Tauranga Writers: Work in Progress
2026-04-02 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Wesley Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga
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.

MONTHLY WORK-IN-PROGRESS
Where: Wesley Community Centre, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga
When: first Thursday of the month 7pm – 9pm
Come along and check us out. You can attend a couple of sessions before committing to joining.
For details:
Tauranga Writers
Phone:07 549-3085
Email:taurangawritersnz@gmail.com

Lines & Lyrics Poetry Sessions
2026-04-14 13:30 - 15:30 | Tauranga Library – Te Ao Mārama, 21 Devonport Road, 21 Devonport Road, Tauranga
Lines and Lyrics is now running twice a month, at Greerton and Tauranga library
An invitation to poets and poets-to-be.
Meetings are informal, but focused sessions, that can help you with your poetry writing by sharing with others.
Whatever 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.
Initially, 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.

Please note the following session are open to adults.
Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library (2nd Tuesday of the month)

Tuesday, 9 September 2-4pm
Tuesday, 14 October 2-4pm
Tuesday, 11 November 2-4pm

Te Ao Mārama – Greerton Library (4th Saturday of the month)

Saturday, 23 August 1.30-3.30pm

Saturday, 27 September 1.30-3.30pm

Saturday, 25 October 1.30-3.30pm

Saturday, 22 November 1.30-3.30pm

This 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

Writers on Writing : Writing Funny with Tom E. Moffatt
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road, Tauranga
This Sunday: Writing Funny
How to Write Adventure Comedies with Tom E. Moffatt
Tom E. Moffatt writes humorous action-adventure stories for children. After his first book won two national book awards he has gone on to write and self-publish fifteen more books, including collections of short stories and thousands of original jokes, In this session Tom E. will guide us through the process of how to incorporate humour into an action-adventure plot.

For more information about Tom visit https://tomemoffatt.com/

When: Third Sunday of the month: April 19th 2026
Where: Greerton Library
Cost: $15 ($10 for Tauranga Writers members)

Refreshments free.
Raffle and books on sale.
CASH only please, as EFTPOS is not available at these meetings
For more information about Tauranga Writers see our website, join our Facebook page, or contact taurangawritersnz@gmail.com.
Sunday 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.
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Lines & Lyrics Poetry Sessions
2026-04-25 13:30 - 15:30 | Greerton Library, 139 Greerton Road, Tauranga

Poetry Club: Read Between the Rhymes
2026-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | The Incubator Creative Hub, Historic village, 17th Ave, Tauranga
We welcome emerging and established poets and lovers of poems to come along to a supportive collective in a relaxed atmosphere.
Come along to share your poetry, and listen and enjoy poetry in all its forms.
When: The last of Tuesday of every month, 7:00 pm – $5 koha
New poets and poetry lovers always welcome.
Bring some nibbles, a tipple, of course! and your sense of humour !
The theme for April: ‘ Old Friends ’

No two poets are the same, so bring your beautiful, unique self along and let’s have a great night.
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