Each November, PEN International recognises Day of the Imprisoned Writer. To commemorate this day, the NZSA holds Courage Day, named for the writer James Courage.

For Courage Day 2025, NZSA Wellington Branch has curated a diverse evening that crosses genres. The exciting programme features special guest Behrouz Bouchani and a selection of writers reading on the theme of persecution.

What: Courage Day 2025 Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Date: Thursday 13 November 2025

Where: two/fiftyseven, Level 2, 57 Willis St (also accessed via 70 Victoria St)

Time: 6.00—7.30pm

Find out more about PEN’s Day of the Imprisoned Writer and NZSA’s Courage Day

Accessibility: two/fiftyseven is a fully accessible venue (conveniently close to Unity Books!) – it’s a wonderful space, excellent acoustics and A/V, and very welcoming. Please contact us beforehand if you have any questions.

As always we welcome anyone who chooses to wear a mask, and we ask that if you are unwell you stay home and stay safe.

Transport and travel: two/fiftyseven is on level 2, 57 Willis St. Take the lift up to level 2 from the arcade (hint: the arcade runs down from Willis St next to Unity Books). Before 6pm, you may access via Willis St, but after 6pm, access via 70 Victoria St only. Closest bus stops are on Willis St.

Questions: If you have any queries at all, please email nzsawellington@gmail.com