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SUMMARY:Tauranga Writers: Work in Progress
DESCRIPTION:These evenings concentrate mainly on ‘work in progress’ with constructive feedback between us. We also exchange information about writing in general\, and our own and Tauranga Writers’ ongoing projects.\n \n\n\nMONTHLY WORK-IN-PROGRESS\nWhere:  Wesley Community Centre\, 100 13th Ave\, Tauranga\nWhen: first Thursday of the month 7pm – 9pm \nCome along and check us out. You can attend a couple of sessions before committing to joining. \nFor details:\nTauranga Writers\nPhone:07 549-3085\nEmail:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/tauranga-writers-work-in-progress/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Wesley Church\, 100 13th Ave\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Creative Writing,Poetry,Story Telling,Writing,Writing Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers Group":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com.
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260707T210000
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SUMMARY:Film Bay of Plenty Scriptwriters
DESCRIPTION:Calling all screenwriters \nFilm Bay of Plenty Screenwriters – has been formed for those who are keen to work in a focused way on developing screenplays for Bay of Plenty filmmakers. \nPrimarily the goal is to generate ideas so that then groups of two or more writers can work on them and turn them into screenplays for TV series\, web series\, feature films or short films. Individual writers may also benefit from others in the group to provide feedback and assistance. \nThey will be hosting regular weekly writers’ sessions online with monthly speaker using Zoom every Tuesday from 7 pm.\nContact Rosalie Liddle Crawford or via Facebook for details.
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/film-bay-of-plenty-scriptwriters/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Script Writing,Writing Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Film Bay of Plenty Screenwriters":MAILTO:rosalie@filmbayofplenty.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260706T092521Z
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SUMMARY:Writers on Writing : Jacqui Greaves : Unusual Writing Structures
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday: Jacqui Greaves : Unusual Writing Structures \nThe traditional story structure of a beginning\, middle and end is not the only way to write a story. Author Jacqui Greaves ha been researching\, and experimenting with\, the different forms a story can take\, in the process of writing her novel-in-flash\, Outer Death.  In this workshop\, Jacqui will guide us through an exploration of some lesser known and a few downright bizarre ways to construct a story. \nBring pen and paper\, and join us for an entertaining workshop to try out some different writing techniques. \nJacqui Greaves\, a former marine biologist\, has published a novella\, a collection of short stories\, and had over 20 short stories and poems published in various anthologies\, websites and e-pubs.  Jacqui writes speculative fiction\, is a three-time finalist in Aotearoa New Zealand’s Sir Julius Vogel Awards and a judge for the British Fantasy Awards. \nFor more information about Jacqui visit https://www.jacquigreaves-author.com/ \n\nWhen:   Third Sunday of the month: July 12th  2026 : 2-4pm\nWhere:  Greerton Library\nCost: $15 ($10 for Tauranga Writers members) \n\n\nRefreshments free.\nRaffle and books on sale.\nCASH only please\, as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings \nFor more information about Tauranga Writers see our website\, join our Facebook page\, or contact taurangawritersnz@gmail.com. \nSunday Focus Sessions are held every third Sunday in the Okahukura Room at Greerton Library from 2-4pm. Work in Progress meetings are held on the first Thursday at the Wesley Methodist Church on 13th Avenue from 7-9pm. \nFind out more
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/writers-on-writing/
LOCATION:Greerton Library\, 139 Greerton Road\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Creative Writing,Writing Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://letslearn.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Writers-Jacqui-Greaves.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tauranga Writers Group":MAILTO:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com.
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260713T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T005520Z
CREATED:20200702T163856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T005520Z
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SUMMARY:Calling All Writers
DESCRIPTION:Film Bay of Plenty Screenwriters – has been formed for those who are keen to work in a focused way on developing screenplays for Bay of Plenty filmmakers. \nPrimarily the goal will be to generate ideas so that then groups of two or more writers can work on them and turn them into screenplays for TV series\, web series\, feature films or short films. Individual writers may also benefit from others in the group to provide feedback and assistance. \nThey will be hosting regular weekly writers’ sessions online using Zoom every Monday from 7 pm. They also  feature some guest speakers to help guide you on your writing path. \nContact Rosalie Liddle Crawford on rosalie@filmbayofplenty.com or via Facebook if you have any questions.
