• 2023 Michael Gifkins Prize Shortlist Announced

    Posted on 5 May 2023

    Text Publishing and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2023 Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel. Five excellent manuscripts by New Zealand writers have been shortlisted for this year’s prize: How to Stop a River by G. M. […]

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  • Wellington Writers Walk 21st anniversary event

    Posted on 25 April 2023

    The Wellington Writers Walk is 21 years old this year! Help celebrate this auspicious occasion with a very special event featuring two of New Zealand’s most celebrated authors, Elizabeth Knox and Dame Fiona Kidman. Join Elizabeth and Fiona as they talk with Tanya Ashcroft (author, broadcaster and Writers Walk committee member) about the creation, history […]

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  • CompleteMS 2023 – open for applications

    Posted on 19 April 2023

    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 now open for applications. Thirteen writers will receive essential critical feedback on an advanced work in […]

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  • Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel 2023 – Longlist announcement!

    Posted on 6 April 2023

    The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa and Text Publishing are delighted to announce the longlist for the Michael Gifkins Prize for an Unpublished Novel 2023. The longlisted writers are: G.M. Allen, Jane Bitomsky, Tina Cartwright, Oliver Clifton, Thom Conroy, Rachel J Fenton, Danielle Heyhoe, Anne Lochead, Alex Lodge, Heidi North, […]

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  • Announcing the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize 2023 shortlist

    Posted on 6 April 2023

    We are pleased to announce that five writers have been shortlisted for an award that celebrates fresh writing with a ‘unique and original vision’. NZSA congratulates shortlisted writers Susanna Elliffe, Melanie Kwang, Wes Lee, Lee Murray, and Kathryn van Beek. 58 applications came in for this prize and the shortlist judging panel of Tina Shaw […]

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  • Te Tauihu Short Story Awards 2023

    Posted on 29 March 2023

    The New Zealand Society of Authors Top of the South Branch, announces the 2023 Te Tauihu Short Story Awards.  EQUAL PRIZES FOR ENGLISH AND MĀORI SECTIONS $1,000 first place $500 second place $300 third place Entries close 5 pm 31st May 2023 Entry fee $20.00 per entry for 26 years and over and $10.00 per entry […]

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  • NZSA Wellington branch 2023 AGM feat. Cristina Sanders

    Posted on 26 March 2023

    Nau mai, haere mai, welcome! The Wellington branch of New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa warmly invites you to our branch AGM for 2023, with special guest Cristina Sanders. Where: Upper Chamber, Toi Pōneke Arts Centre, Abel Smith Street, Wellington (need a map?) When: Monday 3 April from 5.30pm to 7.00pm […]

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  • NZSA Mentorships 2023 announced

    Posted on 24 March 2023

    We are pleased to announce that 13 emerging writers have been selected for The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa 2023 Mentorship Programme. The selection panel of convenor Mandy Hager along with panellists Jacquie McRae and Rosetta Allan commented that: ‘We were impressed by the range of genres and ideas expressed […]

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  • Book Launch – Ruin – Wellington

    Posted on 27 February 2023

    From Te Herenga Waka University Press: Please join us for the launch of Ruin by Emma Hislop 6 -7.30pm, Wednesday March 15th Unity Books Wellington All Welcome. About Ruin by Emma Hislop Whether in the fallout of a father’s pornography addiction or the fragility of a new marriage, in the aftermath of a drunken night gone […]

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  • Readers and Writers Akaroa – RAWA

    Posted on 24 February 2023

    Weekend 10-11 June 2023 The Akaroa Community Arts Council, in association with the New Zealand Society of Authors, is delighted to host its inaugural RAWA, Readers and Writers Akaroa 2023. Come and hear some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s best writers in the supportive and beautiful environment of Banks Peninsula. Read about RAWA below, register, and come […]

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  • Book launch ‘Iris and Me’ and ‘The Uppish Hen’

    Posted on 17 February 2023

    Philippa Werry, Juanita Deely, The Cuba Press & Unity Books warmly invite you to the launch of two Robin Hyde books. At Unity Books Wellington Wednesday 1 March 2023 6.00–7.30pm Details: Facebook event Iris and Me by Philippa Werry Iris Wilkinson, who wrote poetry, novels and journalism under the pen name Robin Hyde, left New Zealand […]

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  • Book Launch – Reefton

    Posted on 16 February 2023

    Title – Searching for ‘Waratah’ The Life and Works of William Henry Scott Hindmarsh Author  – Jo Wynne date – 18th March 2023 time – 2.00pm place – Oddfellows’ Hall, Bridge Street, Reefton

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