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FESTIVAL
INFORMATION VENUES
PARKING
The Civic Carpark is located under
the Aotea Centre with entry from Greys Ave. Please be aware this is often at full capacity over the Festival weekend. A limited number of pre-pay parking spaces are available and can be purchased when booking tickets. Details at aucklandlive.co.nz
Alternative parking buildings are situated nearby on Greys Ave, Albert St and Victoria St.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
For information on bus, ferry and train services, visit at.govt.nz or telephone AT on (09) 366 6400.
INFORMATION DESK
The Festival Information Desk is located in the Owens Foyer, Level 2 of the Aotea Centre (outside the stalls entrance to the ASB Theatre).
Lost property, information on programme, venues and other general information is available here.
Patrons and Friends can collect their information packs and wristbands here.
SEATING
Ticketed events: All seating for ticketed events is General Admission.
Patrons and Friends have reserved seating areas in the front rows of each level. Colour-coded wristbands are required.
Free events: First come, rst served. It is not possible to reserve seats either in advance or on the day. Please be advised that queues can start to form as early as 45 minutes prior to a Free Event session start time. Venue capacities will be managed by staff to avoid disappointment.
BOOKSTALL
The Festival has its own dedicated bookstalls where you can purchase books by our 2018 writers. These are located in the Aotea Centre (on lower, middle and upper levels), in Aotea Square and at other Festival venues. Run jointly by The Women’s Bookshop and Unity Books Auckland, books can also be purchased in advance via The Women’s Bookshop (09) 376 4399 books@womensbookshop.co.nz.
Please support us by referencing Auckland Writers Festival with all orders.
BOOK SIGNING
Book signing takes place immediately following most events unless otherwise advised.
FILMING & CAMERAS
There will be lm and sound recording of each of the sessions for archival
and publicity purposes. These will
be available on the Festival website.
It is possible that audience members’ images will be included from time to time in the lming. Should you not wish to be lmed, please advise an usher. No ash photography or recording is permitted.
REFRESHMENTS
Coffee, drinks and light meals are available for purchase at the Aotea Centre, in the Heartland Festival Room in Aotea Square, and at the Auckland Art Gallery.
PATRONS’ LOUNGE
Exclusive to our Patrons, this lounge is situated in the Blues Bar at the Aotea Centre, overlooking the square. The perfect place to relax or meet other members between Festival sessions to enjoy complimentary wine, coffee, light refreshments and newspapers. Patrons’ packs including tickets, lanyards and wristbands
can be collected from the Festival Information Desk if you haven’t received them prior to the Festival.
If you want to nd out more about membership please contact Tessa Yeoman (09) 376 8074 tyeoman@ writersfestival.co.nz
PROGRAMME CHANGES AND UPDATES
Please visit writersfestival.co.nz, subscribe to our email newsletter or follow our social media channels for regular updates and news.
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Aotea Centre, Auckland Live (ASB Theatre, Lower NZI, Upper NZI, Goodman Fielder Room, Limelight and Herald Theatre, Heartland
Festival Room 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland CBD.
Please specify when purchasing tickets if you have wheelchair requirements.
The ASB Theatre has an induction loop system
Café and parking available at Aotea Centre and other nearby locations. aucklandlive.co.nz
2 AucklandArtGalleryAuditorium Lower Ground Level, Corner of Kitchener and Wellesley Streets. Closest parking is at the Kitchener Street Car Park. Disabled access is available. aucklandartgallery.co.nz
3 AucklandTownHall Concert Chamber, Balcony Bar Queen Street. Parking available at Aotea Centre and other nearby locations. aucklandlive.co.nz
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Shed 22 Princes Wharf (Quay Street).
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