Writers from Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to submit essays that engage with and reflect on our culture. Join a tradition of bold, thought-provoking writing. Prize: NZ$3000 + 1-year Landfall Tauraka subscription. Entries: close 31 July 2026.
The Landfall Tauraka Young Writers’ Essay Prize is an annual award open to writers aged 16 to 25. The winner receives NZ$1500 and a year’s subscription to Landfall Tauraka. We’re looking for original essays that reflect life in Aotearoa today and capture the concerns and creativity of our emerging writers. Entries: close 31 March 2026.
