# Event Details - **Event Name**: Our Bodies, Ourselves | with Elisabeth Easther & Megan Nicol Reed - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Elisabeth Easther and Megan Nicol Reed dig into their novels 'Seed' and 'Other People's Bodies', hosted by comedian Michèle A'Court.About this EventFREE tickets are available! et yours now!Join bestselling authors Elisabeth Easther and Megan Nicol Reed in conversation with author and comedian Michèle A'Court for a lively and thought-provoking discussion of their novels, Seed and Other People's Bodies.About the books:Each book follows a group of women navigating the choppy waters of mid-life alongside whānau and friends. From the wellness industry and wanting to have it all, to motherhood and the manosphere, Seed and Other People's Bodies lifts the lid on just how far women might go in pursuit of an ideal and an identity that fits them.Meet the authors and chair:Elisabeth Easther is an actor, journalist and award-winning playwright from Hamil­ton, New Zealand. Best known for playing villainous Nurse Carla on Shortland Street, Elisabeth also hosted the top-rating remake of the 1960s television series Islands of the Gulf. Elisabeth is a prolific book reviewer, featuring on RNZ National, Cleo Magazine, TimeOut London, The NZ Herald and The NZ Listener.Megan Nicol Reed is the author of the bestselling novel One of Those Mothers. Thrice nominated for New Zealand's best columnist, Megan Nicol Reed spent seven long years mining her life for a column that originally ran in the Sunday Star Times and then the New Zealand Herald's Canvas magazine. The former journalist lives in Auckland with her husband, teenage daughter and elderly dog.Michèle A’Court is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor and event MC / kaiwhakataki. Michèle was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the 2023 New Year’s Honours for services to comedy and entertainment. Originally trained as a journalist, Michèle has written two bestselling books: Stuff I Forgot To Tell My Daughter (2015) and How We Met (2018), both published by Harper Collins. She has been an opinion writer since 2008 and currently writes a weekly column for the NZ Woman’s Weekly.Book signing and sales at the eventBorrow a Bestie or buy your own copy on the day from Paper Plus Pukekohe - payment via cash or bank transfer.Elisabeth, Megan and Michelle are looking forward to meeting everyone after the event - come up to get your books signed or just to say kia ora.Megan Nicol Reed: ? Photo credit - Babiche MartensThis event is presented by Auckland Council Libraries as part of We Read Auckland / Ka Pānui Tātou i Tāmaki Makaurau. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pukekohe/our-bodies-ourselves-with-elisabeth-easther-and-megan-nicol-reed/100001993080254694 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, comedy, entertainment, theatre, meetups, health-wellness, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-08-08T01:30:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Franklin: The Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Pukekohe - **state**: AU - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Franklin: The Centre - **lat**: -37.2023651 - **long**: 174.9044066 - **full address**: Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Our Bodies, Ourselves | with Elisabeth Easther & Megan Nicol Reed - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/68603fa1ae88f6bae9c7b1111e6457508fa12d661f306afb03d90875cfadaf8f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0273bc-gmir.jpg?v=1784475067 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Our Bodies, Ourselves | with Elisabeth Easther & Megan Nicol Reed being held? - **A:** Our Bodies, Ourselves | with Elisabeth Easther & Megan Nicol Reed takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Franklin: The Centre, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing Our Bodies, Ourselves | with Elisabeth Easther & Megan Nicol Reed? - **A:** Our Bodies, Ourselves | with Elisabeth Easther & Megan Nicol Reed is organized by Auckland Libraries. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Our Bodies, Ourselves | with Elisabeth Easther & Megan Nicol Reed is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pukekohe, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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