CHRISTMAS IDEAS FROM THE FESTIVAL
As the summer break fast approaches, here at the Festival office we’ve
crafting great plans for 2014 starting with two very special
out-of-season events and a Huka Lodge prize. Great for yourself, or as
gifts for friends and family for Christmas, so check them out below.
May the holiday season be filled with wonderful times and great
reading. Happy Christmas from the Festival team.
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CRICKETING LUNCH WITH
THE IRREPRESSIBLE HENRY 'BLOWERS' BLOFELD, 31 JANUARY
 The perfect present for cricket-loving
family and friends: a two course lunch with complimentary glass of
Crossroads Wine at the Northern Club in the city on Friday 31 January
midday-2pm in the company of the great ‘Blowers’, aka cricket
commentating legend Henry Blofeld.
Celebrating
the publication of his memoir Squeezing
The Orange, “a tribute to optimism, fine living and good
friends” covering everything from Noel Coward to President Mugabe,
with a wealth of cricket and wine in between, this is the perfect
summer treat. Writers Festival Patrons Price $76 (only available
from Festival Office on 09 376 0874). Standard Price $95 plus booking
fee, available from Eventfinda. Limited capacity so get tickets
today.. BUY NOW
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WILD SWANS AUTHOR
JUNG CHANG EVENT, 10 MARCH
 Jung Chang
returns to Auckland for an exclusive event on Monday 10th March,
presented by the Auckland Writers Festival in association with Random
House. Best known for her international bestseller Wild Swans,
Chang’s latest book is Empress
Dowager Cixi: The Concubine Who Launched Modern China, the
story of one of the most intriguing and ruthless figures of
19th century China. The session includes a special
presentation, audience Q&A and book signing. Monday 10th
March, 6.15pm, at Auckland Girls Grammar, 16 Howe Street,
Auckland. Free parking on site. Tickets on sale now from
Eventfinda: $20 AWF Patrons & Friends, $25 Standard, $12.50
Student, plus booking fee. BUY NOW
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WIN A HUKA LODGE
NIGHT OF LUXURY
 Enjoy a night
of pure luxury for two at Huka Lodge, one of the world’s most exclusive
retreats, including pre-dinner drinks and canapés, a five-course
dinner, accommodation, full country breakfast and use of all lodge
facilities. All you have to do to be in the draw is join the
Festival’s patron donors’ programme before 26 February 2014.
Patronage packages range from $500-$5000 and attract a host of benefits
including event access, exclusive invitations, ticket offers, front row
seating, preferential booking and tax deductibility. For further
information on the patrons programme, and/or to sign up, please contact
Jennifer Duval-Smith on jennifer@writersfestival.co.nz,
09 376 8072 x3 or 021 803 131.
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FESTIVAL STAFF
As May 2014 looms, we welcome Jennifer Duval-Smith as
Acting Marketing & Development Manager. Jennifer comes to us
with strong marketing and digital experience as a former director of
public relations company Bullet PR and former marketing manager of
business newspaper National Business Review. Operations
Manager Phil
Evans is back on deck to oversee 2014 production,
and we’re thrilled to announce the return in January of former staff
member Eleanor
Congreve, home from the United Kingdom to take up a
contract role as Associate Producer of the 2014 Festival.
Suite 3, Level 2, 58 Surrey Crescent
Grey Lynn
Auckland, Auckland
1021
New Zealand
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