Auckland Writers Festival w/ Artistic Director, Lyndsey Fineran: 24th May, 2024

Held at Auckland’s Aotea Centre from 14 – 19 May, the Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tāmaki wrapped up last week, hosting 167 events featuring 240 local and international guests. 

It broke all attendance records, and reported their biggest year for book sales in the Festival’s history.

Sofia spoke to the festival’s Artistic Director, Lyndsey Fineran, about this success and some of her personal highlights working the festival and in the programme.