# Event Details - **Event Name**: ‘Hone Tuwhare: No Other Lips’ with Dame Gaylene Preston - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join CoCA for a screening of 'No Other Lips: Hone Tuwhare' followed by a Q&A with Dame Gaylene Preston at Lumiere Cinemas Hone Tuwhare: No Other Lips with Dame Gaylene Preston 1996, 46 minutes Lumiere Cinema The Arts Centre A warts-and-all tribute to one of the country’s best-known, best-loved and most colourful literary figures. In a tiny house in the South Otago settlement of Kaka Point where he wrote prolifically, Hone Tuwhare allowed a film crew to observe him at home, and travelling the country reading his work. The result is a punchy portrait of a remarkable poet and a great New Zealand character. Following the film, join Director Dame Gaylene Preston for a Q&A session. A rare screening of the life and art of late poet laureate Hone Tuwhare (1922-2008) by an extraordinary Kiwi filmmaker. Details 2.00pm Complimentary glass of wine or beer on arrival, plus nibbles 2.30pm Film starts 3.15pm Q&A with Dame Gaylene Preston Thanks to the generosity of Dame Gaylene, this screening supports CoCA Toi Moroki contemporary art gallery. Proceeds from this event go towards CoCA’s programming. About Gaylene Preston Dame Gaylene Preston’s career spans six decades. An innovative writer, director and producer, her focus on telling New Zealand stories has won awards, and her films have screened at major international film festivals. Her filmography includes GRACE A Prayer for Peace, Perfect Strangers, War Stories, Bread and Roses, Ruby and Rata, and Mr Wrong. Her generosity has been central to the development of our contemporary filmmaking community. About CoCA CoCA Toi Moroki is a leading art gallery in Ōtautahi Christchurch governed by the Canterbury Society of Arts Charitable Trust (CSA). Our vision is to create a thriving home for art and culture in Waitaha, igniting connections between artists and community. We fulfil this by offering free exhibitions and events that invite our Waitaha community to explore contemporary art. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/‘hone-tuwhare-no-other-lips-with-dame-gaylene-preston/200030576711756 - **Event Categories**: Art, Entertainment, literary-art, fine-arts, Nonprofit, Festivals, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 35 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Christchurch - **state**: CA - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Lumière Cinemas - **lat**: -43.531375899285 - **long**: 172.62761592865 - **full address**: Lumière Cinemas, The Arts Centre, Rolleston Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ‘Hone Tuwhare: No Other Lips’ with Dame Gaylene Preston - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e56f71dbb48d9265c17ae96076a375c22a39ca398a93a1c70f4188ed09589284-rimg-w1200-h859-dc181818-gmir?v=1787725813 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Hone Tuwhare: No Other Lips with Dame Gaylene Preston being held? - **A:** Hone Tuwhare: No Other Lips with Dame Gaylene Preston takes place on Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Lumiere Cinemas, The Arts Centre, Rolleston Ave, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch. - **Q**: Who is organizing Hone Tuwhare: No Other Lips with Dame Gaylene Preston? - **A:** Hone Tuwhare: No Other Lips with Dame Gaylene Preston is organized by CoCA - Centre of Contemporary Art. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Hone Tuwhare: No Other Lips with Dame Gaylene Preston is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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