The conference for writers of haiku and related forms takes place at Bishop Julius Hostel, Christchurch. The Small White Teapot  Group is finalising a programme to appeal to beginners and experts, which will enable participants to learn, mingle and celebrate together.

 

Highlights include Richard von Sturmer's "Tanka Film" presentation and the launch of the third New Zealand Haiku Anthology.

 

The venue is a modern student hostel, with gardens and a park adjacent, close to Christchurch Airport. There will be a choice of living in or attending during the day, for some or all of the conference. Prices (all in NZ$) for the conference are $90 for the entire weekend, or $22 for a half-day session. Full board (ie bed and all meals) at Bishop Julius Hostel is $201. For a brochure and enrolment form giving full details of speakers, etc, please email: Barbara Strang, bhstrang@yahoo.com.

 

Alternatively if you wish to live in you can secure a place by sending a $100 deposit to 44 Bentley St, Christchurch 8042, New Zealand, before January 31, 2008. Places are limited. Please make cheques (drawn on NZ banks only) to Small White Teapot Group