• The recipients of the 2022 Contestable Fund Grants – $73,000 granted

    CLNZ is excited to announce the successful recipients in this year’s round of Contestable Fund Grants. Applications were invited for projects that had clearly defined and measurable outcomes that align with the Cultural Fund’s objectives. There were a total of 38 applications received, covering a wide range of topics and subjects, with funding contributions made […]

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  • Nominees 2022 RSF Prize

    Here is the list of nominees for the 2022 RSF Prize. Fifteen journalists and media outlets from all over the world have been shortlisted for their outstanding and essential work in support of the freedom to inform. Here are the exceptional histories on their website. This year is the 30th edition of this prize. Thirty years […]

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  • The 88th PEN International Congress in Uppsala – Reports and Resolutions

    Dear PEN Centres, At this time in history, PEN International is needed more than ever. Sadly, as Arthur Miller once stated, we won’t live long enough to see that noble day when our cherished organization won’t be needed anymore. But let us continue to strive with all our strength for this day to come and […]

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  • STORYLINES NATIONAL STORY TOUR VISITS AUCKLAND 21 – 25 NOVEMBER 2022

    Storylines Children’s Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa The Storylines Story Tour visits schools and libraries: Monday 21 November         – Northcote, Birkenhead, Birkdale, Takapuna, Mairangi Bay, Red Beach, Whangāpārāoā Tuesday 22 November        – Howick, Cockle Bay, Shelly Park, Mt Eden, Three Kings, Remuera, Meadowbank Wednesday 23 November – Glen […]

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  • The Michael King Writers Centre announces 2023 Residencies

    14 November 2022 This year’s Michael King Writers Centre residency selection panel once again had their work cut out for them with a high number of applications received for the 18 residencies planned across 2023. There were 108 applicants totaling 509 individual applications across all of the available categories. A continuing trend is the high […]

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  • The Pacific Languages Strategy 2022-2032

    Tālofa, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Kia orana, Talofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Noa’ia, Mauri, Tēnā koutou katoa and greetings to you all! When Pacific languages are heard, spoken and celebrated, Pacific communities thrive and when our Pacific communities thrive, Aotearoa is a better place for all of us. Use of Pacific languages is […]

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  • Radio New Zealand Storytimes Information for Aotearoa Authors and Publishers

                    Background                                          www.storytime.rnz.co.nz In June 2022 Radio New Zealand (RNZ) commenced a project to move the collection of 1700 RNZ Storytimes to an online (internet-based) platform. The authors of these stories have […]

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  • New Zealanders encouraged to give the gift of reading to children and young people in need this Christmas

      Children’s book-gifting charity Kiwi Christmas Books is aiming to deliver a record number of books into the hands of under-privileged kids this Christmas – and they are calling on generous New Zealanders to help them do it. Members of the public can donate books through their local participating bookstore from November 1 or directly […]

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  • Enter the Multiverse -Asian Arts practitioners report Oct 2022

        Please read this Te Taumata Toi-a-Iwi report on Asian Artists and practitioners in Aotearoa   Here: Enter-the-Multiverse-28-October-2022

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  • The Robert Burns Fellow 2023 is Kathryn van Beek

      Congratulations to Kathryn Van Beek, NZSA Board member who has been announced as the Robbie Burns Fellow at Otago University for 2023.   The Dunedin-based multidisciplinary writer has published a collection of short stories, Pet, authored plays, written and illustrated children’s books, authored television and podcast series, and contributed to news media. During the […]

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  • Creative NZ launches new Advocacy Guide

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  • AT THE BAY | I TE KOKORU – new initiative and publishing opportunity

      AT THE BAY | I TE KOKORU Aotearoa Stories Nau mai haere mai Welcome to Aotearoa New Zealand’s short story organisation Te wāhi mō ngā paki, te tuhi momorua me whakamātau, te pakiwaitara tere me poto. A space for short stories, hybrid and experimental writing, flash and microfiction.Te whakanui i te matatau o te […]

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