Auckland Writers and Readers Festival
When ? 12-16 May, 2010
Where? Auckland, New Zealand
A festival of literature and ideas, the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival will celebrate its twelfth anniversary in 2012. The Festival is New Zealand’s largest literary festival, a highlight of New Zealand’s cultural calendar and an iconic Auckland event. It brings together acclaimed writers and thousands of readers and thinkers through innovative programming. Affiliated with the Sydney Writers Festival.
When? Wednesday 9 May to Sunday 13 May, 2012
Where? The 2012 Auckland Writers & Readers Festival author events will take place in The Aotea Centre, The Edge®...
Situated conveniently in the heart of Auckland’s CBD, The Edge® is Auckland’s performing arts, entertainment and conventions precinct. It comprises three of Auckland’s landmark buildings - Aotea Centre, The Civic and Auckland Town Hall, linked together by the city’s largest outdoor space, Aotea Square.
Who? Stella Rimmington, Emily Rodda, Rody Doyle, + more
How much are tickets? Check official site for prices
Festival Webiste: Auckland Writers and Readers Festival
Izzeldin Abuelaish (Palestine)
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
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Carolyn Burke (Australia/France)
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Karen Healey (New Zealand/Australia)
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David Mitchell (England/Ireland)
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Past Festivals? Martin Edmond (NZ/Australia); Debra Adelaide (Australia); Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Nigeria/US); Monica Ali (Bangladesh/UK); M.T. Anderson (US); Stefan Aust,(Germany); Tash Aw (Malaysia/UK); Marcus Chown ; George Friedman(USA), Kirsty Gunn, (NZ/UK);Mohammed Hanif, (Pakistan);; Hendrick Hertzberg (US); Richard Holloway (Scotland); David Malouf (Australia); Iggy McGovern (Ireland); Mal Peet (UK); Sonya Renee (US); Rhonda Sherman (US); James Surowiecki (US); Judith Thurman (US); Christos Tsiolkas (Australia).