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/calling-all-writers/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:On Line
CATEGORIES:Free,Script Writing,Writing Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://letslearn.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Film-BOP-Scriptwriters.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Film Bay of Plenty Screenwriters":MAILTO:rosalie@filmbayofplenty.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260714T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260714T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T015219Z
CREATED:20250808T033302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T015219Z
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SUMMARY:Lines & Lyrics Poetry Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Lines and Lyrics is now running 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. \n \nPlease note the following session are open to adults. \nTe Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library (2nd Tuesday of the month) \n\nTuesday\, 9 September 2-4pm\nTuesday\, 14 October 2-4pm\nTuesday\, 11 November 2-4pm\n\nTe Ao Mārama – Greerton Library (4th Saturday of the month) \n\nSaturday\, 23 August 1.30-3.30pm\n\n\nSaturday\, 27 September 1.30-3.30pm\n\n\nSaturday\, 25 October 1.30-3.30pm\n\n\nSaturday\, 22 November 1.30-3.30pm\n\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
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/lines-lyrics-poetry-sessions-2/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Tauranga Library – Te Ao Mārama\, 21 Devonport Road\, 21 Devonport Road\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Creative Writing,Poetry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lines & Lyrics":MAILTO:info.linesandlyrics@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260714T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T021708Z
CREATED:20241021T041205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T021708Z
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SUMMARY:Film Bay of Plenty Scriptwriters
DESCRIPTION:Calling all screenwriters \nFilm Bay of Plenty Screenwriters – has been formed for those who are keen to work in a focused way on developing screenplays for Bay of Plenty filmmakers. \nPrimarily the goal is to generate ideas so that then groups of two or more writers can work on them and turn them into screenplays for TV series\, web series\, feature films or short films. Individual writers may also benefit from others in the group to provide feedback and assistance. \nThey will be hosting regular weekly writers’ sessions online with monthly speaker using Zoom every Tuesday from 7 pm.\nContact Rosalie Liddle Crawford or via Facebook for details.
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/film-bay-of-plenty-scriptwriters/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Script Writing,Writing Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://letslearn.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Film-BOP-Writers.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Film Bay of Plenty Screenwriters":MAILTO:rosalie@filmbayofplenty.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260720T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T005520Z
CREATED:20200702T163856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T005520Z
UID:10042281-1784574000-1784581200@letslearn.nz
SUMMARY:Calling All Writers
DESCRIPTION:Film Bay of Plenty Screenwriters – has been formed for those who are keen to work in a focused way on developing screenplays for Bay of Plenty filmmakers. \nPrimarily the goal will be to generate ideas so that then groups of two or more writers can work on them and turn them into screenplays for TV series\, web series\, feature films or short films. Individual writers may also benefit from others in the group to provide feedback and assistance. \nThey will be hosting regular weekly writers’ sessions online using Zoom every Monday from 7 pm. They also  feature some guest speakers to help guide you on your writing path. \nContact Rosalie Liddle Crawford on rosalie@filmbayofplenty.com or via Facebook if you have any questions.
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/calling-all-writers/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:On Line
CATEGORIES:Free,Script Writing,Writing Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://letslearn.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Film-BOP-Scriptwriters.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Film Bay of Plenty Screenwriters":MAILTO:rosalie@filmbayofplenty.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T021708Z
CREATED:20241021T041205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T021708Z
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SUMMARY:Film Bay of Plenty Scriptwriters
DESCRIPTION:Calling all screenwriters \nFilm Bay of Plenty Screenwriters – has been formed for those who are keen to work in a focused way on developing screenplays for Bay of Plenty filmmakers. \nPrimarily the goal is to generate ideas so that then groups of two or more writers can work on them and turn them into screenplays for TV series\, web series\, feature films or short films. Individual writers may also benefit from others in the group to provide feedback and assistance. \nThey will be hosting regular weekly writers’ sessions online with monthly speaker using Zoom every Tuesday from 7 pm.\nContact Rosalie Liddle Crawford or via Facebook for details.
