Join us to hear festival guests Kiri Allan, Tīhema Baker, Kate Camp, Shehan Karunatilaka, Simon Lendrum, Megan Nicol Reed and Nathan Wallis speak briefly on the theme ‘Ka mua, Ka muri – Walking backwards into the future’, and formally open the festival with wine and canapés.

Generously supported by Two Paddocks, Altitude Brewing, Whitestone Cheese & Pak n Save.