He takunetaka | What's On
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The Grand Old Playhouse Music Hall
June 12th — 14th, 2026
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of their beloved building first opening in May 1876 and to fundraise towards the refurbishment…The Playhouse Theatre
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Continued Sense of Wonder: Cover Attraction
Wednesday, 17th June 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
When the visual appeal of the cover gets you hooked on the book.Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library
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Beginning a memoir: guidance and friendly discussion on putting your life into words
Thursday, 18th June 2026 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Led by Barbara and Chris Else, authors and teachers of creative writing.South Dunedin Community Library
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Mid-Winter Dark Tales
Thursday, 18th June 2026 5:30 PM
Panel discussion chaired by Fiona Farrell with readings by: Marie Connolly Liam McIlvanney Wendy Parkins All WelcomeDunedin Athenaeum and Mechanics' Institute, 23 The Octagon
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Inked Interludes - Graphic Novel Book Group
Thursday, 18th June 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
A monthly gathering with other enthusiasts of graphic novels and manga.South Dunedin Community Library
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Social Animal
Thursday, 18th June 2026 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks… can you?Actor Joe Quigley was the nation’s favourite TV detective – until…The Regent Theatre
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Ōtepoti Dunedin Poetry Circle
Friday, 19th June 2026 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Get together with fellow poetry lovers to sit and share poems and chat about them.2nd Floor | Dunedin City Library, Moray Place
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Sparks of Light Poetry & Music
Saturday, 20th June 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tiny Pieces of Eight - Deirdre Newall, Grant Ramsay & Mitch Frew Lola Veronica Wildcards Aotearoa - David Eggleton, Richard Wallis &…Alexander Pianos, 8 Grant Dalton St, Mosgiel
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Meet local author Greg MacLeod
Sunday, 21st June 2026 10:30 AM
Join local teacher (and now author) Greg MacLeod at the University Book Shop for a special story time celebrating his…University Book Shop Dunedin
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A Day Like No Other - Celebrating James Norcliffe
Sunday, 21st June 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A National Flash Fiction Day Kōrero with Emma Neale, Diane Brown, Michelle Elvy & Fiona FarrellAthenaeum Library & Mechanics Institute, 23 The Octagon, Dunedin Central
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Coming to town: the first chapter tour with author James Russell
Sunday, 21st June 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join award-winning children’s author James Russell for the launch of the first book in his brand-new junior fiction series – Marlon Foundling and…Storypit | Ground Floor | City Library
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National Flash Fiction Day Ōtepoti
Monday, 22nd June 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
A night of storytelling in many forms - micros, visual art, music, dance: Breton Dukes, Rachel O'Neill & Louise Wallace in conversation…Alexander Pianos, 8 Grant Dalton St, Mosgiel