Canterbury Writing Events

Below is a list of both in-person and online writer events that are open to subscribers of Canterbury Writers. We do the best we can to keep the listings up to date, but some things slip through the cracks.

Most of the events listed are in Christchurch, New Zealand and the greater Canterbury region, though we do occasionally list events located elsewhere within New Zealand.

If you are hosting an event (ongoing or one-off, virtual or in-person) and would like us to add the event to our calendars, drop us a line.

March 28, 2025
  • Morning Virtual Writers

    March 28, 2025  7:30 am - 8:30 am
    Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.

    See more details

March 29, 2025
  • Weekend Sprints with Gillian St Kevern & Jamie Sands

    March 29, 2025  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Online event on YouTube
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Gillian St. Kevern and Jamie Sands for some sprinting fun and hilarity as they stream live to YouTube. Subscribe to Gillian's YouTube Channel for notification of the live streams.

    Subscribe to the YouTube channel for Gillian St. Kevern for streaming notifications.

    See more details

March 30, 2025
  • Weekend Sprints with Gillian St Kevern & Jamie Sands

    March 30, 2025  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Online event on YouTube
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Gillian St. Kevern and Jamie Sands for some sprinting fun and hilarity as they stream live to YouTube. Subscribe to Gillian's YouTube Channel for notification of the live streams.

    Subscribe to the YouTube channel for Gillian St. Kevern for streaming notifications.

    See more details

  • "Afternoon Delight" Virtual Write-ins

    March 30, 2025  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Kathy S. and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.

    See more details

March 31, 2025
  • Morning Virtual Writers

    March 31, 2025  7:30 am - 8:30 am
    Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.

    See more details

April 1, 2025
  • Morning Virtual Writers

    April 1, 2025  7:30 am - 8:30 am
    Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.

    See more details

  • Word-By-Word Write-In

    April 1, 2025  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Spreydon Library, 266 Barrington Street, Spreydon, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand
    This is a recurring event.

    Get writing! Bring your laptop. Or bring a notebook. However you need to do it, we are writing word by word. Writers in all genres, at all levels, are welcome.

    Get energized by being around other writers who are all writing.

    This group is strongly focused on actual writing, where everyone is working at their own pace. Occasionally, there will be some chats about writing-based problems, but that is not what this group is about. It's writing, because writers write.

    Active members of the group maintain communication via WhatsApp. For those looking to join, just pop in (all are welcome), or reach out to Judy Mohr at judy@judylmohr.com for more information.

    See more details

  • "Afternoon Delight" Virtual Write-Ins

    April 1, 2025  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Kathy S. and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.

    See more details

April 2, 2025
  • Morning Virtual Writers

    April 2, 2025  7:30 am - 8:30 am
    Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.

    See more details

  • Shared Reading at Tūranga

    April 2, 2025  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Tūranga, 60, Cathedral Square, Central Christchurch, Christchurch, 8011, NZ
    This is a recurring event.

    Come and join our reading group with a difference.

    Shared reading is an opportunity to listen to a short story and a poem as a group and then break it down and discuss it. Share your thoughts - how it made you feel, how you interpreted it, did you enjoy it?

    Discover some interesting and thought provoking reading led by one of our library staff.

    Every Wednesday, 11am-12pm

    Location: Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4, Tūranga

    Free, no bookings required.

    This programme is part of the The Reading Revolution.
    Listen to Kate Middleton talk about The Reading Revolution with Jim Mora about it on RNZ Sunday Morning.


    For more information go here:
    https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/655bec15e7f74a2a0043a8d4

    See more details

  • Napier Novelists

    April 2, 2025  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Taradale Library, 24 White Street, Taradale, Napier 4141, New Zealand
    This is a recurring event.

    This group meets 1pm - 3pmish on the 1st Wednesday of each month at The Taradale Library, White St, Taradale, Napier. Each month we have a table booked for us down the back, and come to conduct Write-Ins and Editing workshops. Look for our NaNoWriMo signs and feel free to join us and see what we're about at any time.

