2026 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults held in Wellington
The annual ceremony celebrating New Zealand children's books takes place at Pipitea Marae in Wellington with live coverage.
The 2026 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults ceremony is being held at Pipitea Marae in Wellington. The event is being livestreamed and live-blogged from 6.30pm, with books editor Claire Mabey reporting from the venue.
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Live updates from the 2026 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
Books editor Claire Mabey reports from the ceremony at Pipitea Marae, Wellington. Welcome to the annual celebration of Aotearoa children’s books! Watch along on the livestream below, and read the live blog below that, from 6.30pm. Load more