50th Anniversary - Party in the Pub

Fifty years of stories. Millions of words. One blank page at a time.

In 2026, the New Zealand Writers Guild turns 50. That's half a century of screenwriters staring down the terror and promise of a blank page. Fifty years of ideas scribbled on napkins, rewritten at kitchen tables, argued over in writers' rooms, and finally transformed into the films and television shows that have helped Aotearoa see itself.

On 8 October 2026, we're marking the occasion the way writers actually celebrate... together, in a proper pub.

Say kia ora to Party in the Pub: an informal, writer-first night at The Morningside Tavern, with a drink on arrival and food to share. We started the year planning a black-tie gala, but our writers told us they wanted a celebration they could see themselves in — and afford. So we reshaped it into something warmer, looser, and a lot more us. Sticky floor and all.

It'll be celebratory, reflective, a little emotional, gloriously informal, and unapologetically writer-centric. Come as you are and raise a glass with us.

We look forward to hosting you all!

All welcome — members, non-members, and everyone who's ever loved a good story.

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Thursday 8 October 2026

5.30pm – 10.30pm

Morningside Tavern, Morningside, Auckland

TICKETS:

NZWG Members: $20

General admission: $30

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DRESS CODE:

Come as you are — glad rags absolutely welcome (Alice will be in full glam regardless).

NOTE:

If the ticket price is a barrier for you, please email mirabelle@nzwg.org.nz — we'll sort you out, no questions asked. We want you there.

Ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/nzwg-party-in-the-pub/tickets