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Documenting Protest: John Miller, photographer

Wednesday, 28th October 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Dunedin Public Art Gallery

A unique opportunity to hear from photographer John Miller (Ngāpuhi), who will discuss his lifetime documenting moments of protest and…

Burma's Peacock Film Festival in Dunedin

Friday, 30th October 2026 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

University of Otago, 71 Frederick St, Rm 71FRG05

Burma's fight for freedom in 5 short films, plus Q&A's with directors. 1. 30pm Blood Copper - 25 mins.

Ōtepoti Dunedin Poetry Circle

Friday, 30th October 2026 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM

1st Floor | Dunedin City Library, Moray Place

Get together with fellow poetry lovers to sit and share poems and chat about them.

Silent Book Club Dunedin

Tuesday, 3rd November 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Steamer Basin, Tucked down No Name Alley

Happy hour for introverts! No assigned books, just a quiet nook to sit quietly and read in the company of…

Reading Allowed: Storytime for All Ages

Wednesday, 4th November 2026 5:30 PM

Cube | Ground Floor | City Library

Relax, unwind, and listen as our readers read aloud to you from a range of classic and contemporary literature.

Writers Workshop with Rushi Vyas

Wednesday, 4th November 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Athenaeum Library & Mechanics Institute - Dunedin

'Yes, And': Using improvisation techniques to embolden your writing Free monthly workshops by and for local writers
No experience necessary Limited spaces, RSVP…

FREE WORKSHOP and BOOK LAUNCH Planting Seeds for Critical Literacy!

Thursday, 5th November 2026 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

University of Otago College of Education Staff Room

FREE WORKSHOP and BOOK LAUNCHPlanting Seeds for Critical Literacy!In a world of AI-generated content, misinformation and digital media, critical literacy…