Sunday, March 16, 2025

New Zealand Writers Festival 2025

Event 111

Andy Griffiths: From Treehouse to Unlimited Adventure

Family Event

Dive into the imagination of one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors, whose humour has helped legions of kids fall in love with reading.

Andy Griffiths will take you through some of his favourite moments from his much-loved Treehouse series — which began with 13 storeys and grew to an incredible 169 — packed with outrageous features like man-eating sharks, a 78-flavour ice cream parlour, and the world’s most powerful whirlpool.

Always brimming with new ideas, Andy will also introduce his new series, YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things, one of his most thrilling — and mind-bending — adventures yet!

Join us to celebrate the magic and madness of a children’s literature legend.

Supported by the Australian High Commission.

Sun, 18 May 2025

11:30am – 12:30pm
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
Earlybird $24
Standard $29.50
Patrons $19.50
Child/Students $13

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New Zealand Writers Festival 2025

Event 66

Nevermoor Unveiled

Family Event

Step into the magical world of Jessica Townsend’s Nevermoor series, where extraordinary adventures and unforgettable characters await.

Join Jessica in conversation with Claire Mabey as they discuss the heart-pounding journey of Morrigan Crow — a cursed girl who defies fate and uncovers a hidden world of wonder.

Be among the first to get the inside scoop on Silverborn: The Mystery of Morrigan Crow, the latest chapter in Morrigan’s odyssey, and learn about the creative process behind the series.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Nevermoor, come immerse yourself in the magic!

“Townsend’s intensely cinematic writing, quirky humour and superior world-building conjure a genuinely fresh take on magical fantasy” – The Bookseller.