Best Dunedin Writers Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 3 - COASTAL PIZZA LIFE - "After The Coastal Life Episode" with Sean Marsiglia 51:57

2d ago51:57

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Sean Marsiglia, coastal pizza entrepreneur and star of episode 1 of The Coastal Life Documentary Series, joins me for an in-depth conversation about his journey and the day he watched his first pizzeria go up in flames. SPECIAL GUEST Sean Marsiglia, Co-Founder Three Brothers New York Pizzeria Palm Harbor, FL ABOUT THE COASTAL LIFE & STUART MEYER We…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 10-07-2024 - Talking about Books and Writing - Feana Tu'akoi and Ina Kinski 44:39

4d ago44:39

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Talking about Books and Writing - This month Beverly chats to the 2024 University of Otago College of Education Creative NZ Children's Writer in Residence, Feana Tu'akoi, about what she's been working on during her time in Dunedin, and why portraying Tongan and Palangi characters is at the heart of her work.Next, Beverly discusses an eclectic, abso…

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Ep. 2 - COASTAL SCUBA DIVING LIFE - Diving and Diving Birds with Retired Marine Mike Beale 28:57

16d ago28:57

28:57

Attention all sharks, my scuba diving refresher course is underway and I'm welcoming my friend and fellow rusty diving budy, retired Marine Mike Beale, to the show for a conversation about past diving adventures, marine wildlife and our return to depths after a number of years. SPECIAL GUEST Mike Beale ABOUT THE COASTAL LIFE & STUART MEYER Welcome …

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Ep. 1 - COASTAL MEMOIR - How I Got Here 31:20

1M ago31:20

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In this premiere episode, immerse yourself in the story of my lifelong pursuit to live the coastal life and experience firsthand the ups and downs of all that it took to get here. ABOUT THE COASTAL LIFE & STUART MEYER The Coastal Life is an independent documentary storytelling project created by Stuart Meyer exploring what it's really like to live …

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 12-06-2024 - Interesting interview with local authors - Penelope Todd and Majella Cullinane 48:33

1M ago48:33

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Interesting interview with local authors - Beverly chats with two acclaimed writers: Penelope Todd and Majella Cullinane about their new books: a novel, and poetry collection, respectively, with the common theme of Matriarchy. Firstly, Penelope shares the challenges and delights of writing about the life and times of her grandmother, "Nell" while M…

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PREMIERE EPISODE PREVIEW: Coastal Memoir | How I Got Here 1:28

1M ago1:28

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In this episode 1 coastal clip of the premiere episode of Your Coastal Life Fix, listen to the story of the moment I stepped foot into my dream coastal home during a frenzied open house. The full episode will premiere in mid-June. Ever wonder what it's really like to live and work in coastal towns? Your Coastal Life Fix will share with you the dail…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 08-05-2024 - Interviewing Southern writers - Kathryn Van Beek, Carolijn Guytonbeck and Kyle Mewburn 55:18

2M ago55:18

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Interviewing Southern writers - This month I chat with Kathryn Van Beek (one of the editors) and Carolijn Guytonbeck (one of the contributors) to "OTHERHOOD" an important new anthology of essays by women who for a myriad of reasons are NOT mothers in the traditional, societally-expected sense.Then I catch up with acclaimed Central Otago children's …

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 10-04-2024 - In-depth interviews with NZ writers and their work - Karen McMillan and Mikaela Nyman 49:26

3M ago49:26

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In-depth interviews with NZ writers and their work - This month Beverly chats with prolific author Karen McMillan, about her new historical romance ('Turbulent Threads') set in Victorian Dunedin.Then she has an in-depth catch up with 2024 Burns' Fellow, Mikaela Nyman (who writes in both English and Swedish) about her creative priorities for the yea…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 13-03-2024 - Creatives involved in the Dunedin Fringe Festival - Cindy Diver and Dr Chris Brickell 45:23

