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SUMMARY:Read Between
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Read Between the Rhymes\nOn the last Tuesday of each month\, we gather to share poetry. You can bring your own poetry or a piece of poetry you happen to enjoy. You can read or you can sit and listen. All poetry is welcome and all poets are welcome. \nJoin the Read Between the Rhymes Facebook group for updates and discussions. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/read-between/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:The Jam Factory\, The Jam Factory\, 17th Ave West\, Tauranga South\, Tauranga 3112\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3112\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Hinengaro’s Way: Dr Hinemoa Elder
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nIn her latest best-selling and perceptive book\, Ara\, Dr Hinemoa Elder MNZM (Te Aupōuri\, Ngāti Kurī\, Te Rarawa\, Ngāi Takoto\, Ngāpuhi nui tonu) introduces us to Hinengaro\, the Māori goddess of the mind\, who leads us through 23 rua\, caves\, into the depths of Papatūānuku\, our earth mother\, and back to the surface again. \nJoin Dr Elder with artist\, designer\, facilitator\, educator and creative advocate Arohanoa Mathews (Ngāi Te Rangi\, Ngāti Ranginui) for an invaluable insight into how Hinengaro’s wisdom can help us bolster our wellbeing\, face life challenges\, navigate chaos\, build resilience and work our way through the complexities of our own minds. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/hinengaros-way-dr-hinemoa-elder/
LOCATION:Tauranga City Library\, Tauranga City Library\, 91 Willow St\, Tauranga\, 3110\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:The Nowhere Boy: Anne Cleary
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tauranga Arts Festival\nA child disappears in broad daylight—and no one sees a thing… This is the premise of Anne Cleary’s first\, already award-winning crime novel taking Aotearoa by storm. \nJoin Cleary as she talks with celebrated writer Lee Murray about taking a horrifying situation and crafting it into an un-put-downable novel with twists\, turns and deep humanity. What does it take to create authentic characters? What is it like to write into fear and delusion and come out the other side? \n“A finely observed tale about every parent’s worst nightmare” – Gavin Strawhan. \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/the-nowhere-boy-anne-cleary/
LOCATION:Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library\, 91 Willow Street\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:How to Write a Great Picture Book
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Angie Belcher Writer\nUnlock the secrets to crafting a captivating children’s book in this hands-on workshop led by award-winning local author and teacher\, Angie Belcher. Angie brings decades of storytelling expertise to help you turn your real-life experiences and creative ideas into engaging children’s literature. \nWhat you will cover:\n– Finding the ideas. What makes them workable?\n– The elements of a great picture book\n– Character\, setting\, plot\, pitch and pace\n– Sorting through structures and finding the best fit for you\n– The language of picture books: rhyme\, rhythm\, alliteration assonance\, onomatopoeia\n– Using mentor and comparative texts\n– Endings and editing\n– What to do with your completed manuscript? Submissions\, competitions and opportunities \nWhether you have a fully formed draft or just a spark of an idea\, you will gain practical insights into the children’s publishing industry. \nFor more information or to register your interest\, please email angiebelcher@gmail.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/how-to-write-a-great-picture-book/
LOCATION:Pāpāmoa Library\, Papamoa Library\, 15 Gravatt Road\, Papamoa Beach\, Papamoa 3118\, Papamoa\, Bay of Plenty\, 3118\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Lines and Lyrics - Tauranga
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library\nLines and Lyrics runs twice a month\, at Greerton and Tauranga library. \nAn invitation to poets and poets-to-be. \nMeetings are informal\, but focused sessions\, that can help you with your poetry writing by sharing with others. \nWhatever kind of poetry you write\, whoever you are writing for\, you will be most welcome. Open to everyone\, from beginners to experienced writers. If you are interested in sharing your poems and for some friendly and helpful feedback Lines and Lyrics is for you. \nInitially\, sessions will be facilitated by Jenny Argante\, who has been teaching creative writing for over thirty years. However\, as equals\, each of us will contribute our own input and response as we listen and learn together. \nPlease note the following session are open to adults. \nThis is a community initiative supported by Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga City Libraries and all queries and registrations should be directed to Jenny Argante – info.redhenbooks@gmail.com \nFind out more
URL:https://creativebop.org.nz/event/lines-and-lyrics-tauranga/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library\, 91 Willow Street\, Tauranga\, Bay of Plenty\, 3110\, New Zealand
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