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Joe Bennett - author and columnist.

Joe Bennett is an English-born travel writer and columnist who lives in New Zealand. His columns are syndicated in newspapers throughout New Zealand and annual collections are published by Harper Collins NZ. His travel books are published by Simon & Schuster UK. The most recent is 'Hello Dubai', published in May 2010.

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  • April 2011. paperback edition of 'Hello Dubai' published by Simon and Schuster UK.
  • Feb 2011. An abridged version of 'Hello Dubai' has been recorded and will be broadcast on Radio New Zealand National later in 2011.

  • May 2010, 'Hello Dubai' published by Simon and Schuster UK.

  • Translation rights for 'Where Underpants Come From' have now been sold to Greek, Korean and Chinese publishers.

  • Overlook Press have published a hardback edition of 'Where Underpants Come From' in the USA.

  • April 2010 'Where Underpants Come From' broadcast in 12 episodes on Radio New Zealand National.
  • May 2011. At the Canon Media Awards ceremony in Auckland, Joe was awarded the title of New Zealand Columnist of the Year for the fifth time.

  • Oct 1 2010. Joe's 13th collection of columns published by Harper Collins NZCelebrity Cat Recipes.

  • Oct 1 2009. Publication of ,'The World's Your Lobster' Joe Bennett's 12th annual collection of columns, in which, as the blurb puts it, he 'once again shines light on a naughty world with prose as fresh as a virgin's breath.

  • The Loons was extensively damaged in the earthquake of Feb 22, and the main stage end of the building is still out of commission. But the front half is already open as a bar, restaurant and entertainment venue. See www.theloons.co.nz for details.

  • 'The Butler' is doing a tour of both the North and South islands.  www.thebutlershow.com for details and bookings



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