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Hannah Marshall: 2025
Emerging Writers Residency

Hannah Marshall: 2025
Emerging Writers Residency
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Our 10th writer-in-residence for the year, Hannah is a Wellington-based writer who completed her Masters in Creative Writing at the International Institute of Modern Letters…

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Andrea Hotere: 2025
Matariki Residency

Andrea Hotere: 2025
Matariki Residency
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Andrea (Te Aupōuri, Te Rarawa, Ngati Pakeha ) is the author of The Vanishing Point (Ultimo Press, 2023) a historical fiction novel exploring the enduring…

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Ash Davida Jane: 2025
Early Winter Residency

Ash Davida Jane: 2025
Early Winter Residency
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Our 8th writer-in-residence for the year, Ash is a writer, editor and reviewer from Te Whanganui-a-Tara. They are the author of two collections of poetry,…

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There’s A Cure For This: A Memoir – Emma Wehipeihana (Espiner) 2023

There’s A Cure For This: A Memoir – Emma Wehipeihana (Espiner) 2023 345 527 Michael King Writers Centre

At the 2024 Ockham NZ Book Awards, for this book, Emma (Ngāti Tukorehe, Ngāti Porou), was awarded one of the Mātātuhi Foundation Best First Book…

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Marianne Schultz: 2025
Easter Residency

Marianne Schultz: 2025
Easter Residency
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Marianne attained a Masters degree and PhD in History from the University of Auckland, and a MA Performing Arts from Middlesex University, London.  She held…

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Tina Shaw: 2025
Autumn Residency

Tina Shaw: 2025
Autumn Residency
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Tina, our sixth writer-in-residence for the year,  is a novelist, short story writer and editor. Tina has received many awards for her work, including the…

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Matariki Williams: 2025
Established Māori Writers Residency

Matariki Williams: 2025
Established Māori Writers Residency
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Matariki (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Hauiti, Taranaki, Ngāti Whakaue, Te Atihaunui-a-Pāpārangi) is a doctoral candidate, curator, writer and editor in the arts and cultural sector. She…

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Applications for Shanghai Residency Open

Applications for Shanghai Residency Open 150 150 Michael King Writers Centre

Media Release 11 March 2025 New Zealand’s national writer-residency organisation announces its 2025 International Residency with China The Michael King Writers Centre in association with…

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Applications for 2025 Australian Residency Exchange Open

Applications for 2025 Australian Residency Exchange Open 150 150 Michael King Writers Centre

Media Release 11 March 2025  New Zealand’s national writer-residency organisation announces its 2025 International Residency with Australia The Michael King Writers Centre in association with…

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MKWC Celebrates 20 Years

MKWC Celebrates 20 Years 150 150 Michael King Writers Centre