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WiPC Chair Report 2025
Dear friends and colleagues, It was both inspiring and heartwarming to see so many familiar and new faces at the 91st PEN International Congress, held in September in Kraków. The gathering reminded us once again of the strength and diversity of the PEN community, united by our shared commitment to defending freedom of expression and […]
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From shattered to shining: Becky Manawatu wins Sargeson Prize for story of a broken vase
Embargoed until 8pm Saturday 11 October 2025 Winners of the 2025 Sargeson Prize Award-winning author Becky Manawatu has taken out the prestigious Sargeson Prize with a quirky, unforgettable tale of a vase mysteriously resurrected after being smashed during a cousins’ drinking session. With a $15,000 first prize, New Zealand’s biggest short story competition drew […]
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Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants opens for applications
Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants is open for applications. The grants support historians, researchers and writers who are working on non-fiction projects that will significantly enhance our understanding of New Zealand’s past. We expect to award eight to 12 projects funding up to $12,000 each for research and writing costs. Applications are open […]
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2025 Fale-Ship Residency Recipients
We are thrilled to introduce our three artists for this year’s Fale-Ship Residency; Quishile Charan, Harry Freeth, and p.Walters, whose compelling research and practices stood out among a highly competitive pool of artists! Over the course of the residency, these artists will have the dedicated time and support to strengthen their research and making, culminating […]
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Overseas Published Collections — Collection management project 2018–2025
From the National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa: We’ve made a decision about the items remaining from the Overseas Published Collection (OPC), part of the Library’s general collections. Following an analysis of the recently approved General Collections Removal Policy, we have decided to securely dispose of the remaining items, starting immediately. As […]
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Nafanua Purcell Kersel named as 2025 Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s International Institute of Modern Letters (IIML) is delighted to announce the appointment of Nafanua Purcell Kersel as the Emerging Pasifika Writer in Residence for 2025. Nafanua, a Sāmoan writer and performer, is based in Heretaunga, Te Mātau-a-Māui (Hawke’s Bay). She will use the residency to work on a stage adaptation […]
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Judges appointed for 2025 NZCYP Awards
Two highly experienced panels that include bestselling and award-winning authors, illustrators, editors, book reviewers, kaiako and librarians have been appointed as NZCYP judges for 2025. Kirikiriroa Hamilton-based Feana Tu‘akoi will convene the English/bilingual panel. Joining her are author and editor of children’s books and educational resources Don Long MNZM from Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington, […]
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Join PEN International’s Day of the Imprisoned Writer Campaign 2024 to free silenced voices
EMBARGOED 15 November 2023 PRESS RELEASE (London, 12 November 2024): Acclaimed writers Olga Tokarczuk, Elif Shafak, Viv Groskop and Gioconda Belli express solidarity to fellow writers as PEN International launches its annual Day of the Imprisoned Writer campaign, 15 November 2024. From 15 – 29 November, PEN International spotlights four writers targeted for their […]
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Nga Po e Rewa Pū – Motueka Hui Oct 25-27 Report from Donna MacLeod – Te Kaituhi Māori
To Sir with love. How does one encapsulate Space. The Space of Creativity The Creative Space within Te Aō Māori. The Space where a Master stands before you gifting 3 hours but continues for 6 hours. We witnessed one standing in Mana We were gifted a legacy. “A life-changing experience.” Harold Helmbright “I found inspiration […]
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2024 Te Tauihu Short Story Awards results – congratulations to finalists and winners
2024 Te Tauihu Short Story Awards results Te reo Māori category: FIRST PRIZE: Ko te Haerenga by Atakohu Middleton HIGHLY COMMENDED: Ko te rā tū tēnei by Hāmihi Duncan HIGHLY COMMENDED: Te hapori karawēne by Dr Darryn Joseph Judge Vaughan Rapatahana said: “I think that, without any doubt, our first prize winner is Ko te […]
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Announcing the winner of the 2024 Michael Gifkins Prize for an unpublished novel
July 15, 2024 Jeffrey Buchanan has been named the winner of the 2024 Michael Gifkins Prize for his manuscript The Birds Began to Sing. Buchanan wins a publishing contract with Text and a NZ$10,000 advance against royalties. The prize is awarded annually to an unpublished manuscript by a New Zealand writer, and celebrates the life […]
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