What's On
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Book Launch: New Admissions | Mira Harrison
We are very pleased to invite you to attend the launch of 'New Admissions' by Mira Harrison, the author of 'Admissions'.RSVP: events@unibooks.co.nz | 03 477 6976 University Bookshop Otago Read more…29 October 2020
5:30pm
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AN HOUR WITH VINCENT O’SULLIVAN
Poet, novelist, short story writer, playwright, and librettist, Vincent O’Sullivan is one of our most acclaimed and versatile writers. He was New Zealand’s Poet Laureate from 2013 to 2015 and, in Kirsty Gunn’s words, ‘continues to have... Read more…30 October 2020
3:00pm — 4:00pm
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Climate Change – Striking a Balance
This is a free exhibition that will open on the 3rd of October and run until the 1st of November at Otago Museum, in the Beautiful Science Gallery.It focuses on inequality around climate change, including... Read more…3 October - 1 November 2020
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WORD CHRISTCHURCH SPRING FESTIVAL
This year the WORD Christchurch Spring Festival celebrates the wealth of talented writers, speakers and thinkers from across Aotearoa New Zealand. The festival is centred on New Zealand writing and writers and features a glittering programme with 65... Read more…28 October - 1 November 2020
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Moon Festival Poetry Competition
This year our Moon Festival events are being held online. Visit www.tinyurl.com/moonfestival2020 on 1 October to experience:1 October - 1 November 2020
Cultural performances from Dunedin Chinese Cultural and Arts Association, Dunedin Senior Citizens Chinese Association, Dunedin Tai Chi and Dunedin Tai Chi... Read more… -
Remembering Ralph Hotere
Ralph Hotere was one of Aotearoa’s most significant artists. His life was just as remarkable as his art. Hotere invited the poet, novelist and biographer Vincent O’Sullivan to write his life story in 2005. Now,... Read more…1 November 2020
3:00pm — 4:00pm
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Book Launch: Two new poetry books!
Please join us to celebrate the launch of two new Victoria University Press books: Fancy Dancing by Bernadette Hall and Escape Path Lighting by John Newton.All welcome!RSVP: events@unibooks.co.nz | 03 477 6976 (please RSVP, then... Read more…3 November 2020
5:30pm
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Author Talk: Ripiro Beach - A Memoir of Life after Near Death
Join award-winning author Caroline Barron as she discusses her latest book, exploring motherhood, grief and trauma and the search for identity. Dame Fiona Kidman describes Ripiro Beach as "one powerful read", while a RadioNZ reviewer calles... Read more…3 November 2020
5:30pm — 7:00pm
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Fake News - The Other Virus
Misinformation and Disinformation in the Age Of Covid19Presented by the Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival.David Shanks, NZ Classifications Office Chief Censor, and Kate Hannah, Deputy Director, Equity & Inclusion, Te Pūnaha Matatini, discuss the problem... Read more…5 November 2020
5:30pm
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Ten Perspectives: A National Poetry Day Celebration
Otago-Southland branch of NZ Society of authors, in partnership with Dunedin Public Libraries invite you to celebrate poetry with us as 10 poets examine life from different perspectives. Guest MC Michelle Elvy.With thanks to Creative... Read more…5 November 2020
6:30pm — 8:00pm
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AN EVENING WITH AMANDA PALMER
Caught in Aotearoa for the outbreak of Covid, and currently residing in Hastings until the smoke clears in her hometown of New York, the front-woman of the internationally acclaimed punk cabaret duo The Dresden Dolls... Read more…6 November 2020
7:00pm
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Author Talk: Merchant, Miner, Mandarin
Authors Jenny Sew Hoy Agnew and Trevor Agnew take us on a fascinating historical adventure as they build a picture of the illustrious career of a gentleman who would change the shape of commerce and... Read more…8 November 2020
2:00pm — 3:00pm