Sargeson Prize Short story competition

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First offered in 2019, the Sargeson Prize is New Zealand's richest short story prize, sponsored by the University of Waikato. Named for celebrated New Zealand writer Frank Sargeson, the Prize was conceived by writer Catherine Chidgey, who also lectures in Writing Studies at the University.

Entries opened on 1 April for the 2021 Sargeson Prize and close at 11.59pm (NZST) on 30 June 2021.