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"A masterclass in storytelling." – Theatreview

Nominated for 10 awards at the Nelson and Dunedin Fringe Festivals, Bones is an acclaimed one-man play co-created by Jul...

Posted: Friday Oct 09, 2026

Did you catch this great conversation with Dr Moira Fortin on OAR FM's Super City?

Moira talks about how she landed in Ōtepoti, a little about her doctoral research and of course about the beautiful play...

Posted: Friday Oct 09, 2026

TAHI Ōtepoti - "Not Yet Named: Nicola #5 2/3/83"

In 2019, performer and academic Moira Fortin Cornejo was part of the inaugral TAHI line up with "The Motorway". She retu...

Posted: Monday Oct 05, 2026

TAHI Ōtepoti - A Raptor in Dunedin

A collaboration between a poet, choreographer, dancer, and a composer, this show mines the depths of grief, faith, and g...

Posted: Friday Oct 02, 2026

NZ Young Writers Festival

Explore with Eliana Gray both the use of ritual in our creative practice and the concept of ritual.

Posted: Friday Oct 02, 2026

They’ve made it!

The cohort of Young Writers have arrived and head off this morning for their special wānaka over the next few days leadi...

Posted: Wednesday Sep 30, 2026

Meet the NZYW Tuakana

Introducing our two Young Writer Tuakana, Eric Soakai and Rauhina Kohuwai-Banks, who help to shape the kaupapa and offer...

Posted: Wednesday Sep 30, 2026

Very limited spaces left in the zine and writing workshop with the team behind The Art Lens NZ!

Play with prompts, pieces, ideas and forms to create something of your own.

Posted: Tuesday Sep 29, 2026

Keen to learn more about Slam Poetry?

This fast-paced and playful poetry workshop will get you reflecting deeply and thinking on your feet in an inclusive spa...

Posted: Tuesday Sep 29, 2026

Introducing this year’s Robert Lord Writers Cottage Young Writer in Residence, Josiah Morgan!

Josiah (Kāi Tahu / Ngāti Maniapoto) is a poet, actor, drama teacher, performance artist, facilitator, reviewer, editor a...

Posted: Thursday Sep 24, 2026

TAHI Ōtepoti - Not Yet Named: Nicola#5 2/3/83

The latest instalment of Richard Huber’s new series of plays is making its debut at TAHI Ōtepoti. Directed-designed by J...

Posted: Thursday Sep 24, 2026

Festival Passes are available until midday Thursday 24 September!

Festival Passes cannot be used for the Verb Showcase, sold out events, workshops and free events.

Posted: Monday Sep 21, 2026

Festival to showcase solo performance

Dunedin comedian Nicola Brown will present her new comedy show 'Invisible to the Naked AI' during next month's TAHI Otep...

Posted: Friday Sep 18, 2026

School’s Polyfest costume project gives ‘whānau feels’

St Clair Primary School kapa haka group, Tītike, shone during their Polyfest performance this week thanks, in part, to n...

Posted: Monday Sep 14, 2026

Are you thinking about presenting a show in Dunedin Fringe Festival 2027?

We all know having a little extra pūtea goes a long way to success so please do consider applying for a Fringe grant to ...

Posted: Monday Sep 14, 2026

Otago Polyfest 2026 livestream replay

The lovely team at The Video Factory Limited have made the Livestream version of Otago Polyfest 2026 in a Vimeo Showcase...

Posted: Monday Sep 14, 2026

Happy WORD week!

Kicking off on Tuesday night with a very special musical and spoken word performance - Ā Mua. There are so many cool eve...

Posted: Tuesday Sep 01, 2026

Fleur Beale: The Annual NZSA Janet Frame Memorial Lecture

Friday 25 September - Verb Wellington

Posted: Monday Aug 31, 2026

Volunteer at Otago Polyfest

Otago Polyfest are looking for volunteers 7-11 September 2026 to fill rolls from encouraging backstage performers to gre...

Posted: Wednesday Aug 26, 2026

What a treat – two beautiful books launched together by two award-winning authors!

Everyone is welcome to join this celebratory eve on Wednesday 9 September, 6pm, at Unity Books, Wellington!

Posted: Wednesday Aug 26, 2026

Verb Wellington - A Riot of Words

Saturday 26 September, The Tasting Room

Posted: Tuesday Aug 25, 2026

Rebecca Hawkes launching 'HIDE' at Verb!

