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17 May 2026$13.76 - $30.59
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The #1 global best-selling creator of Dog Man, Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club who has fired up the imaginations of millions of kids around the world, started creating comics as a young kid when he was made to sit out in the hallway for being disruptive in class.
Fast-forward to today and millions of copies of his books have been sold worldwide and even turned into films, musicals and TV series. Jump inside the worlds of your favourite Dav Pilkey book series in this fun-filled session featuring a visual presentation and live drawing by Dav Pilkey, plus trivia, special prizes, giveaways and more!
The event will be followed by a photo opportunity with Dav Pilkey. Attendees are encouraged to power up and dress up as Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Cat Kid, or your favourite Dav Pilkey book and join our Character Parade: details on page 54.
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Local tip
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Check out the sculpture of celebrated Kiwi opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa which sits on Level 3 of the Aotea Centre. It was created by local artist Terry Stringer and unveiled by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa herself when the auditorium was named in her honour in 2019.
Getting there
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The Aotea Centre is a short walk up Queen Street from Waitematā Station, and the Civic car park is conveniently located beside the venue if you’re driving.
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