The NZ Young Writers Fest welcomes young writers, aged 15-35, of all kinds to celebrate a diverse range of wordsmithing. It’s Aotearoa’s only literary festival focussed solely on young writers - and it’s held right here in Ōtepoti Dunedin.This live-recorded podcast series from the 2025 New Zealand Young Writers Fest is brought to you by Otago Access Radio and supported by Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature.
New Zealand Young Writers Festival
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The NZ Young Writers Fest welcomes young writers, aged 15-35, of all kinds to celebrate a diverse range of wordsmithing. It’s Aotearoa’s only literary festival focussed solely on young writers - and it’s held right here in Ōtepoti Dunedin.This live-recorded podcast series from the 2025 New Zealand Young Writers Fest is brought to you by Otago Access Radio and supported by Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature.
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Recent Episodes
September 17, 2025
Publishing in Aotearoa Today: An insider’s guide
For many unpublished writers, getting a foot in the door of the publishing world can feel like an impossible task, often shrouded in mystery and seemingly impervious borders. We’re here to tell you it’s not! Three seasoned writers, editors and literary practitioners get together to kōrero about the world of publishing in Aotearoa today - what to do, what not to do and the myriad ways in which to make it happen. Join writer and Starling editor Louise Wallace, chapbook micropress publisher Josiah Morgan, and children’s writer and publisher Kitty Brown in conversation with Lynley Edmeades, writer and current Landfall editor, as they discuss the various avenues that allowed them to make their entry into the world of publishing in Aotearoa. Presented in association with University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka. This event was part of the New Zealand Young Writers Festival (Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September 2025)
September 17, 2025
Feathers in Flight: Voices of the Next Generation
In this special mix-and-mingle reading event, our young writers take the stage to share original work - from poetry to storytelling: lyrical, personal, political, and everything in between. Each piece offers a glimpse into the future of Aotearoa literature and showcases a diversity of style, identity, and imagination. The event highlights the vibrancy of Aotearoa’s next generation of storytellers. Hosted by acclaimed writer and performer Josiah Morgan, this is a rare opportunity to feel the creative pulse of our future literary leaders. 03:59 - Josiah Morgan (Host - Part 1) 07:50 - Stella Weston 12:35 - Helena Mayer 16:46 - Nadia Solomon 20:12 - Tunmise Adebowale 24:20 - Holly Rowsell 27:50 - Mariwakiterangi Paekau 29:55 - Jordan Irvine 35:07 - Te Awhirēinga Heperi 41:51 - Paige Walker 46:01 - Ruby Macomber 50:43 - Josiah Morgan (Host - Part 2) 52:10 - Krysana Hanley 55:07 - Ella Sage 58:22 - Lillian Kelleher 01:05:09 - Sahara Pohatu-Trow 01:08:50 - Tōrea Scott-Fyfe 01:15:30 - Aroha Witinitara 01:20:14 - Nick Tipa 01:26:10 - Waiata from writers This event contains some strong language & themes that may not be suitable for all audiences. This event was part of the New Zealand Young Writers Festival (Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September 2025)
September 30, 2024
How to transition from emerging to ‘emerged’
Sam Brooks leads a panel discussion with Iona Winter and Devon Webb, exploring the transition from emerging writer to established author and the evolving opportunities and approaches that come with it in this interview.
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