Featuring:
Esteemed Irish novelist Colm Tóibín; renowned Shakespearean actor Harriet Walter; trailblazing voice in women's, queer and Māori liberation movements Ngāhuia te Awekōtuku (Te Arawa, Tūhoe, Ngāpuhi, Waikato); internationally bestselling novelist David Nicholls; BAFTA-nominated spoken word poet Lemn Sissay; distinguished Australian journalist and broadcaster Stan Grant; Aotearoa New Zealand novelist of the phenomenally popular Sorrow and Bliss Meg Mason and poet and Festival Guest Curator Zech Soakai.
Hosted by Miriama McDowell (Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi).
Local tip
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Arrive early and explore the Aotea Arts Quarter. The Civic, Auckland Town Hall, Q Theatre and plenty of dining options are all within a short walk.
Getting there
Te huarahi ki reira
Aotea Centre is in Aotea Square on Queen Street, in the heart of the city centre. Te Waihorotiu Station is nearby, with frequent bus services along Queen Street and surrounding streets. If driving, The Civic Car Park is the closest option. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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