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I’m a Poet, I’m a Cleaner – at GOOD BOOKS May 28, 12.15pm
At Good Books, Jesse St, Wellington five writers from Somewhere a cleaner will read poems from the book and share cleaning hints. Hear Joanna Cho, Marilyn Garson, Trish Harris, Brian Meynell and Mohan Singh on ritual cleaning, hospital cleaning, office cleaning, cleaning the bathroom. Who would have guessed that cleaning makes such great poems! Lunchtime […]
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Lizzie Harwood is the inaugural winner of the NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize
The NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize awards a publishing contract with Cuba Press to the winning manuscript which will be published later in 2021. NZSA congratulate Lizzie Harwood on winning this prize for new writing with a ‘unique and original vision’ , that celebrates the life and work of writer Laura Solomon. Lizzie Harwood says: “It’s a huge […]
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Murray Edmond launch May 27 – Time to Make a Song and Dance
BOOK LAUNCH May 27, 5.30 – 7.30 pm Old Government House Free event – all welcome Being launched by Chloe Swarbrick. Atuanui Press. Murray Edmond is known variously for his work as a poet, playwright, and as an editor, and critic. His first collection of poems, Entering the Eye, was published in 1973, and several […]
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Michael BOTUR LOUDMOUTH poetry performance
8.00pm – 9.00pm OFF THE PAGE POEMS from MICHAEL BOTUR LOUDMOUTH Free admission all welcome Thirsty Dog Pub KRd
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Six talented school students awarded mentorships in NZSA Youth Mentorship Programme
NZSA normally awards four youth mentorships each year but this year the panel found it impossible to limit the mentorships to four, and recommended two additional mini mentorships. These young writers will hone their writing skills and develop their craft through the year as part of this programme. 2021 Youth Mentorships awarded to: Awhina Barbarich Amberlea Gordon […]
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Sista, Stanap Strong! A Vanuatu Women’s Anthology
Victoria University Press warmly invite you to the launch of Sista, Stanap Strong! A Vanuatu Women’s Anthology edited by Mikaela Nyman & Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen Tuesday 25 May Vic Books, Kelburn 6pm – 7:30pm All Welcome.
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Book Launch – Wellington
Book Launch: There’s No Such Thing As Humans WHEN: Sunday 16th May, 3pm WHERE: The Children’s Bookshop, Shop 26 Kilbirnie Plaza, Kilbirnie, Wellington RSVP to The Children’s Bookshop – books@thechildrensbookshop.co.nz Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1297586497305287 Event Description: Helen Vivienne Fletcher and The Children’s Bookshop warmly invite you to join us as Fifi Colston officially launches Helen’s new […]
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NZSA National AGM, AGM Dinner and Writers Walk
NZSA National AGM, Chaired by NZSA President Mandy Hager 5.15pm to 6.15pm, Saturday 19 June Join us to review and hear about the Society’s national and branch undertakings, performance, and activities during 2020. Questions from members are welcome from the floor. This will be held at the end of our 2021 Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara Roadshow, at the […]
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NZMFF – Wanaka Festival Passes June 25 – June 29
NZ Mountain Film Festival Charitable Trust NZMFF – Wanaka Festival Passes Fri 25th Jun 2021, 7:00 pm – Tue 29th Jun 2021, 10:30 pm NZST Price $115 NZD Buy Tickets Events will also be held in Queenstown and Cromwell. The 19th NZ Mountain Film and Book Festival presents a wide range of films, guest […]
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Nelson/Whakatū Roadshow – 22 May
9am – 4.15pm. NMIT, 71 Nile Street, Rooms T301 and T309, Nelson, Whakatū Take part in a day of keynote sessions, workshops, masterclasses and discussions plus a catered morning tea/coffee and lunch. The event is open to all with a wide range of affordable prices (including early bird prices) for students, NZSA members, non-members and […]
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AUTHOR TALK IN TAKAKA – REBECCA HAYTER
Rebecca Hayter will be at Takaka Library on Wednesday 12 May, 2 – 3 pm, talking about her new book Wild Seas to Greenland: a Sailing Adventure with Ocean Racer Ross Field. In 2017 yachting journalist Rebecca Hayter sailed from the UK with veteran ocean racer Ross Field on a quest to sail the […]
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WORLDBUILDING FOR STORYTELLERS – WORKSHOP IN RICHMOND
Do you love fantasy, speculative fiction or sci-fi? Are you into Dungeons and Dragons? Perhaps you are an aspiring game designer, interested in the creation of imaginary worlds. Join local writer Robyn Prokop on Saturday 1 May, 10 am – 11.30 am at Richmond Library for this exploration of the art of worldbuilding. Robyn will […]
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