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OCKHAM NEW ZEALAND BOOK AWARDS 2021 WINNERS’ ANNOUNCEMENT
‘Knockout’ short story collection wins country’s richest writing prize
See the full list of winners
Same Same But Different Looking For New Board Members!
We are seeking LGBTQIA+ creatives and community members with a love of books and queer writing (embracing all genres, mediums, and platforms) to join the SSBD Board.
2021 Ernest Scott Prize shortlist announced
The Ernest Scott Prize for History is awarded annually to the book judged to be the most distinguished contribution to the history of Australia and New Zealand or to the history of colonisation published in the previous year.
The Mātātuhi Foundation's May 2021 Funding Round Opens
Mātātuhi Foundation supports Kiwi writers to develop new and imaginative ways to increase their reach and engagement with Kiwi readers via seed funding grants of up to $5,000.
Ben Brown announced as inaugural Te Awhi Rito | New Zealand Reading Ambassador
Lyttleton writer Ben Brown is announced as Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador for children and young people.
A Reflection on 18 months as New Zealand Society of Authors President
Mandy Hager, President of the New Zealand Society of Authors, reflects on the last 18 months …
Bestseller List to 24 April
29 April 2021: Nielsen Bestseller List - Week ending 24 April 2021
Book Ideas: Mother’s Day Campaigns to Watch
Explore the Mother’s Day book offerings from our NZ Aotearoa Publishers
Bestseller List to 17 April
22 April 2021: Nielsen Bestseller List - Week ending 17 April 2021
Bestseller List to 10 April
15 April 2021: Nielsen Bestseller List - Week ending 10 April 2021
Respected writer’s last book records first European contact in New Zealand
Respected writer’s last book records first European contact in New Zealand
Bestseller List to 3 April
8 April 2021: Nielsen Bestseller List - Week ending 3 April 2021
Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Shortlisted Spotlight: Alison Jones
Shortlist Spotlight on Ockham New Zealand Book Awards nominee Alison Jones, author of This Pākehā Life
Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival 2021Programme Announced
The Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival 2021 will take place from Thursday 6 - Sunday 9 May.
Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Shortlisted Spotlight: Leonard Bell
Shortlist Spotlight on Ockham New Zealand Book Awards nominee Marti Friedlander, author of Marti Friedlander: Portraits of the Artists
Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Shortlisted Spotlight: Catherine Chidgey
Shortlist Spotlight on Ockham New Zealand Book Awards nominee Catherine Chidgey, author of Remote Sympathy
Bestseller List to 27 March 2021
1 April 2021: Nielsen Bestseller List - Week ending 27 March 2021
Announcing Going West Festival's 'Different Out Loud' Season
Going West Festival announces a brand-new approach to celebrating live poetry with Different Out Loud, a collection of thoughtful video collaborations between Aotearoa poets and filmmakers. Themed around the word ‘coastal’, these integrated pieces by some of our best poets and finest screen artists will air online from 12 April 2021.