WAIHEKE BOOK FESTIVAL

WORDS ON A SMALL ISLAND, 9-12 October Our festival weekend is fast arriving, so now's a great time to select all your favourite events. Come along and soak up the festival vibe, and meet the creative talents. Festival Gala Lunch, Sunday 12 October This year's Gala Lunch is set to be intriguing, with three of publishing's shining stars sharing their passions and stories at beautiful Mudbrick Vineyard & Restaurant. Don't miss: Acclaimed wine writer John Saker, who'll be teaching you how to drink your glass of wine! Environmentalist and NZ's largest independent publisher Craig Potton, who will share his passion for NZ's wild places. Always thought provoking - former Waitakere mayor Sir Bob Harvey, with his new memoir Wild Westie. You can order your tickets here or visit our brand new Waiheke Book Festival website to read more about our 2014 Festival programme.

Michael Corballis Ever wondered what your mind does when you're not looking? Join Professor Emeritus of the University of Auckland, Michael Corballis, as he takes a look into the murky regions where religion, fantasy and fiction lurk. Artworks Theatre, Saturday 11 October, 11am

Steven Fischer Islands have always held a strange fascintation for us. Join Steven Fischer as he sparks our imaginations with visions of Islands from Atlantis to Zanzibar. Artworks Theatre, Saturday 11 October, 12 noon