Rijula Das Announced as Verb Readers & Writers Festival Programmer 2022
Announcing our amazing new programmer…
Director’s Message: We interrupt our regular programming …
On making a festival in the time of Covid.
Verb Readers & Writers Festival 2021 is released
In which we announce the full Verb Readers & Writers Festival 2021 programme.
Early Releases: Verb Readers & Writers Festival 2021
In which we announce some special early events for Verb Readers & Writers Festival 2021.
Meeting The Ferret Bookshop
A lively interview with Terry and Aames from Wellington’s oldest second-hand bookstore, The Ferret.
Meeting Jenny Neligan
An inspiring interview with Jenny Neligan, founder and director of Bowen Galleries.
Meeting Lorna Bingham
An interview with owner of Another Chapter Bookshop in Newtown, Lorna Bingham. Interview by Maggie Tweedie.
Launching the Verb Community
We are so excited to be starting the Verb Community — bringing together curious people who want to see creativity thrive and artists valued.
Announcing the Verb Writers Resident 2020
We are thrilled to be welcoming Auckland writer Himali McInnes to Wellington for the inaugural Verb Wellington Residency with Park Hotel and Katherine Mansfield House & Garden.
Lauris Edmond Memorial Award for Poetry Announced
Announcing the 2020 Lauris Edmond Memorial Award for Poetry. Discover the winner and read three of her previously unpublished poems.