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Writers on Mondays series

A series of events highlighting the very latest work of writers active in Wellington and further afield. All in all, a lively and stimulating way to begin the week – and it’s free!

Writers on Mondays is presented by the International Institute of Modern Letters Te Pūtahi Tuhi Auaha o Te Ao, with Te Papa, Circa Theatre, and Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day. Supported by the Letteri Family.

Find out about the other events not at Te Papa.

Re-Verse Yourself! Jane Arthur, Jake Arthur, and Sylvan Spring

Third in the series of events highlighting the very latest work of writers active in Wellington and further afield with Jane Arthur, Jake Arthur, and Sylvan Spring, with Pip Adam.

Mon 22 Jul 2024, 12.15–1.15pm

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

Unacknowledged Legislators: Hinemoana Baker, Tracey Slaughter, and James Brown

Fourth in the series of events highlighting the very latest work of writers active in Wellington and further afield with Hinemoana Baker, James Brown, and Tracey Slaughter, with Fergus Barrowman.

Mon 29 Jul 2024, 12.15–1.15pm

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

He Pātaka – The House of Fiction: Tina Makereti

Fifth in the series of events highlighting the very latest work of writers active in Wellington and further afield with Tina Makereti and Dougall McNeill.

Mon 5 Aug 2024, 12.15–1.15pm

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

Whaea Blue: Talia Marshall

Sixth in the series of events highlighting the very latest work of writers active in Wellington and further afield with Talia Marshall and Megan Dunn.

Mon 12 Aug 2024, 12.15–1.15pm

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

Ōrongohau | Best New Zealand Poems 2023

Seventh in the series of events highlighting the very latest work of writers active in Wellington and further afield with New Zealand Poet Laureate Chris Tse introducing Ōrongohau | Best New Zealand Poems 2023.

Mon 19 Aug 2024, 12.15–1.15pm

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The Poet's Novel: Romesh Dissanayake and Louise Wallace

Eighth in the series of events highlighting the very latest work of writers active in Wellington and further afield with Romesh Dissanayake and Louise Wallace, with Chris Price.

Mon 26 Aug 2024, 12.15–1.15pm

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake

Anna Smaill and Carl Shuker in Conversation

Ninth in the series of events highlighting the very latest work of writers active in Wellington and further afield with Anna Smaill and Carl Shuker, with Emily Perkins.

Mon 2 Sep 2024, 12.15–1.15pm

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Harry Ricketts: A Life in Writing

Tenth in the series of events highlighting the very latest work of writers active in Wellington and further afield with Harry Ricketts and Damien Wilkens.

Mon 9 Sep 2024, 12.15–1.15pm

Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake