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2016 Shanghai International Writers’ Programme
Thursday, 25 February 2016, 12:45 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
New Zealand's literary exchange with China continues with the call for applications from New Zealand writers to attend the international writers programme run by the Shanghai Writers’ Association in September and October 2016.New Zealand's literary ... More >>
Signals 2015
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 5:27 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
The Michael King Writers’ Centre launched the fourth issue of Signals, its literary journal for young writers, on Saturday 5 December at the National Library in Auckland. More >>
Sarah Louisa Mathew, A Woman of True Grit
Friday, 18 September 2015, 2:52 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
Sarah Louisa Mathew is known as the wife of surveyor Felton Mathew, who drew up the town plan for Auckland in the early 1840s. In fact, she made her own contribution to the new colony of New Zealand and was a woman of true grit. More >>
Residential workshop Writing War to feature Paricia Grace
Monday, 31 August 2015, 4:48 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
The Michael King Writers’ Centre is delighted that acclaimed New Zealand novelist Patricia Grace will be one of the speakers at New Zealanders at War: Writing War , this year’s residential workshop for mid-career and experienced writers. More >>
Applications open for Writers’ Centre residencies
Friday, 14 August 2015, 1:31 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
The Michael King Writers’ Centre invites applications from New Zealand writers for four supported residencies in 2016, with stipends ranging from $8,000 to $30,000. The residencies are at the Michael King Writers’ Centre which is based in the Signalman’s ... More >>
Debut NZ novel picked up by new UK imprint
Wednesday, 27 May 2015, 10:54 am | Michael King Writers' Centre
Debut NZ novel picked up by new UK imprint Wellington author Tracy Farr’s first novel will be published by Aardvark Bureau after a bout of insomnia led publisher Scott Pack to a Radio NZ broadcast of The Life and Loves of Lena Gaunt . Tracy Farr ... More >>
Auckland's 175th Anniversary Day and MKWC Open Day
Tuesday, 20 January 2015, 4:11 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
Celebrate with picnic and poetry in the garden of the historic Signalman’s House on Takarunga Mt Victoria on Auckland Anniversary Day. More >>
Michael King Writers' Centre: Signals 2014 launched
Friday, 5 December 2014, 10:14 am | Michael King Writers' Centre
The Michael King Writers’ Centre will launch the third issue of Signals, its literary journal for young writers, on Saturday December 6 at the National Library in Auckland. More >>
Small Stories from Two Decades - Michele Leggott
Friday, 7 November 2014, 5:33 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
It is twenty years since one small incident changed the way I read and think about the world… More >>
Hello Girls & Boys! David Veart talk on NZ toys
Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 2:26 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
Did you know that young Aucklanders established the largest Meccano club in the world? Devonport writer David Veart has just released his latest book Hello Girls & Boys! It tells the delightful story of New Zealanders and their toys, from ... More >>
Chris Cole Catley Writing Awards
Tuesday, 16 September 2014, 2:18 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
New awards for young writers in the Auckland region are being launched by the Michael King Writers’ Centre this year, as part of the Michael King Young Writers Programme. More >>
Applications for Michael King Writers’ Centre residencies
Thursday, 28 August 2014, 5:19 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
The Michael King Writers’ Centre is inviting applications from New Zealand writers for four supported residencies in 2015, with stipends ranging from $8,000 to $30,000. More >>
Writing your heart out with Deborah Shepard
Thursday, 14 August 2014, 4:58 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
Writing your heart out with Deborah Shepard An introduction to the art and craft of memoir More >>
In Conversation... Anne Kennedy and Iain Sharp
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 5:25 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
Anne Kennedy has had success in every genre she tackles - fiction, poetry and film. Her latest volume of poetry won its category in the 2013 NZ Post Book Awards. Her latest novel The Last Days of the National Costume is a finalist in the fiction category ... More >>
Publishing Now: A residential workshop for writers
Thursday, 17 July 2014, 5:14 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
The Michael King Writers’ Centre is organising a major residential workshop in Auckland for writers to explore what is happening in publishing. The workshop will feature many of New Zealand’s leading publishers and publishing experts. It is ... More >>
Māori Poets Celebrate Matariki
Wednesday, 18 June 2014, 5:31 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
An exciting group of Māori poets – several of the country’s leading poets and some emerging writers - will come together to celebrate Matariki with readings and korero at a free event on Saturday June 28. More >>
In conversation: Joanne Drayton and Linda Tyler
Tuesday, 20 May 2014, 5:04 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
Joanne Drayton and Linda Tyler are two dynamic and talented women who live, work and write about art. More >>
In conversation: Peter Wells and Shonagh Koea
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 12:59 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
Peter Wells and Shonagh Koea are two of New Zealand’s finest writers, who are friends as well as literary colleagues. Peter, who has many award-winning books and films to his credit, is the current writer in residence at the Michael King Writers’ ... More >>
Writing Your Heart Out with Deborah Shepard
Monday, 3 February 2014, 3:29 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
The Michael King Writers’ Centre is delighted to announce two great events with author, film and art historian, and life writing mentor Deborah Shepard. More >>
Writing your heart out with Deborah Shepard
Thursday, 30 January 2014, 2:49 pm | Michael King Writers' Centre
The Michael King Writers’ Centre is delighted to announce a course on writing memoir to be led by author, film and art historian, and life writing mentor Deborah Shepard. More >>
