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Route 52 - a book about the back road between Masterton and Waipukurau

Ticket Information

  • Free Admission

Dates

  • Sun 9 Feb 2025, 4:00pm–5:30pm

Restrictions

All Ages

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Wairarapa Word presents the book Route 52 - A Big Lump of Country Unknown by Simon Burt.
Simon Burt will be in conversation with Karl du Fresne.

Wairarapa writer Simon Burt, prompted by curiosity, hooked up his caravan, checked Meg the foxie in the back seat, and set off to find what makes Route 52, the touring back road between Masterton and Waipukurau tick.
He shared beers, cuppas and scones, and tales of trouble and joy with the people.
Route 52 tells their stories of isolation, joy, architecture, and humour.
- Discover places nearby you’ve never heard of!
- Meet some country characters!
- Learn how Cape Turnagain got its name!
- Follow the exploits of an old caravan and a furry foxie!

The afternoon will kick off with an Open Mic - sign up on the day.
The book Route 52 will be available for sale & signing at the event. Eftpos available.
All welcome. Open seating. No reservations necessary. Koha.

Simon Burt grew up in London and Wellington. After a brief primary teaching career, he worked in the commercial film and television industry. He lives outside Carterton with his wife Pip Steel and their fox terrier Meg. They have two adult sons, Oliver and Lucien. Route 52 is his first book.

A journalist for more than 50 years, Karl Du Fresne is the author of three books: The Right to Know News Media Freedom in New Zealand, The New Zealand Wine-Lover's Companion, and A Road Tour of American Song Titles: From Mendocino to Memphis. He grew up in Waipukurau and now lives in Whakaoriori Masterton.

Route 52 is published by Deborah Coddington's Ugly Hill Press.

Wairarapa Word is a monthly writers' series since 2012.
For more information: events.waiword@gmail.com

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