4M ago45:23

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Creatives involved in the Dunedin Fringe Festival - My first guest is Professional Theatre Maker Cindy Diver, who is directing 'LAVVIES2' in this year's Festival. We chat about the show's specifics plus the challenges of presenting it in a non-theatre space. Then we delve back into some of the highlights of Cindy's 30+ year creative career - such a…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 14-02-2024 - News and views about local writers - Jan McEwen and Liz Breslin 53:06

5M ago53:06

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News and views about local writers - This month Beverly chats with the exec director of the Michel King Writers' Centre, Jan McEwen, about the beautiful Signalman's Cottage in Devonport where the Centre is based, the various writers' residencies the Centre offers, along with the wider opportunities to also stay and write there as a visiting writer.…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 10-01-2024 - For and about local writers - Dr April-Rose Geers and Kathryn Van Beek 49:51

6M ago49:51

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This month Beverly chats with UBS Emerging Writer in Residence, and poet-activist, Dr April-Rose Geers about the complex creative nonfiction memoir she will be working on while in Dunedin. Then, later in the show, Beverly chats with out-going 2023 Burns' Fellow Kathryn Van Beek who reflects on the highs, lows, challenges (and pressures) of this uni…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 13-12-2023 - Interviewing Local Writers - Ian Dougherty and Anna Hoek-Sims 42:19

7M ago42:19

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Interviewing Local Writers - This month Beverly talks with regional historian and journalist Ian Dougherty, who has written over 30 books about local figures, families and organisations, including his latest updated book: The Steepest Street in the World... Baldwin Street here in Dunedin.This is followed by a chat with UBS's Retail Manager, Anna Ho…

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Te Pūao - Where the River Meets the Sea - Powhiri - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 20:48

8M ago20:48

20:48

In Te Pūao: The Place Where the River Meets the Sea, we explore the realms of traditional Mātauraka Māori and Pūrakau. Join Witi Ihimaera, Linda Tuhiwai Smith and Monty Soutar in conversation with mana whenua narrative expert and Ahi Kā storykeeper Megan Pōtiki.This Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival podcast was brought to you with support from O…

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Te Pūao - Where the River Meets the Sea - Panel - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 58:29

8M ago58:29

58:29

In Te Pūao: The Place Where the River Meets the Sea, we explore the realms of traditional Mātauraka Māori and Pūrakau. Join Witi Ihimaera, Linda Tuhiwai Smith and Monty Soutar in conversation with mana whenua narrative expert and Ahi Kā storykeeper Megan Pōtiki.This Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival podcast was brought to you with support from O…

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Te Pō Whakanui i Witi Ihimaera! Festival Gala Night - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 2:10:07

8M ago2:10:07

2:10:07

This podcast was recorded live at the Regent Theatre on the first night of the Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival for their Gala Celebration - Te Pō Whakanui i Witi Ihimaera! The event celebrated 50 years of literary inspiration and influence with Stacey Morrison and beloved author Witi Ihimaera. Hear from a bevy of writers, poets and musicians inc…

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Gala Night - Emma Espiner - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 5:49

8M ago5:49

5:49

In this snippet from the Gala Celebration - Te Pō Whakanui i Witi Ihimaera! Award winning author, broadcaster and political commentator Dr. Emma Espiner reflects on the profound impact Witi Ihimaera’s work has had on her lifeThis Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival podcast was brought to you with support from Otago Access Radio, Copyright Licensin…

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Gala Night - Fiona Farrell - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 12:46

8M ago12:46

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Author Fiona Farrell and Witi Ihimaera go way back – listen to Fiona’s tales of her time spent with Witi and the significance of these meetings on her writing trajectory. Recorded at the 2023 Gala Celebration - Te Pō Whakanui i Witi Ihimaera!This Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival podcast was brought to you with support from Otago Access Radio, C…

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Gala Night - Chris Tse - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 7:45