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/film-bay-of-plenty-scriptwriters/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Script Writing,Writing Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://letslearn.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Film-BOP-Writers.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Film Bay of Plenty Screenwriters":MAILTO:rosalie@filmbayofplenty.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260725T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260725T153000
DTSTAMP:20260724T015248Z
CREATED:20250808T032835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T015248Z
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SUMMARY:Lines & Lyrics Poetry Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Lines and Lyrics is now running 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. \n \nPlease note the following session are open to adults. \nTe Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library (2nd Tuesday of the month) \n\nTuesday\, 9 September 2-4pm\nTuesday\, 14 October 2-4pm\nTuesday\, 11 November 2-4pm\n\nTe Ao Mārama – Greerton Library (4th Saturday of the month) \n\nSaturday\, 23 August 1.30-3.30pm\n\n\nSaturday\, 27 September 1.30-3.30pm\n\n\nSaturday\, 25 October 1.30-3.30pm\n\n\nSaturday\, 22 November 1.30-3.30pm\n\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
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/lines-lyrics-poetry-sessions/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Greerton Library\, 139 Greerton Road\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Creative Writing,Poetry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://letslearn.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Writing-Lines-Lyrics-Poetry.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lines & Lyrics":MAILTO:info.linesandlyrics@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260727T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T005520Z
CREATED:20200702T163856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T005520Z
UID:10042282-1785178800-1785186000@letslearn.nz
SUMMARY:Calling All Writers
DESCRIPTION:Film Bay of Plenty Screenwriters – has been formed for those who are keen to work in a focused way on developing screenplays for Bay of Plenty filmmakers. \nPrimarily the goal will be to generate ideas so that then groups of two or more writers can work on them and turn them into screenplays for TV series\, web series\, feature films or short films. Individual writers may also benefit from others in the group to provide feedback and assistance. \nThey will be hosting regular weekly writers’ sessions online using Zoom every Monday from 7 pm. They also  feature some guest speakers to help guide you on your writing path. \nContact Rosalie Liddle Crawford on rosalie@filmbayofplenty.com or via Facebook if you have any questions.
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/calling-all-writers/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:On Line
CATEGORIES:Free,Script Writing,Writing Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://letslearn.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Film-BOP-Scriptwriters.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Film Bay of Plenty Screenwriters":MAILTO:rosalie@filmbayofplenty.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260723T222329Z
CREATED:20230123T203447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T222329Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Club: Read Between the Rhymes
DESCRIPTION:We welcome emerging and established poets and lovers of poems to come along to a supportive collective in a relaxed atmosphere. \nCome along to share your poetry\, and listen and enjoy poetry in all its forms. \nWhen:  The last of Tuesday of every month\, 7:00 pm – $5 koha\nNew poets and poetry lovers always welcome.\nBring some nibbles\, a tipple\, of course! and your sense of humour ! \nThe theme for July:  ‘ Curtains ’\n\nNo two poets are the same\, so bring your beautiful\, unique self along and let’s have a great night.\nJoin our Facebook group page here for updates
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/poetry-club-read-between-the-wines-2/
LOCATION:The Incubator Creative Hub\, Historic village\, 17th Ave\, Tauranga
CATEGORIES:Creative Writing,Poetry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://letslearn.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Poetry-Read.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Incubator Creative Hub%2C Historic Village%2C 17th Ave%2C Tauranga":MAILTO:info@theincubator.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T210000
DTSTAMP:20260724T021708Z
CREATED:20241021T041205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T021708Z
UID:10022157-1785265200-1785272400@letslearn.nz
SUMMARY:Film Bay of Plenty Scriptwriters
DESCRIPTION:Calling all screenwriters \nFilm Bay of Plenty Screenwriters – has been formed for those who are keen to work in a focused way on developing screenplays for Bay of Plenty filmmakers. \nPrimarily the goal is to generate ideas so that then groups of two or more writers can work on them and turn them into screenplays for TV series\, web series\, feature films or short films. Individual writers may also benefit from others in the group to provide feedback and assistance. \nThey will be hosting regular weekly writers’ sessions online with monthly speaker using Zoom every Tuesday from 7 pm.\nContact Rosalie Liddle Crawford or via Facebook for details.
URL:https://letslearn.nz/event/film-bay-of-plenty-scriptwriters/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Script Writing,Writing Groups
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://letslearn.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Film-BOP-Writers.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Film Bay of Plenty Screenwriters":MAILTO:rosalie@filmbayofplenty.com
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