"It was a really engaging session - a kōrero between two guys who know each other well and are comfortable covering big topics like institutionalised racism, land confiscation, and the meaning behind big Māori concepts - but coming out of the session I was trying to work out what I could say about it."
Why do I laugh when someone embarrasses themselves? Am I just pleased it’s not me, or is it actually funny?: Pax Assadi
Pax Assadi talks to pip adam about his memoir Mortified - creativity, culture, embarrassment, and farts.
Positioning Ourselves Between Body and Machine: pip adam and Tim Corballis
If you are interested in artificial intelligence (AI), fiction with AI components offers an accessible way to explore the field without navigating technical jargon or reading academic texts. pip adam's Kluge and Tim Corballis' Nova are excellent examples of this kind of reading.
Into The Valley: Crime and Punishment
"The Valley is an incredible work and a view into systems and how they operate in a way that many of us would never encounter." Troy reports back on a WORD session about The Valley.
Chaotically theatrical: Jo Randerson’s Secret Art Powers at WORD Christchurch 2026
Moata reports back from a "theatrical lecture" by Jo Randerson as part of WORD Christchurch 2026 that's full of the unexpected.
Spinster, Married, Widow or “When your marital status is your job (for voting purposes)”
Annette looks at the legislative history of women voting in New Zealand, specifically how their "occupation" was recorded at enrolment.
Adventurous Women: Goldfields and Mountains – Julia Bradshaw and Hazel Phillips
Katie reports on a WORD event where two remarkable women bring to life the stories of the pioneering women who defied expectations on Aotearoa’s goldfields and in its mountains.
Olivia Laing – Art & Desire in Italy
"What a privilege to be able to hear such an accomplished author talk about their books!" Debora goes to a WORD session with Olivia Laing, beaming in from their house in Suffolk, United Kingdom.
Anything could happen: Grant Robertson
It was a packed house at The Piano to hear Grant Robertson speak with journalist Philip Matthews.
Stakes: Noelle McCarthy and Bram Stoker’s “Beyoncé of Monsters” at WORD Christchurch 2026
Moata reports back from a WORD Christchurch 2026 session with Noelle McCarthy, author of Dracula-infused memoir, Stakes.
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