HIDE is an illuminated verse-narrative chapbook written and illustrated by Rebecca Hawkes. The launch will open with a h...

Posted: Monday Aug 24, 2026

Our very own Molly Crighton is heading to WORD Christchurch!

Molly will be taking part in three events at this year’s festival — a fantastic opportunity to hear from one of Ōtepoti’...

Posted: Friday Aug 21, 2026

Tamariki Book Festival - Saturday 26 September, The Arts Centre Great Hall in Christchurch

The Tamariki Book Festival is an annual event that connects children and teens with Kiwi authors and illustrators in a f...

Posted: Friday Aug 21, 2026

Ngā mihi to all the kaiako and tutors preparing their rōpū for Otago Polyfest 2026!

If you've registered for this year's festival, you should have received a draft programme (please note it is subject to ...

Posted: Wednesday Aug 05, 2026

It’s Festival Week!

Three days of events across three beautiful venues, for the very first winter festival.

Posted: Tuesday Aug 04, 2026

Mana: Tāme Iti, Word Christchurch 5 September 2026

Iconic Māori activist, artist and performer Tāme Iti (Ngāi Tūhoe) sits down with Delaney Davidson to share tales from hi...

Posted: Wednesday Jul 29, 2026

Verb Readers & Writers Festival is back!

Verb Readers & Writers Festival will take place from 23–27 September. The full programme will be announced on Friday 14 ...

Posted: Tuesday Jul 28, 2026

Calling all film buffs!

Tickets for New Zealand International Film Festival screenings in Ōtepoti Dunedin from 14-30 August are on sale now.

Posted: Tuesday Jul 21, 2026

It’s here!

The 2026 WORD Christchurch programme is out now, and tickets are officially on sale!

Posted: Monday Jul 20, 2026

Free science festival fun begins!

From 15-19 July 2026, visit the bustling Festival Hub, watch amazing science shows, attend engaging workshops, listen to...

Posted: Thursday Jul 16, 2026

SSBD 2026 Festival! 6 - 8 August

The theme for this year’s festival is The Fire is So Delightful. Check out the line up and more news here!

Posted: Thursday Jul 16, 2026

Nature of time explored in exhibition

Art+Science Exhibition 2026 organiser, curator and artist Pam McKinlay is looking forward to the exhibition and surround...

Posted: Tuesday Jul 07, 2026

Get your Art Science tastebuds ready for the Festival!

Today Pam MacKinlay installed 'time once upon us', a powerful, multi-layered exploration of climate change and our respo...

Posted: Tuesday Jun 30, 2026

Evening Talks at the New Zealand International Science Festival

Don't miss the popular NZISF series of talks on hot topics! Pay what you can afford.

Posted: Monday Jun 29, 2026

NZ Young Writers Festival

Two Opportunities Open!

Posted: Wednesday Jun 24, 2026

Expressions of interest

NZ Young Writers Festival are taking expressions of interest for people to attend this year's NZ Young Writers Festival ...

Posted: Wednesday Jun 17, 2026

Win a Luxury Weekend for Two!

You and a friend could experience #AWF26 in style with this amazing prize:

Posted: Monday Apr 13, 2026

Look up, Dunedin

The Beverly-Begg Observatory is opening its doors for Wild Dunedin Festival, and you are invited to explore the night sk...

Posted: Thursday Apr 09, 2026

That’s a wrap on Dunedin Fringe Festival for 2026

11 days, 90+ events, 35 venues, 74 artists/groups from across NZ, 56 locally produced events, 18 international artists, ...

Posted: Thursday Apr 09, 2026

Dunedin Fringe Awards 2026

Warmest congratulations to all 2026 Dunedin Fringe Festival winners and nominees from the Noisy Fringe Awards Night, esp...

Posted: Tuesday Mar 31, 2026

Wild Dunedin NZ Festival of Nature programme is now live online.

From 10 to 19 April, discover more than 200 events across the city.

Posted: Thursday Mar 05, 2026

With a bit of ‘Lady Luck’

Dunedin-based performer Kelly Hocking becomes her alter ego, Lady Luck, in an over-the-top metaphorical cabaret about ba...

Posted: Friday Feb 27, 2026