    Some members also take part in Write-Ins for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) weekly at the same time in November, and also for Camp NaNoWriMo weekly at the same time during April and July for minor and major writing projects. These you can also join at any time. The ideal size for this writing group is: 2-40. 

    Contact Penny Geddis Email: neaththerose@gmail.com

    See more details

April 3, 2025
  • Morning Virtual Writers

    April 3, 2025  7:30 am - 8:30 am
    Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.

    See more details

  • Eastside Writers (Discussion Group)

    April 3, 2025  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Black & White Coffee Cartel Marshland, Unit 5/436 Prestons Road, Marshland, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand
    This is a recurring event.

    Come and join this group for some general discussion about writing and books (and a whole range of other topics) over a cup of tea or coffee.

    Eastside Writers meets every Thursday from around 10am. New members are always welcome.

    Most weeks, the group can be found at:
    Black & White Coffee Cartel
    Unit 5/436 Prestons Road
    Marshland

    Every 3rd Thursday of the month, the group is at:
    Robert Harris in The Palms
    Cnr Marshland & New Brighton Rds
    Shirley

    If you would like more information about this group, please contact Judy L Mohr, judy@judylmohr.com

    See more details

  • Come Write-In at Tūranga

    April 3, 2025  5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
    This is a recurring event.

    The librarians at Tūranga are keen to have writers around. They have kindly created a space for us for Come Write-In session every Thursday from 5:30pm to 7pm. You'll find the space on the fourth floor. Just look for Fiona (Fee) Jay.

    See more details

  • Wellington Writing Group

    April 3, 2025  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Te Awe Library, 29 Brandon Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    This is a recurring event.

    Tui Meeting Room

    Te Awe Library, Brandon St

    Booking name: Melanie Duff

    All Wellington writers welcome! This is a relaxed drop-in session to work on your writing projects. Bring yourself, your writing implements, and your ideas!

    The group meets weekly.

    See more details

April 4, 2025
  • Morning Virtual Writers

    April 4, 2025  7:30 am - 8:30 am
    Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.

    See more details

April 5, 2025
  • Weekend Sprints with Gillian St Kevern & Jamie Sands

    April 5, 2025  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Online event on YouTube
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Gillian St. Kevern and Jamie Sands for some sprinting fun and hilarity as they stream live to YouTube. Subscribe to Gillian's YouTube Channel for notification of the live streams.

    Subscribe to the YouTube channel for Gillian St. Kevern for streaming notifications.

    See more details

  • Black Wolf Book Club Live Discussion

    April 5, 2025  12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
    https://blackwolfeditorial.com/book-club/
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Judy L Mohr and other writers from around the world as they dive into the various books about writing, editing, and publishing. The sole purpose of the book club is to encourage writers to read some of those writing craft books, discuss them, and decide if those books are worth recommending to the masses.

    A new book is selected every two months, with discussion threads dedicated to each book and a live discussion at the end of the two-month cycle for those who want to take part. And members get a say as to what books we'll be reading.

    It's free to join, and you are all invited.

    For more information on how to join (and to learn about what books are coming up), visit https://blackwolfeditorial.com/book-club/

    See more details

April 6, 2025
  • Weekend Sprints with Gillian St Kevern & Jamie Sands

    April 6, 2025  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Online event on YouTube
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Gillian St. Kevern and Jamie Sands for some sprinting fun and hilarity as they stream live to YouTube. Subscribe to Gillian's YouTube Channel for notification of the live streams.

    Subscribe to the YouTube channel for Gillian St. Kevern for streaming notifications.

    See more details

  • Linwood Writers Group

    April 6, 2025  10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Linwood Community Arts Centre & EASTSIDE GALLERY, 388 Worcester St, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
    This is a recurring event.

    This group is a discussion group, talking about various forms of writing, and a place where you can read out a passage you've been working on and get feedback.


    Meets the first Sunday of every month at Eastside Gallery.

    Talk about various forms of writing, and read out a passage you've been working on and get feedback. A gold coin donation is requested from attendees to help pay for room hire.

