Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 PANZ Book Design Award ceremony, which will be held in Auckland on 18th September from 6pm.
Please join us for a glass of wine and nibbles followed by the awards ceremony itself. This year we are at a brand new venue, The Quarterdeck at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. With plenty of free parking and harbour views it’s a stunning spot to celebrate the best in New Zealand book design.
But it isn’t all socialising as there is also work to do judging your personal favourite book design in the Bookhub People’s Choice Award.
When: Thursday 18 September 2025, 6pm – 9pm
Where: The Quarterdeck, RNZYS, 181 Westhaven Drive Westhaven Marina
Auckland
Tickets: $60 each (including GST)
Click here to book your ticket now
You can also register now for the PANZ Book Design Workshop being held the following day.
The annual PANZ Book Design Workshop provides a full and stimulating programme of design and provides insights on the stand-out books published in New Zealand today. Included in the morning’s sessions will be an invitation to join the judges for a post-awards dissection and discussion, including a full and frank analysis of the winning entries. Full programme to be revealed soon – watch this space.
Date: Friday 19 September 2025, 9.30am – 1pm (registrations open from 9am)
Where: The Seminar Room, 1st floor, National Library, 8 Stanley Street, Parnell, Auckland
Cost: $60 per registration (including GST)
Click here for the full list of 2025 finalists and here to hear judging convenor Chloe Blades talk to RNZ’s Jesse Mulligan about this year’s Awards.
