He takunetaka | What's On
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Writers Workshop with Talia Marshall
Wednesday, 7th October 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
DIO-DRAMAAthenaeum Library & Mechanics Institute - Dunedin
'Using dioramas to illuminate your way through writing projects with celebrated local writer Talia Marshall, author of Whaea Blue' Free monthly… -
Octagon Poetry Collective's monthly reading
Wednesday, 7th October 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Featured guests for this month are former Poet Laureate David Eggleton, and former Burns Fellow David Howard - for one…New Athenaeum Theatre in The Octagon, Dunedin
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Sea Lion Surprise Book Launch: Story and Art Activity
Thursday, 8th October 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
When two worlds collide!Te Whata o Kaituna | South Dunedin Community Library
A true story set in South Dunedin, a sea lion wanders the streets to find a safe… -
NZSA Otago Southland Salon reading Series
Thursday, 8th October 2026 5:30 PM
Featuring Craig Cliff, Pam Morrison, Angela Pope & Penelope Todd. Emceed by Michelle Elvy.Moons, 286 Princes Street
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Neurodiversity & Communication with Lyla's Story
Friday, 9th October 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Join author and illustrator Cats Hampson for a fun, interactive session inspired by her book Lyla’s Story.Storypit, City Library
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Book Launch: 'Hometown' by Martinette Williams
Friday, 9th October 2026 7:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of books and music in celebration of Hometown, the second novel by Martinette Williams.Maggie's, 46 Stuart Street, Central Dunedin
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Ōtepoti Dunedin Poetry Circle
Friday, 9th October 2026 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Get together with fellow poetry lovers to sit and share poems and chat about them.1st Floor | Dunedin City Library, Moray Place
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McNaughton Performing Arts Studio Opening
Sunday, 11th October 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
9 Shore St, Andersons Bay
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Dunedin Writers' Workshop
Wednesday, 14th October 2026 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
A friendly group with meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month, February to December.Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library
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The Odyssey: The Myth Behind the Movie
Thursday, 15th October 2026 6:00 PM
The Classics Programme at the University of Otago | Ōtakou Whakaihu Waka invites you to come and explore Homer’s Odyssey.Hutton Theatre, Tūhura Otago Museum
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Inked Interludes - Graphic Novel Book Group
Thursday, 15th October 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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Ōtepoti Dunedin Poetry Circle
Friday, 16th October 2026 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
Get together with fellow poetry lovers to sit and share poems and chat about them.1st Floor | Dunedin City Library, Moray Place