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.
- July 19, 2026
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Online: Weekend Sprints with Gillian St Kevern & Jamie Sands
July 19, 2026 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.
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- July 20, 2026
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Discord: Morning Virtual Writers
July 20, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 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.
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- July 21, 2026
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Discord: Morning Virtual Writers
July 21, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 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. -
In-Person: Word-By-Word Write-In
July 21, 2026 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.
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- July 22, 2026
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In-Person: Shared Reading at Tūranga
July 22, 2026 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 -
Discord: "Lunchtime Express" Virtual Write-Ins
July 22, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 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.
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- July 23, 2026
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Discord: Morning Virtual Writers
July 23, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 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. -
In-Person: Eastside Writers (Discussion Group)
July 23, 2026 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, ChCh
Every 1st Thursday of the month, the group is at:
Leeves at Portstone cafe (inside the garden centre), Ferry Road, Woolston, ChCh
If you would like more information about this group, please contact Judy L Mohr, judy@judylmohr.com -
In-Person: Come Write-In at Tūranga
July 23, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 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 7:30pm, with writing until 7pm, then taking a break to share tips, tricks, motivation and celebrate success. This is a free, drop-in event. So, join the community and connect with other writers. You'll find the space on the fourth floor. Just look for Fiona (Fee) Jay.
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- July 24, 2026
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Discord: Morning Virtual Writers
July 24, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 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.
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- July 25, 2026
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Online: Weekend Sprints with Gillian St Kevern & Jamie Sands
July 25, 2026 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.
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- July 26, 2026
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Online: Weekend Sprints with Gillian St Kevern & Jamie Sands
July 26, 2026 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.
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- July 27, 2026
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Discord: Morning Virtual Writers
July 27, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 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.
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- July 28, 2026
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Discord: Morning Virtual Writers
July 28, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 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. -
In-Person: Word-By-Word Write-In
July 28, 2026 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.
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- July 29, 2026
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Discord: Morning Virtual Writers
July 29, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 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. -
In-Person: Shared Reading at Tūranga
July 29, 2026 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 -
Discord: "Lunchtime Express" Virtual Write-Ins
July 29, 2026 12:00 pm - 2:00 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.
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- July 30, 2026
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Discord: Morning Virtual Writers
July 30, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 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. -
In-Person: Eastside Writers (Discussion Group)
July 30, 2026 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, ChCh
Every 1st Thursday of the month, the group is at:
Leeves at Portstone cafe (inside the garden centre), Ferry Road, Woolston, ChCh
If you would like more information about this group, please contact Judy L Mohr, judy@judylmohr.com -
In-Person: Come Write-In at Tūranga
July 30, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 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 7:30pm, with writing until 7pm, then taking a break to share tips, tricks, motivation and celebrate success. This is a free, drop-in event. So, join the community and connect with other writers. You'll find the space on the fourth floor. Just look for Fiona (Fee) Jay. -
In-Person: Tūranga Sessions: Writing Workshop
July 30, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tūranga, 60, Cathedral Square, Central Christchurch, Christchurch, 8011, NZ
This is a recurring event.Bring your short stories to life and enrich your writing skills this May. Take part in our Creative writing workshop for fast fiction and short stories. Discover the skills and techniques to create your own unique works of art. Ignite your curiosity and discover new exciting views of the literary world.
Each month, Tūranga Sessions will have a memorable literary inspired event ranging from Author Talks to Zines and everything in between. Last Thursday of every month, 6-7pm.
Auahatanga | Creativity Level 4, Tūranga
For more information go here:
https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/65efcfd71e57af28003ad9eb
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- July 31, 2026
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Discord: Morning Virtual Writers
July 31, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 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.
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- August 1, 2026
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Online: Weekend Sprints with Gillian St Kevern & Jamie Sands
August 1, 2026 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.
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Discord: JL Mohr Book Club Live Discussion
August 1, 2026 12:30 pm - 1:30 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/
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