Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
The International Institute of Modern Letters presents a series of events highlighting the very latest work of Aotearoa New Zealand writers. A lively and stimulating way to begin the week.
Two brilliant writers discuss their funny and visceral memoirs that aren’t afraid to face up to their teenage selves, vampires, and the 1980s.
Mon 17 Aug 2026, 12.15 to 1.15
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
A selection of excellent poets read their work chosen for Ōrongohau | Best New Zealand Poems in a warm-up for National Poetry Day.
Mon 24 Aug 2026, 12.15 to 1.15
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Three brilliant novelists discuss their exciting and inventive new novels, writing the weird present, and possible futures.
Mon 31 Aug 2026, 12.15 to 1.15
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
Two writers take the horse as the subject of their memoirs, with very different approaches. They discuss writing, and life with, or alongside, horses.
Mon 7 Sep 2026, 12.15 to 1.15
Event Ngā kaupapa motuhake
