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NZ Summer of Reading campaign launched by Read NZ
An online campaign launching today will again encourage Kiwis to pick up a book and share their reading this summer. NZ Summer of Reading is a light-hearted campaign to share and promote reading for relaxation and pure fun. Now in its second year, it will run until the end of January. Read NZ Te Pou Muramura […]
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Changes at WORD Christchurch – Nic LOW steps down
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM WORD After two years in the role, Nic Low is stepping down from the Programme Directorship of WORD Christchurch. Nic leaves us with stronger ties to Māori writers and storytellers, and a new strength in livestreaming and innovative digital presentation. He is leaving to concentrate on his own writing and his role […]
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Seven Days Walking – Going West poets offer provocations
We love bringing you innovative ways to connect with New Zealand authors. Which is why we are delighted to be partnering with the Urban Walking Festival to extend their delightful project Seven Days of Walking: writing to inspire walking delivered to your phone by text message. We teamed up with UWF to add new commissions […]
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Legendary Author Joy Cowley Draws Thousands of Spellbound Young Kiwis to Special Online Event
Wellington,1 December 2022 More than 4,000 young Kiwi booklovers in schools and libraries across the country attended a very special online event yesterday, where legendary author Joy Cowley read from her classic tale The Tiny Woman’s Coat (illustrated by Giselle Clarkson from Gecko Press) and answered questions about her love of reading, writing, and penning […]
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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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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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Storylines announces 2022 Notable Book award winners
Storylines Children’s Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa 1 November 2022 2022 Storylines Notable Book Awards announced The excellence 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 […]
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Global celebration of Katherine Mansfield’s creative legacy to take place in 2023
14 October 2022 In 2023 internationally renowned modernist writer Katherine Mansfield will be celebrated throughout Aotearoa and the world. Mansfield was born in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington on 14 October 1888 and died in Fontainebleau, France, on 9 January 1923. Alongside other 20th century literary giants James Joyce, Virginia Woolf and D.H. Lawrence, Katherine defined modernism by […]
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INVITATION: Canadian Creative industries Virtual Pre-Mission to Australia and New Zealand
The Government of Canada is pleased to invite participants to the upcoming Canadian Creative Industries Virtual Pre-Mission to Australia and New Zealand. This virtual event is organized by the Department of Canadian Heritage, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, and is scheduled to take place on October 26-28, 2022. Canadian creative industries virtual pre-mission program […]
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Advocacy guide a tool for long-term change
04 Oct 2022 Creative New Zealand and Te Rōpū Mana Toi are launching a new advocacy guide, ‘Changing the story on arts, culture and creativity in Aotearoa’, on October 25 – and we’d love you to join us. As the sector continues to navigate significant challenges, the narrative guide is designed to support a collective approach […]
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