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WAITUHI O TĀMAKI. 11-16 May 2027. See you there!
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Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dai’s family and friends.
Aotearoa is mourning the loss of an extraordinary talent and an all-round great guy.
In 2024, Dai discussed lhis memoir The Life of Dai at Auckland Writers Festival. In this memorable conversation with his co-writer Jaquie Brown, he spoke openly about his life, his illness and his outlook on both.
His reflections offer lessons for us all about how to live – and remind us that it’s often the smallest things that bring the greatest joy.
We’re grateful to have this conversation to share, and invite you to watch the full hour.
If you haven’t read The Life of Dai, now would be a wonderful time to pick up a copy and celebrate the life of this remarkable New Zealander.
Rest easy, Dai.
▶️ Watch now – link in bio.
10 Nov 2026
And the 2026 Booker Prize goes to… 🏆
Huge congratulations to M. John Harrison, winner of the 2026 Booker Prize for The End of Everything!
One of the most coveted prizes in literature, the Booker celebrates outstanding fiction, with this year’s winner taking home £50,000.
The AWF team has been reading its way through all six shortlisted novels, sharing our thoughts and picking our favourites.
Did the judges get it right? Have you read the winning book? We’d love to hear what you think.
Read the AWF team’s reviews of the Booker shortlist on the our website.
#bookerprize2026 #BookerPrize #Bookstagram
09 Nov 2026
📚 BIG NEWS for young readers!
We've announced the first four names for our 2027 Schools Programme | Hōtaka Kura – and what a line-up!
⭐ Chloe Gong – #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights, who once attended our Schools Programme herself!
⭐ Joseph Coelho – former UK Children's Laureate and award-winning poet, bringing poetry to life.
⭐ A.F. Steadman – bestselling author of the hugely popular Skandar fantasy series.
⭐ Aki Fukuoka – award-winning illustrator behind the beloved Billie B. Brown books, bringing live illustration to the stage.
From unicorns and fantasy worlds to poetry and graphic novels, there's plenty to get young imaginations fired up!
📅 11–13 May 2027 | Aotea Centre, Auckland
This is just the beginning! Our full line-up of around 17 authors will be revealed at the start of Term 1, 2027, when school registrations open.
📣 Know a teacher, school librarian or principal? Tag them below or forward this post to make sure their school doesn't miss out!
Proudly supported by the Freemasons Foundation.
#AucklandWritersFestival #AWF2027 #SchoolsProgramme #YoungReaders #ReadingForPleasure
@thechloegong @josephcoelhoauthor @afsteadmanauthor @hachettenz @harpercollinsnz @simonandschuster
04 Nov 2026
🏛️What can 5,000 years of history teach us about the collapse of civilisation – and could we be heading in the same direction?
In his fascinating book *Goliath’s Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse*, Luke Kemp examines more than 400 societal collapses, from the Bronze Age to modern times. 📖
His research reveals a recurring pattern: powerful elites seize and concentrate resources, inequality grows, and societies become increasingly unstable. ⚖️
Could history be repeating itself? 🤔
Revisit Luke Kemp’s thought-provoking conversation at Auckland Writers Festival 2026. 🎙️
▶️ Watch now – link in bio.
02 Nov 2026
You have to love Annabelle Lee-Mather’s description of what her book is all about!
Recorded six months ago at Auckland Writers Festival 2026, this Gone By Lunchtime session feels more relevant than ever as New Zealanders head into polling booths around the country.
▶️ Watch now – link in bio.
30 Oct 2026
From 7 million books sold in 2019 to more than 75 million worldwide today – what a phenomenal rise for Sarah J. Maas!
We were lucky enough to host the bestselling fantasy author at Auckland Writers Festival in 2019, when she joined us to celebrate Kingdom of Ash, the epic finale of her Throne of Glass series.
With her highly anticipated new novel, A Court of Splintered Harmony, just released, we hope the stock issues affecting our wonderful independent bookshops are resolved soon. They deserve to be part of the excitement surrounding such a major book release.
Revisit our 2019 event with Sarah J. Maas.
▶️ Watch now – link in bio.
29 Oct 2026
The AI revolution is transforming our world – but at what cost?
Karen Hao, author of Empire of AI, investigates the astonishing human, material and environmental impact of artificial intelligence.
Her compelling conversation at Auckland Writers Festival 2026 is well worth watching.
▶️ Watch now – link in bio.
27 Oct 2026
BBC Chief International Correspondent @lyse.doucet shares her experiences reporting from the frontlines of Afghanistan and discusses her book The Finest Hotel in Kabul: A People’s History of Afghanistan.
Watch this compelling conversation from Auckland Writers Festival 2026.
▶️ Watch now – link in bio.
23 Oct 2026
Dear Book clubs we would love to hear from you!
Are you part of a book club in Aotearoa, New Zealand - or know someone who is? We’d like to connect with book clubs across Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond to build a closer community around books, writers and Auckland Writers Festival. Tell us about your club and sign up for occasional Festival recommendations, opportunities and book-club news.
Tag your book club organiser or the friend who always chooses the next read.
Link in bio to register.
19 Oct 2026
🇳🇿 Alice Oseman has landed in New Zealand!! 💚
The wait is almost over! Tomorrow night, the creator of the global Heartstopper phenomenon takes to the stage for their first-ever appearance in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Join us for a special evening with Alice Oseman, in conversation with Carwen Jones.
📅 Tuesday 20 October, 7pm
📍 Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland
Last chance to grab your tickets! 🎟️ Link in bio.
18 Oct 2026
As if you needed ANOTHER reason to buy a copy of Heartstopper! 🍂🌈
Purchase any Heartstopper book from either of Alice's upcoming Aotearoa events and receive an exclusive print of Charlie and Nick (and Nellie 🐶)
Trust us, you don't want to miss the chance to see Alice and add this incredible art to your collection! Event details below:
🌈 A Night with Alice Oseman presented by Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tāmaki
🕖 Tuesday 20th October 2026, 7pm
📍 Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Girls' Grammar School
🌈 A Night with Alice Oseman presented by WORD Christchurch
🕖 Thursday 22nd October 2026, 7pm
📍 Christ’s College Auditorium, Christchurch
We know these prints will be popular, so there's a limit of one print per customer, available while stocks last.
Get your event tickets at the link in bio 🔗
16 Oct 2026
🚨 Got a question for Alice Oseman? 🚨
Ask away! Alice will be answering some of your burning questions at her Auckland event next week.
A Night with Alice Oseman presented by Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tāmaki
💖 Chaired by certified bestie @carwenreads
📆Tuesday 20th October 2026, 7pm
📍Dorothy Winstone Centre, Auckland Girls' Grammar School
Head to the link in bio to submit your Q - or visit slido.com and use the code #AKLAlice
P. S. You can still get tickets to both of Alice's events at the link in bio! 🔗
15 Oct 2026
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