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FESTivAl iNFORmATiON
5 SeafarersClub
Members Lounge, Level 5 Seafarers Building, 52 Tyler Street, Britomart. Parking is available nearby. seafarers.co.nz
6 UniversityofAuckland ClockTower, Room 039,
22 Princes Street.
PUBlic TRANSPORT
For information on bus, ferry and train services, visit maxx.co.nz or telephone MAXX on (09) 366 6400.
iNFORmATiON dESk
The Festival Information Desk
is located on Level 2 of the Aotea Centre (outside the stalls entrance to the ASB Theatre). Lost property, information on programme and/
or venue changes and other general information is available here. Patrons and Friends of the Festival should register on arrival to receive your wristband if not received prior.
SEATiNg
ticketed events: All seating for ticketed events is General Admission. Friends and Patrons have reserved seats at the front.
Free events: First come, first served. It is not possible to reserve seats either in advance or on the day. Please be advised that queues can start to form as early as 45 minutes prior
to a Free Event session start time.
BOOkSTAll
The Festival has its own dedicated bookstalls at the Aotea Centre (on lower, middle and upper levels). Run jointly by The Women’s Bookshop and Unity Books Auckland, audience members will be able to purchase books by authors appearing in the Festival. The Festival bookstall will also be selling books at other Festival venues. Books can also be purchased online from writersfestivalbookstall.co.nz
BOOk SigNiNg
Book signing takes place immediately following most events unless otherwise advised.
FilmiNg & cAmERAS
The Festival will be filming each
of the sessions for archival and publicity purposes. It is possible that audience members’ images will be included from time to time in the filming. Should you not wish to be filmed, please advise the usher. It is not permitted to take photographs at any Festival events.
hOTEl
The Auckland Writers Festival’s hotel partner is the Langham Hotel, Auckland. Please contact The Langham to enquire about special Festival rates. aucklandlanghamhotels.co.nz
REFREShmENTS
The Festival is sponsored by Allpress Espresso and barista coffee is available for sale at the Aotea Centre. Light meals are available for purchase at the Aotea Centre and at the AAG.
PATRONS’ lOUNgE
Exclusive to our Patrons, this lounge is situated in the Blues Bar at the Aotea Centre, overlooking the square. The perfect place to relax or meet other members between Festival sessions to enjoy complimentary wine, coffee, light refreshments and newspapers. If you want to find out more about membership please contact
Tessa Yeoman (09) 376 8074, ext 3.
tyeoman@writersfestival.co.nz
PROgRAmmE chANgES ANd UPdATES
Please visit the website at writersfestival.co.nz and subscribe to our e-zine for regular updates and news.
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1 MainFestivalvenue:
Aotea Centre, Auckland Live
(ASB Theatre, Lower NZI, Upper NZI, Goodman Fielder Room, Limelight and Herald Theatre) 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland CBD. Please specify when purchasing tickets if you have wheelchair requirements. The ASB Theatre has an induction loop system. Café and parking available at Aotea Centre and other nearby locations. aucklandlive.co.nz
2 AucklandArt
Gallery Auditorium
Lower Ground Level, Corner of Kitchener and Wellesley Streets. Closest parking is at the Kitchener Street Car Park. Disabled access is available. aucklandartgallery.co.nz
3 Wintergarden,Civictheatre Corner of Queen and Wellesley Streets. aucklandlive.co.nz
4 Sailsrestaurant
103-113 Westhaven Drive. Free parking on site. sailsrestaurant.co.nz
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