Congratulations to past writer-in-residence Kirsty Gunn (2009) on the publication of Pretty Ugly, the inaugural title in a new series of short story collections from Landfall Tauraka and Otago University Press, celebrating the art of short story writing in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Download and read the Randell Cottage August newsletter.
Former resident at Randell Cottage, Tina Makereti, has launched a challenging new book, The Mires, that tackles big subjects – identity, racism, intolerance and what happens when that becomes extremism.
The Post has published an article from Dame Fiona Kidman about the upcoming Raise the Roof for Randell Cottage: Live Letters event.
Download and read the Randell Cottage June newsletter.
The lost art of letter writing and reading will be reignited at Live Letters, a special fundraising event on July 15.
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us in person and online on Tuesday at the National Library to hear from 2023 Randell Cottage residents Rachel O’Neill and Caroline Laurent, in conversation with trustee Francis Cooke.
Please join us on Tuesday 21 November at the National Library – or via zoom link if you’re unable to attend in person.
You’re invited to the National Library Auditorium on 21 November to get to know our latest writers.
New Zealand poet Rachel O’Neill has just finished their placement at Randell Cottage and will share their experiences in conversation with Trustee Francis Cooke.
The French Embassy’s Cultural Counsellor, Eric Soulier, will lead a discussion with newly-returned laureate, Caroline Laurent, who was inspired by her brief visit to Wellington last December and is halfway through an exciting new work.
Light refreshments will be served before & after the event. Koha (suggest $5 pp) would be appreciated.
Time: 5:15 to 7.30 pm (formalities 6.00 to 7.00 pm)
Venue: Auditorium, National Library, Molesworth Street, access from Aitken Street
RSVP: info@randellcottage.co.nz by 19 November.
Can’t make it in person? A zoom link will be available through the National Library.
Read the latest newsletter from the Friends of Randell Cottage and find out about events in October and November.