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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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07-10-2026 - Donald S Murray - Scottish Writer

2026/10/06

Donald S Murray - Scottish Writer Donalds S Murray reflects on his time in Dunedin for the 2026 Scottish Fellowship with the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies, in conjunction with the Caselberg Trust. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

23-09-2026 - Eliana Gray - Dunedin Writer

2026/09/22

Eliana Gray - Dunedin Writer Eliana Grey gives us an overview of the writers' workshop series being haeld at the Dunedin Athneaum & Mechanics' Institute, and looks ahead to NZ Young Writers Festival 2026. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

09-09-2026 - Writer and illustrator Emma Heppell

2026/09/08

Writer and illustrator Emma Heppell - Waimate-based writer and illustrator Emma Heppell has a new children's book, Walter and Wilma the Wandering Albatrosses. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

26-08-2026 - Otepoti Dunedin Architecture, A Walking Guide - John Walsh

2026/08/25

Ōtepoti Dunedin Architecture, A Walking Guide - Award-winning writer John Walsh introduces his new book, Ōtepoti Dunedin Architecture, A Walking Guide, one of a series of handy pocket-guides to New Zealand city architecture. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

12-08-2026 - Craig Cliff's new collection Offshore Service and Other Stories

2026/08/11

Dunedin writer Craig Cliff discusses his latest collection of short stories, Offshore Service and Other Stories Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

29-07-2026 - Lisa Dick book The Baby Sleeps

2026/07/28

Lisa Dick book The Baby Sleeps - Dunedin writer Lisa Dick has published her first children's book, illustrated by Laura Bee. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

15-07-2026 - The Body and the Blood by Molly Crighton

2026/07/14

The Body and the Blood by Molly Crighton - Molly is on the cusp of publishing her first crime novel, The Body and the Blood, set in Dunedin. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

01-07-2026 - Pam Morrison, winner of the Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition

2026/06/30

Pam Morrison, winner of the Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition - Dunedin writer Pam Morrison has won the Lorian Hemingway Short Story Competition, an international competition that saw more than 900 entries from around the world. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

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

2026/06/16

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

03-06-2026 - Gina Butson

2026/06/02

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

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

2026/05/19

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

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

2026/05/05

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

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

2026/04/21

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

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

2026/04/07

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

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

2026/03/24

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