8M ago7:45

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A generative poem to Aotearoa’s beloved author Witi Ihimaera, written and spoken by Poet Laureate Chris Tse. As recorded at the 2023 Gala Celebration - Te Pō Whakanui i Witi Ihimaera!This Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival podcast was brought to you with support from Otago Access Radio, Copyright Licensing New Zealand and Dunedin UNESCO City of L…

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Gala Night - Jacinta Ruru - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 5:37

8M ago5:37

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The lasting ripples of Witi Ihimaera’s work spreads far beyond the horizon, spillling into the hearts of those who most need it. Listen as Aotearoa’s first professor of law-Jacinta Ruru shares her experience and early interactions with Witi Ihimaera’s work.This Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival podcast was brought to you with support from Otago …

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Gala Night - David Eggleton - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 8:26

8M ago8:26

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David Eggleton is a Poet of Rotuman, Tongan and Pākehā descent based in Ōtepoti Dunedin. His book The Conch Trumpet won the 2016 Ockham New Zealand Book Award for Poetry. Also, in 2016 he received the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement in Poetry. He was Aotearoa New Zealand Poet Laureate 2019 - 2022.This Dunedin Writers and Readers Fes…

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Gala Night - Ariana Tikao, Ruby Solly - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 10:25

8M ago10:25

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Close your eyes and listen to the melodies of taonga Pūoro, played by generous creatives Ariana Tikao and Ruby Solly. Let these powerful performers, words and songs, guide you on a journey unique and beautiful.Ariana Tikao is a singer, taonga puoro musician and writer of Kāi Tahu descent, and recipient of a 2020 Arts Foundation Laureate award. She …

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Ora: Healing Ourselves - Indigenous Knowledge, Healing and Wellbeing - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 1:04:59

8M ago1:04:59

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In this podcast we explore Indigenous understandings and practices of wellbeing and healing from trauma, grounded in the knowledge of ancestors and based on research. During this conversation, renowned scholar Linda Tuhiwai Smith and Professor Anne-Marie Jackson discuss tikanga Māori concepts, decolonising approaches and prioritising mauri ora for …

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From Jewelled Fantasies to Splended Rags - Hone Tuwhare - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 1:05:15

8M ago1:05:15

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Take an imaginative visit to Hone Tuwhare’s crib at Kākā Point, conjured by the reflections and responses of poets, artists and the newly established Tuwhare Creative Residency. Join your guides Jeanette Wikaira, Manaia Tuwhare-Hoani, Tracey Tawhiao, Ati Teepa and Cilla McQueen as we embark on this journey together. This session was presented by th…

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Fierce Hope: The Ihumātao Chapter - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 1:00:23

8M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Youth activism has been a defining feature of Aotearoa’s recent political landscape. In these unsettling times, the political actions of young New Zealanders are a source of inspiration, challenge and renewal. In this session, presented by the University of Otago, Ihumātao activist Qiane Matata-Sipu is joined by author Karen Nairn and chair Mania T…

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Narrative Warfare: What Happens When Great Stories Go to Work for Nefarious Purposes - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 59:49

8M ago59:49

59:49

We all know people captivated by conspiracy stories - but are we talking enough about the darker origins of these stories? How much do we really know? In Narrative Warfare: What Happens When Great Stories Go to Work for Nefarious Purposes, Matthew Cunningham and Sanjana Hattotuwa, with chair Ian Telfer, unpack how stories aid the social and cultura…

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Radiant Revelry - Katherine Mansfield - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 1:05:18

8M ago1:05:18

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On her birthday, and to commemorate the centenary year of her death, over 100 fans gathered to celebrate the life and work of Katherine Mansfield, New Zealand’s iconic, boundary-pushing literary giant. Presented by the Otago University Press, join chair Michelle Elvy and Katherine Mansfield biographer Redmer Yska – author of Katherine Mansfield’s E…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 11-10-2023 - Dr Chris Brickell and Kitty Brown with Jen Stokes 41:46

