Programme
Meet the Authors
Christine Leunens
Christine Leunens’ writing has earned international critical success with Caging Skies adapted into the award-winning film Jojo Rabbit. Christine has just completed a Franco-New Zealand novel set in our tumultuous 1980s |
David Young
David Young's interest in the nature-culture relationship and his work in environmental journalism exposed him to Maori freshwater traditions — upending his world view. His latest book is Wai Pasifika: indigenous ways, new climates in the Pacific. |
Greig Caigou
Greig's three books on hunting reflect his passion for wilderness preservation as does his time as a longtime NZ Hunter columnist, an outdoor instructor, Young Enterprise Trust presenter, and a wilderness leadership guide. |
Alexandra Tidswell
Former diplomat Alexandra Tidswell's award-winning debut novel Lewisville is based on the story of her ancestor Martha Grimm. It relates to one woman's escape from poverty in England and the challenges that follow. |
Jessica Le Bas
Jessica Le Bas has published poetry collections: Incognito and Walking to Africa winning the 2019 Sarah Broom Prize for Poetry. Her pre-Covid children’s novel Staying Home, was rereleased as Locked Down in 2021. |
Roger Lusby.
Children’s author, poet, balladeer, songwriter and musician, Roger invites you to his presentation on the interesting history of traditional nursery rhymes and his method of writing for children of all ages. |
Mark Raffills
A NZ Poetry Slam finalist, Mark Raffills has performed solo throughout NZ and Australia, with The Slam Poetry Show and the Nelson and NZ Fringe Festivals. His very relatable Thursday video poems are a Facebook hit. |
Rachel McAlpine
Rachel McAlpine has returned to poetry after many years away from the literary world. Fascinated by the anomalies of ageing she is “delighted not to be dead” and that's the main topic of her latest book, How To Be Old. |
Chris Stuart
For Reasons of Their Own, her debut novel, draws on her 20 years as an humanitarian worker, mainly in the Middle East. This gripping read is the first of a series featuring her lead character, DI Robbie Gray. |
Chris Potter
“As an admiring son I am excited - and humbled- to draw together in this book, My Beautiful Island, the pieces of my parents’ extraordinary lives.” |
Robert Jenkins
Growing up, storyteller Robert Jenkins visited endless worlds in both his imagination and reality while “on the run from adults”. His novel The Fell shows the world through a unique lens. How much is true? |
Gerard Hindmarsh
Gerard Hindmarsh is a Golden Bay-based freelance writer, author, columnist and radio broadcaster. His award-winning feature work has appeared in a variety of publications both here and overseas. |
Storytelling, Puppet theatre and Illustrators workshop
Birdlife Productions
Bridget & Robert Saunders present their puppet show for early childhood up to 7 years and all those young-at-heart – puppetry, theatre, storytelling, music and song. |
Bridget & Roger Saunders present The Boy With Wings
This delightful puppet theatre celebrates the miraculous migration of Kuaka/Bar-tailed Godwits - daring us to dream and follow our hearts. For ages 5 – 95! |
Mike Howell
Interested in science and the outdoors, retired teacher Mike has written and illustrated many of his books about animals and birds, reflecting his observation skills of small details and injecting a touch of humour. Jocelyn Rae Using her stories Spirits of the Bush, a series of magical books for young children, longtime environmental advocate Jocelyn Rae will show our tamariki how to help rescue our endangered native birds and forests. |
Story-tellers’ and illustrators’ workshop for children and for adults run by Mike Howell and Jocelyn Rae.
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