Margaret Mahy’s house is for sale: a new trust hopes to save it for future generations

Lee Murray wins two prestigious Bram Stoker Awards® at an event hosted by the Horror Writers Association

Essay on climate response wins young writers essay competition

The NZSA Laura Solomon Cuba Press Prize celebrates the life and work of the writer Laura Solomon

13 May 2021: Nielsen Bestseller List - Week ending 8 May 2021

‘Knockout’ short story collection wins country’s richest writing prize

See the full list of winners

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.

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.

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.

Lyttleton writer Ben Brown is announced as Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador for children and young people.

6 May 2021: Nielsen Bestseller List - Week ending 1 May 2021

Mandy Hager, President of the New Zealand Society of Authors, reflects on the last 18 months …

29 April 2021: Nielsen Bestseller List - Week ending 24 April 2021

Explore the Mother’s Day book offerings from our NZ Aotearoa Publishers

22 April 2021: Nielsen Bestseller List - Week ending 17 April 2021

15 April 2021: Nielsen Bestseller List - Week ending 10 April 2021

Respected writer’s last book records first European contact in New Zealand

8 April 2021: Nielsen Bestseller List - Week ending 3 April 2021

Shortlist Spotlight on Ockham New Zealand Book Awards nominee Alison Jones, author of This Pākehā Life

The Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival 2021 will take place from Thursday 6 - Sunday 9 May.