• Book Lovers Coffee Club – Mt Eden

    Calling all Book Lovers Come along to the Book Lovers Coffee Club, a series of free monthly events that are open to the  public and being held at our retirement villages in Mt Eden, Milford and Meadowbank. Bring a friend, enjoy morning tea and hear the story behind the stories of some of New Zealand’s […]

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  • Novel Fair 2018 Application Deadline

    The Irish Writers Centre is pleased to announce the launch of the the Novel Fair 2018. As you may know the Novel Fair is an Irish Writers Centre initiative which aims to introduce up-and-coming writers to top publishers and literary agents, giving novelists the opportunity to bypass the slush pile, pitch their ideas and place […]

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  • K?piti Coast District Libraries’ fourth annual poetry competition

    Celebrate National Poetry Day by entering K?piti Coast District Libraries’ fourth annual poetry competition. Write a poem in English or Te Reo M?ori on the theme of Matariki or winter. The competition is open to three age groups: 6-12 yrs, 13-18 yrs, and 19+ yrs. See guidelines and download entry form online at kapiticoast.govt.nz/poetry Winners announced […]

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  • NEW VOICES – Emerging Poets Competition

    The DIVINE MUSES Poetry Reading is held annually on National Poetry Day. Established and organised by poet Siobhan Harvey, the evening event of poetry readings from leading New Zealand poets is much enjoyed. 2016 will be the13th year for the the event to be held. At the end of the evening the winners of the […]

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  • WRITERS ON MONDAYS 2016: Special Launch Invitation

    Join us to celebrate the programme release for our upcoming winter reading series! Writers on Mondays runs from 11 July – 26 September and is a weekly cultural bright spot through the colder months. Hosted by Te Papa at their stunning 4th Floor Marae, (and with two of the later events taking place at Circa Theatre) this […]

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  • Book Launch – Melinda Szymanik

    You are invited to the launch of Fuzzy-Doodle Written by award-winning author Melinda Szymanik, illustrated by award-winning illustrator Donovan Bixley and published by Scholastic. Sunday 12th June.  3pm at the Time Out bookstore, 432 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden Village RSVP to melinda@tale-spin.com by June 8th All those who RSVP by this date go in […]

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  • ‘Write for Your Life plus The Dark Art of Poetry.’

    3 Day Writer’s Retreat with Author, Linda Hansen Friday 22 – Sunday 24 September 2017 $220 accommodation and food plus dana/koha for the teacher Book This Retreat Now BOOK NOW  “As a workshop facilitator, Linda generously reveals her ‘trade secrets’ to all participants, and guides them through each aspect of her art with equal mastery during […]

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  • WRITERS’ & INDIE PUBLISHERS’ FORUM, PICTON

    The Writers’ and Indie Publishers’ Forum takes place at Picton Little Theatre, 9 Dublin Street, Picton, over the weekend of 8 – 10 July. The object of the Forum is to enable writers to share their work with other writers and the public while expanding their skills, learning from each other and discovering what specialist […]

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  • Into the Minds of Two Writers

    Join us to hear dynamic writers Duncan Sarkies and Jo Randerson in a conversation exploring each other’s work and process. Both coming from cross-disciplinary backgrounds including theatre, fiction and film, the two come together to share ideas on collaborative techniques, writing and devising comedy, and how working across mediums refreshes the form. Join us from […]

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  • Book Lovers Coffee Club – Meadowbank

    Come along to the Book Lovers Coffee Club, a series of free monthly events that are open to the  public and being held at our retirement villages in Mt Eden, Milford and Meadowbank. Bring a friend, enjoy morning tea and hear the story behind the stories of some of New Zealand’s most talented authors. David […]

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  • Book Lovers Coffee Club – Milford

    Come along to the Book Lovers Coffee Club, a series of free monthly events that are open to the  public and being held at our retirement villages in Mt Eden, Milford and Meadowbank. Bring a friend, enjoy morning tea and hear the story behind the stories of some of New Zealand’s most talented authors. David […]

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  • Book Lovers Coffee Club – Mt Eden

    Book Lovers Coffee Club  – Calling All Book Lovers Come along to the Book Lovers Coffee Club, a series of free monthly events that are open to the  public and being held at our retirement villages in Mt Eden, Milford and Meadowbank. Bring a friend, enjoy morning tea and hear the story behind the stories […]

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