    For more information on this group, visit meetup.com/Christchurch-Writers/

    See more details

  • "Afternoon Delight" Virtual Write-ins

    April 6, 2025  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Kathy S. and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.

    See more details

April 7, 2025
  • Morning Virtual Writers

    April 7, 2025  7:30 am - 8:30 am
    Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.

    See more details

April 8, 2025
  • Morning Virtual Writers

    April 8, 2025  7:30 am - 8:30 am
    Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.

    See more details

  • Word-By-Word Write-In

    April 8, 2025  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Spreydon Library, 266 Barrington Street, Spreydon, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand
    This is a recurring event.

    Get writing! Bring your laptop. Or bring a notebook. However you need to do it, we are writing word by word. Writers in all genres, at all levels, are welcome.

    Get energized by being around other writers who are all writing.

    This group is strongly focused on actual writing, where everyone is working at their own pace. Occasionally, there will be some chats about writing-based problems, but that is not what this group is about. It's writing, because writers write.

    Active members of the group maintain communication via WhatsApp. For those looking to join, just pop in (all are welcome), or reach out to Judy Mohr at judy@judylmohr.com for more information.

    See more details

  • "Afternoon Delight" Virtual Write-Ins

    April 8, 2025  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Kathy S. and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.

    See more details

April 9, 2025
  • Morning Virtual Writers

    April 9, 2025  7:30 am - 8:30 am
    Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.

    See more details

  • Shared Reading at Tūranga

    April 9, 2025  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Tūranga, 60, Cathedral Square, Central Christchurch, Christchurch, 8011, NZ
    This is a recurring event.

    Come and join our reading group with a difference.

    Shared reading is an opportunity to listen to a short story and a poem as a group and then break it down and discuss it. Share your thoughts - how it made you feel, how you interpreted it, did you enjoy it?

    Discover some interesting and thought provoking reading led by one of our library staff.

    Every Wednesday, 11am-12pm

    Location: Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4, Tūranga

    Free, no bookings required.

    This programme is part of the The Reading Revolution.
    Listen to Kate Middleton talk about The Reading Revolution with Jim Mora about it on RNZ Sunday Morning.


    For more information go here:
    https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/655bec15e7f74a2a0043a8d4

    See more details

April 10, 2025
  • Morning Virtual Writers

    April 10, 2025  7:30 am - 8:30 am
    Discord: Canterbury Writers server, sprint-wars
    This is a recurring event.

    Join Judy L Mohr and others for a chat-based virtual write-in on the #sprint-wars channel of the Canterbury Writers Discord Server.

    See more details

  • Eastside Writers (Discussion Group)

    April 10, 2025  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Black & White Coffee Cartel Marshland, Unit 5/436 Prestons Road, Marshland, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand
    This is a recurring event.

    Come and join this group for some general discussion about writing and books (and a whole range of other topics) over a cup of tea or coffee.

    Eastside Writers meets every Thursday from around 10am. New members are always welcome.

    Most weeks, the group can be found at:
    Black & White Coffee Cartel
    Unit 5/436 Prestons Road
    Marshland

    Every 3rd Thursday of the month, the group is at:
    Robert Harris in The Palms
    Cnr Marshland & New Brighton Rds
    Shirley

    If you would like more information about this group, please contact Judy L Mohr, judy@judylmohr.com

    See more details

  • Come Write-In at Tūranga

    April 10, 2025  5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
    This is a recurring event.

    The librarians at Tūranga are keen to have writers around. They have kindly created a space for us for Come Write-In session every Thursday from 5:30pm to 7pm. You'll find the space on the fourth floor. Just look for Fiona (Fee) Jay.

    See more details

  • Wellington Writing Group

    April 10, 2025  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Te Awe Library, 29 Brandon Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    This is a recurring event.

    Tui Meeting Room

    Te Awe Library, Brandon St

    Booking name: Melanie Duff

    All Wellington writers welcome! This is a relaxed drop-in session to work on your writing projects. Bring yourself, your writing implements, and your ideas!

    The group meets weekly.

    See more details