From this year we’re taking a more sustainable and considered approach to how we get the programme into your hands, while still ensuring it’s free and widely available. We wanted to make sure you were primed and ready to go when it launches next Wednesday 11 March.
📖 Physical Programme
From Wednesday afternoon, 11 March, the 2026 programme will be available at the following select Auckland locations:
- Birkenhead Library
- Central City Library
- Devonport Library
- Grey Lynn Library
- Howick Library
- Leys Institute Little Library, Ponsonby
- Mt Albert Library
- Parnell Library
- Remuera Library
- Takapuna Library
- St. Heliers Bay Library
- Time Out Bookstore Ltd
- Unity Books Auckland
- The Women’s Bookshop
- Paper Plus Remuera
- Paper Plus Eastridge
Additional locations will receive stock from Thursday. If you’re further afield, please allow 1–3 days for delivery to your local library or bookstore. From 18 March, the programme will also be available in all Farro stores across Auckland. You might even spot a copy at your favourite café or restaurant.
💻 Digital Programme
This year we’re unveiling a new and improved digital programme. It will be easier to browse and you’ll be able to click straight from the event pages to Ticketmaster to make your ticket purchases. We’ll send you a link next Wednesday and you’ll also be able to find it on our website.
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📬 Want the Programme delivered to your door?
We’re happy to pop one in the post to you for $8.50, the cost of postage and packing. Programmes will be sent from Thursday 12 March, with delivery at standard NZ Post deadlines.