New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc) Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa

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:

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, artist...

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 You can submit up to five unpublished poems on any theme, or an essay related to poetry and poetics of no more than 5,000 words in length.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 published in the Poetry Aotearoa Yearbook ...

    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 a...

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,