Upcoming Events and Opportunities | New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc) Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa

Nelson/Whakatū Roadshow - 22 May

9am - 6.30pm. 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,...
Inaugural NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize shortlist announced

Five writers have been shortlisted for an award that celebrates fresh writing with a 'unique and original vision'. NZSA congratulates shortlisted writers Joanna Aitchison, Tom Baragwanath, James Norcliffe, Lizzie Harwood, and Wes Lee. 89 applications were received and the shortlist judging panel of Tina Shaw and Ruby Porter commented: ‘We saw...
A Clear Dawn - launch at Unity Books Wellington May 19

Auckland University Press & Unity Books invite you to celebrate the launch of A CLEAR DAWN: New Asian Voices from Aotearoa Edited by Paula Morris and Alison Wong. March 19, 6pm Unity Books Wellington 57 Willis St, Wellington Central
RICHMOND WRITING GROUP

RICHMOND WRITING GROUP The Richmond Writing Group is for adults with an interest in writing – whether you’re just thinking about starting to write something, you’re a published author, or somewhere in between. The group meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 1 – 3 pm, in the Constance...
AUTHOR TALK BY JEAN GORMAN: INTRODUCTION TO THE CRUSADES

AUTHOR TALK BY JEAN GORMAN: INTRODUCTION TO THE CRUSADES Everyone is welcome to Richmond Library on Thursday 15 April, 5.30 pm, to hear Jean Gorman share her knowledge of The Crusades. Jean Gorman, the Secretary of NZSA Top of the South branch, is the well- known author of the Lionheart Chronicles,...
Rush! Rush! Book launch April 10

Where: Dorothy Butler Children's Book Shop Three Lamps, Ponsonby When: Saturday 10th April at 4.30pm Meet author and poet Elena de Roo at the launch of Rush! Rush! Books will be available for sale and signing Published by One Tree House www.onetree-house.com
Book Launch of Gaps in the Light at Titirangi Library

Tuesday 20 April 6.30pm at Titirangi Library You are invited to the launch of Iona Winter's new work - Gaps in the Light Gaps in the Light uses form in innovative ways to express deeply the experience of loss and joy in ways I can’t remember reading anywhere else. Nothing is binary...
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...
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...