each receive a $10,000 prize.

14 Aug 2019 Wednesday

Lunchtime Author Talk | Nailing Down The Saint: Craig Cliff

Unity Books Wellington and Penguin Random House warmly invite you to celebrate the publication of 'Nailing Down The Saint' by Craig Cliff. Author talk chaired by Brannavan Gnanalingam.

12 Aug 2019 Monday

Writers on Mondays: Maria Tumarkin

AXIOMATIC: Maria Tumarkin in conversation with Chris Price

09 Aug 2019 Friday

The david merritt poetry experience meets booktown

I'm on tour down and back up the country to promote the publication of three new collections of poetry.

08 Aug 2019 Thursday

Book Launch - 'Get Organised' by Diane Weatherhead

Diane Weatherhead is launching her new book 'Get Organised - Seasonal Planner for the Southern Hemisphere' .

07 Aug 2019 Wednesday

Double Book Launch | How To Live by Helen Rickerby & AUP New Poets 5: Carolyn DeCarlo, Sophie van Waardenberg, Rebecca Hawkes

Unity Books Wellington and Auckland University Press warmly invite you to attend the combined launch of HOW TO LIVE by Helen Rickerby & AUP New Poets 5: Carolyn DeCarlo, Sophie van Waardenberg, Rebecca Hawkes

07 Aug 2019 Wednesday

Lunchtime Event | Celebrate Children’s Books in Wellington

Unity Books and Gecko Press welcome you to a New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults event.

06 Aug 2019 Tuesday

Wild Honey launch - Auckland

An event to celebrate the launch of Paula Green's Wild Honey: Reading NZ Women's Poetry, written by author Paula Green.

30th Birthday Literary Concert

The Women's Bookshop 30th Birthday Literary Concert

BWB Talk: Wealth, Wellbeing and Capital Gains Tax: What Next? - Otago

Despite significant levels of inequality, the prospects of a capital gains tax in New Zealand now appear remote.

Please join author Max Rashbrooke and tax expert Lisa Marriott as they discuss options for tackling wealth inequality in their talk: Wealth, Wellbeing and Capital Gains Tax: What Next?

This event will be chaired by Janine Hayward, University of Otago.

BWB Talk: Wealth, Wellbeing and Capital Gains Tax: What Next? - Auckland

Writers on Mondays: Dinah Hawken and Lynn Jenner

DIG DEEPER: Dinah Hawken and Lynn Jenner in conversation with Bill Manhire

Lunchtime Author Talk | Toby Faber

Join Unity Books Wellington, Faber & Faber and Allen & Unwin NZ for an in-store author talk with Toby Faber, author of ‘Faber & Faber: The Untold Story’ and a new crime thriller, ‘Close to the Edge’.

04 Aug 2019 Sunday

Paint n' Pen: Free Creative Writing Workshop - 4 August

Write a short story, a poem, or some lyrics inspired by Christchurch's rich street art and get published! We are offering a series of workshops plus guided tours to work on your ideas. Open to writers, budding and established, of all ages.

01 Aug 2019 Thursday

Call for submissions: Ko Aotearoa Tātou | We Are New Zealand

Immediate call for submissions.

This anthology of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry and visual art celebrates the voices, experiences and ethnicities that form contemporary New Zealand. Its editors are Michelle Elvy, Paula Morris, and James Norcliffe.

01 Aug 2019 Thursday

Hamilton Book Month

Hamilton Book Month is on every August with almost all events free of charge and open to all.

July

31 Jul 2022 Sunday

Kororā and the Sushi Shop Book Launch - Nelson

Celebrate the release of Kororā and the Sushi Shop with a reading by the author

30 Jul 2022 Saturday

NZSA Regional Roadshow Tāmaki-makau-rau Auckland

The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Regional Roadshow brings professional development to the regions. We are excited to be coming to Tāmaki-makau-rau for our third Regional Roadshow of 2022!

30 Jul 2022 Saturday

2022 Booksellers Aotearoa Conference

Hold the date! Booksellers Aotearoa 99th Annual Conference is scheduled for the last weekend in July.

25 Jul 2022 Monday

Writers in Schools visits by Des Hunt

Coromandel writer Des Hunt is visiting schools in Auckland this month.

23 Jul 2022 Saturday

Kororā and the Sushi Shop Book Launch - Wellington

Celebrate the release of Kororā and the Sushi Shop with a reading by the author

23 Jul 2022 Saturday

Process and Play with Airini Beautrais

Join writer and poet, Airini Beautrais for this two-day workshop exploring creativity, process, and play, honing in on the places where creativity comes from within ourselves, and the various forms of inspiration we carry with us.

21 Jul 2022 Thursday

Kororā and the Sushi Shop Book Launch - Motueka

Celebrate the release of Kororā and the Sushi Shop with a reading by the author

21 Jul 2022 Thursday

Kororā and the Sushi Shop Book Launch - Richmond

Celebrate the release of Kororā and the Sushi Shop with a reading by the author

20 Jul 2022 Wednesday

Kororā and the Sushi Shop Book Launch - Tākaka

Celebrate the release of Kororā and the Sushi Shop with a reading by the author

17 Jul 2022 Sunday

Poetry at Your Place feat. Page Sinclair

New Zealand's only regular online poetry event and community - this time featuring queer, nonbinary poet - Page Sinclair!

15 Jul 2022 Friday

Storylines Hui 2022

Storylines Children's Writers and Illustrators' National Hui 2022

14 Jul 2022 Thursday

No Other Place to Stand | Book Launch

Auckland University Press invite you to celebrate the launch of No Other Place to Stand: An Anthology of Climate Change Poetry from Aotearoa New Zealand.

13 Jul 2022 Wednesday

Kororā and the Sushi Shop Book Launch - Auckland

Celebrate the release of Kororā and the Sushi Shop with a book reading by the author

09 Jul 2022 Saturday

SPEAKEASY Writers Festival

SPEAKEASY Writers Fest features some of the most captivating authors in Aotearoa today, both fiction and non-fiction. Over two days, we're inviting you to push your mind to be observant, let curiosity take over, and challenge your perceptions with modern literature.

The festival includes talks, interviews, Q&A sessions, and book signings with award-winning authors, poets, adventurers, and scholars.

Featuring: Abbas Nazari, Christine Leunens, Jacqueline Bublitz, Jared Savage, Jo Morgan, Julie Zarifeh, Mat Ward, Rosetta Allan, Zirk van den Berg.

Their books have been selected for the beautiful way they allow readers to discover and explore elements of everyday life, letting them into the lives of others and connecting to characters as they overcome difficulties and challenges.

Be inspired by the power of words this July!
SPEAKEASY Writers Fest is presented by Taranaki Arts Festival.

07 Jul 2022 Thursday

Marlborough Book Festival 2022

An annual weekend of wonderful writers, curious audiences and beautiful Marlborough vistas

04 Jul 2022 Monday

Writers in Schools visits by Des Hunt

Coromandel writer Des Hunt is visiting schools in Auckland this month.

