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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