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A debut novelist has won the Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand 2026 Fiction Prize for the fourth time. Nelson writer, Penny Richards, has taken out the top prize from a very strong field.
The judges said, ‘Penny Richards’ winning novel, Soft, combines compelling characters and a beautifully judged plot with writing that is funny, poigna...
October 20, 2026
As new figures reveal declining reading achievement and enjoyment among New Zealand children, Kiwi Christmas Books is calling on Kiwis to help turn the tide — one book at a time.
New Zealand has a reading problem — and children’s book charity Kiwi Christmas Books says getting quality books into the hands and homes of tamariki has never been mo...
After the release of the Coalition for Books (CFB) election manifesto, the sector reached out to the seven main political parties to ask for their response. We know they are busy on the campaign trail, so we gave them several weeks to reply and followed up ou...
We’re thrilled to announce eight new Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureates – outstanding practising artists recognised for their world-class work and profound impact on Aotearoa New Zealand’s culture and communities.
Each Laureate receives a $50,000 gift — no strings attached — given in recognition of their extraordinary contribution to date and as a nudge ...
The New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ Inc) congratulates Lawrence Patchett on winning the NZSA Peter and Dianne Beatson Fellowship 2026 to work on his novel.This annual award is made possible by the generosity of the Beatsons. In establishing this fellowship, they have given NZ authors a valuable opport...