Join author Liv Sisson for a celebration of her beautiful new book, Butterflies & Moths of Aotearoa.
Wellington
Unity Books Wellington
Author talk and book launch
November 3, 2026 from 6pm | 57 Willis Street
Free and unticketed, drinks and nibbles provided!
Christchurch
Tūranga Christchurch City Library
Author talk and book launch with face painting plus drinks and nibbles
November 4, 2026 from 6pm | Tautoro/TSB Space, Hapori
Doors open 5:30pm
Free, but tickets required | RSVP here
Auckland
Lamplight Books
Author talk and book launch with drinks and nibbles
November 5, 2026 from 6.15pm | G01/100 Parnell Road
Doors open 5.30pm
Free, but RSVP required | RSVP here
Auckland Museum
Twilight Tuesday: The Wondrous World of Butterflies and Moths
November 10, 2026 from 6pm - 7:30pm
Curator of Entomology, Leilani Walker will interview Liv onstage about this book, these incredible creatures and how the Museum became involved along the way. Afterwards, you can meet the museum’s Entomology team and view some of the most delicate and beautiful specimens from the collections. Both of Liv's works will be available for purchase at this event, with Liv there to sign your copy.
Pay what you can
Lopdell House, Titirangi hosted by Unity Books
Author talk and book launch
November 29, 2026 | 418 Titirangi Road
More information to come
Dunedin
Tūhura Otago Museum
December 13, 2026 | 419 Great King Street, Dunedin North
Liv will be at the museum’s community fun day celebrating the reopening of their Tropical House which is full of live butterflies. Drop in to see these incredible insects, then join Liv to learn more about them in a special author talk. Books will be available for sale and Liv will be there to sign them!
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