A sense of wonder reading, writing and publishing children's literature

The University of Otago Centre for the Book is delighted to announce its 2015 annual symposium in Dunedin, New Zealand’s...

Posted: Tuesday Apr 14, 2015

National poetry day returns for its 18th year. Registrations open Now!

The highly popular and eclectic National Poetry Day will be staged for its 18th year on 28 August 2015. A varied program...

Posted: Tuesday Mar 24, 2015

Unesco Cities of Literature celebrate book baptism

The launch of Jindra Tichá’s first novel in English will present an opportunity to unite two UNESCO Cities of Literature...

Posted: Friday Mar 20, 2015

Sue Wootton wins Caselberg prize

First prize of $500 in the fifth annual Caselberg Trust International Poetry Prize for 2015 has been won by Dunedin poet...

Posted: Thursday Mar 05, 2015

Local screenwriter chosen for Literacy Tour

Emerging Dunedin screenwriter Henry Feltham has been chosen to create a 20 minute literary tour of the city to be shown ...

Posted: Friday Jan 30, 2015

"Love me not' in eBook company's top pick

A Dunedin book has made the 'must reads of 2014' of one of the world's biggest eReader companies.

Posted: Monday Dec 22, 2014

Wanted: Dunedin's emerging writers to deliver digital tour of Dunedin's literary hotspot

The Digital Writers Festival is calling out for emerging writers to pitch their ideas for showcasing a live 20 minute st...

Posted: Saturday Dec 20, 2014

Dunedin thrilled to be UNESCO City of Literature

Dunedin has stepped onto the international stage after being designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Literature.

Posted: Tuesday Dec 02, 2014

Chocolate bard poetry competition underway

Express how much you love chocolate through poetry and you may win a prize pack choc-full of treats, and be published in...

Posted: Saturday Jul 05, 2014

Winners announced - 2014 Caselberg Trust International Poetry Prize

The winners have been announced for the 2014 Caselberg Trust International Poetry Prize, which was judged this year by S...

Posted: Monday Jun 30, 2014

Creative connection residency 2015 - call for application

The Caselberg Trust is looking for projects that reach out and make links across a variety of creative media, profession...

Posted: Monday Jun 30, 2014

An invitation to Dunedin's Young Poets — Celebrate National Poetry Day 2014

National Poetry Day has long been celebrated in Dunedin by a public event featuring well-known poets. This year the even...

Posted: Sunday May 25, 2014

Capacity crowds at Dunedin writers festival

Sell-out crowds enjoyed multi genre events and a stellar line up of international and New Zealand authors,

Posted: Monday May 12, 2014

Dunedin submits UNESCO City of Literature bid

Mayor Dave Cull today formally sent Dunedin’s application to become a city of literature to the United Nations Education...

Posted: Monday May 12, 2014