• 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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  • OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN’S WRITERS – Storylines & NZSA – Meet Australian agents on zoom

    On Saturday 8 October at 3pm Storylines, in association with NZSA, hosts a webinar for children’s and young adult writers and illustrators featuring two key publishing figures in Australia:  leading literary agent Alex Adsett, and one of Australia’s most influential children’s publishers Clare Hallifax. This is a unique opportunity for authors and illustrators to learn what publishers look […]

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  • Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa are to host the 2022 Pacific Arts Summit on 11 – 13 October at Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington

    Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa are to host the 2022 Pacific Arts Summit on 11 – 13 October at Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington Creative New Zealand brings together Pasifika artists, practitioners and organisations to talanoa about the future of Pacific arts. Creative New Zealand is inviting creatives of Pacific heritage to register their in-person attendance […]

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  • 2022 New Zealand Young Writers Festival: Next week! 29 September

      The eighth NZYWF will bring a tentacular feast of literary action near the Octagon on the cusp of October. Join us for our Festival Opening with Rebecca Hawkes (MC) for kai, kōrero, and kinship, as we launch our inky festival into the eight-mosphere. Music from Keira Wallace and short performances from Te Kahui (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti […]

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  • Read NZ Te Pou Muramura 2022 Address – Dame Fiona Kidman

    Read NZ Te Pou Muramura is delighted to announce Dame Fiona Kidman as the author that will deliver its 2022 address The heart of the matter. Marking the 50th birthday of the organisation, Dame Fiona’s Pānui spans her own personal reading journey to her job as founding secretary of the then New Zealand Book Council, […]

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  • NZ Bookshop Day October 1-8, 2022

    NZ Bookshop Day It’s on! In celebration of NZ Bookshop Day 2022, Booksellers Aotearoa is hosting a nationwide bookmark treasure hunt, 1-8 October 2022.      More Here:  NZ Bookshop Day : Booksellers NZ         • Only one entry per person, per day through bookmark hunt at one location/ bookstore. • Only one entry per […]

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