Author Melinda Szymanik talks to Kelli Pike about writing for children. Melinda will be at two Hamilton book month events on 14 August

An update from David Bennett, National List MP from Hamilton East.

An update from Jamie Strange, Labour Electorate MP for Hamilton East.

Bryan Smith speaks with David Bennett, National List MP from Hamilton East.

Bryan Smith speaks with Dr Gaurav Sharma, Labour Electorate MP for Hamilton West.

Best-selling fiction writer Deborah Challinor, talked to Cate about the importance of honouring the past, and her latest work set in the Vietnam war. Deborah will be appearing on The Fiction Panel as part of Hamilton Book Month in August

Acclaimed writer Catherine Chidgey talks with Cate about new work Remote Sympathy and her exploration of character and ethics in the backdrop of WW2 Germany. Catherine will be appearing on The Fiction Panel as part of Hamilton Book Month in August.

Michalia Arathimos, Greek New Zealander Writer of novels, short stories and reviews joined Kelli ahead of Hamilton Book Month's Fiction panel.

Activist John Minto talked to Kelli about the impact of the Springbok tour protests and showing solidarity with Palestine.

Update from National List MP David Bennett, from Hamilton East.