Welcome to our 18th annual Hawke’s Bay Readers & Writers Festival, bringing you over 20 acclaimed local and national writers.

There’s something for everyone this year – from money matters to indigenous foods; understanding Te Tiriti to mental health inspiration; down-country road trips to against-the-odds success stories; exciting new fiction, including indie authors hitting the high spots; and memoirs from writers who are so well-known they are like old friends. So much to choose from – book your tickets now!

Browse the listings in the programme on our website, or click through to Eventfinda to get more details, or purchase tickets!