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The Christchurch Press

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In 2011, the Christchurch Writers' Festival will host several literary events throughout the year. These include sessions during Kidsfest, the Christchurch Arts Festival and at various venues around the city. They will be updated on the website, and you can sign up to receive the enewsletter for current information.

Please return to the website for any updates, and sign up to receive the enewsletter which will keep you informed of progress.

To contact us email:
admin@chchwritersfest.co.nz









Poetry in Performance
Canterbury Poets Collective present the best poets from around the country. » read more




Anita Shreve
Literary Liaison with Anita Shreve » read more




What's For Pudding?
An afternoon tea with Alexa Johnston and Kate Fraser » read more




Setting the Stage for Murder
International and New Zealand crime writers and the Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel » read more




Book Launch
Native by Design: Landscape design with New Zealand plants » read more




Suffrage Celebration
An Evening of Inspirational Women » read more




Photo Gallery
Images from the latest writers'events » read more




The Larnachs
The Larnachs: An Hour with Owen Marshall » read more




News Bulletins
Poetry in the Gaps » read more




The Silence Beyond
Rachael King and Lloyd Jones talk about The Silence Beyond: Selected Writings of Michael King » read more




Writers for Kidsfest
Read Aloud with local writers for Kidsfest » read more




Putting Words to the Feelings
Five writers with strong Canterbury links reflect post earthquake. » read more




Bookshops Open In Christchurch
Following the February earthquake, and the closing of many retail businesses we are pleased to give book lovers an update on Christchurch Book shops that are operating again. » read more




The Festival That Could Have Been
The Press Christchurch Writers' Festival has been cancelled twice following earthquakes in Christchurch. The first one, due to take place in September 2010 had a programme printed, but the replacement festival scheduled for May 2011 was still at the designer pre-publication. However we were very excited about the content of the mini festival, and would like to share the range of writers with you. » read more