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NZ Booklovers Awards 2026 now open for entries
What do Lauren Keenan, Christall Lowe, Steph Matuku, Rachael King, Claire Mabey, Kristin Kelly, Nick Davies, Eileen Merriman, David Hill, Brianne Te Paa, Jane Ussher, Lucy Corry, Stacey Morrison, Jeremy Sherlock, Fiona Sussman, Dr Hinemoa Elder, Vasanti Unka, Kirsty Powell, Gavin Bishop, Fiona Kidman, Kimberly Andrews and Jo Seagar have in common? They are all talented […]
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Ursula Bethell Residency in Creative Writing 2026
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts Full-time at 37.5 hours per week Two 6 month fixed-term opportunities $84500 per annum (pro rata) Āu Mahi | What You Will Do This fixed-term Residency seeks to foster New Zealand writing by providing a full-time opportunity for a writer to work on an approved writing project […]
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Te Pae Tawhiti Awards Set to Spotlight Aotearoa and Pasifika Speculative Fiction Talent
A groundbreaking new award dedicated to speculative fiction by Aotearoa and Pasifika creatives, the Te Pae Tawhiti Awards, is set to open for submissions this July-August. This exciting initiative aims to spotlight the rich and diverse speculative fiction talent in Aotearoa. Speculative fiction — encompassing science fiction, fantasy, and other imaginative storytelling— has a vibrant […]
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SIGN UP FOR THE GREAT NZ POETRY DISPLAY-OFF AND WIN
Booksellers and libraries, August is the time to show off your poetic flair! We’re inviting you to sign up for The Great NZ Poetry Display-Off – a national challenge to create eye-catching poetry displays in the lead up to Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day on Friday 22 August. By participating you can: Celebrate New Zealand […]
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OCKHAMS 2026 ENTRIES OPEN NEXT MONTH
Hard as it is to believe we’re at that point of the year again, but we’d like to give publishers advance notice that submissions for the 2026 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards will open on Thursday 7 August. Books published between 1 January and 31 December 2025 will be eligible for the 2026 awards, and […]
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Moonlit Getaway Short Fiction Contest
Please read the following contest information and guidelines before submitting. Submissions Open: July 14, 2025 Submission Deadline: October 12, 2025 at 11:59 pm (GMT) Shortlist Announced: November 10, 2025 Winners Announced: December 8, 2025 Prizes and Benefits: One winner will be awarded $250 (CAD) for one short story. Two runners-up will be awarded $50 (CAD) […]
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2025 Michèle Whitecliffe Art Writing Prize
Entry to the 2025 Michèle Whitecliffe Art Writing Prize closes Friday 1 August! The Michèle Whitecliffe Art Writing Prize seeks to foster debate and encourage participation in an evolving conversation about the visual arts. Supported by Michèle Whitecliffe and established in memory of her late husband, Greg Whitecliffe, the Prize’s aim is to draw out […]
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Matchbox by Usawa: Call for Submissions
Exciting opportunity for international writers! Usawa Literary Review invites contributions for a special issue of Matchbox by Usawa in genres of poetry, short fiction, reviews, interviews, essays, and creative non-fiction, based around the theme: We Are Here – Writings by Afghan Women. Edited by poet and curator Shikha Sawhney Lamba, this issue gathers writings by Afghan […]
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Edinburgh Flash Fiction Award
Britain’s biggest flash fiction prize – open to writers worldwide £2,000 prize for writers worldwide and stories on any topic up to 250 words. We welcome stories in all genres: literary, historic, crime, romance, gritty realism, contemporary, humour and more. Anything that can be packed into 250 words that will transport us in an instant […]
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AAANZ Art Writing and Publishing Awards (AWAPAs) Entries Now Open
AAANZ Art Writing and Publishing Awards (AWAPAs) recognise the best in arts writing and research across Australia and New Zealand. AWAPAs Entry Form ENTRIES for the 2025 AWAPAs are NOW OPEN The AWAPAs highlight the vitality of arts publishing in the region and acknowledges the contribution of both emerging and established scholars, curators and artists. […]
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Storylines Awards 2026 Now Open!
Entries for the 2026 Storylines Manuscript Awards are open – and close 31 October. These prestigious awards support emerging and established Aotearoa NZ writers in creating high-quality books for young readers. Prizes include publication opportunities, cash prizes and mentorship. 📢 What’s New? Storylines has revised its entry process – all entries are now digital only, with no printed copies required. […]
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THE ASLA DANZ CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD 2026 IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED!
Diversity is more than a label. The right representation matters. And DANZ is creating essential change. It is with great excitement and absolute pleasure that we launch into our third year of celebrating and spotlighting some of the very best diverse children’s literature available in Australia and New Zealand today. After a successful 2024 and 2025 […]
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