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Ōtautahi Poetry Slam Final

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The Ōtautahi Poetry Slam returns to WORD Christchurch! Poets will be throwing down like their lives depend on it, raising the bar a little more over three intense rounds.

Did they nail it? YOU be the judge – the audience rules at the Poetry Slam. Live at Christchurch’s underground literary heart Space Academy.

Get your tickets on the door.

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Wednesday, 2 September — 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Head along to our favourite whisky and cocktail lounge for an intimate evening of tarot and book chat with our best book

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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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