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Announcing the 2024 Moore Prize Jury for Writing on Human Rights
1 May, 2024 – For immediate release The Christopher G. Moore Foundation is delighted to announce the jury for their eighth annual literary prize honouring books that feature human rights themes. The Prize has been established to provide recognition to authors who, through their work, contribute to the universality of human rights. This unique initiative […]
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Defend Press Freedom Amidst Israel’s War on Gaza: World Press Freedom Day 2024
“Amid the mounting death toll, destruction, and reports of harrowing atrocities, journalists in Gaza risk their lives and limbs to cover the war. Deliberately targeting journalists, and indiscriminate attacks that kill or injure journalists, amount to war crimes. All those responsible must be held to account. Protecting press freedom and ensuring the safety of […]
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Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship is open
THE ARTS FOUNDATION KATHERINE MANSFIELD MENTON FELLOWSHIP The Katherine Mansfield Menton Fellowship is for an established creative writer to spend three months or more in Menton in southern France to work on a project or projects. Applications are now open for the 2024 Fellowship, and close on the 14th June 2024. What can you write? […]
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PANZ welcomes Courtney Sina Meredith as new Association Director
The Publishers Association of New Zealand Te Rau o Tākupu is delighted to announce that Courtney Sina Meredith has been appointed as Association Director. PANZ President | Tumuaki Claire Murdoch says, “Courtney needs no introduction to Aotearoa’s literary community as a writer. However, what blew our panel away in a seriously competitive field of candidates […]
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NZSA Announces Manawatū Regional Roadshow
Manawatū Regional Roadshow 9AM – 4PM, SATURDAY 8 JUNE 2024, TE WHARE WAIRUA MERERIKIRIKI, 140-148 MAXWELLS LINE, AWAPUNI, PALMERSTON NORTH What’s on: Mihi Whakatau and Opening Kōrero with Caroline Barron Workshops: Make ’Em Laugh – Write Funny with Kathryn Burnett; On the Same Page with Sacha Cotter and Joshua Morgan; Create Your Own World with Cassie Hart; Elevate Your Story: Memoir, Caroline Barron; Big Burning World, […]
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Tracey Slaughter wins the Calibre Essay Prize
Tracey Slaughter – from Aotearoa New Zealand – has won the 2024 Calibre Essay Prize. Slaughter becomes the first overseas writer to claim the Calibre Prize. Judges Amy Baillieu, Shannon Burns, and Beejay Silcox chose ‘why your hair is long & your stories short’ from a field of 567 entries from twenty-eight countries. This […]
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Vale Sir Vincent O’Sullivan
Dominic O’Sullivan, announced on social media his father had died in Dunedin on Sunday April 28. “Hei aitua hoki, kua hinga toku matua. I am profoundly sad to share that my father, Emeritus Professor Sir Vincent O’Sullivan, died in Dunedin late yesterday. I was present with his wife Helen. In the next day or two, […]
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Emma Hislop is the 2024 Springboard recipient for Literature
SIX ARTISTS. ONE YEAR OF IMPACT. Today, The Arts Foundation announced their 2024 Springboard Award recipients – six outstanding artists at a formative stage in their careers, checking in for a year of mentorship with some of our illustrious artist alumni! Together, they’ll explore the many possible pathways to life as a full-time practicing […]
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Te Tauihu Short Story Awards 2024
Te Tauihu Short Story Awards 2024 ENTRIES OPEN TO 31 MAY 2024 EQUAL PRIZES FOR ENGLISH AND MĀORI SECTIONS $1,000 first place $500 second place $300 third place Entry fee $20.00 per entry for 26 years and over and $10.00 per entry for 18-25 years. Written assessment is available for an additional $20 per entry. Conditions […]
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NZSA member, Wes Lee awarded the Free Verse Prize, by The Poetry Society in London.
NZSA member, Wes Lee, has been awarded the Free Verse Prize, by The Poetry Society in London. The £500 prize for a single poem was judged this year by Chrissy Williams. The prize was announced last night at the Free Verse Poetry Book and Magazine Fair in London. ‘The Poetry Society’s Free Verse Poetry Book and Magazine Fair celebrates the vitality of poetry in the […]
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Announcing the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize 2024 shortlist
Announcing the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize 2024 shortlist We are pleased to announce the four writers who have been shortlisted for an award that celebrates fresh writing with a ‘unique and original vision’ are: Abigail von Ahsen with Flawless, Jade Hallamore with Infused with Magic, Jacqueline Owens with Vividwater, and Tracy Farr with Wonderland. (l to r: […]
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Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel 2024 – Longlist announcement!
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa and Text Publishing are delighted to announce the longlist for the Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel 2024. The longlisted writers are: Geoff Allen, Shriya Bhagwat, Jeffrey Buchanan, Tina Cartwright, Helen E Crampton, Amanda Hanan, Patrick Hunn, Hank Lloyd, Christopher Matson, JS Michaels, Kiri Rodwell, Meredyth Tamsyn, and Casey Taylor. This year’s longlist of 13 […]
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