03 Jul 2022 Sunday

Poetry Slam at Your Place

New Zealand's only regular online poetry slam!

02 Jul 2022 Saturday

NZSA Regional Roadshow: Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington

The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Regional Roadshow brings professional development to the regions. We are delighted to be returning to Te Whanganui-a-Tara for our second Regional Roadshow of 2022!

01 Jul 2022 Friday

Exisle Academy Writing Competition: “The Story I Needed to Have Read”

Sometimes, the right story at the right moment can give us the courage we need to overcome adversity. And when that story doesn't already exist, we need to make it ourselves.

Write a short story - in any genre, fiction or fact - that helped or would have helped you at a pivotal moment in your life. One winner will receive up to $2000 worth of training and coaching with Exisle Academy, including the opportunity to discuss developing a book with our editors.

For more information and entry: https://exisleacademy.com/the-story-i-needed-writing-competition/

31 Jul 2021 Saturday

NZSA Napier/Ahuriri Roadshow

JOIN US for an invigorating day of professional development offering keynote sessions, workshops, masterclasses, and discussions, with a catered morning tea/coffee and lunch.

29 Jul 2021 Thursday

The Mirror Book: In conversation with Charlotte Grimshaw

The Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival is very pleased to be bringing Charlotte to Dunedin next month to talk about her memoir, The Mirror Book (RHNZ Vintage, 2021). Charlotte will be in conversation with Phillippa Duffy, General Manager of the University Book Shop, and one of the recent festival’s popular session hosts.

28 Jul 2021 Wednesday

Book launch // Parenting in the Anthropocene

Join Unity Books, Freerange Press and contributors Emily Writes, Brannavan Gnanalingam, Jess Berentson-Shaw and more to celebrate the launch of Parenting in the Anthropocene, the third volume in the Radical Futures series.

27 Jul 2021 Tuesday

Love & Loss. Letters from Auckland War Memorial Museum's collection

Be the first to see this emotive new exhibition, where words written in many hands across many centuries declare strikingly similar messages: "I love you. I miss you." Hear Auckland Museum’s Curator of Manuscripts Nina Finigan and Interpretive Planner Kavi Chetty share their journey in creating "Love & Loss".
Tickets available at https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/visit/whats-on/members/love-and-loss-members-preview-talk-and-tour

24 Jul 2021 Saturday

Memories, Reliable and Otherwise An Online Writers Practice Workshop

Explore how our memories are triggered, how we mould and manipulate them, and how this impacts on our writing.

24 Jul 2021 Saturday

Words Will Work - South Auckland Writers Festival 2021

Develop your writing skills and meet other writers

22 Jul 2021 Thursday

Hannah Parry (in conversation with Casey Lucas-Quaid) to celebrate the launch of her latest novel A Radical Act of Free Magic.

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we will be hosting an event with Hannah Parry ( in conversation with Casey Lucas-Quaid ) to celebrate the launch of her latest novel A Radical Act of Free Magic.

WHERE: -Te Awe branch

WHEN: -Thursday 22nd July at 6pm

16 Jul 2021 Friday

Book Launch: The Only Living Lady Parachutist

We are pleased to host the launch of Catherine Clarke’s debut novel The Only Living Lady Parachutist based on a woman who jumped from hot air balloons in 1890s Australia and New Zealand.

15 Jul 2021 Thursday

Book Launch | The Commercial Hotel by John Summers

Unity Books and Victoria University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'The Commercial Hotel' by John Summers. All welcome.

15 Jul 2021 Thursday

Author talk | Grief on the Run by Julie Zarifeh

Join us to hear clinical psychologist and author Julie Zarifeh in conversation with Dr. Shaystah Dean, discussing Julie's new book Grief on the Run and the five strategies she used to help her cope with devastating loss. All welcome.

13 Jul 2021 Tuesday

Author talk | Anne Kayes on 'In Our Own Backyard'

Join author Anne Kayes, as she discusses and reads from her new YA novel, 'In Our Own Back Yard'. All welcome.

09 Jul 2021 Friday

Pop-up Guerrilla Publishing with 5ever x NAG at Te Ramaroa

5ever x NAG is in Nelson for Te Ramaroa Light Festival - and we need your help! Please join us for some creative chaos and pedal-powered publishing!

09 Jul 2021 Friday

Marlborough Book Festival

The Marlborough Book Festival is run by the Marlborough Readers & Writers Charitable Trust.

https://www.marlboroughbookfest.co.nz/

07 Jul 2021 Wednesday

Book Launch | Harry Ricketts: Selected Poems

Unity Books and Victoria University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'Selected Poems' by Harry Ricketts. All welcome.

All Unity Books events pending alert level 1.

06 Jul 2021 Tuesday

Book Launch | Mental Fitness by Paul Wood

Join Unity Books and Paul Wood, author of How to Escape from Prison, to celebrate the launch of Paul’s latest book Mental Fitness (Harper Collins).

06 Jul 2021 Tuesday

Writers in Schools visits by Ruth Paul

Wellington based author/illustrator Ruth Paul is visiting schools in Christchurch this week.

02 Jul 2021 Friday

Book Launch: The Only Living Lady Parachutist

Please join us at the launch of Catherine Clarke’s debut novel The Only Living Lady Parachutist, based on a woman who jumped from hot air balloons in 1890s Australia and New Zealand.

01 Jul 2021 Thursday

New Zealand Mountain, Film and Book Festival - Queenstown

The 19th NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival presents a wide range of films, guest speakers, workshops and presentations from inspirational adventurers. Our films and books tell stories of adventure sports, foreign cultures, remote travel and environmental issues.

31 Jul 2020 Friday

Solid Air

Experience a literary launch of some of Aotearoa’s most vibrant performance poets, who are all featured in the ground-breaking new spoken word anthology, ‘Solid Air - Australia & New Zealand Spoken Word’.

31 Jul 2020 Friday

Solid Air Launch Aotearoa

Celebrate the premiere NZ launch of the ground breaking ‘Solid Air: Australia & New Zealand Spoken Word’ anthology.

30 Jul 2020 Thursday

Book Launch | Body Politic by Mary Cresswell

Celebrate the launch of Body Politic, Mary Cresswell's new poetry collection published by The Cuba Press. Mary will read from her work and be in conversation with Rachel McAlpine, who will launch the book.

28 Jul 2020 Tuesday

Word of Mouth Open Mic for spoken word, poetry slam, literary recital

This inaugural monthly event is an opportunity for fledgling and seasoned poets and writers to air their work to a live and supportive audience, surrounded by the 'Old English Pub' ambience of Kerikeri's Plough & Feather Taproom. Everyone is welcome, students/adults alike.

28 Jul 2020 Tuesday

Yes! it's happening! Wellington based author Juliette MacIver is visiting schools in Christchurch this week.

23 Jul 2020 Thursday

Windswept Slam @ BATS Theatre

Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome to the coolest little poetry slam in the capital.

