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Jane Ussher’s ‘Nature – Stilled’ judged NZ’s best designed book
Covid 19 restrictions disrupted this year’s PANZ Book Design Awards, but the nation’s most beautiful books were still celebrated, albeit via a virtual ceremony. Publishers, authors, editors and, most importantly, designers, gathered together online this evening to laud this year’s crop of standout titles. The big winner on the night was Nature – Stilled by Jane Ussher […]
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Asia Media Centre on the hunt for new voices
10 NOVEMBER 2021 New voices on Asia One of the Asia Media Centre’s goals is to increase the number of voices talking about Asia-relevant issues in the New Zealand media. We are looking for diverse perspectives from people who love writing and/or photography, and have a passion for or experience with Asia. “New Voices” is looking […]
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Crystal Arts Trust takes on sponsorship of Best First Book Awards
The new cultural philanthropy organisation, the Crystal Arts Trust, has assumed the sponsorship of the Best First Book awards at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. Formerly known as the MitoQ Best First Book Awards, the awards, for four books each year, will from 2022 be known as the Crystal Arts Trust Best First Book […]
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Submissions open for 2022 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
The New Zealand Book Awards Trust is now inviting submissions for the 2022 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. These annual awards recognise and celebrate the best books for young readers published in New Zealand. Titles with release dates between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022 will be considered for the […]
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Te Herenga Waka celebrates recipients of prestigious Research Honours
Twelve academics from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington have been recognised in the 2021 Reseach Honours Aotearoa Awards, which are presented by Royal Society Te Apārangi and Health Research Council to celebrate outstanding achievements and excellence among New Zealand researchers. Academics from New Zealand’s top-ranked university for intensity of high-quality research have been recognised for their contributions […]
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The Michael King Writers Centre announces 2022 Residencies
The Michael King Writers Centre Trust is looking forward to welcoming and hosting a diverse cohort of writers who, during their time in Devonport’s Signalman’s House, will work on an exciting and eclectic range of topics including: poetry that experiments with hybridity and is an exploration of trans language and poetic form, of territory and authority; a psychological, supernatural thriller […]
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2022 TCK Publishing Poetry Awards Contest
The TCK Publishing Poetry Awards Contest is an international poetry contest established in 2021. Each year’s prizewinner receives a $1,000 honorarium and publication of his or her poem on the TCK Publishing website. TCK Publishing is recognizing poetry writers from all countries, backgrounds, and levels of experience and we invite you to join the 2022 TCK […]
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2022 TCK Short Story awards – 11 genres
The TCK Publishing Short Story Contest is an international short story contest established in 2021. Each year’s prizewinner receives a $1,000 honorarium (cash prize) and publication of his or her short story on the TCK Publishing website. TCK Publishing is recognizing short story writers from all countries, backgrounds, and levels of experience and we invite […]
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2021 Contestable Fund Grants have been awarded with $75,000 granted
11 Nov 2021 The 2021 Contestable Fund Grants have been awarded with $75,000 granted towards 11 projects across Aotearoa. Congratulations to the successful recipients of the 2021 Contestable Fund Grants, with a total of $75,000 granted. Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) is excited to announce the successful recipients in this year’s round of Contestable Fund Grants. […]
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Storylines Notable Books 2021 Awards – full list announced
The current strength of New Zealand publishing for children and young adults is reflected in the list of Storylines Notable Books in five genres announced today by the Storylines Children’s Literature Trust Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa. “There are outstanding books in every category,” says Trust chair Christine Young. “Despite difficulties posed by Covid–19 […]
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Tim Worrall named as University Writer in Residence
Leading TV writer/director Tim Worrall (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Pākehā) has been appointed the Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) and Creative New Zealand Writer in Residence for 2022. Tim’s most recent work for television is as the co-lead writer and lead director on the acclaimed prime-time drama series Head […]
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Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement: winners announced and live online literary panel
A prolific writer for young adults, an award-winning poet and one of New Zealand’s most distinguished historians are being honoured in the 2021 Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement. With interests spanning ecology, resilience and resourcefulness, and the Treaty of Waitangi – Creative New Zealand is pleased to announce this year’s recipients: Poetry: Anne Kennedy – […]
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