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16 May 2026$13.76 - $30.59
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The early weeks of 2026 alone have seen a military invasion of Venezuela; a threat to seize Greenland; fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis; severe winter storms and a fractured Davos where President Trump was accused of rupturing the world order.
A country’s writers are often looked towards to make sense of things. What is the daily reality of being a writer in contemporary America right now? And whether writing fiction or non-fiction, how are writers keeping pace and making sense of this unprecedented chapter in their nation’s story?
Toby Manhire meets major American writer and Minneapolis bookshop owner Louise Erdrich, crime author SA Cosby and non-fiction author Deborah Baker to discuss.
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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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