Sixteen finalists, four winners, the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2016 are at the Festival for the first time and you’re invited. Join the shortlisted nominees as the winners are announced in a knees-up, MC-ed by author and comedian Michele A’Court.

FINALISTS

Fiction: David Coventry, Stephen Daisley, Patrick Evans, Patricia Grace
Poetry: David Eggleton, Roger Horrocks, Chris Tse, Tim Upperton
Non-Fiction: Rachel Barrowman, Fiona Farrell, Witi Ihimaera, Lynn Jenner
Illustrated Non-Fiction: Atholl Anderson, Judith Binney & Aroha Harris, Bronwyn Labrum, Athol McCredie, Richard Nunns

Winners from the four categories will be placed in discussion at The Winners’ Podium on Friday 13 May.

Note: This session is available for concession pass selection.