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New Publishing Award Announced

Monday, 14 December 2009, 11:20 am | New Zealand Society of Authors

The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.), in association with Pindar NZ, Whitcoulls, Astra Print Group, the New Zealand Herald and Creative New Zealand are proud to announce the launch of the “NZSA Pindar Publishing Prize”. This competition ... More >>

Google Book Settlement - not time to celebrate yet

Thursday, 19 November 2009, 9:55 am | New Zealand Society of Authors

The removal of New Zealand from the proposed Google Book Settlement is welcomed by the New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) whose objection to the settlement, filed with the US Court earlier this year, was instrumental in securing New Zealanders’ ... More >>

Politicians on Writing

Monday, 5 October 2009, 4:05 pm | New Zealand Society of Authors

Politicians create the rules defining our working environment. That is why President of The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.), Tony Simpson, will join a panel of sitting MPs to debate major issues affecting the working environment for New Zealand’s ... More >>

M.E.D. agrees to meet on Google Book Settlement

Friday, 18 September 2009, 1:22 pm | New Zealand Society of Authors

The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) was this week contacted by the office of the Honourable Simon Power and informed that: More >>

Authors maintain pressure on Google settlement

Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 11:46 am | New Zealand Society of Authors

The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) continues to be disappointed at the lack of commitment from the Government to support and protect New Zealand authors’ copyright, in spite of openly stating the contrary earlier this year. In a speech ... More >>

MED refuses to get involved in Google Settlement

Friday, 28 August 2009, 2:31 pm | New Zealand Society of Authors

Ministry of Economic Development refuses to get involved in the Google Settlement The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) is stunned at the lack of support the New Zealand Government is showing its writers. For about 5 years, Google has ... More >>

Society of Authors calls for action on Local Govt

Thursday, 27 August 2009, 9:59 am | New Zealand Society of Authors

The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) is calling for the public to put pressure on the Government to ensure that free public access to community facilities be maintained. The Society has written to the Hon Rodney Hide voicing our concerns ... More >>

NZ Govt action needed on Google Settlement

Friday, 21 August 2009, 5:15 pm | New Zealand Society of Authors

The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) is demanding action from the Government on the Google Book Settlement as the deadline of 4 September for rights holders to ‘opt out’ looms. The Society is concerned that authors may take action that they ... More >>

NZSA, Manchester Trust announce New Writers' Award

Friday, 14 August 2009, 9:44 am | New Zealand Society of Authors

For the first time, in 2009, the New Zealand Society of Authors together with the Manchester Trust is proud to be able to offer an award to recognise the oeuvre of published work by a mid-career writer. The purpose of the award is to offer recognition ... More >>

NZSA alarmed at library privatisation prospect

Thursday, 23 July 2009, 2:28 pm | New Zealand Society of Authors

The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.) is alarmed at reports of the proposed law changes to Local Government allowing councils to strip local spending back to core services (defined as transport, water services and public heath and safety). ... More >>

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