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Gay Buckingham Kākāpo Keeper launch – Dec 17, 6.30 – 7.30pm, Mornington, Dunedin
Based on the true story of Richard Henry Written as a diary by Andrew, the assistant of the famous Richard Henry, based on Resolution Island from July 1894 to June 1908. Each chapter starts with a lift from the diary of Andrew Burt (14) as he recounts the action of the day. Date: 18 […]
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NZSA Mentor Programme 2022 – open for applications
For Writers! Apply now to be mentored by an established writer, poet or playwright. The NZSA Mentor Programme accepts applications for the 2022 programme from 1 Dec 2021 to 1 Feb 2022. The NZ Society of Authors Mentor programme 2022 seeks applications from writers looking for professional development, a safe space to discuss their work, […]
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2021 Graeme Lay Short Story Competition Winners Announced
The 2021 Graeme Lay Short Story Competition winners have been announced by the NZSA Auckland Branch today, see below for all details. In announcing the winners for 2021, Graeme praised the high standard of writing from the top ten shortlisted stories, “I found it extremely difficult to select a winner, and only after several re-readings […]
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Crystal Arts Trust – Master of Creative Writing Prize
PLEASE JOIN US. The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor Robert Greenberg and Director of the Master of Creative Writing, Dr Paula Morris invite you to the inaugural awarding of the Crystal Arts Trust Master of Creative Writing Prize. Online Zoom event Thursday 9 December, 5.30-6.30pm RSVP: crystal-arts-trust.eventbrite.co.nz (registrations close on 7 December)
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Remarkable Animal Stories Book Launch – Maria Gill
You are invited to celebrate the launch of ‘Remarkable Animal Stories’ with author Maria Gill and illustrator Emma Huia Lovegrove. Join us for drinks and nibbles at the Dorothy Butler Bookshop 1 Jervois Rd, Herne Bay Sunday November 28, 3-4.30pm Maria will do a reading and Emma will explain her illustration process. There will be […]
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Pitching, and getting your pitch accepted – online workshop
It’s time for our next online workshop! Do you want to get paid for your writing? As the Editor of The Pantograph Punch, Ataria Sharman receives pitches from writers and press releases from publicists every other day. Come learn from an Editor’s perspective on what makes one pitch stand out over another – what gets […]
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Auckland Branch Celebrates 50 Years
Auckland branch stalwart BERNARD BROWN was there in 1971 when the Auckland branch of the then 50 years old PEN International was established. Here he recalls some of the highlights of the branch over the half century since: It’s 50 years since Keith Sinclair and Maurice Shadbolt decided to launch an Auckland branch of […]
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Author Talk | She’s A Killer by Kirsten McDougall
Unity Books and Victoria University Press invite you to a talk between Kirsten McDougall and Ash Davida Jane about Kirsten’s new novel ‘She’s A Killer’. Registration for this event is required so please register here for a free ticket, as capacity for safe distancing is 50 people. Date & time: Doors will open at 6pm […]
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Courage Day readings – Nelson
Join us and our local Nelson poets on Monday 15 November to mark Courage Day. There will be readings of works by imprisoned writers. Courage Day (also known as The Day of the Imprisoned Writer) recognises writers who defend the right to free speech, and those who suffer oppression and are killed/imprisoned for their work. […]
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Mary-anne Scott Launch for THE TOMO Wednesday Nov 17 5.30 – 7.30
Mary-anne Scott will be launching her new YA novel THE TOMO on Wednesday, Nov 17 – 5.30 – 7.30pm. The launch is at the Clearview Estate, Havelock North
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Courage Day – Day of the Imprisoned Writer – Wellington branch event
Please join us this Courage Day, 15 November, when our guest speaker will be Dominion Post Editor Anna Fifield. Courage Day (also known as The Day of the Imprisoned Writer) recognises writers who defend the right to free speech, and those who suffer oppression and are killed/imprisoned for their work. Our Courage Day event will […]
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2021 Pikihuia Awards ONLINE EVENT Saturday October 30, 1.00pm
Tēnā koe, E ngā mana, e ngā reo maha tēnei rā te tuku mihi atu ki a koutou mai i tata, mai i tawhiti. Me whai aroha ki te motu e noho nei tātou i raro i te urutā Kōwheori nei. E tika ana me mihi ki ngā mate huhua noa kua whiti ki tua […]
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