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Browse the archive of past WORD Christchurch events. Many of our most memorable sessions are also available on the podcast.
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Eleanor Catton in Conversation

Wednesday, 24 May — 7:00pm – 8:15pm

International prize-winner and South Island storyteller Eleanor Catton makes her long awaited return to Ōtautahi Christchurch to celebrate her eco-thriller novel Birnam Wood. Expect a wide-ranging conversation as Catton chats with former WORD Programme Director Nic Low (Ngāi Tahu) for one special night at The Aurora Centre, 7pm Wednesday 24 May.

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Spies & Espionage:

Ben Macintyre live

Wednesday, 1 March — 6:30pm

An essential event for lovers of gripping tales of espionage, military history and breathtaking WWII nonfiction. WORD Christchurch is thrilled to present multimillion-copy bestselling author, journalist, and acclaimed historian Ben Macintyre live in conversation for one night only.

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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!

Ōtautahi-Palestinian poet Sara Qasem shares her favourite word. Sara joined us for two powerful events this year at WOR... It’s an Election Year! Raise your hand if you’ve rocked up to enrol on voting day in past years? This election, that’s n... @aliceoseman will be here in Ōtautahi Christchurch speaking direct to you this Thursday! Haven’t got your tickets yet, d... Less than a week until Alice Oseman comes to Ōtautahi! Tell all the graphic novel enthusiasts and YA fiction lovers in y... Audience cam! Can you spot yourself? Thanks as ever to the attentive eye of @petramingneau who captures the Festival’s v... Have you got your festival fill? A punchy festival is coming to Ōtautahi this month. @decult_nz, New Zealand’s award-wi...
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