Today on Write Spot - Layers of Identity

By Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha | Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature | Posted: Thursday May 07, 2026

OAR FM Community Connector and Youth Coordinator Arina Aizal previews the upcoming launch of the Layers of Identity book, supported by Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature and Dunedin Libraries.

The book includes poems and essay contributions from a diverse group of rangatahi, reflecting on their sense of place and belonging. The book complements a podcast series on OAR FM.

Enjoy this lively and insightful kōrero between Jeff Harford and OAR FM’s very own Community Connector and Youth Coordinator Arina Aizal about the upcoming launch of the Layers of Identity book. The book complements the brilliant podcast series on OAR FM, and includes poems and essays from a diverse group of rangatahi reflecting on their sense of place and belonging.

Listen here: 06-05-2026 - Layers of Identity - Arina Aizal

Thanks OAR FM

Details of the Layers of Identity Book Launch:

Friday 22 May

4.30pm

Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library

Free! All Welcome!