PUKAPUKA TALKS 2024

Witness what happens when these writers and editors, thinkers and commentators come together to inspire us and expand our sense of what is possible.

All books will be on sale through our festival bookstore PaperPlus Nelson, both through their shop and at their stall at our Pukapuka Talks events. Most authors will be available for book signings after their sessions.

You can also buy pukapuka online – please select the Nelson store to collect in person.

Here are all our 2024 Pukapuka Talks, organised by date:

THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER

MYTHS, MAGIC, FANTASY & TIME TRAVEL
Lauren Keenan, Rachael King + Claire Mabey
Authors in Schools
Te Noninga Kumu Motueka Public Library

FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER

MYTHS, MAGIC, FANTASY & TIME TRAVEL
Lauren Keenan, Rachael King + Claire Mabey
Authors in Schools
Elma Turner Library

HOUSING FOR ALL
Jade Kake, Henrietta Bollinger + Miriana Stephens
Suter Theatre | 12.30pm

OTHERHOOD: CHILDLESS, CHILDFREE AND CHILD ADJACENT
Kathryn van Beek, Iona Winter, Henrietta Bollinger + Lily Duval
Suter Theatre | 5.30pm

SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER

EVOKING THE DIASPORA
Jade Kake + Saraid de Silva
Suter Theatre | 10.30am

MYTHOLOGY & MYSTICAL REALISM
Rachael King + Lee Murray
Suter Theatre | 1pm

TENACIOUS WĀHINE
Becky Manawatu + Talia Marshall
Suter Theatre | 3.30pm

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER

BLOODY MINDED
Susie Ferguson
Suter Theatre | 10.30am

FLY HERE, FLY THERE, MY BIRD
Patricia Grace
Suter Theatre | 1pm

ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES
Mike Joy + Dave Hansford
Suter Theatre | 3.30pm

MONDAY 28 OCTOBER

LITTLE GREEK TAVERNA LONG LUNCH
Erin Palmisano
The Boat Shed Cafe | 12pm

AFTER DARK III: SIX-LEGGED GHOST HUNT
Lily Duval
The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary | 8pm

TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER

NOW YOU KNOW HER NAME
Jacqueline Bublitz
Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre | 1pm

UNSETTLED
Cristina Sanders + Lauren Keenan
Te Noninga Kumu Motueka Library | 6pm

WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER

PLOTTING HISTORICAL FICTION WORKSHOP
Cristina Sanders
Elma Turner Library | 1pm

COCKTAILS & COOKING TALES
Sam Low
Kismet | 5.30pm