• Book launch: NO OTHER PLACE TO STAND

    Auckland University Press invites you to the launch of NO OTHER PLACE TO STAND: AN ANTHOLOGY OF CLIMATE CHANGE POETRY FROM AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND. Join editors Jordan Hamel, Rebecca Hawkes, Erik Kennedy and Essa Ranapiri – as well as plenty of special guests – to the celebration and launch party of this brilliant new anthology. […]

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  • Book launch! The Collections by Patricia Donovan

    Patricia Donovan, Mary Egan Publishing and Unity Books invite you to the launch of Patricia Donovan’s new novel – The Collections. Tuesday 9 August, Unity Books, 57 Willis Street, Wellington. To be launched by Harry Ricketts.

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  • Applications open for NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2022

    $10,000 Opportunity for Writers Applications open for NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2022 Calling for applications from writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama with a literary track record, who are currently working on a new project. This annual Fellowship is awarded each year to a mid-career or senior writer to work on a […]

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  • Book Launch! Na Viro by Gina Cole

    Join us to acknowledge and celebrate the launch of ‘Na Viro’ by Gina Cole. Wednesday 6 July 5.30-7pm Maritime Museum 175 Quay Street Viaduct Harbour, Auckland RSVP to info@huia.co.nz (by 27 June for catering purposes) See you there!

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  • Book launch! On elephant’s shoulders by Sudha Rao

    Sudha Rao, The Cuba Press and Unity Books invite you to the launch of Sudha’s debut poetry collection – On elephant’s shoulders. Tuesday 19 July 6-7.30pm Unity Books 57 Willis Street To be launched by Gregory O’Brien.

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  • Announcing the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize 2022 winner!

    Rachel J Fenton is winner of the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize 2022! New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) congratulates Rachel J Fenton on winning the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize for new writing with a ‘unique and original vision’, that celebrates the life and work of writer Laura Solomon. The prize was […]

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  • Ruby Porter answers YOUR burning craft questions!

    An NZSA Auckland Branch event Friday 1 July, 6.15pm Online Event   Note: Due to the ongoing spread of illnesses this winter (and low attendance at our in person meeting in May), we will be holding our July and August meetings online (we’ll be back to in person in spring!). This will be a live […]

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  • Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara Roadshow

    Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara Roadshow 8.45AM – 5.45PM, SATURDAY, 2 JULY. PIPITEA CAMPUS, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON, KELBURN, WELLINGTON What’s on: Welcome and Keynote Address with Vanda Symon Opening Kōrero: Witi Ihimaera in conversation with Vanda Symon. Masterclasses: Poetry Masterclass with Siobhan Harvey; Successful World-building with Elizabeth Knox; Making 3D Characters with Brannavan Gnanalingam; On Vulnerability: A […]

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  • 2022 Festival of Flash

    SUNDAY, 19 June 2022 Celebrating ten years 2012–2022! lively discussions * guest readers * judges’ comments * NFFD awards *NZSA regional awards * raffle prizes * special features from our regions* musical performances * book giveaways an all–day series of free events livestreamed to the Flash Frontier YouTube channelmore info here 09:00–10:00 AM Panel discussion: […]

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  • $25,000 CLNZ NZSA Writers’ Award OPENS – call for applications!

    The CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award of $25,000 is one of the highest non-fiction prizes in New Zealand literature, and is now open for applications. He $25,000 te nui o te Karāti Kaituhi o te CLNZ me te NZSA, te karāti mātua mo ngā pakimaero-pono o ngā momo-tuhinga o Aotearoa. Ka taea e ngā Kaituhi te […]

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  • NZSA Heritage Book Awards 2022 – applications open 1 June to 1 Aug 2022

    Applications are open for the NZSA Heritage Book Awards 2022 The NZSA Heritage Book Awards are proudly bought to you by the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (NZSA) and celebrate New Zealand writers who have published work in the previous year to the opening date of the awards. First established […]

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  • SJV Awards Ceremony and One-Day Event

    The Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand (SFFANZ) is pleased to announce it will hold a one-day event on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at West Plaza Hotel, 110 Wakefield Street, Wellington. While planning is still preliminary, it’s expected the day will start with meet and greet, followed by panels. The SFFANZ AGM will […]

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