Programme

WRITERS RETREAT

Friday 15 August 2025

  • 6:00pm – Pōhiri (Okataina)
  • 6:30pm – Welcome Dinner
  • 7:30pm – Introduce Facilitators & Setting the Scene
  • 9:00pm – Glow worm walk

Saturday 16 August 2025

  • 8:00am – Breakfast
  • 9:30am – Kaikōrero tuatahi
  • 10:30am – Morning Tea
  • 11:00am – Workshops 1–2
  • 12:30pm – Lunch
  • 1:15pm – Workshops 3–4
  • 3:00pm – Workshops 5–6
  • 4:00pm – Afternoon Tea
  • 6:30pm – Dinner
  • 7:30pm – Entertainment & Networking Evening
  • 9:00pm – Open Mic

Sunday 17 August 2025

  • 8:00am – Breakfast
  • 9:30am – Lake Okataina Cruise
  • 10:30am – Q&A Session
  • 11:00am – Workshops 7–8
  • 12:30pm – Lunch
  • 1:15pm – Presentation of work
  • 3:00pm – Karakia Whakakapi

To be announced soon.