Stories on the Go

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Stories on the Go is a curated and ever-changing collection of stories so you can get your daily dose of words and storytelling. Find a QR code on a bus stop, scan it and read a short piece in English or Te Reo written by a New Zealand author. You can read it on the go or bookmark it for later.

You will find book extracts, poetry, flash fiction, local history, book recommendations from wonderful librarians and even a recipe and the story behind it. We will introduce audio pieces and you can watch some cool book trailers as well. There’s a story for everyone!

We feature beloved New Zealand authors and young and upcoming literary stars!

Find us in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.


If you are a New Zealand publisher and want your books featured here, please send us a message at stories@thecommutingbook.org


Seven Sharp Seven Sharp – The Commuting Book

Toi Ōtautahi Stories on the Go is Back!

The beautiful designs are by Publica. The amazing artist is Ajun Abraham
Bus stop design by Ben Mackay at oOh!media
Manchester St, Christchurch | Bus stop design by Ben Mackay at oOh!media

Quay St, Auckland | Bus stop design by Ben Mackay at oOh!media