Events

We're kicking off 2026 with Picking Up the Pieces – an evening of poetry readings accompanied by art from Todd Atticus.

Join us at Inverlochy Art School on Friday 30 January at 6pm for readings from Jake Arthur, Morgan Bach, Always Becominging, Erik Kennedy and Ashleigh Young.

The readings will be in conversation with Todd's blue period paintings, which explore themes of loss, grief, fragility, lamentation, repitition, medication, coping mechanisms, and moving on after disaster. This event is part of Todd's exhibition Picking Up the Pieces, a sister show to the recent Sala Alas.

We are starting the publishing year with a major double book launch! Join us to launch two stunning new poetry collections by Bill Manhire and Jenny Bornholdt.

📖 Wednesday 11 February, 6pm
📖 Unity Books Wellington
📖 All welcome!
 
Bill Manhire's Lyrical Ballads and Jenny Bornholdt's What to Wear arrive together from two of New Zealand's most celebrated poets, both former poet laureates. The books will be launched by Robyn Marsack, a Wellington-born editor, translator and literary advocate, and former Director of the Scottish Poetry Library.

The book will be launched by Lawrence Patchett, with words from publisher Fergus Barrowman and a reading from Breton. The Broken Heartbreakers will perform two songs, including their new single 'Party Boy'. Books will be for sale with thanks to University Book Shop Otago.

Join us for the launch of Kate Camp's extraordinary new book, Leather & Chains – a fearless dive into her 1986 diary!

⛓️ Tuesday 17 February, 6pm
⛓️ Meow bar, 9 Edward Street, Te Aro, Wellington
⛓️ All welcome!

The book will be launched by Tracy Farr, co-curator of the Bad Diaries Salon, with words from Ashleigh Young and readings from The Diary by Kate. Books will be for sale with thanks to Unity Books.