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Call for Papers! Scarred Nations: Intrastate Conflict, Legacies and Reconciliation – Titiro Whakamuri ki anga Whakamua Symposium
Scarred Nations: Intrastate Conflict, Legacies and Reconciliation – Titiro Whakamuri ki anga Whakamua Symposium 16–21 April 2023, Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, Aotearoa New Zealand The organising partners for Scarred Nations are delighted to invite paper submissions to this international, multidisciplinary symposium showcasing academic and creative work on intrastate conflict, its legacies, and […]
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New seminar series honours Lydia Wevers’ legacy
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies is hosting a series of events to honour the legacy and work of Emerita Professor Lydia Wevers. The seminar series begins on Wednesday 27 April and runs every Wednesday evening until 8 June. “Lydia is remembered as an academic mentor, an astute […]
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Canadian Government commits to amend Copyright Act so creators can be fairly compensated
Great news from Canada – Aotearoa NZ Government Please take Note On behalf of creators and publishers, Access Copyright is gratified to see the federal government commit in this year’s federal budget to amend the Copyright Act to ensure fair compensation for creators and copyright holders as part of a sustainable educational publishing marketplace. For over a […]
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Te Papa Tupu 2022 | 10 days left to submit
There are 10 days left to apply for Te Papa Tupu – a unique six-month writing programme designed to develop Māori writers and open doors into the world of book publishing. This valuable opportunity is offered to six participants every two years. Submit your manuscript by 30 April 2022 On Te Papa Tupu six-month programme, […]
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HELL Launches New Reading Initiative to Boost NZ Reading Rates
New Zealand’s rich landscape, its people and the authors who write about it are taking centre stage in a new reading initiative being rolled out by HELL to help lift declining reading rates. Building on eight successful years, The Great NZ Book Trip is a brand-new addition to the 2022 HELL Reading Challenge and is […]
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Love, loss and protest: researchers collect Renaissance women’s complaint poetry
Looking for a poem to read on World Poetry Day, 21 March 2022? An award-winning online index of poems penned by Renaissance women could provide the sonnet you need. The Early Modern Women’s Complaint Poetry Index brings together poetry about love, loss, and protest, written by women living from 1530 to 1680. Associate Professor Sarah […]
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New hub showcases Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading educational publishers
The Publishers Association of New Zealand Te Rau o Tākupu is proud to announce a new hub for educational publishing, promoting more than twenty of Aotearoa’s leading publishers to the international market. From world-renowned literacy programmes, to innovative bilingual books, to interactive resources foregrounding tikanga ā-iwi, the online hub presents a diverse range of publishers […]
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Kiwis love to read to their children – READ NZ survey
82% of parents of young children read with them at least once a week and usually at bedtime, according to the Read NZ National Reading Survey released today. Around a third reported their children under 10 years of age had a particular book they liked to be read repeatedly, while 55% said they wished they […]
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The 2022 Kāpiti Writers’ Retreat
25 – 27 February 2022 Waikanae, New Zealand Immerse yourself in writing and conversation this summer. There’s something for everyone – whether you’re new to writing, an established writer, or somewhere in-between. The Kāpiti Writers’ Retreat is happening from 25 -27 February 2022 on the beautiful Kāpiti Coast north of Wellington. This three-day gathering for […]
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NZSA ADVOCACY – Policy Tweaks to Improve Conditions for NZ Writers
NZSA ADVOCACY POLICIES 2021
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Ursula Bethell Writer in Residence – University of Canterbury 2022
Creative New Zealand Residency in Creative Writing 2022 Te Rāngai Toi Tangata | College of Arts Full-time at 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE) 6 or 12 month fixed-term opportunity Salary of $66,000 (for 12 months, pro-rated for 6 months) What You Will Do This fixed term Residency has been created to foster New Zealand […]
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NonfictionNOW – Call for Hui participants: submissions due 27 September 2021
Tēnā koutou katoa, Talofa lava, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Mālō e lelei, Mālō nī, Kia orana and warm Pacific greetings to you all! In 2021, NonfictioNOW takes a new form—adapting to the realities of the COVID pandemic while retaining its spirit and integrity. Despite a pandemic, we are still planning […]
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