Win a Luxury Weekend for Two!

To celebrate Auckland Writers Festival 2026, we’re giving Festival-goers the chance to elevate their #AWF26 experience with an incredible luxury prize for two. Whether you’re planning your Festival schedule around must-see sessions, discovering new voices, or returning for your annual dose of literary inspiration, this is your opportunity to make the weekend even more memorable.

One lucky winner will enjoy a carefully curated prize package designed to complement the Festival experience — from premium accommodation in the heart of the city, to dining at one of Auckland’s most celebrated restaurants, along with books, subscriptions, and a special skincare treat to round out the weekend.

If you’re joining us for AWF26, don’t miss your chance to enter.

You and a friend could experience #AWF26 in style with this amazing prize:

• 🏨 2 nights at The Grand by SkyCity
• 🍽️ $400 dining experience at Gilt Brasserie
• 📚 $200 worth of Booksellers tokens to redeem at the Festival Bookshop
• 📰 2 annual print subscriptions to The New Zealand Listener
• 🧴 An Emma Lewisham skincare set valued at $160

How to Enter

• Purchase an AWF26 event ticket between 11–30 April 2026
• Follow and comment on any Auckland Writers Festival social post (Facebook, Instagram or TikTok) promoting the prize with the name of the AWF26 session you’re coming to.

Terms & Conditions

1. Promoter Details

This competition is run by Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tāmaki (the “promoter”)
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

2. Entry Period

The competition runs from 12.01am on Saturday 11 April until 11.59pm on Thursday 30 April.

3. Eligibility Criteria

• Be aged over 18 at the time the competition closes (11.59pm Thursday 30 April)
• Have purchased a ticket to an eligible Auckland Writers Festival event between 11–30 April and provide proof of purchase
• Staff, families, sponsors and affiliated partners are ineligible
• Each person may enter only once

4. How to Enter

• Comment on any AWF social media post promoting the prize (Facebook, Instagram or TikTok)
• Purchase a ticket via Ticketmaster between 11–30 April

Note: Proof of purchase and social media follow verification will be required.

5. Prize Details

• 2 nights at The Grand by SkyCity (15–16 May, room only, no transfers)
• $400 dining experience at Gilt Brasserie (one sitting only, no change or credit)
• $200 Booksellers tokens (unspent value remains with winner)
• 2 x annual print subscriptions to The New Zealand Listener (subject to availability and substitution if required)
• An Emma Lewisham skincare package valued at $160

The Promoter is not responsible for additional costs including travel, meals, insurance or Festival attendance. The prize is not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.

6. Winner Selection Process

Winner will be drawn at 3pm Friday 1 May. Entries from Facebook, Instagram and TikTok will be combined and drawn at random. Proof of eligible ticket purchase is required.

7. Notification Process

Winner will be notified via social media comment and must respond by midday Wednesday 6 May with proof of purchase. Failure to respond will result in a redraw.

8. Publicity & Permissions

The Promoter reserves the right to publish the winner’s name and/or social handle.

9. Limitation of Liability & Unforeseen Circumstances

Force Majeure: The Promoter is not liable for events beyond its control.

Modification: The Promoter may modify or cancel the competition if required.

Liability: The Promoter is not liable for loss, damage, or technical issues.

Substitution: Prizes may be substituted if unavailable.

Entry Validity: The Promoter is not responsible for lost or incomplete entries.

Consumer Law: Nothing excludes rights under applicable law.

Final Decision: All decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.