Auckland Writers Festival
Aotea Centre Auckland CDB, Auckland, Auckland, New ZealandEvery 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.
Creative Arts in the BOP
The Village Cinema The Village Cinema, Historic Village, 17th Avenue, TaurangaA monthly presentation or workshop conducted by an award-winning local writer focusing on a topic relating to creative writing or being an indie author.
MONTHLY WORK-IN-PROGRESS
Wesley Community Centre 100 Thirteenth Avenue, Tauranga, New ZealandCome along and check us out. You can attend a couple of sessions before committing to joining. Every first Thursday 7-9pm
Worldbuilding: a panel discussion
The Village Cinema The Village Cinema, Historic Village, 17th Avenue, TaurangaJoin our expert panel of speculative writers as they discuss how they create plausible engaging worlds for readers of all ages. Moderated by SpecFicNZ president Grace Bridges, with panelists, Karen Cossey, Sharon Manssen, and Jean Gilbert.
Book Launch: Mandy and the Moonballs by Gillian Cook
Tauranga Library 91 Willow St, TaurangaGillian Cook is excited to share her book Mandy and the Moonballs with us at Tauranga Library. Mandy, the doll, popped up in an op shop one day and compelled Gillian to take her home; to help her finish her story about a [...]
MONTHLY WORK-IN-PROGRESS
Wesley Community Centre 100 Thirteenth Avenue, Tauranga, New ZealandCome along and check us out. You can attend a couple of sessions before committing to joining. Every first Thursday 7-9pm
Sunday Focus July – A touch of emotion
The Village Cinema The Village Cinema, Historic Village, 17th Avenue, TaurangaA monthly presentation or workshop conducted by an award-winning local writer focusing on a topic relating to creative writing or being an indie author.
MONTHLY WORK-IN-PROGRESS
Wesley Community Centre 100 Thirteenth Avenue, Tauranga, New ZealandCome along and check us out. You can attend a couple of sessions before committing to joining. Every first Thursday 7-9pm
Sunday Focus August
The Village Cinema The Village Cinema, Historic Village, 17th Avenue, TaurangaA monthly presentation or workshop conducted by an award-winning local writer focusing on a topic relating to creative writing or being an indie author.
LINES & LYRICS
Mauao Performing Arts Centre 11 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty 3116, TaurangaYou’re invited to Tauranga Writers celebration of local poets and songwriters. Buddy Mikaere, MC begins our evening with mahoia and karakia then introduces our performers and participants. First up, Doctor Archaeo and Captain Houndstooth from BoP Beat Poets. Next, Fiona Sullivan, a stalwart of poetry circles in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Steampunk Tauranga add their own unique take on poetry. Phantom NPD 2021 in Tauranga finishes with our stars of the evening – singers and songwriters with an international reputation. Empowering us with their words and music will be Marion Arts and Mana Farrell. Oh yes! – plus open mike.