27 August 18:45
23 September 18:45
12 October 18:45

Motif Poetry is proud to present a friendly, inclusive space for poets to come together and share their work. The winners of each slam will go through to the Wellington Regional Final at the National Library of New Zealand in November.

23 Jul 2020 Thursday

Double Book Launch: Brannavan Gnanalingam & Murdoch Stephens

Join us to release two new books into the world! Brannavan Gnanalingam's 'Sprigs' and Murdoch Stephens' 'Rat King Landlord'.

23 Jul 2020 Thursday

Between the Lines

Central Hawke's Bay's inaugural festival, Between the Lines.

22 Jul 2020 Wednesday

Writing a Short Play

Writing for the stage is more than just telling a story. Playwright Dave Armstrong will help you develop the skills to create compelling, well-paced scenes and snappy dialogue that will work well on stage. By the end of the course, you will have written a short play.

You will be expected to work on your play in between each class, with the final class including a reading of each completed short play.

22 Jul 2020 Wednesday

Writers in Schools visits by Jennifer Somervell

Canterbury based author of "Tales from the Farm" books is visiting schools in Marlborough this week.

21 Jul 2020 Tuesday

Poetry Book Launch | How To Be Old by Rachel McAlpine

Unity Books Wellington and The Cuba Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'How To Be Old', poems by Rachel McAlpine

16 Jul 2020 Thursday

Book Launch | Stop Worrying About Money by Baubre Murray

Join us to celebrate the launch of 'Stop Worrying About Money' by Baubre Murray. All welcome.

14 Jul 2020 Tuesday

Suzy Cato and The Kauri Family

An event with Suzy Cato at Dorothy Butler Children's Bookshop

11 Jul 2020 Saturday

Featherston Booktown 'Words in Winter' - Peta Mathias Fundraiser Gala Afternoon Tea

Join the ever-popular Peta Mathias – cook, raconteur, traveller, writer, singer, and TV star at a Gala Afternoon Tea on Saturday 11 July from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm in the Supper Room in the Anzac Hall.

10 Jul 2020 Friday

Featherston Booktown 'Words in Winter' - Elizabeth Knox in coversation with Noelle McCarthy

Elizabeth Knox, who was appointed a CNZM in the recent Queen's Birthday honours list, will be in conversation with Featherston-based broadcaster, writer, and chicken fancier, Noelle McCarthy, on her internationally bestselling book: The Absolute Book.

09 Jul 2020 Thursday

Katherine Mansfield Year 12 and 13 Short Story Competition

Are you a Year 12 or 13 student in the Wellington region? Enter the annual Katherine Mansfield Short Story Competition and be in to win a $500 cash prize.

06 Jul 2020 Monday

July School Holidays Creative Writing Workshop

Learn new ways to make your writing spectacular at our school holiday creative writing workshop. For young people aged 10-14.

04 Jul 2020 Saturday

Book Launch: Blaze - Guardian of the Monarchs

Free event to start the school holidays. Decorate your own mask, dress up and come celebrate the launch of "Blaze - Guardian of the Monarchs" by local author Adele Gaddes.

For more information, pre-sales of the book, and to download mask template visit www.adelegaddes.com

03 Jul 2020 Friday

CANCELLED The Marlborough Book Festival

The Marlborough Book Festival is an annual weekend of wonderful writers, curious audiences and beautiful Marlborough locations.

31 Jul 2019 Wednesday

Book Launch | The Occasional Demon by Primo Levi translated by Marco Sonzogni & Harry Thomas

Unity Books Wellington, Ambasciata d’Italia, Marco Sonzogni & The Cuba Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'The Occasional Demon' by Primo Levi, a limited edition of Primo Levi’s poetry in both Italian and English to mark the centenary of his birth, translated by Marco Sonzogni & Harry Thomas.

30 Jul 2019 Tuesday

Book Launch | Brain Connections: How To Sleep Better, Worry Less and Feel Happier by Dr Giresh Kanji

Unity Books Wellington & Pain Publications warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'BRAIN CONNECTIONS: How To Sleep Better, Worry Less and Feel Happier' by Dr Giresh Kanji. All welcome.

29 Jul 2019 Monday

Writers on Mondays: Poetry Quintet

Five poets in dicussion with Chris Price.

27 Jul 2019 Saturday

Wordswillwork South Auckland Writers Festival

A writers festival that has broad appeal but cosy enough that you can get soup and scones while listening to readings on a winters afternoon.

Workshops, panel discussions and readings from new and established authors, as well as the announcement of the winner of the Franklin Writers Group National Flash Fiction Competition.
Venue - Nathan Homestead Date - 27th of July 2019

24 Jul 2019 Wednesday

Book Launch | A Communist In The Family: Searching For Rewi Alley by Elspeth Sandys

Unity Books Wellington & Otago University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'A Communist In The Family: Searching For Rewi Alley' by Elspeth Sandys

22 Jul 2019 Monday

Writers on Mondays: Lynda Chanwai-Earle

HOT AND COLD: Lynda Chanwai-Earle in conversation with Miria George

22 Jul 2019 Monday

BWB Talks: Climate Crisis and Revolution

Join authors of the latest addition to the BWB Texts series, A Careful Revolution, to explore the politics and practicalities of the low-emissions transition. Can this revolution be careful?

Monday 22 July, 6.00–7.00 pm
City Gallery Wellington

18 Jul 2019 Thursday

There’s Something Dark in the Water!

As part of KidsFest, come along to an interactive book launch for Ringlet and the Day the Oceans Stopped presented by author Felicity Williams and her shoal of merkid helpers. Step into a sparkling interactive underwater world created by set designer Julian Southgate and Canvas Bag Drama School.

16 Jul 2019 Tuesday

KidsFest Workshop: Writing the Past with Joanna Grochowicz

Do you love history, horrible or nice? How do you write a story based on real life events? In this KidsFest workshop with author Joanna Grochowicz, you’ll come to grips with the elements necessary to create stories based on your favourite well-known moments in history.

16 Jul 2019 Tuesday

Amundsen’s Way (KidsFest)

Roald Amundsen – hero or villain? Amundsen’s South Polar conquest is an extraordinary tale that combines risk, intrigue and adventure. In this free event for KidsFest, come and meet author Joanna Grochowicz as she recounts the gripping tale of the great Norwegian explorer’s courage, determination and ruthlessness in the race to the South Pole.

12 Jul 2019 Friday

KidsFest Workshop: Green Elephants and Purple Oceans with Swapna Haddow

Calling all budding young authors! Have you ever wanted to write a story? Are you interested in starting out as an author? Unleash your inner writer in this interactive workshop with award-winning author, Swapna Haddow, where you will learn about creativity, editing and writing your very own stories.

12 Jul 2019 Friday

Swapna Haddow: Telling Tales (Kidsfest)

Free event for KidsFest! Come and meet award-winning UK author Swapna Haddow and hear her talk about her brand new book Dave Pigeon (Royal Coo!). Come along and ask questions and find out what it takes to be an author.

