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Article  •  9 March 2026

 

Jacinda Ardern to appear at NZ writers festival events

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 6.30 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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