9M ago41:46

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Dr Chris Brickell and Kitty Brown with Jen StokesBroadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Storytelling Unplugged: finding common ground through podcast narratives 1:00:07

10M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Podcasting is an innovative storytelling technique and a creative entry point for some of today’s most important conversations. We join poet and playwright Vira Paky as she chats with Thabiso Sibanda and Kii Small from the Unpack and PhD: Unpacked podcasts about how to create thought-provoking audio content and the potential of podcasts to amplify …

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I Identify As An Imposter 1:00:26

10M ago1:00:26

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The arts are gradually becoming more diverse, but many acclaimed writers of the literary canon are still of the old-white-man persuasion. Given the lack of representation in the field, it can be hard for emerging young authors – especially people of colour and gender diverse folk – to dare to dream of successful careers. We join poet and writer Nao…

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Calling Community From The Page: Art and Activism 53:33

10M ago53:33

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Creative writing is often positioned on the periphery of activism, community-building and mobilisation. However, relational writers cannot create in isolation. NZYWF Young Writer in Residence Ruby Macomber, Carl Naus and others discuss the necessity of creative communities for social change. They explore how creative writing can be a call to action…

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Stick It To The Man: the power of street postering 48:24

10M ago48:24

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For centuries, street posters have served as a powerful tool for causes of all kinds. This panel discussion explores how the humble poster has ignited social and political movements. Festival Guest Curator and Rat World founder and editor-in-chief Jennifer Cheuk chat with Ōtepoti creatives Jamiema Lorimer, Piupiu Maya Turei and Jörg Bendt about how…

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Writing Across Disciplines 1:02:49

10M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

What is writing? Who is a writer? Drawing on their interdisciplinary backgrounds, writer and performer Josiah Morgan, poet and musician Isla Huia, comedian Janaye Henry, and playwright and journalist Sam Brooks unpack the multifaceted dimensions of storytelling across genre borders. This event was part of the New Zealand Young Writers Festival (21s…

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Prescriptions and Prose: where medicine and creativity meet 58:09

10M ago58:09

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Ōtepoti is Aotearoa’s only UNESCO City of Literature and is home to one of the top medical schools in the country. Is this an unlikely combination, or are there deeper connections between medicine, writing and creativity? We join festival Guest Curator and Rat World founder and editor-in-chief Jennifer Cheuk as she examines this topic with doctor L…

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The One Work That Defines You 52:54

10M ago52:54

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A play, a song, a joke, a story – there’s always one work that comes to mind when you think of a writer. We join playwright Sam Brooks, comedians Abby Howells and Janaye Henry, andpoet Claudia Jardine as they chat about what it means – and how it feels – to have an audience come back to a single piece of work that may be long in a writer’s rearview…

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Write On with Beverly Martens - 13-09-2023 - Dr Susan Wardell and Vanda Symon 52:01

10M ago52:01

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Dr Susan Wardell and Vanda SymonBroadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Write On with Vanda Symon - 09-08-2023 - Bronwyn Wylie Gibb and also Maxine Alterio, Penelope Todd and Carolyn McCurdie 52:04

11M ago52:04

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Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Write On with Vanda Symon - 10-05-2023 - Rachel Stedman and Kathryn van Beek 49:57

1y ago49:57

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Rachel Stedman and Kathryn van Beek.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Write On with Vanda Symon - 12-04-2023 - Paul Sorrell and Laurence Fearnley 50:08

1+ y ago50:08

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Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Write On with Vanda Symon - 08-03-2023 - David Eggleton and David Elliot 50:46

1+ y ago50:46

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David Eggleton and David Elliot.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Write On with Vanda Symon - 08-02-2023 - Sue Wootton and Daphne Lee 50:57

