Penguin Random House is delighted to announce that Jacinda Ardern will be doing three book events in New Zealand in April and May.
Wellington
Jacinda Ardern: A Different Kind of Power | VERB Wellington
Wednesday, 15th of April 2026
The Embassy
Event will start at 6 PM.
Information and ticket sales here.
Dunedin
Old Friends. One Stage. One Night. | Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival
With Grant Robertson
Thursday, 16th of April 2026
The Regent
Event will start at 7.30 PM
Information and ticket sales here.
Auckland
Rt Hon Dame Jacinda Ardern: A Different Kind of Power | Auckland Writers Festival
Sunday, 17th of May 2026
Aotea Centre
Event will start at 7.30 PM
Information and ticket sales here.
At all three events, books pre-signed by Jacinda will likely be for sale.
If you have questions not answered at individual event links, please contact communications@penguinrandomhouse.co.nz
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