10 Jul 2019 Wednesday

A Careful Revolution – Towards a Low-Emissions Future

Climate change is happening and the potential long-term costs are incalculable. But how do we manage the short-term costs of mitigation?

Join authors David Hall and Maria Bargh as they discuss whether a revolution can be ‘careful’, and how to ensure a tika transition in true partnership with Māori.

09 Jul 2019 Tuesday

Book Launch - Lay Studies by Steven Toussaint

Unity Books and Victoria University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'Lay Studies' by Steven Toussaint

07 Jul 2019 Sunday

Paint n' Pen: Free Creative Writing Workshop

06 Jul 2019 Saturday

Beyond the Page

Welcome to Beyond the Page, New Zealand’s largest literary festival for tamariki and their whānau!

Hutt City Libraries, Upper Hutt City Libraries, Wellington City Libraries, Porirua City Libraries and Kāpiti Coast District Libraries are collaborating to run an exciting line-up of events to entertain, excite, and inspire the region’s tamariki and get them exploring the world of story and their cities.

This amazing literary and creative journey takes place in 2019 from 6 - 21 July in the Wellington, Hutt Valley, Porirua and Kāpiti coast regions, for more information, visit our website www.beyondthepage.nz

June

29 Jun 2022 Wednesday

Writers in Schools visits by Kyle Mewburn

Central Otago writer Kyle Mewburn is visiting schools in Northland this month.

28 Jun 2022 Tuesday

Humour in Fiction with Brannavan Gnanalingam

Join novelist and lawyer, Brannavan Gnanalingam for this two-day, online workshop exploring humour, its role in literature, and methods you can use to incorporate it into narratives.

21 Jun 2022 Tuesday

Notes on Womanhood online book launch

Sarah Jane Barnett, Otago University Press and GOOD BOOKS warmly welcome you to join us for the online launch of Notes on Womanhood, the new memoir by Sarah Jane Barnett.

20 Jun 2022 Monday

Writers in Schools visits by Ruth Paul and Juliette MacIver

Wellington-based author and illustrator duo Ruth Paul and Juliette MacIver are visiting schools in Central Otago this week.

16 Jun 2022 Thursday

Book Buzz #6 with Rebekah Lipp co-author of Aroha's Way

Book Buzz is a free, fun evening event for librarians and teachers held at the Dorothy Butler Children's Bookshop in Ponsonby

12 Jun 2022 Sunday

KUPU 2022

KUPU – NGĀ RINGA TUHITUHI | A MĀORI WRITERS FESTIVAL
Celebrating Māori Writers – Past, Present, and Future.

08 Jun 2022 Wednesday

2022 Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival

Hold the date! Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival will (hopefully!) be held in June this year.

03 Jun 2022 Friday

$3 Book Fair - June 2022

A $3 Book Fair over ten days at Eureka, Waikato

01 Jun 2022 Wednesday

2022 CLNZ / NZSA Writers' Award

A $25,000 award to a New Zealand writer

28 Jun 2021 Monday

Writers in Schools visits by Sharon Holt for Matariki

Hamilton-based author Sharon Holt is visiting schools in the Nelson & Tasman areas this week.

25 Jun 2021 Friday

New Zealand Mountain, Film and Book Festival - Wanaka

23 Jun 2021 Wednesday

Book Launch | Harry Ricketts: Selected Poems

Unity Books and Victoria University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'Selected Poems' by Harry Ricketts. All welcome.

22 Jun 2021 Tuesday

National Flash Fiction Day

Not in Narrow Seas: a dialogue between Alan Bollard and Brian Easton

Join us at Unity for this lunchtime dialogue between Alan Bollard and Brian Easton regarding Brian's new book, 'Not in Narrow Seas: The Economic History of Aotearoa New Zealand' (Victoria University Press).

29 Jun 2020 Monday

Becky Manawatu book signing at Unity Books

Meet Becky Manawatu, the author of the award-winning Auē, and get your book signed. Copies of Auē available to purchase.

28 Jun 2020 Sunday

Featherston Booktown 'Words in Winter' - Becky Manawatu in Conversation with Mary McCallum

Having been forced to postpone the Featherston Booktown Karukatea 2020 Festival in May, Featherston Booktown is returning with a roar, with a series of drawcard literary events dubbed Words in Winter from June through to August in Featherston.
The opening event will be “Aotearoa New Zealand, We Need to Talk” featuring three award-winning and provocative writers held over the weekend of 27- 28 June 2020.

27 Jun 2020 Saturday

Featherston Booktown 'Words in Winter' - Alan Duff in Conversation with Peter Biggs

27 Jun 2020 Saturday

Featherston Booktown 'Words in Winter' - Sarah Gaitanos in Conversation with Linda Clark

25 Jun 2020 Thursday

Book Launch | Observations of a Rural Nurse by Sara McIntyre - Wellington

Unity Books and Massey University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'Observations of a Rural Nurse' by Sara McIntyre. All welcome.

24 Jun 2020 Wednesday

Book Launch | Jerningham by Cristina Sanders

Unity Books, The Cuba Press and Wakefield Digitals warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'Jerningham', by Cristina Sanders.

11 Jun 2020 Thursday

Author talk: Grant Sheehan - The Making of ‘Does Ava Dream?'

Join us in-store or on facebook live https://www.facebook.com/unitybooks/posts/3272704246093428 12pm Thurs 11 June to hear Grant Sheehan discuss 'The Making of ‘Does Ava Dream?'. His new book tells the story behind the creation of Sheehan’s single edition metal book 'Does Ava Dream?' which is about how an artificially intelligent species could develop dreaming, with striking visualisations of what those dreams might look like.

10 Jun 2020 Wednesday

Minnie Dean: Villain or Victim?

Resident French writer at Randell Cottage, Amaury da Cunha, and Christchurch author Karen Zelas share a fascination with the story of Minnie Dean, the only woman to be hanged for murder in New Zealand. Hear them discuss their research in conversation with Mary McCallum.

27 Jun 2019 Thursday

Book Launch | How To Escape From Prison by Dr Paul Wood

Unity Books Wellington & HarperCollins Publishers warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'How To Escape From Prison: The Remarkable Story of How One Man Defied The Odds' by Dr Paul Wood.
All welcome. Please RSVP to: sandra.noakes@harpercollins.co.nz

22 Jun 2019 Saturday

National Flash Fiction Day 2019

June 22 is our shortest day of the year — and the day we know and love as National Flash Fiction Day.

22 Jun 2019 Saturday

Flash in the Pan - National Flash Fiction Day Christchurch

This winter celebrate the smallest fictions on National Flash Fiction Day!

Flash in the Pan brings together Canterbury's best established and emerging flash fiction writers for a spirited afternoon with readings, award presentations.

20 Jun 2019 Thursday

Book Launch | Two or More Islands by Diana Bridge

Unity Books Wellington & Otago University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'Two or More Islands' by Diana Bridge. All welcome.

