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Panel talk — Disruption, trends and transformation: Libraries and archives leading change
Wednesday 25 March 2026, 5:30pm to 7:15pm Taiwhanga Kauhau — Auditorium, (lower ground) National Library Wellington. Entrance on Aitken Street. Free Add to my calendar Hear from six international leaders about how best practice in the library and archive sectors is constantly shapeshifting, and how transformative programming and community engagement is changing the face of […]
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New Voices of Aotearoa 2026 — nominations open!
Nominations are open for for New Voices of Aotearoa 2026! Launched just last year, this important initiative aims to showcase up-and-coming, must-read, brilliantly talented authors of Aotearoa New Zealand adult fiction and non-fiction. The New Voices of Aotearoa campaign has become a feature and a highlight for the Coalition, working hard to deliver on […]
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Libby Kirkby-McLeod is new Coalition for Books manager
From Coalition for Books Chair, Melanie-Laville-Moore Owing to an unexpected bereavement, our wonderful CFB manager Stacey Clair has needed to return to Australia. Alongside the day-to-day business, including Kete Books, during her tenure Stacey oversaw many new initiatives, most notably the introduction of the brilliant New Voices campaign, and the successful launch of Mahi Tahi, the book sector […]
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2026 NZSA Kupu Kaitiaki & Kaituhi Mentor Programmes for Kaituhi Māori OPEN
Open For Applications February 23rd – April 10th. He karanga tēnei ki ngā kaituhi Māori, he pōwhiri hoki kia kawea ō pūkenga tuhituhi ki tētahi taumata kounga hou. Whakaae ki tā mātou wero ki te tuhi i a koe anō ki tētahi wāhi e tū ai koe i waenga i ō hoa aropā, i ō […]
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NZ Booklovers Awards 2026 Shortlist Announced
19 February 2026 The NZ Booklovers Awards 2026 shortlist, announced today, features a mixture of debut authors and well-known writers. Books by Jacinda Ardern, Dominic Hoey, Chris Blake, Stef Harris, Dr Hinemoa Elder, Jane Ussher & John Walsh, Elizabeth Knox, Stacy Gregg, Sonya Wilson and Rachael King are among the diverse titles nominated for the […]
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VERB WELLINGTON WELCOMES CO-DIRECTORS GABRIELLE VINCENT & KATE MCDONALD
Verb Wellington, the capital’s dedicated organisation for literary festivals, events and residencies, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Gabrielle Vincent and Kate McDonald to the roles of co-directors. Vincent and McDonald will steer Verb Readers & Writers Festival which will take place between 11–13 September 2026; and will deliver LitCrawl Wellington on November […]
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CLNZ extends digital licensing
In December, you were asked whether you’d like Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) to extend its licensing to include digital works alongside print. We needed to know if this was an opportunity you wanted. Thank you to everyone who attended the Digital Works Hui or completed the survey. The response was overwhelmingly positive – 86% of […]
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2026 Storylines Margaret Mahy Medalist to Tim Tipene
The Storylines Children’s Literature Charitable Trust Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki is delighted to announce Tim Tipene as the 2026 recipient of the Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal. This award is recognised as New Zealand’s most prestigious honour for authors, illustrators, and publishers of children’s and young adult literature. About the Honouree Tim Tipene is awarded in […]
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NZSA Statement to members: PLR problems
It was brought to my attention this week that problems have occurred with the 2025 Public Lending Right (PLR) funding round. An administrative error within National Library of NZ (NLNZ), who administer the scheme, meant that 318 authors incorrectly received emails mid-year stating that they were eligible for a PLR payout in 2025. This […]
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NZSA National Board seeks Youth representative
We seek a new NZSA National Board Youth representative. Next Page Aotearoa, started as Pens and PJ’s, and has its own developing programme of professional development and events. Next Page Aotearoa – NZSA Youth Branch This is an opportunity to learn about governance. We thank Jessica Thomas for all her work on the board this last year. […]
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NZSA seeks a Delegate to represent Northern Districts: Northland, Auckland, Waikato / Bay of Plenty
Your current national board delegate and NZSA Vice-President Melinda Syzmanik is standing down this year. We need a new delegate for Northern Districts. We thank Melinda sincerely for her significant contribution and efforts to grow and develop our organisation and support the northern regional branches. Nominations for the Northern Districts regional delegate for the National Board are […]
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Copyright Licensing NZ Announce 2025 CLNZ Contestable Fund Grants.
Copyright Licensing New Zealand are Pleased to Announce the Recipients of the 2025 CLNZ Contestable Fund Grants. Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) is excited to announce the successful recipients in the 2025 round of Contestable Fund Grants, with a total of $75,000 granted. This year we received 107 applications, the highest ever number of applications […]
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