
See Do Experience
I am the river, the river is me
E rere kau mai te Āwanui, Mai i te Kāhui maunga ki Tangaroa. Kō au te Āwa, kō te Āwa kō au.
An intimate and vibrant festival featuring conversations and panel discussions with writers.
A vibrant writers and readers’ festival held every second year attracting and hosting national and international guests. Bus tours, writers talks, poetry and book groups and fairs all to satisfy avid readers held in iconic venues throughout the city. Get your nose out of your latest book and come and join us for a really special event.
*The Whanganui Literary Festival was due to take place from September 29-October 10, 2021 but has been rescheduled due to Covid-19.
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