New Zealand Society of Authors
reliable, independent, third-party sources. (March 2014) ) |
Formation | 1934[1] |
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Type | Advocate for New Zealand writers |
Location | |
Region served | New Zealand |
Membership | 1,810 (2022)[1] |
Chief Executive | Jenny Nagle |
Key people | Mandy Hager (National President) |
Website | www |
Formerly called | New Zealand PEN Centre[1] |
The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN New Zealand Inc.) promotes and protects the interests of New Zealand writers. It was founded as the New Zealand PEN Centre (Poets, Essays and Novelists) in 1934.[1] It broadened its scope and became the New Zealand Society of Authors in 1994,[2] under the presidency of writer Philip Temple.
There are eight branches covering all regions of New Zealand.[1] Branches were established in Wellington and Auckland first, and later in Otago and Canterbury.
The Otago Branch was established in
The Canterbury Branch was established in Christchurch in 1984 under the leadership of Moisa, who had moved to the city from Dunedin. It met once a month at the Media Club Rooms in Armagh Street and in various other venues around Christchurch. Among its first members were Margaret Mahy, Gavin Bishop, Elsie Locke, Michael Harlow and Glenn Busch.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c d e "About NZSA". New Zealand Society of Authors. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "A Short History of the NZSA (PEN NZ) Inc". New Zealand Society of Authors. Retrieved 3 March 2013.