New Zealand Young Writers Fest 2024!
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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!

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Board of Trustees Vacancy
Jen Stokes Jen Stokes

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.

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Come and Work With Us!
Jen Stokes Jen Stokes

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!

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2025 Dates Announced!
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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!

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‘Words flowed, sparkled and rippled…’
Jen Stokes Jen Stokes

‘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.

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