Great Lake Tales was held at the Hilton Lake Taupo with four of New Zealand's literary legends. Read about the speakers below.
Sunday 24 July: Joe Bennett – Author & Columnist
Joe is an English-born travel writer and columnist who lives in Christchurch. He went to Cambridge University and then, for want of any better ideas, taught English in Spain, France, and Canada... More»»
Sunday 31 July:Rachael King – Author & Editor
Rachael King was born in New Zealand in 1970 to a bookish family – her father Michael King (who died in 2004) was one of New Zealand’s most prominent authors, and her mother Ros Henry is a publisher.... More»»
Sunday 7 August:Dame Fiona Kidman – Author & Teacher
Fiona Kidman is a leading contemporary novelist, short story writer and poet. Much of her fiction is focused on how outsiders navigate their way in narrowly conformist society.... More»»
Sunday 14 August:Sir Ray Avery – Author & Philanthropist
Ray Avery has been described as an inventor, humanitarian, philanthropist and a good, down-to-earth, Kiwi bloke.... More»»