Bert Hingley Tributes have flooded in following the announcement of the passing of publishing great,…
PANZSeptember 17, 2019
The New Zealand government has amended Section 69 of the Copyright Act in order to…
PANZSeptember 17, 2019
We are now calling for applications for the Creative New Zealand National Publishing Internships Initiative…
PANZSeptember 5, 2019
Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day went next level in 2019, with a very impressive total…
PANZSeptember 3, 2019
TV3's Newshub took a look at New Zealand's booming children's book industry in a story…
PANZJanuary 22, 2019
2019 Yale scholarship recipient Tom Rennie Despite tough competition the recipient of the W.E. and…
PANZDecember 17, 2018
Heading into Christmas, sales of New Zealand-published children’s books are on a roll —helping the…
PANZDecember 12, 2018
To celebrate a bumper year of publishing we asked our members to pick a favourite…
PANZDecember 11, 2018
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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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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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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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