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If you have received an invitation to The Storytellers' Feast: Hāngi & Kōrero (Sunday 10 August) through a local community organisation or friend,
WELCOME!
Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind (and free!) community event - make sure you register now!
Hosted by the hilarious Michèle A'Court and starring our talented storyteller residents from around the country: Ralph McCubbin Howell, Fifi Colston, Lucy O'Hagan, Peter Hambleton, Nadine Hura, Helen Lehndorf and Ruth Paul, we will have five local storytellers stepping up to the mic too.
Come for the stories, stay for the delicious hāngi lunch which will be provided to all our guests.
⚠️ IMPORTANT ⚠️ You must complete a registration form to attend. We need final hāngi numbers, so please confirm as soon as possible, including your food preferences.
Want to know more? Check out the event Q&A below.
EVENT Q&A
Can children/tamariki attend?
Yes! However, we’d suggest ages 10+ and they do need to have one of the allocated invitations (per child). While the event is family-friendly, it’s likely to run around 2 - 2.5 hours with stories/poems from 10 storytellers throughout the lunch. You can check out the storytellers below in Who are the storytellers?
There will be paper on the tables that tamariki can draw on during the event. Please bring along some felt-tip pens if your child would like to do this.
What happens on the day?
Doors open at 11:40am for a 12noon start. The event will run until mid-afternoon.
You will be seated at a numbered table – we’ll issue table numbers by email closer to the time – please note your number! There will be a table map in the foyer – and hosts to show you to your tables.
A Books & Co bookstall with our storytellers’ works for sale, is in the foyer. Books are for sale, before, during and after the event.
At the end of the lunch, our storytellers are available to sign your books in the Supper Room (just beyond the bathrooms).
Be ready for a few lovely surprises throughout the lunch!
What do I need to bring?
• We’re aiming for sustainability, so please bring your own cup (for tea & coffee) and a water bottle for each person attending.
This is a koha event and there will be a koha box available for those able to do so.
Who are the storytellers?
• You can see our resident storytellers here.
• Local storytellers are: Tihema Baker, Glenn Colquhoun, Eirlys Hunter, Mike Joy & Robin Peace.
What happens if I fall ill or can’t attend for some reason?
• Please let us know by emailing hello@iowo.org.nz as soon as you’re sure you won’t be able to attend.
• We’re running a waitlist, so early notification means someone else is able to take your place.
• You can let us know right up until the morning of Sunday 10th, but please let us know as soon as you are able.
I have access issues - what do I need to do?
If you’ve indicated access issues on your form, we’ll be in touch to discuss. Otherwise, please contact us at hello@iowo.org.nz
Once registered, we'll send you a reminder email closer to the big day. If you have any queries, please contact us at hello@iowo.org.nz.
We look forward to sharing this very special event with you!