Blog | Featherston Booktown

Apr 9, 20202 min read

What our Featherston Booktown volunteers are up to during COVID-19 Lock-down: Kate Mead (Trustee)

How are you spending your time during lock-down? My days are falling into a pattern - reading, walking our dog Rimu, gardening,...

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Oct 29, 201824 min read

Wonder and the Young Eye

Wonder and the Young Eye: the secret world of children’s literature - a presentation given by Kate De Goldi at Featherston Booktown 2018...

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Oct 18, 20181 min read

Love Books. Shop Local & Celebrate NZ Bookshop Day in Featherston

NZ Bookshop Day is just around the corner on 27th October and Featherston Booktown is celebrating. Three of the bookshops in Featherston...

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Oct 18, 20184 min read

Historians to Discuss Impact of War on NZ Society

Did the victory of 1918 destroy our civilisation? Featherston Booktown has announced an event to mark the centenary of the Armistice on...

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Oct 1, 20182 min read

It's Official. We're a Full Member of the IOB

Featherston Booktown’s success has been recognised by the International Organisation of Booktowns (IOB). Last week, the IOB has voted...

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Sep 23, 20181 min read

Award-winning writer joins Featherston Booktown Trust Board

Acclaimed writer and artist - and Featherston resident, Sam Duckor-Jones, has joined the Featherston Booktown Board of Trustees. Sam...

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May 6, 20183 min read

Learned Pigs & Fireproof Women among the books on sale at Featherston Booktown

A rare first edition of Cartier Bresson’s Decisive Moment, Edin Blyton first editions, rare books on railway and military history, will...

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May 1, 20182 min read

Exciting Emphasis on Children

Monster hunts, Playshop Fairy Tales, Teddy Bear Adventures and Code Cups are part of an extensive children’s programme during this...

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Apr 30, 20182 min read

Rural Romance. A Booktown Highlight.

Who said romance is dead? Certainly not Mary Scott, who was one of the first women to write romantic comedies firmly grounded in New...

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Apr 27, 20182 min read

Springboard Into The Outdoors

A special workshop that encourages people to explore their mind as well as the outdoors will be a highlight during this month’s...

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Apr 21, 20183 min read

John Campbell to Uncover Hensley's Fascinating Insight into Politics & Prime Ministers

Leading broadcaster John Campbell (pictured) will interview one of New Zealand’s most distinguished public servants, Gerald Hensley,...

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Apr 21, 20182 min read

Treat Mum to 'Tea' at Booktown this Mother's Day

Do something different this Mother’s Day (Sunday 13 May) with mum that she’ll remember forever. Treat mum to a ‘Devonshire Tea’ at...

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Apr 11, 20182 min read

Featherston Booktown 2018 - Dates Announced

The fourth annual Featherston Booktown will be held 11 - 13 May, 2018 and promises ‘the most exciting programme yet’ according to...

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Feb 24, 20182 min read

FEATHERSTON BOOKTOWN - RECOGNITION AT 2018 NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

FEATHERSTON BOOKTOWN ON STAGE AT 2018 NEW ZEALANDER OF THE YEAR AWARDS Featherston Booktown – and Featherston – were among many...

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Nov 22, 20172 min read

Featherston Booktown is proud to release exciting news.

JOY COWLEY BECOMES PATRON OF FEATHERSTON BOOKTOWN World-acclaimed New Zealand writer and Featherston resident, Joy Cowley, has taken up...

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Oct 2, 20172 min read

Featherston Booktown appoints new Programme Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Prominent event manager and publicist, Vanessa-Jayne Hunt has been appointed as the new Programme Director for...

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Sep 18, 20172 min read

Featherston Booktown Chair Retires

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 18 September 2017 After three highly successful Featherston Booktown festivals, the Chair of the Featherston...

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Aug 6, 20162 min read

Iraq Inquiry witness launches memoirs in Featherston, New Zealand

Sunday 14 August, 4pm Kiwi Hall at the ANZAC Club, 62 Bell Street, Featherston Andy Bearpark, probably Featherston’s newest resident...

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Jul 23, 20162 min read

Booktown 2017 - announcement of dates

Lloyd Jones to open Featherston Booktown, Friday 12 May 2017 Renowned New Zealand author, Lloyd Jones will be the guest speaker at what...

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Apr 18, 20163 min read

National treasures headline Featherston Booktown

MEDIA RELEASE Richard Taylor and Joy Cowley to inspire Two of New Zealand’s leading figures in the arts will headline next month’s...

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