Shut Up & Write!® in Central Auckland

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:
Nanny's (Jamaican-Kiwi fare)
Albert’s (Eurocentric fare
Lokanta (Mediterranean fare)
Morningside (Eurocentric fare)
We rotate through these restaurants order every 4 months, starting in August 2025.

August 2025 - Nanny’s Chippy
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 very friendly 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

September 2025 - 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

October 2025 - 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

November 2025 - Morningside Tavern
Travel / Parking info:

• Bus Stops: Leslie Ave or Morningside Shops
• Train: Morningside Station
• Parking: Paid 120 minute parking is available streetside until 6pm. Free parking curbside after 6pm.

Venue Information:
Morningside Tavern serves primarily Eurocentric New Zealand fare.

• You can usually find us on the Mezzanine (upstairs). If you have concerns about access, please let us know in advance so we can reserve a different space!
• 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