• NZSA Roadshows – On The Road Again

    The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (NZSA) is heading out, taking regional roadshows to Auckland Tāmaki Makau-rau, Napier Ahuriri and Taranaki New Plymouth. Writing is a solitary art – and NZSA has always provided a way for writers to get together, share experiences and learn to fine-tune their craft. Following two COVID years of […]

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  • 2022 Surrey Hotel Writer’s Residency Award in association with Newsroom – open for entries

    Nominations for the 2022 Surrey Hotel Writer’s Residency Award in association with Newsroom close incredibly soon. The cut-off is midnight, Saturday July 30.   Email me at stephen11@xtra.co.nz with the subject line in screaming caps THE SURREY HOTEL WRITERS RESIDENCY IN ASSOCIATION WITH NEWSROOM. Send in a brief covering letter outlining the project you have in mind, […]

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  • New stories by talented writers awarded 2022 NZSA manuscript assessments

    The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc announce the writers who will receive manuscript guidance through this year’s CompleteMS programme. Compelling manuscripts crafted by thirteen talented writers, have been chosen to take part in this year’s programme. Writers spend months polishing their stories for entry into this competitive […]

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  • Hardie Grant Ampersand Prize

    Submission Guidelines Ampersand Prize Winner 2020 Ampersand Shortlist Acquisitions 2020 Ampersand Prize Shortlist 2020 Ampersand Prize Winner 2020 Hardie Grant accept submissions from any person who has not previously had a young adult, middle-grade or graphic novel published by a trade publishing house anywhere in the world. If you have had a picture book, general […]

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  • Prime Ministers Awards for Literary Achievement 2022

    Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement 2022 – open now for entries The annual Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement recognise New Zealand writers who have made a notable contribution to New Zealand literature in the genres of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Amount: $60,000 in each category Watch this video on You Tube on how […]

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  • Hamilton Book Month

    The  August Hamilton Book Month 2022 programme is now live on our website with details about this year’s panels, workshops, and author events for all ages covering a variety of genres. Most events are free but registration is required for others. See www.hamiltonbookmonth.com

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  • SFFANZ Mini Science Fiction Convention August 13, Wellington

    The SFFANZ AGM  and presenting the Sir Julius Vogel awards will occur on Saturday, August 13th, 2022  at the West Plaza Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand. This day will be an opportunity to get together and build community spirit again after a long time apart. It will also be a chance for you to tell the […]

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  • Seeking NZSATPKoA Te Māngai Māori ki te Poari Board Delegate

    NZSA Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa Board Delegate: Te Māngai Māori ki te Poari   The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc (NZSATPKoA) holds a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through building cohesive systems that ensure working with Māori in meaningful ways and developing paths for Māori […]

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  • Announcing the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize 2022 winner!

    Rachel J Fenton is winner of the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize 2022! New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) congratulates Rachel J Fenton on winning the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize for new writing with a ‘unique and original vision’, that celebrates the life and work of writer Laura Solomon. The prize was […]

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  • $25,000 CLNZ NZSA Writers’ Award OPENS – call for applications!

    The CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award of $25,000 is one of the highest non-fiction prizes in New Zealand literature, and is now open for applications. He $25,000 te nui o te Karāti Kaituhi o te CLNZ me te NZSA, te karāti mātua mo ngā pakimaero-pono o ngā momo-tuhinga o Aotearoa. Ka taea e ngā Kaituhi te […]

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  • NZ Author Magazine – Winter 2022

    NZ Author – Winter 2022 – Issue 329 is out! This edition has everything. We say goodbye to our three-year strong President Mandy Hager; we welcome Helena Andrews to the role of Youth Representative on the NZSA National Board; we celebrate NZSA Writer Toolkit, our live and interactive Webworkshops, Māori writers at Kupu 22 Māori […]

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  • Poetry at Piha | The Listening Sand – Going West April 30 Free

    Poetry at Piha | The Listening Sand Free Event Saturday 30 April, 2pm – 5pm North Piha Glade and Beach Registration essential: info@goingwestfest.co.nz Ready for a unique environmental writing experience? We’re once more unleashing real-time poetry crea tion on the iron sands of Piha. Gather in the glade at North Piha for a delightful poetry […]

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