New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc) Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa

“Oh! You’re the Pony Book Girl!” and other memorable insults: STACY GREGG.

NZSA Auckland Branch Monthly Meeting Friday 2 July meet from 5pm, meeting starts 6.15pm The Coffee Club, 42 High Street, Auckland CBD (on the edge of Freyberg Square) The Auckland Branch is thrilled to welcome one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most popular and best-selling children’s authors Stacy Gregg, to be our guest speaker...
Announcing the shortlist for the 2021 Michael Gifkins Prize

Text Publishing and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) are excited to announce the shortlist for the 2021 Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel. This year’s shortlist consists of three outstanding manuscripts: Paper Cage by Tom Baragwanath Light Keeping by Adrienne Jansen...
NZSA Regional Roadshows 2021

The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Regional Roadshow brings professional development to the regions. In 2021, the NZSA is offering one-day professional development workshops, masterclasses and panel discussions in seven regions across New Zealand. These events are organised in partnership with local...
Northland Branch National Short Story Competition 2021 - deadline 31 Aug

Open Section: Theme is The Wish, 1500-word limit, $12(gst inc) entry fee first story, $20 for two, $28 for three. First Prize $300, and a free critique for second and third places. The top three stories will be published on the NZSA Northland website. Year 7 & 8: Theme is The...
WORDSMITH: Memoir, Fiction & Autofiction (fictionalised autobiography/memoir)

Waiheke Island, 12 – 16 JULY 2021 This course is an introduction to the art of writing short fiction and/or memoir, suitable for both beginner and more advanced writers. The 5 sessions include exercises as learning tools plus time to workshop ideas with support and guidance. 1 – Introduction. Story arc. Scene, characters,...
Applications open for NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2021

$10,000 Opportunity for Writers Applications open for NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2021 Calling for applications from writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama with a literary track record, who are currently working on a new project. This annual Fellowship is awarded each year to a mid-career or senior writer to...
LAUNCH: June 10 Brigid Feehan' - 'The Life and Times of Eddie McGrath.'

You are warming invited to the launch of Brigid Feehan's new novel 'The Life and Times of Eddie McGrath.' Thursday June 10th, from 6 pm @ The Children’s Bookshop Shop 26 Kilbirnie Plaza Drinks and nibbles provided Copies available for purchase and signing on the night. RSVP to The Kilbirnie Children’s Bookshop Phone: +64 4 387...
AUTHOR TALK IN NELSON

Everyone is welcome at Page & Blackmore Booksellers on Friday 18 June at 5.15 pm when Trish Palmer be talking about her new book Knock Knock: Confessions of a Kiwi Interviewer. Knock Knock contains extraordinary stories from many years spent conducting interviews. This is the world of the dreaded door-knock...
Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara NZSA Roadshow - 19 June

Saturday 19 June, 9am to 5pm, Pipitea Campus, Mezzanine Level, Bunny St, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF VENUE: we have had to change our venue due to the level of interest in this event. Tickets are still available. If you have any questions about the change of venue...

The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc

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The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc is the principal representative for the professional interests of writers. Protecting basic rights to freedom of expression, working to improve income and conditions, promoting Aotearoa New Zealand writing and literary culture. Developing and creating a community for writers.

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Our Writers

The NZ Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) has been representing the interests of NZ writers since 1934. We are a community of writers who are proud to include some of New Zealand’s finest writers as members. NZSA fights for freedom of expression through our affiliation to International PEN.

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Our eight branches from Northland to Southland offer the opportunity to network with other writers, attend workshops, take part in seminars, enjoy social events, learn aspects of the craft of writing, enter branch specific competitions, and participate in decision-making about the Society.

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We represent writers of all genres and formats at all stages of their career. We offer information services, professional development programmes, advice and advocacy, awards, grants, residencies and fellowships, promotional opportunities and members discounts.

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New Zealanders and the Arts – Ko Aotearoa me ōna Toi
17 June 2021
New Zealanders and the Arts – Ko Aotearoa me ōna Toi | Creative New Zealand (creativenz.govt.nz) New Zealanders and the Arts – Ko Aotearoa me ōna Toi Findings from independent research by Colmar Brunton into New Zealanders’ attitudes to, attendance at, and participation in the arts in 2020. New Zealanders
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Kathleen Grattan Poetry Award open for entries – closes July 31
16 June 2021
Auckland poet Kathleen Grattan, a journalist and former editor of the New Zealand Woman’s Weekly, died in 1990. A member of the Titirangi Poets, her work was published in Landfall and other volumes including Premier Poets, a collection from the World Poetry Society. Her daughter Jocelyn Grattan, who also worked for the New Zealand
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Brian Turner on a life writing about, fighting for, and enjoying Aotearoa New Zealand
16 June 2021
“When I hear ‘progress and development’, I ask people to be specific about what it is that they’re describing. That for me is destruction, depletion, degradation.” The penultimate episode for Season 4 of the NZSA Oral History podcast presents Brian Turner from his 2020 oral history interview with Naomi Arnold.
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The NZ Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc is proudly supported by Creative New Zealand and a range of other organisations. We also take part in industry-wide coalitions and campaigns. Thanks to all those who support us and the literary sector in Aotearoa. For more about each please visit our Partners page.