Upcoming Events

  • Summerset in the Bay – Napier

    TUESDAY 21 APRIL 2026

    Village residents afternoon book talk.

    Ask Lex for more information.

  • Bupa Willowbank – Napier

    FRIDAY 24 APRIL 2026

    Village residents morning book event.
    Hazel has all the details.

  • Radius Hampton Court - Napier

    TUESDAY 5 MAY 2026

    Village residents afternoon book talk. For more information check with Chantelle

  • Summerset in the Orchard – Hastings

    THURSDAY 7 MAY 2026

    Village residents afternoon book talk.

    Ask Desa for more information.

  • Taradale Masonic Village

    TUESDAY 12 MAY 2026

    An opportunity for residents and family and friends to come along to our book talk. Ask Ruth for more information.

  • Probus Dannevirke

    WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE 2026

    Members refer to
    Secretary: Margaret Worboys

  • If you have a group of people interested for us being a guest speaker

    Please contact us through our publicist

Past Events

  • Palmerston North Hertiage Month

    27 March 2026

    A Farming Story Like No Other

    Chaired by the amazing award-winning author Charity Norman!

    Much appreciation to Genny Vella at Palmerston North Library

  • Summerset in the Palms

    15 & 20 March 2026

    Summerset in the Palms Retirement Village residences only

    Many thanks to Emma Joyce (Activities Coordinator)

  • Viewpoint

    11 March 2026

    Waipukurau Club

    Great dinner and evening organised by Debbie Middleton

  • Ahuriri Probus

    25 February 2026

    Many thanks to Rob Petro for inviting us to present our book.

  • CHB Probus

    9 February 2026

    Appreciation goes to Les Rowe’s enthusiasm to have us along.

  • Ryman Princess Alexandra

    5 February 2026

    Thanks for Jeanne for organising such a great turnout.

  • Ryman Princess Alexandra

    15 January 2026

    Duchess Wing

    Many thanks to Dhan for organising with Jim Young as honorary guest.

  • Paper Plus Te Puke - Meet the Authors

    20 November 2025
    Paper Plus Te Puke

    Thanks to Stuart Gunn for chairing our talk. We also appreciate Gloria and the rest of their team for supporting this event.

  • Paper Plus Waipukurau - Meet The Authors

    16 October 2025
    Waipukurau Library
    With many thanks to local author and chair, Charity Norman

  • HBRW 2025 – Hawke's Bay Road Trip

    11 October 2025
    Toitoi, Hastings
    Along with
    Hugh McBain and Simon Burt

  • Private Book Launch

    30 September 2025
    Gatsby Room, Masonic Hotel, Napier

    with thanks to K Kitchen and Bar