Explore new worlds at the Te Manawa Indie Writers Festival during We Read Auckland 2025!
Find your next favourite read amongst the independent writers, publishers, and comic artists this August.
Book Fair
Across Level 1 | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Find your new favourite read as you explore all our local Indie Authors have to offer. A range of genres are showcased here from children's picture books to swashbuckling pirate romance and everything in between!
Author Korero (Panel Talks)
Hinengaro Level 2 | 11:10am , 12:10pm , 1:10pm
Our Indie Writers will share their experience in a range of talks. Details to be announced once stallholder applications close and are reviewed (August 8th). Check out the discussion for the latest updates!
From The Chair (Author Readings)
Te Pumanawa Square Level 1 | 11:10am - 2:00pm
Runsheet to be announced once stallholder applications close and are reviewed. (August 8th)
Wet weather back up is inside in our multicultural language collection lounge area.
Hands-On Corner (Workshops and Activities)
Te Ara Tapuwae Creative Space Level 1 | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Readers, writers, and crafty people alike will all have a chance to join in here. Full range of activities to be announced August 8th. Check out the discussion for updates!
Drawfest Comics Meetup
Pūrerehua Level 1
Come talk comics and comic creation with fellow artists and graphic novel writers or learn more about what is involved.
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