
LitCrawl Wellington 2022
25 events. One night. Over 100 artists. Wellington’s original Crawl since 2014. All events are entry by donation with $5 suggested.

Cartographies of the Future: Gina Cole
Gina Cole and Arihia Latham discuss Gina’s latest book, Na Viro, pasifikafuturism and writing indigenous science fiction.

Radically Honest: Emily Writes
Emily Writers and Michèle A’Court have a well earned drink, and talk with radical honesty about the joys and challenges of parenting, and Emily’s funny sad inspiring thoughtful hopeful new book, Needs Adult Supervision.

Mothers and Metamorphosis: Noelle McCarthy
Noelle McCarthy and Kate Camp discuss Noelle’s bestselling memoir, Grand.

Remembering the Radicals: Nick Bollinger
Nick Bollinger joins Melody Thomas to discuss counterculture and the radical ideas that shaped New Zealand’s cultural life for decades afterwards.

Kate Mildenhall: On Edge
Join Australian writer Kate Mildenhall and Tracy Farr as they discuss the creative possibilities of dystopian fiction, and what it says about our hopes, fears and predictions for the future.

Poetry With Brownies
A perfect place to share a poem for the first time, this event will be bursting with Big Aunty Energy. There’s no need to pre-register if you’d like to read - just show up with your kupu!

Letters to Keri Hulme
The writers in her footsteps, whānau, friends and colleagues of the late, great writer Keri Hulme gather to share their letters to Keri, their memories and their gratitude for her life and work.

Yes, Minister: Chris Finlayson
Chris Finlayson has had a storied political career. Join him and Māni Dunlop as they discuss his newly-released memoir…
What we make, makes us: Brad Smeele
Join Brad Smeele, pro-wakeboarder turned quadriplegic, and author of no- holds-barred memoir in his first ever appearance as a writer.

Verb Readers & Writers Festival for Families
A series of fun events and activities for small readers!

Wheke Art Life: Coco Solid + Nicole Titihuia Hawkins
Rangimarie Sophie Jolley sits down with writers Coco Solid and Nicole Titihuia Hawkins to chat about their creative rhythms, current preoccupations.

Te Paepae Rangatahi (Youth Panel)
Join some of Aotearoa's most promising young Māori writers as they discuss the future of writing. We'll hear about their thoughts on utilising multiple platforms, their hopes for the publishing industry and answers to the question "What boundaries do they want to see pushed by established writers?"
Hosted by Meriana Johnsen, the panel includes Mariwakiterangi Paekau, Nadia Solomon and others. Curated by Te Hā o Ngā Pou.

The Possibilities of Return: Laurence Fearnley
Laurence Fearnley and Pip Adam talk about returning to landscapes in writing in relation to Laurence’s beautiful new book.