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What are the dates of the 2024 Auckland Writers Festival?
The 2024 Auckland Writers Festival will be happening during Tuesday 14 to Sunday 19 May
Can I present my work at the Festival or recommend an author for the event?
Invitations are issued at the discretion of the Artistic Director, who designs the programme well ahead of each Festival. (the programme is closed mid-February each year).
Each year the Festival receives many unsolicited submissions from authors wishing to speak at the event or people putting forward an idea for the program. We welcome these suggestions, but due to the large volume we are not able to respond to every submission or return materials sent for consideration.
Will any Festival events be recorded?
There will be film and sound recordings of each of the sessions for archival and publicity purposes. These will be made available on the Festival website. It is possible that audience members’ images will be included from time to time in the filming. Should you wish not to be filmed, please advise an usher. No flash photography or recording by attendees is permitted.
Click here to view a collection of videos and podcasts from past festivals.
Where can I enquire about lost property?
All lost property from the Festival will be passed on to Auckland Live. If you lost something at the venue, please email lostproperty@aucklandlive.co.nz and tell them:
- What did you lose?
- Where did you lose it?
- When did you lose it?
- What event were you attending?
- Anything else that might help us find your property
Do you run professional development events for writers?
The Festival runs workshops for writers of all levels.
For writers seeking ongoing assistance and advice contact the New Zealand Society of Authors or the Publishers Association of New Zealand.
Are there any free events at the Festival?
Yes! We offer over 30% of our programme to the public as free events, no ticket required.
Admission to Free Events is on a first come, first served basis. Bookings are not taken for these events.
You are encouraged to arrive early as Free Events are extremely popular and seats are limited. Queues can start to form as early as 45 minutes prior to the event starting!
Can you put me in touch with an author on the programme?
We are not able to pass on contact details for or messages to authors attending the Auckland Writers Festival – please contact the writers’ publisher or agent. If you have a media enquiry, please contact info@writersfestival.co.nz
Are there any events for children?
Yes, we have two days of special events for children on 18 - 19 May. Pukapuka Adventures will be held on the 5th Floor Fun Zone and are free.
Can I volunteer at the Festival?
Yes! Each year the Auckland Writers Festival recruits a team of approximately 140 volunteers, without whom the event would not be possible. Find out more about Volunteering.
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