Author Talk: Ian Gill - Searching for Billie

Schedule

Wed Feb 11 2026 at 08:00 am to 09:30 am

UTC+13:00

Location

9 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand 0622 | Takapuna, AU

Advertisement
In this talk, author and journalist Ian Gill shares the remarkable true story behind his book Searching for Billie, which traces his journey to uncover the hidden past of his Chinese mother, Billie. What begins as his first visit to Hong Kong becomes a transformative quest as Gill meets his mother’s former friends, colleagues, and fellow prisoners of war—revealing layers of her life he never knew.
Light refreshments served on arrival. Gold coin donation appreciated. RSVP to: [email protected]
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

9 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand 0622, New Zealand

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Takapuna Library (Takapuna)

Host or Publisher Takapuna Library (Takapuna)

Tags:

Art in Takapuna

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Takapuna

\ud83c\udfa8 Teens Pottery After-School: Term 1 (8-Week Course) Host: The Clay Lounge
Wed, 11 Feb at 06:00 am 🎨 Teens Pottery After-School: Term 1 (8-Week Course) Host: The Clay Lounge

717 Whangaparāoa Road, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand 0930

WORKSHOPS
\ud83c\udffa Adults Pottery Lessons: Term 1 (8-Week Course) Host: The Clay Lounge
Wed, 11 Feb at 08:30 am 🏺 Adults Pottery Lessons: Term 1 (8-Week Course) Host: The Clay Lounge

The Clay Lounge

WORKSHOPS
Pod Save America - Hopefully Just Visiting
Wed, 11 Feb at 10:00 am Pod Save America - Hopefully Just Visiting

The Promenade, Takapuna Beach, New Zealand

ART
Pod Save America - Hopefully Just Visiting
Wed, 11 Feb at 08:00 pm Pod Save America - Hopefully Just Visiting

Bruce Mason Centre

Busy Bees Open Day!
Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 am Busy Bees Open Day!

2 Weir Lane Silverdale 0932, Auckland, New Zealand 0932

Farro Smales Farm Food Truck Night
Thu, 12 Feb at 06:30 am Farro Smales Farm Food Truck Night

Farro Fresh (Smales Farm, Takapuna)

FOOD-DRINKS MUSIC
Coasties Quiz Night
Thu, 12 Feb at 07:30 am Coasties Quiz Night

43A Vipond Road , Auckland, New Zealand 0932

CONTESTS
Author Talk: Ian Gill - Searching for Billie
Wed, 11 Feb at 08:00 am Author Talk: Ian Gill - Searching for Billie

9 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand 0622

ART LITERARY-ART
Book Launch: d0u81e by Neil Sonnekus
Sat, 14 Feb at 04:00 am Book Launch: d0u81e by Neil Sonnekus

131 - 133 Ocean View Road, Auckland, New Zealand 1081

ART LITERARY-ART

What's Happening Next in Takapuna?

Discover Takapuna Events