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Fuego Volume 4 Launch

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Waimakariri Libraries invite you to celebrate National Poetry Day with the launch of Fuego, the World Congress of Poets Literary Journal. Enjoy rangatahi voices, live readings from local poets and stunning artwork by Waimakariri artists, alongside leading voices from Aotearoa and across the globe.

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Join Giselle Clarkson (Omnibird) and Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan (A Guide to Rocks) for a special story time at Te Ara

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Sunday, 16 August — 10:30am – 1:30pm

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Word Social Feed

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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!

Hey, you! We want you to join the WORD fest volunteer team! 💚 Become part of the buzz at one of Ōtautahi's most belove... Introducing our brilliant Production Manager Cat! She’s a venue, crew and logistics superstar, but what is she reading?... Come one come all to our 2026 WORD CHCH Festival Launch! In just a couple of weeks we are launching our 2026 festival pr... We are looking forward to our friends at @objectspace hosting a bunch of bookish events this July in their central city... WORD is stoked to be collaborating with @otautahi_zinefest and @christchurchlib again this year. Tonight there’s the for... We are delighted to present two FREE schools events to enchant Primary and Intermediate school readers and storytellers....
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