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Article  •  14 January 2026

 

Elisabeth Easther presents her debut novel, Seed

Come and join as Elisabeth Easther launches Seed, her always hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking new novel

Auckland

Author Talk with Elisabeth Easther at Takapuna Library

Date: Wednesday, 25th February 2026 | 6PM start

Address: Takapuna Library | 9 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland 0622

RSVP at takapunaevents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

Hamilton

Local Author Talk with Elisabeth Easther at Rototuna Library, Te Kete Aronui

Date: Wednesday, 11th March 2026 | 5PM start

Address: 30 North City Road, Rototuna North, Hamilton 3210

RSVP at Rototuna.Library@hcc.govt.nz

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