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New Voices of Aotearoa 2026 Announced: Meet the writers shaping the future of New Zealand literature
New Voices of Aotearoa 2026 Announced: Meet the writers shaping the future of New Zealand literature
Natalie PearceJune 19, 2026
Who's made the shortlist for the 2026 Ockhams?
Natalie PearceMarch 4, 2026
Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2026 Longlist Announcement
Ockham New Zealand Book Awards 2026 Longlist Announcement
Natalie PearceJanuary 29, 2026
Mātātuhi Foundation Champions Next-Gen Literary Initiatives with New Partnerships
Mātātuhi Foundation Champions Next-Gen Literary Initiatives with New Partnerships

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Natalie PearceNovember 24, 2025Press Release, Partnerships
Championing Diversity and Legacy: Mātātuhi Foundation Announces 2025 Grant Recipients
Championing Diversity and Legacy: Mātātuhi Foundation Announces 2025 Grant Recipients

Mātātuhi May 2025 Funding Round empowers accessibility, children’s engagement, and Māori literary innovation across Aotearoa.

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Natalie PearceJuly 9, 2025
BOOKS ALIVE BRINGS WELL-KNOWN AUTHORS TO THE REGIONS
BOOKS ALIVE BRINGS WELL-KNOWN AUTHORS TO THE REGIONS
Natalie PearceJune 20, 2025
New Voices of Aotearoa nominations open
New Voices of Aotearoa nominations open
Natalie PearceApril 17, 2025
BOOKS ALIVE EXPANDS TO PALMERSTON NORTH IN 2025
BOOKS ALIVE EXPANDS TO PALMERSTON NORTH IN 2025
Natalie PearceApril 16, 2025
2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards - shortlist announced
2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards - shortlist announced
Natalie PearceMarch 5, 2025
From Nurturing New Voices to Preserving Legacies: Mātātuhi Foundation's record funding round ends 2024 on a high note
From Nurturing New Voices to Preserving Legacies: Mātātuhi Foundation's record funding round ends 2024 on a high note
Natalie PearceNovember 19, 2024
A SCENE REPORT FROM BOOKS ALIVE 2024
A SCENE REPORT FROM BOOKS ALIVE 2024
Natalie PearceAugust 21, 2024
BESTSELLING AUTHOR STACY GREGG WINS MARGARET MAHY BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR THE FIRST TIME
BESTSELLING AUTHOR STACY GREGG WINS MARGARET MAHY BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR THE FIRST TIME
Natalie PearceAugust 15, 2024
Submissions open for 2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
Submissions open for 2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
Natalie PearceAugust 13, 2024
BOOKS ALIVE SET TO IGNITE THREE CITIES IN AUGUST
BOOKS ALIVE SET TO IGNITE THREE CITIES IN AUGUST
Natalie PearceJuly 25, 2024
NEW CRITERIA, NEW FUNDING POOL RELEASED
NEW CRITERIA, NEW FUNDING POOL RELEASED
Natalie PearceJuly 15, 2024
Books Alive: A new bookish event for Invercargill kids
Books Alive: A new bookish event for Invercargill kids
Natalie PearceApril 18, 2024
BOOKS ALIVE EXPANDS WITH A HAND FROM THE MĀTĀTUHI FOUNDATION
BOOKS ALIVE EXPANDS WITH A HAND FROM THE MĀTĀTUHI FOUNDATION
Natalie PearceMarch 27, 2024
The New Zealand Summer Reading Guide is out now
The New Zealand Summer Reading Guide is out now
Natalie PearceNovember 25, 2023
Mātātuhi Foundation to sponsor prestigious Best First Book Awards
Mātātuhi Foundation to sponsor prestigious Best First Book Awards
Natalie PearceAugust 8, 2023
Entries now open for 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
Entries now open for 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

Entries are now open for the 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards

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Natalie PearceAugust 7, 2023
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