Entry open to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents only.
All entries to be compatible with the theme of the year – Our Stories – Milestones and Moments (in 2022).
You may enter up to ten book titles per entry form. If you have more than ten book titles, please submit on a separate entry form.
Book entries must have been published between 1 June 2021 and 1 June 2022.
Books that have been published digitally or in e-book format) only, are not eligible to enter.
Books can be entered into more than one category. A separate entry and fee must be paid for each category entered.
The Te Reo Māori book award category is open to work which is bilingual or fully Te Reo.
Children’s books include all books written for young people aged 0-19 years, including picture books, junior, middle-grade and young adult. Fiction and non-fiction.
All entries must be received (including physical copies) by Award closing date. (Please allow plenty of time for delivery/courier times)
The judge’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
Members of the NZSA Heritage Book Awards hub committee are not permitted to enter.
Books entered in the competition are not returned.
Book cover images of the winning entries and photographs from the live presentation event may be used for media releases etc.
By entering the competition, entrants agree to the terms and conditions.