Ngā Rōpū Tuhi
Writers' Groups
New Zealand Society of Authors – Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa (PEN NZ)
The NZSA is ‘ the principal representative for the professional interests of writers.’ There are eight regional branches: Northland, Auckland, Waitkato, Central Districts, Wellington, Top of the South, Canterbury, Otago/Southland. The NZSA run many professional development programmes and writing awards. The NZSA website regularly posts opportunities for writers. Membership based, the NZSA represents the professional interests of over 1,730 writers, by working closely with industry leaders, government and Creative New Zealand.
A list of regional writing groups is on the NZSA website here.
Membership is $130 per year, details here.
Te Hā o Ngā Pou Kaituhi Māori
Te Hā is a contemporary Māori writers group, formed under the umbrella of Toi Māori Aotearoa, the national Māori arts organisation. Te Hā holds a biennial Māori Writers Hui, which was last held in 2019.
There are regional groups for Auckland, Taranaki, Wellington and the South Island, most with Facebook groups.
About
Wharerangi means storehouse or raised platform, and this is the site’s kaupapa: to provide a packed storehouse of information for Māori writers of fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry, and a platform for our publications—from a one-off story to a full-length book. Each section supplies information and links for opportunities, including places to read contemporary Māori literature and publish new work.
Contact
For any enquires about information on this site, or to advise of any modifications or updates please contact us on: wharerangi@maorilithub.co.nz
Support
Wharerangi Māori Literature Hub is made possible with funding from Creative New Zealand.