19 Jun 2019 Wednesday

Windswept Slam - June

Nau mai, haere mai.
Welcome to the coolest little slam in the capital 🌬
19 June, 16 July, 27 August, 17 September

18 Jun 2019 Tuesday

Book Launch | Making History: A New Zealand Story by Jock Phillips

Unity Books Wellington & Auckland University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'Making History: A New Zealand Story' by Jock Phillips, to be launched by Sir Geoffrey Palmer.

15 Jun 2019 Saturday

New Zealand Society of Authors AGM weekend workshops

NZSA AGM Dunedin 15 June 2019
Saturday 15 June
The New Zealand Society of Authors holds its national AGM, Saturday morning at the Dunedin City Library. In the afternoon are free workshops for writers. If you are not a member, you are welcome to attend the workshops for koha, and find out what NZSA is all about: workshops, advocacy, professional development, information, support and collegiality. We have 8 regional branches and many local hubs.

13 Jun 2019 Thursday

Book Launch | Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi

Unity Books, Lift Education and Creative New Zealand warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi', a reorua (bilingual) graphic-novel-style flip-book that offers an innovative and fascinating new look at our founding treaty. By Toby Morris with Ross Calman, Mark Derby, and Piripi Walker. All welcome.

12 Jun 2019 Wednesday

Inside.Out Open Mic for Writers

BRING YOUR WRITING - poetry, flash fiction, short story, performance poetry, life writing etc - to read at the open mic (up to 6 mins max) , or come as audience to hear what's brand new. Plus, excellent musicians, word challenges, book prizes & more. Everyone welcome. Inside.Out has been providing local writers with a comfortable space to share their prose and poetry since 2012.

11 Jun 2019 Tuesday

Book Launch | The New Photography edited by Athol McCredie

Unity Books and Te Papa Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'The New Photography' edited by Athol McCredie. All welcome.

10 Jun 2019 Monday

Book Launch | Shirley Smith: An Examined Life by Sarah Gaitanos

Unity Books and Victoria University Press invite you to celebrate the launch of 'Shirley Smith: An Examined Life' by Sarah Gaitanos. The book will be launched by the Hon. Grant Robertson.

08 Jun 2019 Saturday

Wild Honey launch - Wellington

An event to celebrate the launch of Paula Green's Wild Honey: Reading NZ Women's Poetry, written by author Paula Green.

08 Jun 2019 Saturday

Exploring sound features in poetry

Sometimes the quest for meaning can shift the focus away from sound in a poem. In this workshop taught by Whanganui poet and teacher Airini Beautrais, we will go back to words as the building blocks of poems and explore different ways to approach sound. To reserve your space contact Kirsten Le Harivel at kirsten@kahini.org.

06 Jun 2019 Thursday

Postponed Book Launch | Just Looking by Peter Bland

Curse the flight-cancelling wind! The launch of Peter Bland's poetry has been postponed because Peter is still in Auckland. Now next Thursday 6 May, 6-7:30pm. Sorry for the inconvenience. We look forward to seeing you all then.

May

28 May 2022 Saturday

Blue Dragon Book Fair

The Blue Dragon Book Fair in the Ngaio Town Hall, Wellington on 28 and 29 May 2022 is a chance to donate books to a worthwhile cause and also find some amazing book bargains.

The very popular annual book fair is organised by the Blue Dragon Children’s Trust NZ, set up by a group of Wellington women to raise funds for Blue Dragon Children’s Centre in Vietnam.

28 May 2022 Saturday

NZSA Whangārei Roadshow

The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Regional Roadshow brings professional development to the regions. In 2022, NZSA will offer one-day professional development workshops, masterclasses and panel discussions in regions across New Zealand - starting with the Whangārei Roadshow!

19 May 2022 Thursday

Book Launch: Nagology by 5ever books

Book launch: "Nagology: an exercise in mattering"
May 19th, Trades Hall 124 Vivian Street, 6pm doors (6:30 start)
There will be readings, wine and nibbles, as well as books for sale!
All Welcome!

17 May 2022 Tuesday

NZSA Janet Frame Memorial Lecture with Tessa Duder CNZM, OBE

Join us for the annual Janet Frame Memorial Lecture from our current President of Honour Tessa Duder CNZM, OBE. This event is open to all interested parties, as well as NZSA members and industry stakeholders.

15 May 2022 Sunday

Poetry Slam at Your Place feat. Najya Williams - Online Event

New Zealand's only regular online poetry event - this time featuring US poet and film maker - Najya Williams!

12 May 2022 Thursday

The Eel of Te Raki Book Launch

Barbara Petrie shares her inspiration for her book The Eel of Te Raki.

11 May 2022 Wednesday

The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards for 2022

The Ockham New Zealand Book Awards are the country’s premier literary honours for books written by New Zealanders.

11 May 2022 Wednesday

2022 CLNZ / NZSA Research Grants

4 x $5,000 cash grants available to New Zealand writers to help them research a fiction or non-fiction writing project.

07 May 2022 Saturday

ComicFest 2022

ComicFest 2022 is Saturday 7 May — and this year will be fully online! You can join in on the day and watch the livestream over at Wellington City Libraries' YouTube channel.

31 May 2021 Monday

We Read Auckland - Ka Pānui Tātau i Tāmaki Makaurau

We Read Auckland Ka Pānui Tātau i Tāmaki Makaurau celebrates Auckland’s readers and writers and the stories that bring us together. One place, many stories - He wāhi kotahi, he kōrero rau.

29 May 2021 Saturday

Book Launch with Dahlia Malaeulu

Join us for the launch of seven new stories from local author Dahlia Malaeulu!

Dahlia’s new books aim to engage and develop Samoan cultural knowledge and language.

29 May 2021 Saturday

Blue Dragon Book Fair

Help a great cause and grab a bargain!

28 May 2021 Friday

Last Friday Poems

Welcome to our new series of poetry readings at Unity Books!

28 May 2021 Friday

I’m a poet – I’m a cleaner

Poetry readings from Landing Press’s unique new collection Somewhere a cleaner - free.

27 May 2021 Thursday

Event | A Clear Dawn: New Asian Voices from Aotearoa NZ

Unity Books and Auckland University Press invite you to join us in celebrating the first-ever anthology of Asian New Zealand creative writing.

27 May 2021 Thursday

Author talk | Dressed by Claire Regnault

Join us to hear Claire Regnault in conversation with Te Papa Press Publisher Nicola Legat , discussing Claire's ravishing new book Dressed: Fashionable Dress in Aotearoa New Zealand 1840–1910.
All welcome.

26 May 2021 Wednesday

Book Launch | Unsheltered by Clare Moleta

You're invited to the launch of Clare Moleta's Unsheltered, an extraordinary debut novel.

