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15 May 2026$13.76 - $30.59
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Speaking with Simon Wilson in this special interview live from his home in the UK, he discusses his landmark new novel What We Can Know, which envisions a 2119 submerged by rising seas, and a society living with the consequence of climate inaction.
Literary critic Johanna Thomas-Corr described it as “a postapocalyptic campus novel … AS Byatt’s Possession crossed with Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. Dark academia meets the big ideas novel” and McEwan’s “most richly layered work”.
A conversation not to miss.
Supported by Platinum Patron Kevin Ramsbottom-Isherwood.
Proudly part of the Auckland Council whānau
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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