An Evening with Trent Dalton

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  • Words by Auckland Writers Festival - Waituhi o Tāmaki
  • Last updated 30 Oct 2025

By popular demand, beloved Australian writer Trent Dalton returns to AWF for a wide-ranging session on his acclaimed career, including the stage and screen adaptations of Love Letters and Boy Swallows Universe.

Location Te wāhi
Aotea Centre
50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010
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Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

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.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

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.

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