Juanita Hepi
Join leading Indigenous writers and artists for a powerful kōrero on how joy fuels their creative work, offering resistance, healing, and hope in complex times.
Bringing this sell-out show to his hometown, Chinese-Kiwi playwright Nathan Joe has curated a celebration of the finest BIPOC storytellers and spoken word artists.
Our festival-within-a-festival is back for another marathon of stunning performances and outrageous gimmicks.
WORD transforms Tūranga to bring to life the story of Tāwhaki which is woven into the building itself, using the spectacular central staircase as the stage.
WORD transforms Tūranga to tell the story of Tāwhaki which is woven into the building itself, using the spectacular central staircase as the stage.
📚 WORD Christchurch gets the city buzzing with books, ideas and kōrero. Next festival: 1 - 6 September 2026 Watch out for events through the year!
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📚 WORD Christchurch gets the city buzzing with books, ideas and kōrero.
Next festival: 1 - 6 September 2026
Watch out for events through the year!