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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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28-01-2026 - John Russell-Hodge

2026/01/27

Poet John Russell-Hodge is the University Book Shop Summer Writer in Residence. He talks about his process and shares a reading. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

14-01-2026 - The year ahead

2026/01/13

City of Literature Director Nicky Page joins Jeff for a look ahead to Dunedin's literary year. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

17-12-2025 - Wendy Parkins

2025/12/16

Wendy Parkins received the 2025 Ngaio Marsh Award for Best First Novel for her book The Defiance of Frances Dickinson. Wendy discusses her writing and looks ahead to 2026. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

03-12-2025 - Barbara Else - Award-winning Dunedin author

2025/12/02

Barbara Else - Award-winning Dunedin author Barbara Else has received a Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement (fiction). Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

19-11-2025 - Ruth Dallas double book launch - Nicola Cummins

2025/11/18

Ruth Dallas double book launch - Nicola Cummins from Otago University Press previews the upcoming launch of two books - a new and updated edition of the collected poems of Ruth Dallas titled This Moment, Every Moment, and Diana Morrow's biography of Ruth Dallas titled Ruth Dallas: A Writer's Life. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

05-11-2025 - Roger Hickin

2025/11/04

Roger Hickin is in Dunedin to launch two books - a biography of Dunedin poet Peter Olds titled Minding His Own Poetry Composing Business, and Over The Road, a work of Peter Olds' that was previously undiscovered. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

22-10-2025 - Landfall Tauraka 250th Edition - Dr Lynley Edmeades

2025/10/21

Landfall Tauraka editor Dr Lynley Edmeades reflects on the publication's place in the literary scene as it celebrates 250 editions with a new name and a new look. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

Write Spot with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature - 08-10-2025 - Sihle Ntuli - Poet, editor and classicist

2025/10/07

Sihle Ntuli - Poet, editor and classicist Sihle Ntuli is Caselberg Trust Margaret Egan Cities of Literature Writer in residence for 2025. He talks about his work, the residency and his involvement in the upcoming Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

Write Spot with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature - 24-09-2025 - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival - Kathryn van Beek

2025/09/23

Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival - Dunedin writer Kathryn van Beek previews the sessions she will host with writers Laurence Fearnley and Louise Wallace at this year's Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival. OARsome Morning Show host Jeff Harford also looks forward to his conversation with Catherine Chidgey about her latest novel The Book of Guilt. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

Write Spot with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature - 10-09-2025 - Lynley Edmeades - Dunedin Writer

2025/09/09

Lynley Edmeades - Dunedin Writer, educator and Landfall editor Lynley Edmeades will launch her latest book Hiding Places at University book Shop on 18 September. It is described as a meditation on early motherhood and creativity. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

Write Spot with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature - 27-08-2025 - Nicole Flattery - Acclaimed writer

2025/08/26

Nicole Flattery - Acclaimed writer Nicole Flattery is the 2025 Writing Fellow at the University of Otago's Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies. She is joined for a conversation by Professor Maebh Long, the new Chair at the Centre. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

Write Spot with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature - 13-08-2025 - Swapna Haddow and The Terrible Trio

2025/08/12

Swapna Haddow and The Terrible Trio - Children's writer Swapna Haddow is celebrating her new graphic novel The Terrible Trio: The (Not So) Superheroes with illustrator Minky Stapleton at a party at University Book Shop on 30 August. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

Write Spot with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature - 30-07-2025 - Liz Breslin - Writer, editor and performer

2025/07/29

Liz Breslin - Writer, editor and performer, Liz Breslin celebrates the release of new poetry collection Show You're Working Out with a special evening at ADJO cafe on Friday. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

Write Spot with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature - 16-07-2025 - Robert Lord Writers Cottage Trust - Vanessa Manhire

2025/07/15

Robert Lord Writers Cottage Trust - Vanessa Manhire, Chair of the Robert Lord Writers Cottage Trust, discusses the Trust's work and the residencies offered each year, and previews an upcoming celebration of what would have been Lord's 80th birthday. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

Write Spot with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature - 02-07-2025 - Ryn Richmond - Napier-based author, editor, proofreader and science communicator

2025/07/01

Ryn Richmond - Napier-based author, editor, proofreader and science communicator, Ryn Richmond is in Dunedin to lead a session at New Zealand International Science Festival. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz