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  • NZ Book Week

    Posted by Claire Hill on 11 October 2015

    Book Week October 26 – November 1 New…


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  • Celebrated children’s author William Taylor dies

    Posted by Claire Hill on 7 October 2015

    William Taylor, ONZM, the ‘grand old man’ of New Zealand children’s publishing, acclaimed author of richly comic novels for children and powerful fiction for young adults, died today (3…


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  • Submission to the Board of Review regarding the Interim Restriction Order placed upon Into the River written by Ted Dawe

    Posted by Claire Hill on 23 September 2015

    The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.), established in 1934, is the principal organisation for New Zealand authors. Referencing Part 3, Clause 20 of the Films, Videos, and…


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  • NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship – Recipient Announced!

    Posted by Claire Hill on 17 September 2015

    We are delighted to announce the winner of the Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2016 is award-winning Otago poet Michael Harlow.   Michael Harlow will be using his fellowship to…


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  • Banning of Ted Dawe’s book Into the River – media release

    Posted by Claire Hill on 8 September 2015

    Book’s banning ‘exceedingly troubling’   The decision by the President of the Film and Literature Board of Review, Dr Don Mathieson, QC, to issue an Interim Restriction Order…


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  • National Flash Fiction Day: Winning Stories

    Posted by Claire Hill on 1 September 2015

    Flash Frontier: An Adventure in Short Fiction publishes National Flash Fiction Day Winners Go here to read top stories by Frankie McMillan and Leanne Radojkovich and other highly…


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  • CLNZ/NZSA Research Grant recipients 2015

    Posted by Claire Hill on 26 August 2015

    Four compelling NZ writing projects awarded grants Strong…


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  • NZSA Mentor Programme

    Posted by Claire Hill on 7 August 2015

    For writers and comic book / graphic novelists who want professional development, a safe space to discuss their work, intellectual community, role models, accountability and substantive feedback. Applications for 2016 programme…


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  • NZSA / Auckland Museum Research Grants Now Open for Applications

    Posted by Claire Hill on 4 August 2015

    The Auckland Museum and NZ Society of Authors are once again delighted to offer two RESEARCH grants for writers who want to utilise the considerable facilities and resources of…


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  • Lilian Ida Smith Award 2015

    Posted by Claire Hill on 30 July 2015

    Lilian Ida Smith Award 2015 seeks applications Deadline for applications 30 October The Lilian Ida Smith Award provides the successful applicant with an award of $3000 to assist them towards completion…


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  • CLNZ/NZSA Research Grants 2015

    Posted by Claire Hill on 30 July 2015

    Deadline for applications 31 July Grants recognise research is crucial to great NZ writing Research is a crucial part of the writing process. Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) and the New Zealand Society…


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  • Dr Philip Temple NZSA President of Honour 2015 / 16

    Posted by Claire Hill on 27 May 2015

    Each year the New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc) appoints a President of Honour. This position is awarded to a writer in recognition of their services to…


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