• Four cash grants awarded to support local writers

    Posted on 4 September 2026

    The 2026 Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (TCA) and New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc (NZSA) Research Grants have been awarded to four writers in Aotearoa. The $5,000 grants support local writers who wish to undertake research for a fiction or non-fiction writing project. The selection panel of Steph Matuku, […]

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  • NZSA Wellington presents Wairarapa Open Mic

    Posted on 26 August 2026

    Local Wairarapa writer keen to share your work? Come along to this free and friendly open mic event for Wairarapa writers, presented by NZSA Wellington Branch. When: Thursday 17 September 2026 from 6.00pm–7.30pm Venue: The Last Post, 57 Fox St, Featherston Arrive at 5.30pm if you wish to sign up to read – or better […]

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  • Book Launch: Waka Aroha: He Kohinga Pakipoto

    Posted on 26 August 2026

    Nau mai, haere mai ki te whakarewatanga o te pukapuka reo Māori hou, o Waka Aroha: He Kohinga Pakipoto, nā Atakohu Middleton. Auckland University Press warmly invites you to celebrate the publication of Waka Aroha: He Kohinga Pakipoto, the new collection of reo Māori fiction from award-winning journalist and short story writer, Atakohu Middleton: Rāhina […]

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  • Finding your ‘I’, with Pip Desmond

    Posted on 21 August 2026

    Writing in the first-person ‘I’ voice is common in creative non-fiction, not only in memoir but when writers tackle wider subjects too. At first glance it seems relatively easy to tell a story from our own point of view. There’s no one we know better than ourselves. The facts are already established. Surely all we […]

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  • Northland webinar

    Posted on 19 August 2026

    Alison writes historical romances, historical mysteries and short fiction. Her books have been published by commercial publishers, but she also publishes independently. She has a fascinating story to tell about her journey through traditional publishing and why she publishes her own books as well. You can do both! (Or either.) Our Northland Chair, Sherryl Clark, […]

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  • Aotearoa NZ Children’s Book Week: 15 – 21 August

    Posted on 11 August 2026

    Read NZ is leading the first ever NZ Children’s Book Week, working with other bookish groups, sponsors and friends on digital and in person events, and resources celebrating reading. There are lots of ways to get involved no matter where you are in the country. Host your own event, join one of theirs, spread the […]

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  • NZ Children’s Book Week: National Read Along

    Posted on 11 August 2026

    At exactly 11.00am on Monday 17 August 2026, Aotearoa will read together. Led by Read NZ Te Pou Muramura as part of NZ Children’s Book Week, the National Read Along is a celebration of books, storytelling and the joy of reading around Aotearoa. Join us to read together at exactly 11.00am on Monday 17 August […]

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  • Book Launch of Residual Images by Gayna Vetter

    Posted on 10 August 2026

    Come join Gayna Vetter launch her first novel Residual Images. When: Wednesday 16 September at 6pm Where: Unity Books Wellington More about the author: Gayna is a writer in Wellington. She was born and matured in the USA but has now spent more than half her life living outside of the US. One summer many years ago, […]

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  • Uploading Your Ebook or Print Book to Amazon KDP, with Steff Green

    Posted on 7 August 2026

    Once you have formatted your manuscript, you may want to take Steff’s other practical, step-by-step module on How to Load an Ebook or Print Book on Amazon KDP. Steff Green is the USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of the paranormal, gothic, dark, and fantastical. She lives in New Zealand with her cantankerous drummer husband, […]

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  • Substack for Authors: A Virtual Masterclass

    Posted on 5 August 2026

    Brought to you by Substack in association with NZSA A FREE virtual masterclass Featuring a Q&A with Anna Fifield (“Between Two Giants” Substack). Thursday 20th August, 6pm-7.30pm NZDT All welcome Join us for a FREE virtual masterclass exploring how authors around the world are using Substack to do something the traditional publishing path has rarely […]

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  • Book Sector Professional Development

    Posted on 30 July 2026

    Brought to you by the Coalition for Books FREE to all NZSA members as we are a Coalition member All others welcome at a small fee Includes a special two part-day symposium for children’s publishing professionals in support of Children’s Book Week Seven unmissable events – all online through Zoom Download the full 2026 programme […]

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  • Apply for Perfect Online Pitch

    Posted on 30 July 2026

    Perfect Online Pitch has closed for applications for 2026. We aim to run this again in 2027.

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