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Submissions for 'Bloodbath Journal, Vol. II Hearts of Darkness’ are OPEN!
Submit up to three previously unpublished poems of any length to bloodbathjournal@gmail.com.
Posted: Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Interview: Into the Afterlands
Susan talks with Jeff on the OARsome Morning Show.
Posted: Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Introducing The Art Lens
The Art Lens is a youth-led platform creating meaningful, accessible opportunities for young creatives in Aotearoa New Z...
Posted: Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Today on Write Spote
Theatre academic, director, actor and author Lisa Warrington discusses the archives of theatre reviews and more curated ...
Posted: Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Online course 'Strategy for Cultural Development of Odessa' is open
The fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Russia in Ukraine we meet a new educational course about our native...
Posted: Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
UBS weekly bestseller list is here!
Trust other Booklovers: these are worth reading.
Posted: Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Poetry Shelf goes hiking: Te Araroa by Jillian Sullivan 2
Enjoy these 7 wonderful poems and images!
Posted: Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
India delegation for emerging NZ screen creatives
The Asia New Zealand Foundation Te Whītau Tūhono invites applications from emerging New Zealand screen creatives to join...
Posted: Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
From finding out how far you’d go for love, to musical comedy & murder mysteries!
Here's a snapshot of some of the upcoming events - check out the full programme at www.dunedinfringe.nz
Posted: Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
Dunedin Pride Month Calendar just dropped!
Join Dunedin Pride in the month of March for a fabulous, sparkly and joyous celebration of Dunedin's queer and takatāpui...
Posted: Monday Feb 23, 2026
From sold out shows in Edinburgh, to C Arts from Oregon, USA, musical game shows & magic tricks by a dog called Boots!
Here's a snapshot of some of the upcoming events - check out the full programme at www.dunedinfringe.nz
Posted: Monday Feb 23, 2026
From music on Quarantine Island, to circus arts, burlesque babes, cabaret queers and even a returning show all the way from Switzerland!
Here's a snapshot of some of the upcoming events - check out the full programme at www.dunedinfringe.nz
Posted: Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Murder in Mataura! Clever, exciting and very local crime fiction
Overkill by Vanda Symon (Orenda Books, London, 2018)
Posted: Friday Feb 20, 2026
Dunedin Theatre Awards for 2025
Congratulations to the 14th annual Ōtepoti Dunedin Theatre Award Winners!
Posted: Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Regent Book Sale Dunedin
If you missed your chance to pick up one of over 30 copies of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code at the Regent Theatre Book S...
Posted: Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Visit and explore the only authentic scholar’s garden in the southern hemisphere
To celebrate Dunedin Chinese Cultural Festival, you can buy an Annual Pass and receive FREE entry to the Garden for 12 m...
Posted: Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Opening night Dunedin Fringe Festival core, C ARTS all the way from Osaka, Pacific Arts, a solo exhibition and comedy nights not to be missed!
Here's a snapshot of some of the upcoming events - check out the full programme at www.dunedinfringe.nz
Posted: Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Support Literacy in Our City
We’re delighted to share this wonderful new initiative from University Bookshop, helping spread the love and joy of read...
Posted: Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
From completely improvised bilingual songs, to the comedy version of a revenge bod, juggling, magic & an experimental mix of left-wing and right-wing radical togetherness..
Here's a snapshot of some of the upcoming events - check out the full programme at www.dunedinfringe.nz
Posted: Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Warm congratulations to Holly Fletcher
Selected by Melbourne City of Literature for this year’s Literary Programmers Roundtable
Posted: Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Your next look at Dunedin Fringe Festival!
Here's a snapshot of some of the upcoming events - check out the full programme at www.dunedinfringe.nz
Posted: Tuesday Feb 17, 2026
Locations of Interest: SUMMER
Dunedin Dream Brokerage is activating the digital-sphere right into your pocket, connecting you to local social media cr...
Posted: Monday Feb 16, 2026
Public Lending Right annual registration
New Zealand authors need to register and confirm their registration every year to receive payments from the Public Lendi...
Posted: Monday Feb 16, 2026
Have you started planning your Dunedin Fringe Festival schedule yet?
Here's a snapshot of some of the upcoming events - check out the full programme at www.dunedinfringe.nz
Posted: Monday Feb 16, 2026
Being Present (While Acknowledging the Past)
Listen to Write On with Beverly Martens on OAR FM
Posted: Saturday Feb 14, 2026
Poetry Night in Dunedin
The Octagon Collective hosted its first poetry event for 2026 on Wednesday, 11 February in Dunedin at the New Athenaeum ...
Posted: Friday Feb 13, 2026
Today on Write Spot
Dunedin poet Sandie Forsyth will celebrate the release of her first published collection Visitor at an event at the Dune...
Posted: Friday Feb 13, 2026
The Umbrella
and an invitation to the launch of Visitor by Sandie Forsyth
Posted: Monday Feb 09, 2026
"IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE": SHAKESPEARE IN SONG, Sat 14 and Sun 15 Feb at 3pm - Botanic Gardens Band Rotunda, Free!
Introducing the wonderful local musos who've created new songs for the Bard's old words.
