
New Zealand Young Writers Fest 2024!
Running from 13th to 15th September here in Ōtepoti/Dunedin, the NZYWF is back, celebrating their 10 year Birthday this year, with an amazing line up!

Board of Trustees Vacancy
We are still on the hunt to fill a vacancy on our Board of Trustees. If you live in Ōtepoti and like reading and reading (and reading), then this is the job for you.

Come and Work With Us!
The Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival is currently looking to fill two positions. A Bookkeeper & Board Administrator, as well as a vacancy on the Board of Trustees. If you want to find out more about either of these, you can download the info pack here!

2025 Dates Announced!
Book lovers and literary fans, mark your calendars - the Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival will be back for 2025, running over the weekend of the 17th - 19th October!

2023 Podcasts Now Live!
We couldn't be happier to announce our 2023 Podcast Series is now live!

‘Words flowed, sparkled and rippled…’
Caselberg Trust Margaret Egan Cities of Literature Writers Resident, Shu-Ling Chua has been in Ōtepoti for her six-week residency. And we were honoured to have her participate in the Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival - as a speaker on the art of Essays and as a Key Listener.