These New Zealand writing competitions are listed by deadline. From the number of people looking at this site for writing contests, I can see there are lots of other kiwis looking for creative opportunities. I’d love to connect with other kiwis who write or read.
Check out the New Zealand writer interviews too. Each month, I spotlight a Kiwi writer who is doing amazing things, from Nicky Pellegrino to Gareth Ward. Contact me if you’d like to be interviewed or collaborate.
Sargeson Prize
Open to NZ writers, published or unpublished. There is also a division for secondary school students.
Word limit: 5000
Fee: No fee
Prize: $5000
Deadline: 30 June 2020 Read More
Dan Davin Literary Award
Fee: $5
Prize: $250
Deadline: 31 July 2020 Read More
2020 NZ Writers College Short Story Award
For emerging writers
Theme: What we Took for Granted
Prize: $1000 and publication
Deadline: 30 September 2020 Read More
Storylines Joy Cowley Award
Award for an original picture book text
Prize: $1500 and publication
Deadline: 31 October 2020 Read More
Creative Writing NZ Monthly Flash Competition
Stories less than 1000 words
Free to enter
Prize: $30
One winner picked per month Read More
Don’t forget to check out the International Writing Contests to enter in 2020!
