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Call for submissions for poetry anthology
‘Up Flynn Road, across Cook Strait, through the Magellanic Cloud…’ the title of our planned poetry anthology is taken from the poem Meditations upon walking a Dog by Dean Ballinger. We are looking for unpublished travel poems that take the reader on journeys into the immediate neighbourhood, within New Zealand, overseas but also into imaginative spaces, […]
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Between the Lines: Central Hawke’s Bay Readers & Writers Festival
Money, crime, immigration, aroha, gardening and plays. Poets and self-pub workshopping. An eclectic mix of visiting celebs and local speakers will entertain the second Festival. 20th – 23rd May Book your tickets now: https://www.betweenthelines.nz/
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NZSA / Auckland Museum Research Grant + Residency – Recipient Announced
The New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) and Auckland War Memorial Museum are delighted to announce the recipient of the NZSA Auckland Museum Research + Residency Grant. The grant goes to Port Chalmers writer Majella Cullinane, whose winning proposal will utilise research drawn from the Auckland Museum Research Library Te Pātaka Mātāpuna o Tāmaki Paenga Hira’s extensive collections. Majella Cullinane writes […]
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Dunedin/Ōtepoti Roadshow – 27 March
8.45am – 4.15pm. Mornington Presbyterian Church, 16 Maryhill Terrace, Maryhill, Dunedin/Ōtepoti What’s on: 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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Christchurch/Ōtautahi Roadshow-10 April
10 April, 8.45am – 4.15pm. Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, 228 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch/Ōtautahi What’s on: 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, […]
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Successful trans-Tasman author, Nikki Crutchley Copy
NZSA Auckland Branch Friday 9 April (meet from 5pm, meeting starts 6.15pm) Note: Due to Good Friday, this is the SECOND Friday of the month SHE’S BACK ON! Nikki Crutchley From self-publishing to being headhunted by literary agents to a trans-Tasman deal In December 2020, NZSA member Nikki Crutchley signed a two-book deal with Harper […]
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Phantom National Poetry Day August 27 2021
Phantom National Poetry Day this year is on the 27 August 2021! Are you ready to join in the celebrations? Run an event? PNPD are opening registration for events today. There will be events all around Aotearoa New Zealand – check out www.poetryday.co.nz for events near you. Please check out their news article for more […]
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NZSA 2021 Mentorships announced from record field of entries
Thirteen emerging writers have been selected for the The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) Mentorship Programme 2021, from what the judges described as: ‘an incredible and unprecedented 132 applications. These came from across the literary spectrum. Poetry, speculative fiction, creative nonfiction, literary novels, genre fiction and stage plays were all represented […]
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Author event Kirsten Warner
Kirsten Warner, author of the novel “The Sound of Breaking Glass”, in conversation with author Diana Wichtel. Thursday, March 25, 6pm Takapuna Library Free Two Ockham award-winning authors, both writing about the legacy of the Second Generation and of children of survivors of the Holocaust. They discuss how Kirsten Warner has conveyed the inheritance of […]
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Golden Bay Live Poets
Golden Bay Live Poets meet monthly at The Mussel Inn, Onekaka. Their next meeting is on Thursday 24 June at 7.30 pm when the guest poet will be Golden Bay’s very own Julia Hardie. Everyone is welcome to attend or participate. Bring a poem, a song or a story. Koha entry. For further information please […]
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Motueka Live Poets
Motueka Live Poets meet monthly on the third Wednesday at Mapua Boat Club, Mapua Wharf, at 7 pm. Their next meeting will be on Wednesday 16 June. The featured poet will be Roger Lusby. Roger is an award-winning poet, folk singer-songwriting balladeer, performer, environmentalist, creative music tutor, sound recording engineer and vintage car enthusiast. Having […]
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Nelson Live Poets
Nelson Live Poets usually meet on the third Tuesday of the month. Their next meeting will be on Tuesday 15 June at The Prince Albert, 113 Nile Street, Nelson. The featured poet will be Roger Lusby. Roger is an award-winning poet, folk singer-songwriting balladeer, performer, environmentalist, creative music tutor, sound recording engineer and vintage car […]
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