9 August 2025

Books Come Alive!

Storytime magic, hands-on fun and award-finalist authors— bring the whānau to Te Ara Ātea!

You and your whānau will be buzzing as some of our nation’s best writers and illustrators hit Te Ara Ātea for a day of special storytimes, fun activities and a few surprises.

Featuring Rachel Clare, Jane Arthur, Kiri Lightfoot, David Riley, Rachael King and Juliette MacIver. This is your chance to meet some of the finalists of the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young people before the awards are announced on 13 August. Tau kē! Awesome!

Supported by Selwyn District Council and the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young People.

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You and your whānau will be buzzing as some of our nation’s best writers and illustrators hit Te Ara Ātea for a day of special storytimes, fun activities and a few surprises.

Featuring Rachel Clare, Jane Arthur, Kiri Lightfoot, David Riley, Rachael King and Juliette MacIver. This is your chance to meet some of the finalists of the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young people before the awards are announced on 13 August. Tau kē! Awesome!

Supported by Selwyn District Council and the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young People.

Location
Te Ara Ātea, 56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston

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