25 May 2021 Tuesday

Book Launch | From The Centre: A Writer's Life by Patricia Grace

POSTPONED (date TBC) Unfortunately we have had to postpone tonight’s Patricia Grace event for From the Centre: A Writer's Life. Once confirmed, we will post the new date on social media and in our newsletter. Thanks for your support.

Unity Books and Penguin Random House NZ warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of Patricia Grace's memoir, 'From The Centre: A Writer's Life'. All welcome.

The 2020 Read NZ Te Pou Muramura Inc Annual General Meeting will be held at Front+Centre, 69 Tory Street, Wellington

19 May 2021 Wednesday

Writers in Schools visits by Donovan Bixley

Taupō based author Donovan Bixley is visiting schools in Wellington this week.

18 May 2021 Tuesday

Book Launch | Fifty Years a Feminist by Sue Kedgley

Unity Books and Massey University Press warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of Sue Kedgley's autobiography, 'Fifty Years a Feminist'. All welcome.

17 May 2021 Monday

Storylines National Story Tour Timaru, Mackenzie District & Ashburton

Ned Barraud, Susan Brocker, Giselle Clarkson and David Riley
visit schools, libraries and community groups in Timaru, the Mackenzie District and Ashburton this week.

17 May 2021 Monday

Writers in Schools visits by Michel Mulipola

Auckland based illustrator Michel Mulipola is visiting schools in Wellington this week.

15 May 2021 Saturday

Living with the Climate Crisis - book reading and panel discussion with 4 authors from Aotearoa.

Join Roskill Community Voice at Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall on Saturday the 15th March, 2pm-4pm for an afternoon of readings and panel discussion from four authors writing about the climate crisis and how it affects our daily lives.

12 May 2021 Wednesday

Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2021

12 May 2021 Wednesday

Book Group Virtual Meet-Up (Queenstown) Wed 12 May 1:00PM

If you're in Queenstown and have been looking for a book group to join, or you're struggling to find enough people to form one, you're not alone. Other individuals are looking too — so we thought you might like to meet them!

12 May 2021 Wednesday

Book Group Virtual Meet-Up (Kapiti) Wed 12 May 11:45AM

If you're in the Kapiti area and have been looking for a book group to join, or you're struggling to find enough people to form one, you're not alone. Other individuals are looking too — so we thought you might like to meet them!

11 May 2021 Tuesday

Book Group Virtual Meet-Up (Hamilton) Tue 11 May 1:00PM

If you're in Hamilton and have been looking for a book group to join, or you're struggling to find enough people to form one, you're not alone. Other individuals are looking too — so we thought you might like to meet them!

11 May 2021 Tuesday

The Takapuna Poetry Tour features contemporary poets performing poems in response to Takapuna and its writing history. Join us for spoken word and poetry on the streets. Poets include Jack Ross, Renee Liang, Kiri Piahana Wong, Elizabeth Morten and Ruby Porter

Book Group Meet Up @ Tūranga Thu 6 May 6:00PM

Book Launch | The Alarmist: Fifty Years Measuring Climate Change by Dave Lowe

Unity Books, Victoria University Press and NIWA warmly invite you to celebrate the launch of 'The Alarmist: Fifty Years Measuring Climate Change' by Dave Lowe. All welcome.

Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival 2021

Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival

Featherston Booktown

2021 Featherston Booktown

02 May 2021 Sunday

Somewhere a cleaner - live poetry event - free

Come and hear a diverse range of cleaners reading their poetry from Landing Press’s latest collection – 'Somewhere a cleaner.' With live music by Don Franks (former cleaner and poet). Coffee and cake (bring your own cup) - koha.

12 May 2020 Tuesday

An Evening With Liane Moriarty

WORD Christchurch, in association with Auckland Writers Festival, presents a very special evening with Liane Moriarty, author of the smash international hits Big Little Lies, Truly Madly Guilty, The Husband’s Secret and many more.

12 May 2020 Tuesday

CANCELLED Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi O Tāmaki 2020

Every year we stage over 200 public events, gathering together 230 of the world’s best writers and thinkers with over 83,000 festival goers, to celebrate the world of books and ideas.

08 May 2020 Friday

CANCELLED Featherston Booktown 2020 Festival

A community celebrates the artefact of the book with New Zealand writers, poets, workshops and second hand booksellers

30 May 2019 Thursday

Event Invitation: Talk with Anne Ingram at Alliance Francais

Alliance Francais de Wellington is hosting a talk and book signing for Anne Ingram's new children's book: Bonjour Lucy Bee.
May 30, 6.00pm
Book signing and talk
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Drinks and nibbles will be served

27 May 2019 Monday

BWB Talks: Kinley Salmon in conversation with Bernard Hickey

Kinley Salmon interrogates common predictions about a jobless future and explores what might happen to workers as automation becomes more widespread. He sketches out two bold alternative futures for New Zealand – and suggests what it might take, and what we might risk, to pursue each of them. This BWB Talk is chaired by Bernard Hickey.

25 May 2019 Saturday

Blue Dragon Book Fair

The annual, popular Blue Dragon Book Fair will be held in the Ngaio Town Hall in Wellington from 9am to 4pm on Saturday 25 May 2019. All of the money raised goes directly to Blue Dragon Children's Education Centre in Vietnam to support its work providing education and training to young disadvantaged people and rescuing those who have been trafficked.

23 May 2019 Thursday

Launch: Bonjour Lucy Bee by Anne Ingram

Friends of Kapiti Library and Kapiti Children's Writers invite you to the launch of Anne Ingram's ninth book for 8-12 year olds: Bonjour Lucy Bee

22 May 2019 Wednesday

BWB Talks: Celebrating Marilyn Waring's new book

Marilyn Waring will be in conversation with Dr Jess Berentson-Shaw, co-director of think-and-do tank The Workshop and senior research associate at the Public Policy Institute at the University of Auckland. In 2018, she published BWB Text A Matter of Fact: Talking Truth in a Post-Truth World.

22 May 2019 Wednesday

NZ Book Council's Annual General Meeting and True Stories Told Live

NZ Book Council's Annual General Meeting and True Stories Told Live evening at Meow bar.
Featuring an excellent line-up of storytellers! Please join us.

The NZ Book Council’s AGM will be taking place from 6pm. All welcome.
Free entry, with cash bar available.

21 May 2019 Tuesday

Dave Pigeon (Royal Coo!) Launch Party

Celebrate the launch of Dave Pigeon (Royal Coo!) with children's author Swapna Haddow.

21 May 2019 Tuesday

Launch | The Grief Almanac: A Sequel by Vana Manasiadis

Unity Books and Seraph Press invite you to celebrate the launch of
The Grief Almanac: A Sequel by Vana Manasiadis

20 May 2019 Monday

Lunchtime Event | The New Zealand Wars / Ngā Pakanga O Aotearoa by Vincent O’Malley

Join Bridget Williams Books and Unity Books to hear Vincent O'Malley talk about his new book, 'The New Zealand Wars | Ngā Pakanga O Aotearoa'.

