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Sally Wenley and Olivia Shivas in conversation

Three photos side-by one. On the left is a photo of Olivia Shivas, smiling at the camera, with a vine-covered wall behind her. On the right, a photo of Sally Wenley from the shoulders up, smiling at the camera. There is an image of the cover for her book 'The Crash' over the top.

Where Takapuna Library, 9 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland
When
Time
Who Auckland Council
Cost Free
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Join Sally Wenley, author of The Crash, in conversation with D*List editor Olivia Shivas as they delve into Sally’s powerful memoir. Together, they’ll discuss the experiences that shaped the book and the choices that shape our lives.

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The Crash explores what happened when Sally's life took a sudden and traumatic turn and the world as she knew it changed forever. This is a story of ambition, resilience, remembrance and a decision to face long-suppressed trauma and grief and uncover personal stories and secrets behind a community's tragedy. Don’t miss this candid and thought-provoking conversation.

About the book:

Sally Wenley’s memoir recounts a 1987 bus crash that left her disabled, tracing her journey from angry teen to award-winning reporter as she confronts trauma, resilience and the lasting impact of loss.

About the authors:

Sally Wenley is an award-winning journalist. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Massey University and a diploma in broadcast journalism. She began her journalism career at Television New Zealand in Auckland, worked for a time at a magazine for doctors and then at Radio New Zealand, where she won four journalism awards for radio reporting.

Sally is now a freelance journalist for both RNZ and other publications. In her spare time she enjoys hunting and fishing and volunteers to help other newly injured people who have become wheelchair users like herself. She lives in Auckland with Bruce and her teenage daughter.

Olivia Shivas (she/her) is editor at The D*List and has worked in the media industry for over a decade. Prior to The D*List, she was a journalist reporting on disability and social issues. Olivia is passionate about authentic storytelling bringing disability rights to life through her own lived experience and through relationships in the community.

Accessibility:

Four accessible car parks, two accessible toilets, and a lift available.

For more information, visit the event page on the Auckland Council website.

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