New Zealand Post
Writers and readers
New Zealand Post Writers & Readers Week offers readers of all ages a week of surprises, delights, challenges and entertainment.
The full New Zealand Post Writers & Readers Week programme is now available. Tickets for the Gala Opening, Town Hall Talks, Afternoon Tea with Jenny Pattrick, and the Concession Pass are on sale now. General bookings for all Writers Upfront sessions open on 9 February.
Official Bookseller - Unity Books (Wellington and Auckland)
Find an author:
- Authors..
- Anna Taylor
- Audrey Niffeneger
- Bill Manhire
- Charlotte Grimshaw
- Chloe Hooper
- Daniel Kehlmann
- Derek Johns
- Dianna Fuemana
- Emily Perkins
- Fifi Coulston
- Gavin Bishop
- Geoff Dyer
- Gil Adamson
- Glyn Maxwell
- Ian Wedde
- Ilija Trojanow
- James Belich
- Jenny Pattrick
- Joan London
- Joy Cowley
- Judith Binney
- Kamila Shamsie
- Kevin Connolly
- Lisa Moore
- Margo Lanagan
- Neil Cross
- Neil Gaiman
- Patricia Grace
- Paula Green
- Peter Singer
- Philip Hoare
- Richard Dawkins
- Sarah Waters
- Simon Schama
- Susanna Moore
All events
Free events
Art Talk
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Character Crafting 
Discover the art of character with Fifi Colston in this fun workshop. read on
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Emily Perkins
Emily Perkins is a New Zealand writer with an international reputation read on
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Lost Histories: On the work of Judith Binney
Paul Diamond chairs a panel of writers and historians to discuss the work of Judith Binney read on
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Make A Crooked Man
Sold outHelp acclaimed illustrator Gavin Bishop create a giant and colourful ‘Crooked Man’. read on
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Making Friends
Selling fastEnjoy a magical hour of story and conversation with Joy Cowley. read on
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Picture Poems
Selling fastMake words come to life as Paula Green introduces her magical picture poems. read on
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