L-R: Interns Brodie Joyce, Oscar Smit and Colin Marshall
Thanks to funding support from Creative New Zealand, we’re delighted to launch the 2026 edition of the PANZ Internship Programme – welcoming three talented new interns into Aotearoa’s publishing industry.
Congratulations to our three 2026 interns:
- Brodie Joyce, intern at Huia Publishers
- Colin Marshall, intern at Bridget Williams Books
- Oscar Smit, intern at Bateman Books.
We received a number of high-quality applications, and the panel was impressed with the strength of this cohort. As Odessa Owens noted: “We’re thrilled with the 2026 internships – it’s exciting to see our talented graduates having the opportunity to join such prestigious publishing houses.”
As the Association Director, I am equally delighted to see this programme continue to flourish. The opportunity to embed emerging voices within respected publishing houses is one of the most rewarding parts of our mahi. Congratulations Brodie, Colin and Oscar – an exciting and fulfilling journey lies ahead.
The PANZ Internship Programme continues to provide meaningful pathways into the publishing sector for early-career professionals. With each new cohort, we reinforce our commitment to nurturing talent, promoting and ensuring diversity, and strengthening the future of publishing in Aotearoa.
