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The Coalition for Books: a dynamic new organisation for New Zealand literature announced
A dynamic collaborative organisation has formed to make a tangible difference to the literary landscape of Aotearoa, supported by seed funding from Creative New Zealand (CNZ).
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Alan Duff, Elizabeth Knox and Don McGlashan Headline 24th Going West Writers Festival
6-8 September Going West Writers Festival weekend. Titirangi War Memorial Hall. New Zealand’s leading authors, poets, playwrights and musicians take to West Auckland’s theatres, halls and beaches…
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Entries now open for the 2020 Ockhams
The New Zealand Book Awards Trust is now inviting submissions for the 2020 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. These prestigious awards promote excellence in, and provide recognition for, the best…
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The 2019 Ngaio Marsh Awards shortlist is revealed
Ngaio Marsh has made the cut for the shortlist of the award which bears her name. To the possible relief of the organisers of the awards that bear…
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Social issues a major theme for National Poetry Day celebrations
Climate change and the plight of refugees are the focus of some of the 150+ events in this year’s Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day, taking place on Friday…
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David Hill is announced as the 2019-2020 President of Honour
The New Zealand Society of Authors is delighted to announce that David Hill is their 2019-2020 President of Honour. This prestigious honour is bestowed on a senior…
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Tickets on Sale for NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults Ceremony
Buy your tickets today to celebrate the best books for young New Zealand readers, and applaud the winners, at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and…
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Hamilton Book Month happening again this August
It’s August and Hamilton Book Month is underway again with the biggest ever programme with…
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Eye-catching Book on Sāmoan Tattooing Sweeps the Board at the PANZ Book Design Awards
A beautifully designed and richly illustrated retelling of the unique and powerful history of Sāmoan…
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Booker Prize 2019 Longlist: Novels in English From Nine Countries
In Feature Articles by Porter Anderson First appeared in Publishing Perspectives. The 2019 Booker Prize…
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A wealth of literary talent at Writers on Mondays
16 July 2019 Popular readings series Writers on Mondays returns to Wellington from 22 July, featuring a stunning array of local, national, and international writers.
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Government Making Plans –
Encouraging signs for transformation of the sector By Keri Malthus
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