Lianne Dalziel
Lianne Dalziel has been a Member of Parliament, a Cabinet Minister and was the Mayor of Christchurch. She has recently completed a post graduate degree in international law and politics. Free now to do as she pleases, the WORD Christchurch Festival remains one of her passions.
Image: Stephanie Defregger
Events at WORD
A Life in Forensics
Two of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most accomplished forensic investigators come together for a fascinating glimpse into working on crime scenes and disaster zones including the Christchurch earthquakes.
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He Told Us
He Told Us shows how a far-right terrorist escaped detection ahead of Christchurch’s 2019 attack. Terrorism researchers Chris Wilson and Michal Dziwulski uncovered crucial information that official agencies missed.
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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!