September 2014 newsletter.from the Auckland Writers Festival

IN THIS ISSUE:   Julia Gillard in Conversation The Paper Cinema's Odyssey Writer Opportunities Changes to the Board Support the Festival   JULIA GILLARD IN CONVERSATION   Tuesday 18 November, 6:00 - 7:15 pm The University of Auckland  Julia Gillard served as the 27th Prime Minister of Australia, and the Australian Labor Party leader from 2010 to 2013. She was the first woman to hold either position. Following the publication of her memoirs, My Story, Julia Gillard will discuss her term as Prime Minister, her achievements, her mistakes and about being a woman at the highest levels of Australian political and public life. Presented by Auckland Writers Festival and The University  of Auckland. In association with Penguin Random House. For more information visit Auckland Writers Festival or Book now. Ticket pricing ranges from $8 - $15 with discounts for Festival Patrons and Friends. CHAIR SARAH SANDLEY STEPS DOWN After six years, founding trustee and Festival Chair Sarah Sandley, has resigned from the board of the Auckland Writers Festival. Sarah has been a dedicated and skilful Chair, guiding the organisation through an exceptional period of increased profile, audience and financial stability and we wish her very well as she moves on to other commitments. Phillipa Muir will assume the leadership role, with Nicola Legat replacing her as Deputy Chair position. We are also delighted to welcome Platinum Patron Josephine Green to the board. WRITER OPPORTUNITIES Auckland Mayoral Writers Grant. Mayor Len Brown is calling on local writers to capture Auckland life in the written word with a new $12,000 annual grant. Applications close 26 September. For more information and application details click here. More