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Te Pae Tawhiti Entries now open - Speculative Authors of New Zealand Submit your entry today. Words are in green on a purple background over a book held by two styalised waka prows and and green and purple tentacles with pink suckers.

Calling NZ fantasy, horror and science fiction authors

Give your 2025 speculative works the chance to be recognised in our Te Pae Tawhiti juried award looking to celebrate great NZ authors.

For more information please visit: tepaetawhitiawards.nz/how-to-enter/

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Thanks so much to Mina Bixley @mina.ziner for chatting to us about working at the Office at the Auditor-General, while showing us the joy of zines.

Swipe to see some of our creations 🐟👻

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Here's a sneak peek at some of the publishers who hosted us for our second work placements. Thank you all for having us!

Last pic – real ones know the spot😉

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Thank you so much to NZ Poet Laureate Chris Tse for coming to chat with us about your experience in the industry and your valuable insights into being edited and being an editor! 😊

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Follow along with us for a day in the life of a Whitireia publishing student✨

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A whole day packed full of seminars, workshops, updates and more! You won't want to miss this!

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After a two-week break, we're back together in class and excitedly talking about the best books we read while we were away!
What has been your favourite winter read of the season?
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Had a great kōrero yesterday morning about editing poetry with the fabulous Mary McCallum and ex-Whitireia student Tara Malone, with lots of inspo from our resident student poet Always Becominging.

Who are some of your favourite local poets? 📚

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