2025 Ockhams Fiction Judge Thom Conroy will guide you through a writing exercise and talk about what elevates fiction to a prize-winning level.

Inspired by the NZCYA finalist title 'Play Wild' by Rachel Clare - try your hand at exploring and playing with a range of nature pieces.

Collect your 'Grab and Go' pack from the main desk (first floor) from 10am.

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.

Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come along for a kawhe to build your kōrero skills in a relaxed environment.

Haere mai mō te hupa me te kiriata reo Māori - Puanga is a time to rest and chill out with the whānau.

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with.

Scholars and Soup: Join us for a bowl of hot soup and a presentation by historian Jessica McLean.

 Story Time: Dreadful Dragon Dramas

Haere mai mō te hupa me te kiriata reo Māori - Puanga is a time to rest and chill out with the whānau.

In an epic 3-hour marathon session with local actor and playwright Cam Dickons, this is an opportunity for participants of previous Story Citadel series to re-connect and build on their storytelling and character creation skills.

Come and join us for some great discussion and books.