Shut Up & Write!® Auckland

Shut Up & Write!® at Pakuranga Library

07 kwi 2026 9:00 NZST

Pakuranga Library, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga, Auckland, NZ

Location: Pakuranga Library.
Enter the library and head to the room all the way at the back; through the open archway.

Format:
Writers of all levels can join our friendly group on Wednesdays:
9 am to 9:05 am: Names and a one sentence description of what you are working on.
9:05 am until 10 am: Focused writing on your own work.
10 am: A quick de-brief then partake in a coffee at a local cafe afterwards.

Writers can join us anytime. If you are late, no worries! Just settle in and we will catch up with you after the writing session.

A note about the format
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.

Please set your mobile phone to mute.

Coworking for writers in your area!
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, you are not required to read what you have written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area.

Afterward, we’ll have time to socialise and get to know each other. Maybe you'll find a writing buddy with whom you can share each other's work. We often talk about our successes, challenges and share resources for writers, but if you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!

For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com

Other Important Details:
Free WiFi through the library.
Bring your own writing materials - whether it be a laptop, pen and paper, or journal.
Ample car parking across the road from the main entrance to the library, or if you are clever and can find the entrance to the underground car park, avail yourself!

Shut Up & Write!® Central Auckland

08 kwi 2026 18:50 NZST

Nanny's Eatery, 492 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland, NZ

Coworking for writers in your area!
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area and writers of all genres and kinds are welcome!

When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink if you want one, and get your writing tools ready. If you arrive before the start time, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session.

Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!

A note about the format
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.

For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com

If you are interested, but aren't sure if it's right for you, please message the Host and they will be happy to reassure you that this is for EVERYONE who wants to write - even if it's just dedicated time to journal or noodle with ideas.

A Note About the Venues
Shut Up and Write West/Central Auckland changes venues monthly. We start at a different restaurant on the first Wednesday of every month, and stay at that restaurant for the rest of the month unless it does not suit our needs. We do strive to ensure that people can eat where we are at which means menus will offer some sort of gluten-free or vegetarian items.

Venue Rotation & Information:
April 2026 - Nanny's
Travel / Parking info:

• Bus Stops: New North Road/Kingsland Station or Kingsland Ave.
• Train: Stop (when trains are working again): Kingsland stop.
• Parking: Curbside parking is limited, so please arrive early or be prepared to search around for a good spot. Paid parking is available at Nixon Park Parkin (6 minute walk), and Parkable 340 New North Rd (12 minute walk).

Venue Information:
Nanny's Eatery is a NZ-Jamaican Restaurant and bar. They do have standard fizzie options available as well.

• Limited outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
• Free wifi available - information on-site
• If you would like to order from their full menu, please arrive early and place an order before writing starts as their full menu closes and bar menu opens when the writing hour wraps up.
• No outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
• Free wifi available - information on-site

May 2026 - Albert’s Post
Travel / Parking info:

• Bus Stops: Mount Presbyterian Church stops.
• Train: Stop (when trains are working again): Mount Albert Station or Mount Albert Shops.
• Parking: Curbside parking is limited, so please arrive early or be prepared to search around for a good spot. Paid parking is available at The Mount Albert Town center car park or 945 New North road garage.

Venue Information:
Albert's post is both a bar and eatery with a variety of foods that could be described as eurocentric. They have gluten-free and vegetarian options available.

• You can usually find us in the porthole room to the right behind the host’s desk
• Limited outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
• Free wifi available - information on-site

June 2026 - Lokanta Aegean Eatery
Travel / Parking info:

• Bus Stops: Richmond Road Shops
• Train: there are no local train stops, the closest one being the Kingsland stop, which connects by bus or an approximately 35 minute walk.
• Parking: 120 minute parking is available across the street from the restaurant and down the side streets as well.

Venue Information:
Lokotana is an Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean dining establishment with Turkish and Greek inspired foods.

