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NZSA members Morton & Keenan longlisted for 2026 ABR Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize
2026 ABR Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize The Jolley Prize is worth a total of $12,500 and is for an original work of short fiction of between 2,000 and 5,000 words, written in English. This is the sixteenth time the Jolley Prize has run and it is one of the world’s leading prizes for short […]
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Election 2026 – WeCreate launch Manifesto
Jul 2026 As we get closer to the 2026 general election, WeCreate is actively engaging with all political parties to secure support for our priorities for the sector. In particular, we’re asking for a cross-government approach to developing and implementing a Creative Export Growth Plan. You can read the We Create election manifesto here
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Witty Wicklow Writers Magazine Contest
Ring of Culture, an independent Irish publishing and cultural platform, is running a competition for the first issue of Witty Wicklow Writers Magazine. The magazine welcomes original short stories, flash fiction, poetry and creative non-fiction from both emerging and established writers. Competition details: Entry Fee is €7 for Early Bird and €9 Regular Entry Original work […]
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WORD Christchurch Festival 2026 Programme Announcement
WORD Christchurch Festival returns with a vibrant six-day programme of bold ideas, memorable evenings, compelling stories and unforgettable performances for readers and culture lovers of all ages from 1– 6 September. For the full WORD programme and tickets go to: www.wordchristchurch.co.nz More than 100 writers, thinkers and performers will fill venues across the city, presenting the […]
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Copyright Licensing New Zealand becomes Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa, marking a new chapter at Matariki.
Today, Copyright Licensing New Zealand announces that it has changed its name to Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (TCA), marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s evolution. The new name reflects a renewed commitment to supporting creators, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring copyright continues to serve the interests of Aotearoa New Zealand’s authors, artists and publishers in a […]
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Poetry Aotearoa Yearbook 2027
Submissions for the Poetry Aotearoa Yearbook 2027 close on the 31st of July. You can submit up to five unpublished poems on any theme, or an essay related to poetry and poetics of no more than 5,000 words in length. All submissions must be typed and thoroughly edited, and include a brief bio-note. All writers […]
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The Taranaki Arts Festival Trust’s Winter literary events
The Taranaki Arts Festival Trust’s Winter events in Nga Motu/ New Plymouth have a way of leavening the spirit in the coldest and windiest of weather, especially in a ‘15-minute city ’where venues are never far away, ticket prices are reasonable and parking is no problem. In another event, Taranaki Taonga David Hill, Lauren Keenan and […]
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Janet Frame Prize for 2026 goes to Hinemoana Baker
The trustees of the Janet Frame Literary Trust are delighted to announce that the Janet Frame Prize for 2026, worth $10,000, goes to Wellingtonian Hinemoana Baker (Ngāti Tupaia ki Te Aro, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Te Āti Awa, Kāi Tahu, Germany, England). A celebrated poet, musician, performer and educator, Hinemoana Baker […]
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2026 Winter Reading Guide
The Coalition For Books Winter Reading Guide is out, curating the best recent Aotearoa New Zealand fiction, non-fiction, young adult and children’s books. Since 2022 the Coalition has worked with Aotearoa New Zealand publishers to promote local books each winter. Coalition For Books Chair, and Managing Director of publishing house Allen and Unwin Aotearoa […]
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Puke Ariki NZ Children’s Book Week Writer in Residence Steph Julian
In celebration of the first New Zealand Children’s Book Week, Puke Ariki and Community Libraries in Taranaki are hosting a Writer in Residence Programme celebrating storytelling, creativity and the joy of reading for pleasure among tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau. For 2026, Puke Ariki is delighted to welcome local author Steph Julian as our […]
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The Katherine Mansfield Sparkling Prose Award is open
This competition calls for works of fiction up to 1888 words – a reference to the year of Mansfield’s birth. We take our themes from Mansfield’s writing. This year, the theme is ‘wild places’. All submissions must follow the theme, however loosely. You can write your work in any form – short story or hybrid […]
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Wellington Writers Walk brings te reo Māori sculpture to Wellington waterfront in time for Matariki
WELLINGTON WRITERS WALK RELEASE 2 July 2026 The sound of conch and pūkaea rang out across the Wellington waterfront on Thursday 25 June to welcome a group of writers, Te Wharewaka o Pōneke Trustees, representatives of local arts and literary organisations and friends and supporters of the Wellington Writers Walk, gathered for the unveiling of […]
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