1+ y ago50:57

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Sue Wootton and Daphne Lee - Vanda chats to Sue Wootton, publisher at Otago University Press and Daphne Lee talks about her Fossil treasures of Foulden Maar book.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

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Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu, Volume 2 - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 1:22:51

1+ y ago1:22:51

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A discussion about Tāngata Ngāi Tahu: People of Ngāi Tahu, Volume 2 tracing the history of the Otago region through the Ngāi Tahu people of Āraiteuru. The korero was facilitated by Waiariki Parata-Taiapa who lead co-editors Helen Brown and Dr Michael J. Stevens and contributing author and chair of Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Edward Ellison as they talked a…

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Otago Poetry Slam 45:46

1+ y ago45:46

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Open to slam poets of any age, with the winner being sponsored to represent Otago at the National Slam. The competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules of the National Slam, and poets may be required to read up to three poems. With your MC Sara Hirsch and calibration poet Eric Soakai. This event was part of the New Zealand Young Writ…

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Climate Poetry Here and Now 1:02:24

1+ y ago1:02:24

1:02:24

With No Other Place to Stand: An Anthology of Climate Change Poetry from Aotearoa New Zealand recently published by AUP and the UNESCO Cities of Literature combining forces for The Heat is On: Young Writers on the Climate Crisis, is there a single bigger issue for young writers today? Rebecca Hawkes chairs a panel discussion with readings, featurin…

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Playright After 25 1:01:59

1+ y ago1:01:59

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These playwrights were once young and hungry, ‘before twenty-five,’ and heralded as the future of this country’s playwriting. What happened next, and where are they now? Examining the grey area between ‘emerging’ and ‘emerged’, award-winning playwrights Ben Wilson, Amy Wright, and Nathan Joe, who have come through Playmarket’s b425 competition, dis…

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You, Me, Her and The Sea 44:53

1+ y ago44:53

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As triplet sisters clear the family attic after a shared heartbreak, old memories, buried secrets, and deep-set grudges are forced to the surface. A new drama by local playwright Amy Wright, written for her Honours year at the University of Otago, with the assistance of Amanda Martin. This event was part of the New Zealand Young Writers Festival (2…

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Dirty Talk 1:16:01

1+ y ago1:16:01

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James Joyce’s perverse love letters reveal that the terms ‘literary genius’ and ‘smut peddler’ are far from mutually exclusive. What do Aotearoa’s new generation of young writers - Josiah Morgan, Essa May Ranapiri, Samuel Te Kani, and Rebecca Hawkes - have to say about the fine line between erotic and profane? This event was part of the New Zealand…

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True Crit 51:40

1+ y ago51:40

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In this panel, art critics across different mediums - Mya Morrison-Middleton, Sinead Overbye, Essa May Ranapiri, and Samuel Te Kani - discuss the very nature of criticism. Who or what is criticism for? Who should critique who? And is Aotearoa too small for robust criticism? This event was part of the New Zealand Young Writers Festival (29th October…

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Slam Champ Sandwich 1:04:33

1+ y ago1:04:33

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Our country's finest slam champions - Nathan Joe, Sara Hirsch, and Eric Soakai share their winning poems and spill the hot behind the scenes tea of what goes on during slam off. Past winners gossip and rant about what makes such a community-driven but competitive sport so enticing. This event was part of the New Zealand Young Writers Festival (29th…

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Mapping Dunedin's Stories - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 2021 51:53

3y ago51:53

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Cityscapes and their surroundings have an intimate connection to the literary imagination, inscribing a sense of place and identity that persists through time. Frank Gordon, Roger Hickin, David Ciccoricco, and Nicola Cummins will discuss the varied ways they have mapped our city’s stories.

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Magical Rights - Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival 2021 58:28

3y ago58:28

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HG Parry is an emerging author who writes complex and engaging fantasy novels.She will explain to Lynn Freeman the imaginative thought processes that led her, in her most recent series, to reinvent the French Revolution.

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