Prime minister's awards for literary achievement

The Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement were established in 2003.

Every year, New Zealanders are invited to nominate their choice of an outstanding writer who has made a significant contribution to New Zealand literature in the genres of non-fiction, poetry and fiction. The nominations are assessed by an expert literary panel and recommendations forwarded to Creative New Zealand for approval.

Nomination form 2013 (doc)

Fiction

Janet Frame (2003)
Maurice Gee (2004)
Margaret Mahy (2005)
Patricia Grace (2006)
Fiona Farrell (2007)
Lloyd Jones (2008)
CK Stead (2009)
Joy Cowley (2010)
Dame Fiona Kidman (2011)
Albert Wendt (2012)

Poetry

Hone Tuwhare (2003)
Kevin Ireland (2004)
Alistair Te Ariki Campbell (2005)
Vincent O’Sullivan (2006)
Bill Manhire (2007)
Elizabeth Smither (2008)
Brian Turner (2009)
Cilla McQueen (2010)
Peter Bland (2011)
Sam Hunt (2012)

Non-fiction

Michael King (2003)
Anne Salmond (2004)
Philip Temple (2005)
Judith Binney (2006)
Dick Scott (2007)
WH (Bill) Oliver (2008)
Dr Ranginui Walker (2009)
James McNeish (2010)
James Belich (2011)
Gregory O'Brien (2012)