Posted: Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Call for applications – Tartu UNESCO City of Literature Residency Spring 2026
International Residency Program for Writers and Translators April-May 2026. Apply by 23 February 2026.
Posted: Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
The Literary Encyclopedia
An occasional roundtable from non-profit The Literary Encyclopedia, edited by Associate Professor Grace Moore, who leads...
Posted: Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Have you started planning your Dunedin Fringe Festival schedule yet?
Programme and tickets are now available!
Posted: Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Calling all crime storytellers!
Do you have a knack for conjuring up sinister plots, capturing the perfect crime, or documenting deadly deeds? If so, th...
Posted: Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Acclaimed Kiwi illustrator Ruby Jones launches first solo exhibition
Illustrator Ruby Jones chats about the work that first drew international attention to her.
Posted: Monday Feb 02, 2026
60 Countries in 60 Minutes
That Blind Woman Julie Woods and Artist Ron Esplin are back to share their world travels covering 60 Countries in 60 Min...
Posted: Monday Feb 02, 2026
Awards celebration of year’s achievements
Another impressive year of theatre in the city will be celebrated at the 14th Ōtepoti Dunedin Theatre Awards this month.
Posted: Monday Feb 02, 2026
BookHub Award for Illustrated Non-Ficton 2026 Longlist
Huge congratulations to all the finalists especially Jacinta Ruru (Raukawa, Ngāti Ranginui), Angela Wanhalla (Kāi Tahu) ...
Posted: Thursday Jan 29, 2026
A Lasting Tribute to Sir Vincent O’Sullivan in the Dunedin Writers’ Walk
The City of Literature team was proud to work with writer Tony Eyre and Swan’s to honour the late Sir Vincent O’Sullivan...
Posted: Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Today on Write Spot
Poet John Russell-Hodge is the University Book Shop Summer Writer in Residence. He talks about his process and shares a ...
Posted: Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
World Book Day Lecture, 5 March 2026
The Centre for the Book is delighted to welcome Dr. Ian Ferguson to deliver the 2026 World Book Day Lecture on “Western ...
Posted: Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Podcast Interview
Selwyn Cook, Sandra Budd and That Blind Woman Julie Woods were looking for an opportunity to jointly support disabled pe...
Posted: Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Celebrated Scottish poet's 239-year-old manuscript on display in Dunedin
A portion of a 239-year-old manuscript used by the celebrated Scottish poet Robert Burns has gone on display in Dunedin.
Posted: Monday Jan 26, 2026
Auckland Theatre Company have announced the selected participants of the Playwrights’ Masterclass, as part of The Masterclass Project 2026
The selection focused on identifying playwrights who will benefit most from an intensive three-day workshop with Simon S...
Posted: Friday Jan 23, 2026
Melbourne City of Literature Virtual Writer in Residence with Geelong Regional Libraries
1st of November. I was sitting at my desk, early morning sunshine filtering in through my windows. My laptop and noteboo...
Posted: Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Call for Applications from French-speaking authors: René Leynaud Creative Writing Residency (Vénissieux, France)
The René Leynaud residency is for 1 month, October-November 2026. Applications close: 28 February 2026.
Posted: Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Review: Landfall Tauraka, edited by Lynley Edmeades
'It is dense. It is modern. It contains some of the best of Aotearoa’s new and not so new writers...'
Posted: Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Author in Conversation
On Saturday, 24th January, meet the author behind the story readers say is 'phenomenal...' 'unflinchingly honest...' 'a ...
Posted: Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Heritage Collections team shares this children's book from 1945 with a fascinating connection to Dunedin Public Libraries.
Three brown bears and the manpower man was written by Margaret (Peggy) Dunningham and Illustrated by Anne McCahon. Both ...
Posted: Monday Jan 19, 2026
Barbara Else - Much-loved author wins top award
Barbara Else is a New Zealand writer, editor, and playwright who has written for both children and adults. Late last yea...
Posted: Monday Jan 19, 2026
NEW PODCAST: Parishay's Book Club on Youth Zone!
A cozy stop in the book nook, where stories come alive. 10-year-old Parishay Khan shares a favourite read, and the chara...
Posted: Friday Jan 16, 2026
Wrestling with the right words...and winning
Nick Tipa had an excellent 2025! The Ōtepoti-based writer and performer debuted his one-man play, Babyface, at the 2025 ...
Posted: Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Introducing 'Light on Dunedin Lines'
— a stunning new photography portfolio where Ōtepoti poetry comes to life through the lens of photographer Alex Bligh.
Posted: Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Submit a Film - Submissions for NZIFF 2026 Now Open!
NZIFF accepts submissions of films only from Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider New Zealand Territory. DEADLINE: Friday ...
Posted: Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Meet Sofia Drew, 2026 Elizabeth Brooke-Carr Emerging Writers Resident
Sofia is currently studying English literature and philosophy in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and has had her writing published ...
Posted: Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Apply for a 1 month residency in Ljubljana!
Ljubljana City of Literature are offering two 1 month residencies in in April and November 2026 to writers from UNESCO C...
Posted: Friday Dec 19, 2025