WORD Christchurch

WORD Christchurch gets the city buzzing! Join us at the festival 27-31 August 2025.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

As 2025 comes to a close, I'm continuing a tradition that I started during my time in the White House: sharing my annual lists of favorite books, movies, and music. I hope you find something new to enjoy—and please send any recommendations for me to check out!

[Bill Manhire @pacificraft]

Great news!

https://t.co/vTWuRlx910

[David McWilliams @davidmcw]

Thanks to everyone @radionz for making me so welcome down here and of course my wonderful hosts in Christchurch @WORDChCh

Here's the interview I did with @radionz on Money 👇
https://t.co/TuMoKDJ1up

[El Jaguar @eljaguarcomedy]

Plus an added special Teen Edition of Book (Fight) Club, just for teens. Details: https://t.co/C8ukdrKg5D @WORDChCh @ArtsCentreChCh #booktok #bookclubs #comedy #ōtautahi #nzcomedy #books #bookcomedy

[Philip Matthews @secondzeit]

A very timely event coming up at @WORDChCh on "State of the Nation's Media", featuring RNZ boss Paul Thompson. https://t.co/NDIVlbPyLM

[WORD Christchurch @WORDChCh]

The theme for WORD this year is JOY. Listen to Duncan Sarkies talking here about the joy of discovery then catch him in three sessions at the festival.

[Te Herenga Waka University Press @thwupbooks]

'Developing a project can feel like being lost in the middle of the ocean.' Here's Duncan Sarkies on Culture101, talking about the joy of discovery.
https://t.co/drerd7ZvxL

[WORD Christchurch @WORDChCh]

We are excited to host Charlotte Wood in three events at WORD this month. Her first festival appearance in Christchurch and with her post-Booker shortlist status. Don’t miss out! Great interview in The Press this weekend.

[Philip Matthews @secondzeit]

I talked with Charlotte Wood, whose book Stone Yard Devotional I really loved. She's coming to @WORDChCh. And sorry, she's also a Nick Cave fan. https://t.co/KYB7imYXTp

[Kiran Dass @SteelyDass]

A real joy to join the divine Susie Ferguson and Mihingarangi Forbes on @radionz's Saturday Morning for Playing Favourites where I selected and chatted about 7 of my favourite songs and talked about the @WORDChCh programme.
https://t.co/pJGbwlWXkq

[Philip Matthews @secondzeit]

I had a chat with Kate De Goldi about moving back to Chch, being a reading ambassador, @WORDChCh and who's better: Maurice Gee or Margaret Mahy? https://t.co/d7TVu8xrhI

[El Jaguar @eljaguarcomedy]

Big news reveal! El Jaguar & Meegwai Productions at @WORDChCh with 3 Book (Fight) Clubs. One of which is for teens! So much JOY!
Tix: https://t.co/2I2BlPREJ2 #thejoyofwords #bookclubsoftwitter #booktwitter #comedy #ōtautahi #christchurchnz

[Philip Matthews @secondzeit]

A ⁦@WORDChCh⁩ preview

Guilt, murder and laughs at WORD Christchurch | The Press https://t.co/wBdlFTc3xz

[WORD Christchurch @WORDChCh]

The 2025 WORD programme has been launched! And we're thrilled to announce that the theme this year is JOY! Dive in, start planning your festival schedule, and join us to share #TheJoyOfWords 27-31 August.
https://t.co/yKdy8dpC1C

[WORD Christchurch @WORDChCh]

Please join us 6-8pm this Wednesday 9 July at the Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū to celebrate the launch of the WORD Christchurch 2025 festival programme!
Grab your copy of the brochure, raise a glass with us and start panning your festival experience! All welcome.

[Bill Manhire @pacificraft]

RIP one of the greats.
https://t.co/g30A3Ig0WZ

[Ngaio Marsh Awards @ngaiomarshaward]

@WORDChCh @MBennettBooks Canterbury readers/viewers can meet Michael next week at a special autumn @WORDChCh event with bestselling Irish-Australian crime writer @DervlaMcTiernan at Turanga on Tues 13 May: https://t.co/zNJIn2svxF

[WORD Christchurch @WORDChCh]

Terrific pic! And we can’t wait to have Michael Bennett with us again with @DervlaMcTiernan on Tuesday for An Evening In Crime!
https://t.co/jP1n3zkboS

[Ngaio Marsh Awards @ngaiomarshaward]

Inspired by Teina's story, Michael taught himself to write prose, along with his screenwriting/directing. He's now written award-winning non-fiction and fiction, graphic novels and crime novels. We first met Michael via his superb true crime IN DARK PLACES #yeahnoir @WORDChCh

[Ockham NZ Book Awards @theockhams]

International Fiction judge @georginacgodwin's takes on this year's shortlisted books. “...writers who are really, creative, and who are moved by such different subjects and themes, but who are all coming out with this noteworthy work.” #theockhams
https://t.co/jEnSv8LzTY

[Ockham NZ Book Awards @theockhams]

The 2025 Ockham NZ Book Awards finalists are announced! Congratulations to you all. Full story here: https://t.co/9Cqeh9ojaf #theockhams
@PenguinBooks_NZ @masseyunipress @AUPBooks @OtagoUniPress @spoorbooks @harpercollinsnz @tepapapress @thwupbooks

[Ockham NZ Book Awards @theockhams]

Let's hear it for the 2025 Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction nominees! https://t.co/O8RTQAmwQQ
@OtagoUniPress @thwupbooks @PenguinBooks_NZ @MakaroPress @ultimopress @Moapress #theockhams