# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Author event: Witi Ihimaera Smiler celebrating the launch of The Star Path
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for an afternoon with one of the greatest writers in Aotearoa’s literary world, author Witi Ihimaera Smiler, to celebrate the launch of The Star Path, his sequel to The Whale Rider.

📍 Ngā Pou Ruahine (level 2) Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
🎫 This is a free event, and all are welcome. We expect this event to be very popular and seating is limited, so please arrive early to ensure a seat.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/author-event-witi-ihimaera-smiler-celebrating-the-launch-of-the-star-path/200030605484822
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 28

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wellington
- **state**: WG
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 65 Victoria Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011
- **lat**: -41.28813
- **long**: 174.77653
- **full address**: 65 Victoria Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Author event: Witi Ihimaera Smiler celebrating the launch of The Star Path being held?
  - **A:** Author event: Witi Ihimaera Smiler celebrating the launch of The Star Path takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 65 Victoria Street, Wellington, New Zealand 6011, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Author event: Witi Ihimaera Smiler celebrating the launch of The Star Path?
  - **A:** Author event: Witi Ihimaera Smiler celebrating the launch of The Star Path is organized by Wellington City Libraries.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Author event: Witi Ihimaera Smiler celebrating the launch of The Star Path 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 Wellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Author event: Witi Ihimaera Smiler celebrating the launch of The Star Path sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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