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Aotearoa New Zealand’s National Writer-residency Organisation Announces Its 2025 Writers In Residence Programme

Thursday, 27 June 2024, 10:45 am | Michael King Writers'Centre

The Michael King Writers Centre is pleased to announce that next year’s programme of residencies at the historic Signalman’s House on Takarunga Mt Victoria in Devonport, Auckland, is now open for applications. More >>

Michael King Writers' Centre Residencies 2025 Applications Are Now Open

Thursday, 27 June 2024, 10:01 am | Michael King Writers'Centre

The Michael King Writers Centre is pleased to announce that next year’s programme of residencies at the historic Signalman’s House on Takarunga Mt Victoria in Devonport, Auckland, is now open for applications. More >>

The Michael King Writers Centre Announces 2024 Residencies

Friday, 1 December 2023, 3:15 pm | Michael King Writers'Centre

This year’s Michael King Writers Centre residency selection panel once again had their work cut out for them with the highest number of applications ever received for the 17 residencies planned across 2024. There were 141 applicants totalling 538 ... More >>

Signals 2019 Launched

Monday, 9 December 2019, 11:13 am | Michael King Writers'Centre

The Michael King Writers Centre launched the eighth issue of Signals, its literary journal for young writers, on Saturday 7 December at the National Library in Parnell. The journal features the work of senior secondary students who took part in this ... More >>

The Michael King Writers Centre announces 2020 Residencies

Monday, 4 November 2019, 5:02 pm | Michael King Writers'Centre

This year’s Michael King Writers Centre Residency Selection Panel had their work cut out with a significant 40% increase in the number of applications received for the 20 residencies planned across 2020. There were a record-breaking 125 applicants, ... More >>

Michael King Writers Residencies 2020 Applications open

Monday, 19 August 2019, 3:21 pm | Michael King Writers'Centre

The Michael King Writers Centre is pleased to announce that next year’s programme of residencies at the historic Signalman’s House on Takarunga Mt Victoria in Devonport, Auckland, is now open for applications. Writers awarded a residency can look forward ... More >>

Signals 2018 Launched

Monday, 10 December 2018, 4:50 pm | Michael King Writers'Centre

The Michael King Writers Centre launched the seventh issue of Signals, its literary journal for young writers, on Saturday 8 December at the National Library in Parnell. The journal features the work of senior secondary students who took part in this ... More >>

Michael King Writers Centre 2019 Residency Recipients

Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 4:02 pm | Michael King Writers'Centre

From a history of the Listener to a series of inter-linked short stories exploring the Māori diaspora, the participants in the 2019 MKWC residency programme cover an exciting, varied and eclectic range of topics. More >>

NZ’s national writer-residency organisation continues

Friday, 10 August 2018, 10:54 am | Michael King Writers'Centre

The Michael King Writers’ Centre provides a year-round programme of residencies at the historic Signalman’s House on Takarunga Mt Victoria in Devonport, Auckland. Residents receive accommodation, the use of a writing studio and a generous stipend. More >>

Frances Edmond joins 2018 Shanghai Writing Program

Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 3:01 pm | Michael King Writers'Centre

Frances Edmond has been selected as the third New Zealand writer to join the Shanghai Writers’ Association’s International Writing Program. Frances is a Waiheke Island based writer and reviewer who works across disciplines in film, theatre and literature. ... More >>

Signals 2017 Launched

Monday, 11 December 2017, 3:15 pm | Michael King Writers'Centre

The Michael King Writers’ Centre launched the sixth issue of Signals, its literary journal for young writers, on Saturday 9 December at the National Library in Parnell. More >>

Michael King Writers’ Centre 2018 Residency Recipients

Friday, 17 November 2017, 9:48 am | Michael King Writers'Centre

Michael King Writers’ Centre 2018 Residency Recipients Announced Next year New Zealand’s largest writer-residency organisation will host its largest-ever number of residencies, offering opportunities to 15 emerging and established writers – ... More >>

5 More Days to Get an Application in for Residencies 2018

Monday, 2 October 2017, 1:04 pm | Michael King Writers'Centre

Five More Days to get an application in for Michael King Writers’ Centre Residencies 2018 More >>

Major Shake-Up of Awards by Michael King Writers’ Centre

Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 11:53 am | Michael King Writers'Centre

New Zealand’s largest writer-residency organisation has totally revamped its programme for 2018 following calls by writers for greater flexibility. More >>

Michael King Writers’ Centre Residencies Extended

Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 12:43 pm | Michael King Writers'Centre

The Michael King Writers’ Centre invites applications from New Zealand writers for four supported residencies in 2017, with stipends ranging from $8,000 to $30,000. More >>

Michael King Writers’ Centre Residencies 2017

Monday, 5 September 2016, 3:33 pm | Michael King Writers'Centre

The Michael King Writers’ Centre invites applications from New Zealand writers for four supported residencies in 2017, with stipends ranging from $8,000 to $30,000. More >>

Heidi North-Bailey joins 2016 Shanghai Writing Program

Tuesday, 24 May 2016, 12:47 pm | Michael King Writers'Centre

Heidi North-Bailey has been selected as the second New Zealand writer to join the Shanghai Writers’ Association’s International Writing Program. Heidi is an Auckland based poet, short story and creative non-fiction writer. More >>

New Executive Director brings a wealth of experience

Monday, 23 November 2015, 12:53 pm | Michael King Writers'Centre

New Executive Director brings a wealth of experience The Michael King Writers’ Studio trust is very happy to announce the appointment of Ka Meechan as the new Executive Director of the Writers’ Centre. Ka has comprehensive knowledge of the international ... More >>

Sarah Mathew: Journalist and Auckland's 'First Lady'

Tuesday, 15 September 2015, 2:47 pm | Michael King Writers'Centre

Join Tessa Duder and Iain Sharp as they explore the life of Sarah Mathew: Journalist and Auckland's 'First Lady' More >>

Chris Cole Catley Writing Awards

Monday, 7 September 2015, 11:01 am | Michael King Writers'Centre

The Michael King Young Writers Programme invites entries for the 2015 Chris Cole Catley Writing Awards. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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