Gold Sponsors
New Zealand has a rich literary culture, and Auckland is proud to host this celebration of the written word. The Auckland Writers and Readers Festival bring us together to share the best of our own and sample the best the world has to offer. Events like this foster a sense of pride and excitement about our city, and celebrate the creative industries and individuals within our community which are an important part of Auckland’s economy.
The University of Auckland is delighted to be associated with the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival. We are very fortunate to have outstanding staff and students who make a significant contribution to our literary landscape. The University’s collaboration with the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival is an opportunity to further contribute to society and emphasises our commitment to excellence in the Arts.
The New Zealand Listener is proud to be a major supporter of the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival. It is a natural fit for the Listener to support the Festival as it gives the Listener access to authors and a chance to promote its role as a magazine of choice for book lovers and those with a love of literature. The Listener values this partnership and looks forward to the 2012 Festival.
Silver Sponsors
Newstalk ZB is proud to sponsor the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival. As New Zealand's premier source for breaking news, information and comment, our listeners are typically information seekers, business owners & decision makers and are well read, well travelled and knowledgeable. With on-air book reviews and a host that reviews books for one of New Zealand's largest book sellers, Newstalk ZB believes this partnership to be a valuable one and we look forward to the 2012 Festival.
Bronze Sponsors
Allpress Espresso is delighted once again to be involved in this year's Auckland Writers & Readers Festival. The Festival now in its twelfth year continues to do us proud – and that’s something for all of us to celebrate.
Cable Bay Vineyards proudly support the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival and join in the celebrations with a wide range of pre-selected wines. The festival inspires creativity and its purpose aligns with our philosophy of inspiration, expression and our love for the arts. The goal of all the vineyards is the production of premium wines that express the unique attributes of the individual vineyard sites, to be enjoyed by many including readers and writers.
