Literature

  • Emerging New Zealand writers Ellie Catton, Hamish Clayton and Craig Cliff at a book-signing as part of the NZ International Arts Festival 2012. Photo: Robert Catto.

  • International readers browse New Zealand literature

    International readers browse New Zealand literature at The Long Night of Māori Stories event, Berlin International Writers Festival 2012. Image credit: Manatū Taonga.

  • Dianna Fuemana, Once Upon a Deadline, New Zealand Post Writers and Readers Week 2010. Photo: Robert Catto  

  • New Zealand authors

    New Zealand authors gather for the Berlin International Writers Festival 2012

    L–R: Joe Harawira, Alan Duff, James Belich, Hamish Clayton, Kate Camp, Kate De Goldi, Cathie Koa Dunsford, Peter Walker and Paula Morris.

    Image: Manatū Taonga.

  • Lloyd Jones latest novel, Hand Me Down World, published by Penguin New Zealand.

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Funding Opportunities

Toi Uru Kahikatea (Arts development) investment

Value: based on application | Closes: 31 May . 2013
The Toi Uru Kahikatea (Arts Development) investment programme offers investment support for between one and three years to assist New Zealand artists, arts practitioners, arts groups and organisations. More information

Quick Response Grant

Value: $7,500 or less | Closes: 26 Jul . 2013
Quick Response Grants are our most common form of funding. They are awarded in three rounds per year and available to all artforms. As our smallest and most numerous opportunity Quick Response Grants are a great place to start if you are new to Creative New Zealand Funding. More information

Latest Artist Showcases

  • Day5boat

    Tape Art NZ

    Tagträumer/ Day Dreamers
    Grant type: International grant/opportunity
    Amount recieved: $6250 Read more

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    Penelope

    Amigas, a novel written in two languages.
    Grant type: Quick response grant
    Amount recieved: $7,500 Read more

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    Auckland University Press

    Blue Smoke: The Lost Dawn of New Zealand Popular Music 1918-1964
    Grant type: Arts grant
    Amount recieved: $10,000 Read more


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