WORD Christchurch brings communities together through a love of words in all their forms, giving Ōtautahi Christchurch audiences direct access to the best storytellers and writers from Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world. It’s a chance to share ground-breaking ideas, and Ngāi Tahu stories, and an opportunity for local writers to create new work.
The UC community has supported WORD since it began in 1997 with writers and experts contributing to sessions throughout the festival. UC is now a proud principal partner of WORD, supporting the festival’s creative and economic contribution to Waitaha Canterbury.
- WORD Christchurch 2024 takes place 27 August to 1 September at the Piano, Tūranga and other venues. See the WORD Christchurch 2024 programme.
The programme is packed with talented UC experts, alumni and past writers-in-residence. Find out more here
Schools Day
UC is delighted to host the WORD Schools Day on 27 August. With a stunning line-up of speakers for hundreds of attendees from local schools and online.
Find out more about Inspiring Minds here.
To bring your students to the free Schools Day, email WORD Christchurch.
