
Host: Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature
Categories: Arts and Literature
Languages: English
Otago Access Radio
Produced By: OAR FM Dunedin
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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.
Published: 05/11/2025 10:00 a.m.
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
Published: 22/10/2025 9:00 a.m.
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
Published: 08/10/2025 9:00 a.m.
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
Published: 24/9/2025 8:30 a.m.
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
Published: 10/9/2025 9:00 a.m.
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