Contact Us
Auckland Writers Festival
Level 2, The Darby Building
8 Darby Street, Cnr Darby & Elliott Streets
Entry via Elliott Street
Auckland 1010
PO Box 6038
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142
Phone: +64 9 376 8074
Email: info@writersfestival.co.nz
The next Festival dates are 12-17 May 2026.
Please note: Invitations to appear at the Festival are at the discretion of the Festival Director.
We receive many unsolicited submissions from authors wishing to speak at the event and suggestions for the programme. We welcome these but due to the large volume received we are unable to respond to every submission or return materials sent for consideration.
Festival Team
Catriona Ferguson
Managing Director Ringatohu Whakahaere
Email: cferguson@writersfestival.co.nz
Lyndsey Fineran
Artistic Director Ringatohu Toi
Email: lfineran@writersfestival.co.nz
Suzanne McNamara
Marketing & Audience Manager
Email: smcnamara@writersfestival.co.nz
Gemma Finlay
Publicist Takawaenga Pāpāho
Email: publicity@writersfestival.co.nz
Jo Reive
Festival Administrator Kaiwhakahaere
Email: admin@writersfestival.co.nz