Julia Marshall has been selected as the 2021 Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal winner, for lifetime…
PANZFebruary 3, 2021
2020 has been a year of uncertainty but one thing remains certain, the quality and…
PANZDecember 17, 2020
COVID-19 disruption has forced many aspects of life online, but when it comes to books…
PANZSeptember 1, 2020
Mark Sayes citation for Life Membership by Tracy Strudley outlines his contribution to New Zealand…
PANZJuly 7, 2020
A new report from the Publishers Association of New Zealand (PANZ) has revealed Kiwis still…
PANZJune 24, 2020
Kiwi book publishers are struggling to regroup after seeing sales obliterated in April. The Publishers…
PANZMay 4, 2020
Photo credit: Tom Donald We are delighted to announce that Alex Hedley, Publisher at Harper…
PANZMarch 10, 2020
It was a full house at the PANZ Promotional Writing and Non-Fiction Editing workshops held…
PANZMarch 10, 2020
The full team starting the day at Feria Internacional del Libro de Guadalajara, Mexico. Brian…
PANZDecember 10, 2019
Media Releases
Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal and National Awards Day
The Storylines Margaret Mahy Medal and National Awards Day is being held on Sunday 28 March 1.30-5pm. Register at the Storylines website by 22 March for COVID tracing purposes.
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Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Finalists Reveal a Shift in New Zealand Writing and Publishing
The shortlist for the 2021 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, released today, is a dazzling reflection of the robust, innovative literature scene of Aotearoa New Zealand, revealing a deeper engagement…
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Youth, Diversity and Vitality Reflected in Ockhams Longlist
Books that explore issues of identity, domestic life, war, food, our natural world and our people are among the 40 works of poetry, prose and non-fiction longlisted for the 2021…
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Submissions open for 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
The New Zealand Book Awards Trust is now inviting submissions for the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. These annual awards recognise and celebrate the best…
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Book sector highlights cultural, social and economic importance of valuing creative rights
The New Zealand Society of Authors, the Publishers Association of New Zealand and Copyright Licensing New Zealand have teamed up to put creative rights and their importance – for writers,…
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