• WebWorkshop with Tracy Farr

    Posted on 25 July 2025

    Tracy Farr – Tell it Slant: Truth and lies, and using fact in fiction 5pm to 7pm, Tues, 26 August When writing fiction, Tracy Farr likes to take the truth and – taking her cue from Emily Dickinson – tell it slant. In this workshop we’ll look at how, as writers, we might take elements […]

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  • Writing and Disrupting Short Fiction w/ Emma Hislop (Kāi Tahu)

    Posted on 24 July 2025

    Thursdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm (NZST/NZDT) 4 September – 6 November 2025 Online $720 AUD or $90 AUD per week for 8 weeks $612 AUD or $76.50 AUD per week (alumni) for 8 weeks Explore the craft of short story-writing in this eight-week course with award-winning author Emma Hislop (Kāi Tahu), learning how to deepen your […]

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  • Tairāwhiti/Gisborne Māori Writers Hui

    Posted on 24 July 2025

    Kaituhi Māori’s third hui following Orongomai and Motueka is scheduled for Gisborne October 9-12. Witi Ihimaera will be the convenor of this full three-day hui which will be held coincident with the Tairāwhiti Arts Festival. “The main programme will take place at Poho-o-Rāwiri marae,” says Ihimaera, “but visits are expected to take place to Waituhi, […]

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  • We Read Auckland Ka Pānui Tātou i Tāmaki Makaurau

    Posted on 22 July 2025

    Auckland’s month-long reading and writing festival is back! Celebrate the stories of our city with free author events and writing workshops all led by writers from Tāmaki Makaurau. You can also discover new local titles in our Bestie collection – a fast-track way to borrow popular books. Don’t miss out! Grab your free tickets below […]

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  • (Re)generation next: The Poet Laureate steps down

    Posted on 21 July 2025

    Date: Wednesday 20 August 2025, 6pm to 8pm Place: Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken St, Thorndon, Wellington Price: Free Aotearoa New Zealand Poet Laureate Chris Tse marks the end of his term in this exciting evening with fellow poets Ken Arkind, Cadence Chung, Gregory O’Brien, Chris Price, and Ruby Solly. […]

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  • Book Launch: The Stars Are a Million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson

    Posted on 21 July 2025

    Wednesday July 23rd, 6pm in-store at Unity Books Wellington About the event Join us to celebrate the launch of Gina Butson‘s new novel, The Stars Are a Million Glittering Worlds, published by Allen & Unwin. ‘An engrossing plot, fully imagined characters, and beautifully observed settings. Butson gently guides the reader on a journey marked by […]

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  • Double Book Launch: Wonderland, The Midnight Plane

    Posted on 17 July 2025

    * Double Book Launch * Readings. Conversation. Book signings. Koha entry. FIONA KIDMAN Fiona Kidman DCNZM, OBE, has written about 35 books of fiction, poetry and memoir – her latest book is ‘The Midnight Plane’. She lives on a clifftop in Hataitai. TRACY FARR Tracy Farr has lived on Miramar Peninsula, where her 3rd novel […]

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  • PIKIHUIA Māori Writer’s Awards 2025

    Posted on 14 July 2025

    KUPU and the Māori Literature Trust | Te Waka Taki Kōrero are thrilled to announce that the PIKIHUIA Māori Writer’s Awards 2025 will be held in Rotorua for the first time on their 30th anniversary. The announcement was made yesterday afternoon at Te Puia by the Māori Literature Trust and the KUPU Festival team — […]

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  • NZSA CompleteMS 2025 results -new work by talented writers win NZSA manuscript assessments

    Posted on 11 July 2025

    The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ) Inc announce the writers who will receive manuscript guidance through this year’s CompleteMS programme. Powerful manuscripts crafted by these accomplished writers, have been chosen to be part of this year’s programme. Writers spend months polishing their stories for entry into this competitive […]

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  • Beatson Fellowship 2025 – NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship applications open

    Posted on 11 July 2025

    A $10,000 Opportunity for Writers Applications open for NZSA Peter & Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2025 Calling for applications from writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama with a literary track record, who are currently working on a new project. The Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship is awarded each year to a mid-career or senior writer […]

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  • Every Word Counts – Advanced Editing, with Anna Mackenzie

    Posted on 11 July 2025

    This module, taught by award-winning writer and editor Anna Mackenzie, focuses on the line edit, providing practical suggestions for how you might scrutinise your work with the goal of ensuring your writing is clear and concise, maintains the reader’s attention, and offers no jarring notes. Relevant to fiction and nonfiction, longform and short, the information and approaches […]

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  • Join Patricia Berwick for the launch of her new book STORM at the Seabreeze café

    Posted on 9 July 2025

    Emotional abuse meets climate change in Patricia’s latest novel. The perfect storm. Seabreeze is hosting the launch of Patricia’s sixth novel. Come and enjoy a glass, nibbles, and friendship. The launch will be approximately one hour. Afterwards, the bar will open for those who wish to stay and enjoy the ambiance. Storm is an engaging, […]

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