Laetitia Laubscher

Due to the boredom induced by working quiet Friday night shifts at a surf shop, Laetitia began scribbling little fragments of poetry and stories on the backs of retail receipts around the age of 15. Since then, her writing has seen her throw herself out of a helicopter in Queenstown, trawl through Melbourne’s cafes for excellent cups of coffee, sail in the Bay of Islands and meet the likes of Flume, National Geographic photographer Steve Winter and the 2013 Astronomy Photographer of the Year Mark Gee. Follow her on Instagram @teeshlo.

News
The Five Best Caves In and Around Auckland for 2024

Take your exploring underground.

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Five Scenic Spots to Watch the Sun Go Down in Auckland

Head to one of these scenic spots when the forecast promises clear skies and dreamy colours.

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Restaurant
Siamese Doll

3 Boundary Road, Auckland

This Thai-Japanese crossbreed restaurant is a serious contender for best curry in town.

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Viaduct Yacht Club

48 Market Place, Auckland

This classy harbourside newcomer serves seafood with a South American slant.

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Event
Swap It Like It's Hot 3.0

Sat, 31 Aug, 2019
Central City Library, Auckland

Bring your 'gently used' clothes that you're kind of sick of and swap them for someone else's.

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Five Off-the-Grid Weekend Escapes Near Auckland

Sometimes you just need to go offline and take a moment to reconnect with nature.

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InMotion Matariki 2019

Sat, 6 Jul, 2019
Silo Park, Auckland

A truly lit, all-wheels parade in celebration of Māori New Year.

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Guide
Ten Picks for Auckland Writers Festival 2019

Sit down with a Pulitzer Prize winner, a BAFTA-winning rapper and our Prime Minister at this year's literary bonanza.

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Event
Merchants of Truth: Jill Abramson

Sat, 18 May, 2019
ASB Theatre, Auckland

The first female executive editor of The New York Times takes an unsparing look at US journalism’s decline.

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Less is More: Andrew Sean Greer

Sun, 19 May, 2019
ASB Theatre, Auckland

The 2018 Pulitzer Prize winner talks about the meaning of life.

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Number 15: Marilyn Waring

Sun, 19 May, 2019
Aotea Centre

A trailblazing politician who founded feminist economics and was the youngest MP in Parliament in her time.

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Bridge of Clay: Markus Zusak

Sat, 18 May, 2019
Aotea Centre

The Australian author of The Book Thief is back to talk about overcoming his writer's block that spanned over a decade.

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Event
Orlando

Thu, 16 May 2019, Fri, 17 May 2019 and Sat, 18 May 2019
Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland

What it means to find our place in the world whilst remaining utterly true to who we are.

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Appointment with the Editor: Jacquelin Cangro

Fri, 17 May, 2019
Pa Rongorongo, Auckland

An ex-Penguin Random House editor will give you one-on-one feedback on a piece of your writing.

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Doughnut Economics: Kate Raworth

Mon, 13 May, 2019
Aotea Centre

Reframing economics to meet the needs of all within the means of the planet.

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Natives: Akala

Fri, 17 May, 2019
Aotea Centre

A BAFTA award-winning rapper and novelist tackles race politics in Britain.

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Stardust and Substance: Jacinda Ardern

Fri, 17 May, 2019
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Auckland

An insider's perspective on one of the most memorable moments in New Zealand politics.

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Behemoth Brewing Company Is Opening a New Brew Pub and Nose-to-Tail Eatery

A well-deserved expansive step for the brewery built on dedication and passion.

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Generation X: Douglas Coupland

Fri, 17 May, 2019
Aotea Centre

The man who popularised the famous catchphrase is also a respected artist, novelist and journalist.

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ANZAC Day at Auckland Museum

Thu, 25 Apr, 2019
Auckland Museum, Auckland

Lest we forget.

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