18 May 2019 Saturday

Event Invitation: Announcement of winner for The Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel 2019 and launch of 2018 winner Ruby Porter's Attraction

Event Invitation:
Announcement of winner for The Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel 2019 and launch of 2018 winner Ruby Porter's Attraction
4pm to 5.30pm, Sat 18 May
Balcony Bar, Level 5, Aotea Centre, Auckland
Part of the Auckland Writers Festival
All are welcome to this free public event.

12 May 2019 Sunday

A GRANNIES + VILLAINS + DELICIOUS + FUN-FILLED GECKO PRESS EXTRAVAGANZA MORNING TEA!

A GRANNIES + VILLAINS + DELICIOUS + FUN-FILLED GECKO PRESS EXTRAVAGANZA MORNING TEA! Bring your Granny and come dressed as your favourite Villain to this special celebration. Eric and Clotilde will be joined by other Gecko Press authors (Giselle Clarkson, Kieran Rynhardt, Jonathan King, Paul Beavis and more!) for their final stop in the tour. Delicious food will be served, prizes for best dressed!
The Children’s Bookshop Kilbirnie (Free)

11 May 2019 Saturday

LES PETITS KIWIS: ACCLAIMED FRENCH AUTHORS TO TOUR AOTEAROA: Wellington

Grannies & Villains Activity hour at Capital E. Bring your little villains to Capital E for storytime and live drawing, followed by a fun activity to take home
Capital E (Free)

11 May 2019 Saturday

Making a Villain: Clotilde Perrin with Sarah Wilkins

Making a Villain: Clotilde Perrin with Sarah Wilkins
Wellington-based illustrator Sarah Wilkins sits down for an in-depth chat with Clotilde Perrin, French author/illustrator of the extraordinary children’s book Inside the Villains. Join these two talented artists for a fascinating insight into the world of a writer and illustrator. Their talk will span the imaginative and the technical—not to be missed for all illustrators, designers and curious adults.
Unity Books, Free

11 May 2019 Saturday

Author talk | Clotilde Perrin with Sarah Wilkins

Unity Books, Gecko Press, Embassy of France, Alliance Francaise and Institut Francais warmly invite you to hear CLOTILDE PERRIN
Award-winning French author/illustrator of Inside The Villains
in conversation with Wellington illustrator Sarah Wilkins.

10 May 2019 Friday

The Time of Your Life

Tanya Batt, professional storyteller and author will tell stories and launch her new book, The Time of Your Life, illustrated by Bruce Potter.

10 May 2019 Friday

Featherston Booktown Festival

A weekend long celebration of the artefact of the book, writers, and challenging ideas for all the family, set in Featherston - a picturesque country town 50 minutes from Wellington. We have over 60 presenters and over 70 events throughout the weekend.

LES PETITS KIWIS: ACCLAIMED FRENCH AUTHORS TO TOUR AOTEAROA: Alliance Française Dunedin

Come along to enjoy a French crêpe, have a chat and some fun with our two authors.
Alliance Française Dunedin, ($3 for members/$5 for non-members)

Launch | '100 Natural History Treasures of Te Papa' edited Susan Waugh

Unity Books and Te Papa Press invite you to celebrate the launch of
'100 Natural History Treasures of Te Papa' edited by Susan Waugh.

LES PETITS KIWIS: ACCLAIMED FRENCH AUTHORS TO TOUR AOTEAROA: Dunedin

Villains & Grannies! Eric and Clotilde appear at Dunedin Writers Festival.

Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival

A celebration of books and authors and very importantly, the readers of books. 4 days of events which include workshops, panel discussions, a train trip for the littlies and literary discussion and discourse of all kinds. The premier celebration of all things literary in Dunedin.

Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival

As Aotearoa’s only UNESCO City of Literature, Dunedin has quite the soft spot for the written word and its diverse practitioners. The fourth Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival is fast galloping towards us (9-12 May) and promises four days of terrific talk across 36 events, with a cast of over 60 participants.

08 May 2019 Wednesday

Inside.Out Open Mic for Writers

Inside.out is open mic for writers, with great musician guests each time. All writing - poetry, fiction, flash, micro, life writing, performance poetry etc - is welcome. College students and writers new to open mic are warmly welcomed. Inside.Out has been happening since 2012 once a month every month at Cafe One2one, always on the second Wednesday, and it gets busy!

LES PETITS KIWIS: ACCLAIMED FRENCH AUTHORS TO TOUR AOTEAROA: Palmerston North

Clotilde Perrin discusses her life as an award-winning author/illustrator in France. The event is coordinated by the Alliance Française Palmerston North.
Palmerston North Central Library (Free)

LES PETITS KIWIS: ACCLAIMED FRENCH AUTHORS TO TOUR AOTEAROA: Ramp Gallery, Hamilton

Eric Veille discussion his art practice and life as an author
Ramp Gallery (Free)

LES PETITS KIWIS: ACCLAIMED FRENCH AUTHORS TO TOUR AOTEAROA: Hamilton

Eric Veille discussion his art practice and life as an author
Ramp Gallery (Free)

Author talk | Kate Raworth – Doughnut Economics

Unity Books & New Zealand Alternative warmly invite you to hear
KATE RAWORTH author of the bestselling ‘Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist’ in discussion with Chlöe Swarbrick MP and Thomas Nash from Massey University and New Zealand Alternative.

Autobiography in Creative Writing - 8 week course

An 8 week evening course for adults, Tuesdays 5.30-7.30. To book, go to www.cecwellington.ac.nz

Neal Shusterman Book Signing: Wellington

The Children’s Bookshop is hosting Neal Shusterman, a New York Times bestseller many times over.

LES PETITS KIWIS: ACCLAIMED FRENCH AUTHORS TO TOUR AOTEAROA: Hamilton

Join Eric Veille for an investigation in the art of the Granny… he will read his marvellous Encyclopedia of Grannies and will draw live so you can see how he illustrates their mysterious ways….(Free)

06 May 2019 Monday

LES PETITS KIWIS: ACCLAIMED FRENCH AUTHORS TO TOUR AOTEAROA: Alliance Française Auckland

Come and meet Clotilde Perrin and Eric Veillé at the Alliance Française Auckland, as they will hold a talk and answer all your questions with French author Karin Serres, 2019 Randell Cottage writer in residence.
Alliance Française Auckland, Free

06 May 2019 Monday

Neal Shusterman Book Signing: Auckland

Auckland's Dorothy Butler Children’s Bookshop is hosting Neal Shusterman, a New York Times bestseller many times over.

05 May 2019 Sunday

LES PETITS KIWIS: ACCLAIMED FRENCH AUTHORS TO TOUR AOTEAROA: Ponsonby

Grannies & Villains! Eric and Clotilde turn pen and paper into fabulous characters before your eyes (Free Event)

04 May 2019 Saturday

LES PETITS KIWIS: ACCLAIMED FRENCH AUTHORS TO TOUR AOTEAROA: Auckland Library

Grannies & Villains: Clotilde Perrin and Eric Veille have fun … one reads while the other draws live! Come along with your questions (Free Event)

03 May 2019 Friday

Eric Veille and Clotilde Perrin join Gavin Bishop for a conversation about life, writing, art and France (Free)

Eric and Clotilde join Gavin Bishop for a conversation about life, writing, art and France.

