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IPEd Student Prize 2027 opens for entries
23 SEPTEMBER 2026 The Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) has opened entries for the 2027 IPEd Student Prize, an annual award for outstanding student work in editing. The prize is open to any tertiary-level student enrolled in an editing or publishing course at an Australian or New Zealand tertiary institution, including students who finish their studies […]
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Ireland Wilson Sargeson Fellowships 2027
Calling all writers! Applications are now open for the 2027 Ireland Wilson Sargeson Fellowships Press release, 15 September 2026 The Frank Sargeson Trust is calling for applications from published New Zealand writers for the 2027 Ireland Wilson Sargeson Fellowships. These prestigious Fellowships, named in memory of New Zealand writers Frank Sargeson, Kevin Ireland and Phillip […]
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Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (TCA) Contestable Fund 2026 opens
Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (TCA) makes up to $75,000 available annually to support strategic projects that grow Aotearoa New Zealand’s literary sector. The fund supports projects with clearly defined, measurable outcomes aligned with literary sector growth, such as: Developing professional skills for writers, including those who write for education audiences Growing export markets for Aotearoa New […]
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Applications Invited For 25th Anniversary of the Randell Cottage Writers Residency in 2027
September 1, 2026 Applications are now open for one of New Zealand’s top writing residencies: the 2027 Randell Cottage Writers Fellowship. The fellowship comprises a generous stipend of $32,000 and six months’ rent-free accommodation in one of Wellington’s oldest heritage homes, with potential to be accompanied by a partner or even a young family. The […]
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Nominate outstanding editorial work for the Rosie 2026
Recognise outstanding editorial work by nominating an editor for the Rosie. Nominations are now open for the Rosanne Fitzgibbon Editorial Award (the Rosie), IPEd’s biennial award recognising excellence in editing. The Rosie celebrates editors whose skill, expertise and dedication have helped shape an outstanding published work. While editors are welcome to nominate themselves, we also encourage authors and […]
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2026 Surrey Hotel/Newsroom writers residency award open
The prize money, courtesy of generous patrons Jude and Dick Frizzell, has been doubled from $5,000 to $10,000 and the residency at the Surrey is now a fortnight. There are now two destinations and two first prizes to choose from: the Surrey Hotel, in Grey Lynn, Auckland, or the Apple Pickers’ Cottages in Māpua, Nelson. Each […]
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Submissions open for 2027 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
13 AUGUST 2026 The New Zealand Book Awards Trust Te Ohu Tiaki i Te Rau Hiringa has opened submissions for the 2027 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. These prestigious awards promote excellence in, and provide recognition of, the best books for adult readers published annually in Aotearoa. Titles with release dates between 1 January 2026 […]
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Headland literary journal is open for submissions until 24 August 2026
Established in 2014, Headland is an online journal publishing quality short fiction and creative nonfiction. The journal gives voice to aspiring writers alongside established authors from Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad. New Zealand is home to remarkable talent, and Headland aims to explore literary frontiers at home and abroad. Headland is edited by volunteers and […]
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NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2026 opens
The NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award is a new award established by novelist Tina Shaw to encourage the development of original novels by fiction writers who are working on a new project. All applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. The NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award will provide a cash award of $5,000 to be […]
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Applications open for Michael King Writers Centre 2027 residencies
6 August 2026 17 residencies available in 2027 for writers across Aotearoa New Zealand The Michael King Writers Centre has opened applications for its 2027 Writers in Residence Programme, a national residency programme supporting writers from across Aotearoa New Zealand to develop major writing projects. The 2027 programme offers 17 residencies for emerging and […]
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NZSA Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2026 open
The Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship is awarded each year to a mid-career or senior writer to work on a project that shows a high level of literary merit and national significance and is donated by Peter Beatson. We thank Peter for his continuing and generous support of New Zealand writers. Open to writers of […]
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Coalition for Books 2026 Hui series: We Are Better Together
The Coalition for Books presents its 2026 Professional Development Hui programme 2026 Book Sector Professional Development FREE to Coalition members (and members of organisations with full Coalition membership) All others welcome at a small fee ·Includes a special symposium held over two part-days for children’s publishing professionals in support of Children’s Book Week ·Seven […]
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