The Michael King Writers' Centre has organised a literary event to mark Matariki. Four leading Maori writers have agreed to take part: novelist James George, historian Aroha Harris, playwright Albert Belz, children's author and founder of the Warrior School Tim Tipene.
They will explore the meaning of Matariki and celebrate Maori story-telling. The Depot Artspace, 28 Clarence St, Devonport
Wednesday July 1, 7 pm
Admission: Free This event is staged with the support of the North Shore City Council Creative Communities Scheme.
Hot on the heels of the riotously successful Great Debate, the Auckland Local Publishers Forum invites you to mix and mingle at our annual Midwinter Drinks. Escape the cold for an evening of warm conversation and catch-ups! Snaffle a raffle! Ace the quiz! Where: Galbraith’s Alehouse, 2 Mt Eden Road When: Thu 25 June, 5.30–7pm Cost: $10 (includes light refreshments and one drink)
To help us plan for the event, please RSVP to mail@lpf.org.nz (if you missed out on the Great Debate last week or you attended and are still chuckling about Peter Calder's ukulele song, keep an eye on the lpf website which will in the next week have a few of the debaters notes added to it.)
OK, so you haven't heard from us for a while but behind the scenes we've been planning great things, among them the next highly entertaining debate in an ongoing series hosted by the Local Publishers Forum.
This season's moot, "That the English language is in greater danger than the kokako", will be examined, defended and attacked by a stellar team comprising David Slack, Roger Hall, Jenny Cole, Jeremy Elwood, Peter Calder and Jill Marshall ably chaired by Belynda Smith (Children's and Teenage Service's Librarian at Takapuna Library). Given this great line-up, space will be at a premium so be sure to rsvp in plenty of time.
Events Tuesday, 24 February 2009 The Local Publishers Forum AGM is to be held on Monday, 02 March, 5.30pm at the Penguin New Zealand offices on Apollo Drive. All welcome Please advise of any agenda items and rsvps to mail@lpf.org.nz Best wishes,
the LPF working committee team
Events Monday, 16 February 2009 Some LPF Freelancers have been unable to update their web pages over recent months. We believe that this issue has now been resolved.
If you have been trying to update your web page on the LPF site and have found that things have not worked as expected, please try again. If the issue continues please contact the webmaster (webmaster [at] lpf.org.nz).
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News Thursday, 18 December 2008 Production Editor
Auckland University Press, New Zealand's leading scholarly
publisher, seeks a production editor to join our small and driven team.
Job includes managing production of around 15 books a year, some copyediting
and proofreading, and preparing sales and royalties reports. Requires a
love of books, attention to detail, and publishing experience. Please
send letter of application and CV to s.elworthy@auckland.ac.nz. Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Events Monday, 08 December 2008 The Auckland Local Publisher's Forum's annual Christmas gathering held on the 4th of December, and was decreed a great success with over 70 people meeting and mingling at the Cavalier in Ponsonby. The sun was shining, the Christmas cheer was flowing and all seemed in great spirits. The usual book raffle was well-supported and the inaugral LPF Christmas quiz was a merry talking point, and although many found it tricky, Rachel Clare from PQ publishing managed to get every answer correct. Congratulations to Rachel, and thanks to everyone who participated!
Here are the questions and answers from the quiz for your enjoyment.
The Auckland LPF working commitee wish you a very Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year! See you in 2009!
Events Monday, 01 December 2008 Thursday, 4 December 2008
It is with much delight that we invite you to join in some seasonal cheer . . . That's right, it's our favourite gathering of the year! The LPF Christmas Party is being held on 4th December, 5.30pm at the Cavalier (College Hill, Ponsonby) $10 entry – includes light finger food and your first drink of Christmas cheer ENTER THE RAFFLE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A BOX OF BOOKS! PARTICIPATE IN THE QUIZ! MINGLE (AND JINGLE) WITH PEOPLE OF THE BOOK TRADE! ALL WELCOME Editors, designers, publicists, photographers, proofreaders, booksellers, freelancers, manuscript assessors, packagers, publishers, sales reps, writers COME ONE, COME ALL! To help us plan this event, please RSVP to: lpf.auckland@gmail.com
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