• Tamariki Book Festival 2026 Calling for Participants

    Posted on 16 March 2026

      This Christchurch based book event is seeking applications from authors and illustrators who wish to be involved. Workshops: Friday, 25 September Festival: Saturday, 26 September 11 am – 4 pm The Arts Centre, Christchurch What they expect from authors/illustrators: Participating in the Tamariki Book Festival is a little different from having a sales table […]

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  • NZSA CompleteMS Programme 2026 opens

    Posted on 13 March 2026

    Do you have a completed draft of your manuscript that’s ready to take to the next level? Poetry, fiction, short fiction, non-fiction… Apply now for the NZSA Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa CompleteMS Manuscript Assessment Programme. The NZSA CompleteMS assessment programme is open for applications until 28 May 2026. CompleteMS is for writers who have completed a manuscript […]

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  • WebWorkshop with Kirsten McKenzie

    Posted on 11 March 2026

    Kirsten McKenzie – Self-Publishing 101: Your Complete New Zealand Guide 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Wed, 25 March Thinking about self-publishing but not sure where to start? Join New Zealand author Kirsten McKenzie for a comprehensive overview of the self-publishing journey specifically tailored for Kiwi authors. This webinar will cover the essential foundations of self-publishing, including: what […]

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  • WebWorkshop with Cristina Sanders

    Posted on 11 March 2026

    Cristina Sanders – Representing Real Characters in History 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Tues, 14 April In this workshop we’ll discuss some of the ethical issues around the representation of real characters in fiction, covering ideas like: personal perspective, care of descendants, and how history gets made in the first place. We’ll look at historical lacuna and […]

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  • Introduction to Editing, with Anna Mackenzie

    Posted on 6 March 2026

    In this module, Anna explores editing from a writer’s perspective, with the aim of helping you produce the very best work you can. Relevant to fiction and nonfiction, longform and short, this session provides information useful for writers at all stages, particularly those newly starting out. Anna Mackenzie writes fiction and non-fiction across a range […]

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  • Writing our fathers event – Wellington

    Posted on 3 March 2026

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  • NZSA Wellington Open Mic March 2026

    Posted on 2 March 2026

    We’re kicking off our 2026 programme with an Open Mic event at two/fiftyseven on Tuesday 17 March at 6pm. There is no theme and no genre restrictions. Details below. We hope you can join us – to read, to listen, or both! What: Open Mic Evening Date: Tuesday 17 March 2026 Where: two/fiftyseven, Level 2, […]

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  • National Storylines Hui

    Posted on 2 March 2026

    The National Storylines Hui –  A weekend of exciting workshops, presentations and connection with other children’s book writers and illustrators. Registrations open Monday 2 March for Storylines members and Thursday 5 for the general public. Find out more here: https://www.storylines.org.nz/events-and-activities/storylines-childrens-writers-and-illustrators-national-hui/

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  • Book Launch – Riemke Ensing – Auckland

    Posted on 27 February 2026

    Dear Friends, You are warmly invited to the launch of Riemke Ensing’s new volume of poetry on Sunday 15 March, 2-4 pm at the Grey Lynn Library hall. Riemke Ensing Blue is a cracked vase in memory Poems 2000–2025 Riemke Ensing’s Talking Pictures, Selected Poems (2000) revealed her to be a major New Zealand poet. Since then, […]

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  • NorthWrite 2026: Pathways to Indie Publishing

    Posted on 25 February 2026

    SATURDAY 9 MAY 2026, 9AM-5PM Whether you are thinking about publishing your own books, or have already self-published, our Indie Publishing day will provide you with a wealth of skills and knowledge about what to expect – right now. Formats, design, covers and marketing are changing all the time, and technology is, too. Staying up […]

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  • Develop Your Web Presence, with Jack Remiel Cottrell

    Posted on 20 February 2026

    Boosting your professional profile on the internet can be tough, and it’s often hard to know where to start. Jack Remiel Cottrell goes through the first steps, including how to decide where you want to be, what you want to use, and how to begin connecting with readers, publishers, and other writers. By the end […]

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  • NZ Author magazine – 2025 annual

    Posted on 15 February 2026

      A selection of articles from our NZ Author quarterly magazine in 2025 Download for free HERE JOIN US HERE

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