• No outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
• Free wifi available - information on-site

July 2026 - Tasca
Travel / Parking info:

• Bus Stops: Ballayntine Square
• Train: Kingsland Station (aprox 18 min walk)
• Parking: Paid, time limited parking is available streetside until 6pm, curbside parking has no time limit after 6pm on Wednesdays.
• Parking can be limited, please arrive early to find parking!

Venue Information:
Tasca serves primarily Spanish & Mediterranean fare.

• You can usually find us in the back of the restaurant, which is covered but open to the air. Please plan accordingly.
• Limited outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper
• Free wifi available - information on-site

Please note: SUAW is an international organization and vibe varies based on the volunteer(s) running the events. The Central Auckland events do not tolerate bigotry, racism, or sexism. If you ever experience any issues or have any concerns please let the host know.

The Central Auckland chapter has a Discord - you can join if you'd like through this link: https://discord.gg/yEebUh4mA4.

Shut Up & Write!® at Birkenhead library (Mezzanine meeting room)

11 kwi 2026 10:00 NZST

Birkenhead Library, Hinemoa Street, Auckland, NZ

We are grateful to be able to meet without cost in the Mezzanine Room at the Birkenhead library. We have the Mezzanine Room (upstairs) from 10 am (library opening) to 12 noon. We start there promptly, as soon as the library doors open. If there are a lot of us (more than 5) , we spill out to various spots in the library and then come together to note our progress and decide where to go for coffee afterwards at 11:55!
Format:
10:00-10:10 Access room and set up. Names & a 1 sentence description of what you are working on.
10:10 We start writing and work til 11:00.
11:00 A brief stretch and a stand up as needed. New people intros.
11:05 to 11:55 Rinse and repeat!
We finish at 11:55 to decide where to go for coffee afterwards.

In order for maximum courtesy to other library patrons, we vacate the room promptly at 11:59.
(Writers can join us anytime during the two hours. If we are writing, please settle in quietly so as to cause minimum disruption.)

Please set your phone to mute.

Coworking for writers in your area!
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, you are not required to read what you have written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area.

Afterward, we’ll have time to socialize and get to know each other. Maybe you'll find a writing buddy with whom you can share each other's work. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers, but if you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!

If you're running late, no worries! Just come in and quietly start writing, and we'll have a catchup at the end.

A note about the format
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.

For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com

Other Important Details:
WiFi free if you've got a library card or get a visitor pass from the library desk.
Travel / Parking info: Parking should be pretty easy given the time of day, but there is a free lot across the street from the library for 2 hours. 3 hour parking is available in the adjacent lot, a short walk down the hill.
We'll be meeting on the second floor upstairs in the mezzanine meeting room. Hopefully I will have posted some signs or left some breadcrumbs (lol!) so that you can find your way. If lost, just ask at the desk. Welcome!
Please note that our space is limited. If you RSVP and then don't show, you are potentially depriving another writer a space. If you RSVP and then don't show up twice, you will be dropped. This is our policy to allow committed and dedicated writers the space to attend.

Shut Up & Write!® at Pakuranga Library

14 kwi 2026 9:00 NZST

Pakuranga Library, 7 Aylesbury Street, Pakuranga, Auckland, NZ

Location: Pakuranga Library.
Enter the library and head to the room all the way at the back; through the open archway.

Format:
Writers of all levels can join our friendly group on Wednesdays:
9 am to 9:05 am: Names and a one sentence description of what you are working on.
9:05 am until 10 am: Focused writing on your own work.
10 am: A quick de-brief then partake in a coffee at a local cafe afterwards.

Writers can join us anytime. If you are late, no worries! Just settle in and we will catch up with you after the writing session.

A note about the format
We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.

Please set your mobile phone to mute.

Coworking for writers in your area!
Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, you are not required to read what you have written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area.

Afterward, we’ll have time to socialise and get to know each other. Maybe you'll find a writing buddy with whom you can share each other's work. We often talk about our successes, challenges and share resources for writers, but if you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!

For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com

Other Important Details:
Free WiFi through the library.
Bring your own writing materials - whether it be a laptop, pen and paper, or journal.
Ample car parking across the road from the main entrance to the library, or if you are clever and can find the entrance to the underground car park, avail yourself!