• Writers At Lunchtime In Nelson

    Posted on 14 January 2016

    The next meeting of Writers at Lunchtime will be on Wednesday 3 February, 11.30 am – 1.30 pm. We start the New Year with an ‘open mic’ session, designed to let us get to know each other. Tell us something about yourself, your latest projects and plans, any recent successes. Readings are welcome, but keep […]

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  • Nelson Romance Writers Anthology Launch

    Posted on 14 January 2016

    The Nelson Romance Writers (Romance Writers of NZ Nelson Chapter) will launch their anthology Ripples on Valentine’s Day, Sunday 14 February at 2pm. The venue is Page & Blackmore Booksellers, 254 Trafalgar Street, Nelson. Whether you like sweet meetings or racy romances, this book caters to every flavour! Ripples contains short stories, excerpts from novels, […]

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  • 2016 Page & Blackmore Short Story Competition

    Posted on 16 December 2015

    This national short story competition is organised by NZSA Top of the South branch and sponsored by Nelson’s Page & Blackmore Booksellers. The judge this year is Tina Shaw, who is the author of several novels, for both adults and children. Her short stories have been published in many anthologies, literary journals and magazines, and […]

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  • Through a poet’s eyes: Dunedin, City of Literature

    Posted on 16 December 2015

    Three days of inspirational fieldwork followed by a two day poetry workshop. 25-29 January 2016. A poetry immersion week designed to nourish your creativity and hone your craft, whatever your current level of experience. Tutored by Sue Wootton. More    

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  • Poets at Piano Bar

    Posted on 10 December 2015

    Poets at Piano bar  Thursday 18 February, 5pm to 8pm All welcome to read or perform, feedback and discussion Poets at Piano Bar Poster

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  • Golden Bay Live Poets

    Posted on 10 December 2015

    The next meeting of Golden Bay Live Poets on Thursday 20 October features as guest poets two Slam award winners, Carrie Rudzinski and Ken Arkind. Named ‘Best Female Poet’ at her first national poetry competition in 2008, Carrie Rudzinski was ranked fourth in the world at the 2014 Women of the World Poetry Slam. Ken […]

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  • A Rare Opportunity to Hear Fleur Adcock

    Posted on 3 December 2015

    A Rare Opportunity to Hear Fleur Adcock Fleur Adcock, Peter Bland, Kevin Ireland & Amanda Eason 3 Top NZ Poets + 1 When: Thursday 10th December, 7pm for 7.30 start Where: BookMark, 15 Victoria Rd, Devonport (opposite library) What: Poetry Reading with wine & Christmas nibbles. signed books available. limited space, koha RSVP book.mark@xtra.co.nz     ph […]

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  • Book Launch – Wairoa

    Posted on 3 December 2015

    Helen Waaka is launching her new book, Waitapu , and you are cordially invited to celebrate this launch with her: In Napier – at the Beattie and Forbes bookshop on Friday December 4th, 5.30 – 6.30pm In Wairoa – at the Wairoa library, 212 Marine Parade, on Thurs December 10th  5.30 – 6.30pm These events […]

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  • Book Launch – Napier

    Posted on 3 December 2015

    Helen Waaka is launching her new book, Waitapu , and you are cordially invited to celebrate this launch with her: In Napier – at the Beattie and Forbes bookshop on Friday December 4th, 5.30 – 6.30pm In Wairoa – at the Wairoa library, 212 Marine Parade, on Thurs December 10th30 – 6.30pm These events will […]

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  • Titirangi Poets Xmas Special

    Posted on 30 November 2015

    Our next session is on Saturday 12th December 2pm to 4pm at the Titirangi Library. We will start with a Round Robin for you to read a favourite poem, yours or someone else’s. Followed by a shared afternoon tea. Please bring a plate Next will be a Writing Workshop run by Amanda Eason. Participants will […]

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  • Lavinia Winter Fellow

    Posted on 30 November 2015

    Lavinia Winter Fellow Deadline 15 December 2015 (midnight!) This Fellowship, running since 2009, is open for women artists/writers/researchers working in any media under the age of 40. In memory of Lavinia Winter, New Zealand Pacific Studio invites applications for the 3-week Lavinia Winter Fellowship from women under the age of forty. Applicants could be working in […]

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  • MEET LOCAL WRITERS AT MOTUEKA

    Posted on 29 November 2015

    The Top of the South branch committee is hosting a meeting on Sunday 13 December in Motueka which will provide an opportunity to socialise, network and share something about your work. Everyone is welcome, so bring along your old friends and be ready to make some new ones! The guest speaker Tony Etchells will be […]

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