03 May 2019 Friday

LES PETITS KIWIS: ACCLAIMED FRENCH AUTHORS TO TOUR AOTEAROA

Workshops! Join Eric or Clotilde and learn how to make your own storybook character. (Free but registration required)

02 May 2019 Thursday

Launch | The Braided River: Migration and the Personal Essay by Diane Comer

Join Unity Books and Otago University Press for the launch of
THE BRAIDED RIVER: MIGRATION AND THE PERSONAL ESSAY
by Diane Comer launched by Golriz Ghahraman MP

02 May 2019 Thursday

LES PETITS KIWIS: ACCLAIMED FRENCH AUTHORS TO TOUR AOTEAROA: Christchurch

Grannies & Villains! Eric and Clotilde turn pen and paper into fabulous characters before your eyes.

01 May 2019 Wednesday

An Evening with Jennifer Andrewes: Hamilton

Don't miss an engaging evening as author Jennifer Andrewes chats about the experience of trading her family's comfortable Wellington existence for life in a small French village.

01 May 2019 Wednesday

Launch | From Strategy To Action by Alicia McKay

Join Unity Books Wellington to celebrate the launch of
'FROM STRATEGY TO ACTION: A Guide To Getting Shit Done In The Public Sector' by Alicia McKay

April

30 Apr 2022 Saturday

Poetry at Piha/The Listening Sand

Poetry at Piha with Going West.

10 Apr 2022 Sunday

Poetry Slam at Your Place feat. Fay Roberts - Online Event

New Zealand's only regular online spoken word poetry event!

09 Apr 2022 Saturday

Shifted Ground

Steve Braunias at Unity Books Wellington

Twelve extraordinary tales of disappearance: a collection of true crime writing by New Zealand’s award-winning master of non-fiction, Steve Braunias.
Join Steve for a talk about his new book MISSING PERSONS at Unity Books Wellington.

28 Apr 2020 Tuesday

Taranaki school visits for Tales from the Farm

Author Jennifer Somervell is visiting Taranaki schools.

18 Apr 2020 Saturday

Cancelled: A writer's journey

Graeme Woodfield is Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences. He is a transfusion medicine specialist and author.

A writer's journey will cover Graeme's three books Jack Lovelock (Athlete and Doctor), No Ordinary Man (Sir Arthur Porritt) and his latest book Alcohol, A dangerous love affair.

14 Apr 2020 Tuesday

The New Zealand Poetry Society Poetry Competition

The New Zealand Poetry Society invites entries in its annual international poetry competition. Poets can enter in one of four sections: Open, Open Junior, Haiku, and Haiku Junior. There are cash prizes to be won and the chance to be published in our annual anthology.

08 Apr 2020 Wednesday

Cancelled: Blood among the Blooms

Mystery in the Library Series 2020

Join four criminally minded storytellers from the Waikato and Bay of Plenty for an evening of mirth and mystery. 2018 Ngaios finalist Nikki Crutchley will chair a chat with Christina O'Reilly, Zoe Rankin, and #1 bestseller Julie Thomas.

Light refreshments on arrival.

Koha entry.

[Registration not required]

05 Apr 2020 Sunday

Storylines Margaret Mahy National Awards Day

The winners of all the Storylines Awards will be announced at the annual Storylines Margaret Mahy National Awards Day to be held on Sunday 5 April at the University of Auckland Epsom Campus, and all recipients will receive their certificates and awards.

03 Apr 2020 Friday

Cancelled: 'I have a novel in me'

... how to make that a reality, a workshop with Julie Thomas.

Join Cambridge author Julie Thomas who will share practical advice on plotting, pacing, characters and dialogue and how to end!

30 Apr 2019 Tuesday

An Evening with Jennifer Andrewes: Howick

Don't miss an engaging evening as author Jennifer Andrewes chats about the experience of trading her family's comfortable Wellington existence for life in a small French village.

29 Apr 2019 Monday

An Evening with Jennifer Andrewes: Ponsonby

Don't miss an engaging evening as author Jennifer Andrewes chats about the experience of trading her family's comfortable Wellington existence for life in a small French village.

17 Apr 2019 Wednesday

Celebrating Sir David Skegg's The Health of the People

Celebrating Sir David Skegg's The Health of the People
6.00–8.00 pm (doors open 5.30pm)

Wednesday 17th April
National Library of New Zealand, Wellington

Speaker: Sir David Skegg,
Chair: Professor Diana Sarfati

All welcome. Refreshments will be served

09 Apr 2019 Tuesday

Launch | Night As Day by Nikki-Lee Birdsey

Join Unity Books Wellington and Victoria University Press for the launch of Nikki-Lee Birdsey’s 'NIGHT AS DAY'.

March

27 Mar 2022 Sunday

Poetry Slam at Your Place Grand Final

It's the Grand Finals of New Zealand's only regular online poetry slam!

26 Mar 2022 Saturday

Virtual International Children’s Book Day 2022 Launch Event

Join us March 26, 2022 (in New Zealand) for a special online event to kick off a week of International Children’s Book Day celebrations.

This is a global event with participants from around the world!

28 Mar 2021 Sunday

Somewhere a cleaner’ – hear the poets live

Come and hear a diverse range of cleaners reading their poetry from Landing Press’s latest Collection – 'Somewhere a cleaner' – at the Aro Street Community Centre on Sunday, 28 March from 4pm to 5pm. Featuring Aro Valley's own Don Franks. Open mic for poems related to cleaning. Admission is free.

28 Mar 2021 Sunday

Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal and National Awards Day

Presentation of the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal and Lecture - Julia Marshall, Publisher Gecko Press
Presentation of the 2021 Storylines National Awards

27 Mar 2021 Saturday

Ages of Pages

A book event for readers and authors to connect.

27 Mar 2021 Saturday

NZSA Dunedin/Ōtepoti Regional Roadshow

Take part in a day of keynote sessions, workshops, masterclasses and discussions plus a catered morning tea/coffee and lunch.

25 Mar 2021 Thursday

Double Book Launch | More Favourable Waters & Quantum of Dante

You are warmly invited to join us to celebrate the launch of 'More Favourable Waters: Aotearoa poets respond to Dante’s Purgatory' edited by Marco Sonzogni & Timothy Smith (The Cuba Press) and 'Quantum of Dante' by Marco Sonzogni (Beatnik Books). All welcome.

24 Mar 2021 Wednesday

Author Talk: Judy Melinek + T.J. Mitchell

Join New York Times bestselling co-authors Judy Melinek, M.D. and T.J. Mitchell for a candid discussion on writing together, the life of a forensic pathologist and their latest book, Aftershock.

23 Mar 2021 Tuesday