• Double Book Launch: Wonderland, The Midnight Plane

    * Double Book Launch * Readings. Conversation. Book signings. Koha entry. FIONA KIDMAN Fiona Kidman DCNZM, OBE, has written about 35 books of fiction, poetry and memoir – her latest book is ‘The Midnight Plane’. She lives on a clifftop in Hataitai. TRACY FARR Tracy Farr has lived on Miramar Peninsula, where her 3rd novel […]

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  • PIKIHUIA Māori Writer’s Awards 2025

    KUPU and the Māori Literature Trust | Te Waka Taki Kōrero are thrilled to announce that the PIKIHUIA Māori Writer’s Awards 2025 will be held in Rotorua for the first time on their 30th anniversary. The announcement was made yesterday afternoon at Te Puia by the Māori Literature Trust and the KUPU Festival team — […]

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  • NZSA CompleteMS 2025 results -new work by talented writers win NZSA manuscript assessments

    The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc announce the writers who will receive manuscript guidance through this year’s CompleteMS programme. Powerful manuscripts crafted by these accomplished writers, have been chosen to be part of this year’s programme. Writers spend months polishing their stories for entry into this competitive […]

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  • Beatson Fellowship 2025 – NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship applications open

    A $10,000 Opportunity for Writers Applications open for NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2025 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. The Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship is awarded each year to a mid-career or senior writer […]

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  • Every Word Counts – Advanced Editing, with Anna Mackenzie

    This module, taught by award-winning writer and editor Anna Mackenzie, focuses on the line edit, providing practical suggestions for how you might scrutinise your work with the goal of ensuring your writing is clear and concise, maintains the reader’s attention, and offers no jarring notes. Relevant to fiction and nonfiction, longform and short, the information and approaches […]

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  • Join Patricia Berwick for the launch of her new book STORM at the Seabreeze café

    Emotional abuse meets climate change in Patricia’s latest novel. The perfect storm. Seabreeze is hosting the launch of Patricia’s sixth novel. Come and enjoy a glass, nibbles, and friendship. The launch will be approximately one hour. Afterwards, the bar will open for those who wish to stay and enjoy the ambiance. Storm is an engaging, […]

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  • $25,000 CLNZ NZSA Writers’ Award 2025 OPENS

    The CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award of $25,000 is one of the highest value non-fiction prizes in New Zealand literature and it 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 […]

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  • Applications are OPEN for NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award 2025

    An award for a New Zealand writer of fiction – $5,000  The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) announce the 2025 opening of this award, which supports the completion and/or publication of new fiction by a mid-career fiction writer from New Zealand. The NZSA Shaw Writer’s Award was established by […]

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  • Bookmark Kāpiti Festival

    Bookmark Kāpiti celebrates the people, stories and places of Kāpiti. The festival aims to showcase our rich creative diversity and includes stories and writing for all kinds of readers, writers and storytellers. We have workshops, talks and performances for children, young people and adults – from sunny Ōtaki to wild Paekākāriki. From foraging to kōrero […]

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  • POETS@ONEONESIX Featuring Stephen Oliver

    POETS@ONEONESIX Wednesday 16 July, 5.30pm – 7.30pm Featuring Stephen Oliver, guest poet. We are also in Motif Poetry | Ruri Tūtohu © 2024 We’re online! motifpoetry.co.nz Follow us on Instagram & Facebook

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  • StartWrite Writing Sample & Synopsis Assessment Programme

    StartWrite Writing Sample and Synopsis Assessment Service – for writers who want to get an appraisal for part of their work. Writers can send in a piece of writing, up to 6,000 words (for poetry up to 20 pages), and a one page synopsis.  The NZSA Writing Sample and Synopsis Assessment Service is an excellent […]

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  • WRITERS ON MONDAYS

    The International Institute of Modern Letters presents WRITERS ON MONDAYS July–September 2025 MONDAYS 12.15–1.15 PM Our annual series of events highlighting the very latest work of Aotearoa New Zealand writers is back. A lively and stimulating way to begin the week—and it’s free! See the bottom of the programme for venue information. PROGRAMME 2025 7 […]

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