Write Spot with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature

Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature
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In 2014, Dunedin became a UNESCO City of Literature and a member of the wider Creative Communities Network. It’s all about connecting with readers through libraries, schools, bookshops, festivals, workshops, events, performances, exhibitions and more. We celebrate our wonderful writers of fiction and non-fiction, poets, oral storytellers, playwrights, screenwriters and lyricists. Every fortnight on Otago Access Radio’s OARsome Morning Show, Write Spot takes a look at how our city is embracing its City of Literature status with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature director Nicky Page.

  1. Jun 16

    17-06-2026 - Biology Field Trip with poet Jenny Powell

    Biology Field Trip with poet Jenny Powell - Dunedin poet Jenny Powell previews the upcoming release event for new collection Biology Field Trip, offering a different way of seeing the natural world. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

    15 min

  2. Jun 2

    03-06-2026 - Gina Butson

    Gina Butson reflects on her time so far as resident writer at the Robert Lord Writers Cottage and on her current project, following debut novel The Stars are a Million Glittering Worlds. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

    16 min

  3. May 19

    20-05-2026 - Emma Neale's latest novel, Maybe Baby

    Award-winning Dunedin writer Emma Neale's latest novel, Maybe Baby, explores one man's drive to have the child that he and his late wife were desperate to create together. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

    17 min

  4. May 5

    06-05-2026 - Layers of Identity - Arina Aizal

    Layers of Identity - OAR FM Community Connector and Youth Coordinator Arina Aizal previews the upcoming launch of the Layers of Identity book, supported by Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature and Dunedin Libraries. The book includes poems and essay contributions from a diverse group of rangatahi, reflecting on their sense of place and belonging. The book complements a podcast series on OAR FM. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

    12 min

  5. Apr 21

    22-04-2026 - Book reviews for City of Literature - Bronwyn Wylie-Gibb

    Book reviews for City of Literature - Bronwyn Wylie-Gibb is bringing more than 30 years' experience in indie bookshops here and in the UK as a book seller and buyer to writing reviews of local titles for Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

    12 min

  6. Apr 7

    08-04-2026 - Nuanzhi Zheng - Writer in Residence

    Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

    13 min

  7. Mar 24

    25-03-2026 - Centre for Medical Humanities - Dr Susan Wardell

    Centre for Medical Humanities - Dr Susan Wardell previews the launch celebrations for the new Centre for Medical Humanities at University of Otago. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

    14 min

  8. Mar 10

    11-03-2026 - Wendy Parkins - Dunedin Writer

    Wendy Parkins - Dunedin Writer Wendy Parkins is the new Chair of the New Zealand Society of Authors Otago/Southland Branch. Wendy shares the Society's plans for 2026 and offers insight into her own current projects. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

    17 min
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In 2014, Dunedin became a UNESCO City of Literature and a member of the wider Creative Communities Network. It’s all about connecting with readers through libraries, schools, bookshops, festivals, workshops, events, performances, exhibitions and more. We celebrate our wonderful writers of fiction and non-fiction, poets, oral storytellers, playwrights, screenwriters and lyricists. Every fortnight on Otago Access Radio’s OARsome Morning Show, Write Spot takes a look at how our city is embracing its City of Literature status with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature director Nicky Page.

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