30 August 2025

Gavin Bishop: Legend of children’s literature

Celebrate a national treasure – Gavin Bishop reflects on a lifetime of storytelling, art and imagination.

He’s a multi-award-winning household name for generations of Kiwi families – and we are thrilled to celebrate beloved Ōtautahi Christchurch author and illustrator Gavin Bishop (Tainui, Ngāti Awa) ONZM at WORD.

With a long and dazzling career of bringing history and imagination to life on the page, Bishop joins Morrin Rout for a conversation about his life and work.

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He’s a multi-award-winning household name for generations of Kiwi families – and we are thrilled to celebrate beloved Ōtautahi Christchurch author and illustrator Gavin Bishop (Tainui, Ngāti Awa) ONZM at WORD.

With a long and dazzling career of bringing history and imagination to life on the page, Bishop joins Morrin Rout for a conversation about his life and work.

Location
Christchurch Art Gallery, Montreal Street, Christchurch Central

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