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Auckland Queer Writers Anthology Kick-Off Event
Join us for the Auckland Queer Writers Anthology Kick-Off Event, and get ready to embark on an exciting journey together. Whether you’re a pro or new to writing, we welcome you to take part in this special project. The anthology is open to all queer voices in Tāmaki Makaurau, and we are keen as to begin this […]
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Acclaimed editor Julie Ganner AE wins the prestigious Janet Mackenzie Medal
The Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) is delighted to announce that long-time member Julie Ganner AE (Accredited Editor) has won IPEd’s highest award, the Janet Mackenzie Medal, for 2025. Over a career spanning more than 35 years, Julie has made outstanding contributions to publishing and the editing profession. She has significantly advanced the profession by […]
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The Moth Nature Writing Prize 2025 Is Now Open
The Moth Nature Writing Prize aims to encourage and celebrate the art of nature writing. It is awarded annually to unpublished pieces of prose or poetry which best combine exceptional literary merit with an exploration of the writers’ relationship with the natural world. Each year a single judge is asked to choose winners from entries worldwide. Previous judges […]
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Jan Michalski Foundation Writing Residencies Applications Now Open for the 2026 Session
Surrounded by nature in the foothills of the Jura mountains in Switzerland, the Jan Michalski Foundation for Writing and Literature was created by Vera Michalski in memory of her husband in order to perpetuate their shared commitment to those who devote themselves to the written word. Its mission is to foster literary creation and encourage […]
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Ava Reid wins 2025 Landfall Young Writers’ Essay Competition
Ōtepoti resident Ava Reid has been announced as the winner of this year’s Landfall Young Writers’ Essay Competition. Her winning essay, ‘Two and a Half Mealworms’, is a collection of reflections and observations. From abandoned cat-shaped bottles of ‘Katy Perry Meow!’ eau de parfum to nameless diaries, lost receipts and old stained flat couches, Reid’s […]
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Ngā Aho Shorts Development Lab 2025
Discover the Aho Shorts Development Lab — a unique opportunity for Māori writers, directors, and producers to develop short film projects through mentorship and wānanga. Refine your script, vision, and pitch to unlock funding opportunities. We’re seeking passionate creatives ready to lead and bring authentic Māori stories to life. Open to all experience levels—apply now […]
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AAANZ Art Writing and Publishing Awards (AWAPAs) For 2025 – Entries Close 8 August
The AWAPAs highlight the vitality of arts publishing in the region and acknowledges the contribution of both emerging and established scholars, curators and artists. The Awards play a pivotal role in promoting the importance of writing and publishing in disseminating knowledge and understanding of the visual arts, craft and design. They are the only prizes […]
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Two Lines Press Open Submissions Calls
Open call! Two Lines Press is excited to open a focused submissions call for translations of literature from Asia and Oceania. We highly encourage submissions of work from less-represented languages and from BIPOC, women, and/or queer authors and translators. https://www.catranslation.org/books/submit-work/
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Sihle Ntuli announced as Caselberg Trust Margaret Egan Cities of Literature Writers Resident 2025
The Caselberg Trust and Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature, thanks to a generous bequest from Margaret Egan, are delighted to announce the judges’ selection of Sihle Ntuli from Durban (South Africa) as Caselberg Trust Margaret Egan Cities of Literature Writers Resident 2025. Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature Director Nicky Page says, “We were thrilled to […]
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Invitation To “Come Play, Innovate” At New Creative Hub
It’s not often the state of the arts is all that state-of-the-art. But a new jewel in the crown of Tāmaki Makaurau could prove to be a game-changer for many organisations looking to take their next tech step. On Wednesday night (14 May), Te Puna Creative Hub held its inaugural Open Studio – showing off […]
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Book lovers flock to the party-like atmosphere of Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tāmaki
A “rock concert for reading” was how one attendee described Auckland Writers Festival Waituhi o Tāmaki (AWF), which ran 13 – 18 May at Auckland’s Aotea Centre. The annual event is the highlight of the literary calendar and 2025 was no exception with sold-out theatres, bustling crowds and signing queues that lasted for hours. The […]
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Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2025 – Winners’ Announcement
14 May 2025 ‘Visual tour de force of enduring significance’ wins at the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2025 Art historians Deidre Brown (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) and Ngarino Ellis (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou) have won the BookHub Award for Illustrated Non-Fiction at the 2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards for Toi Te Mana: An Indigenous History of Māori […]
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