Nominations are now open for the 2025 Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement

By Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha | Dunedin UNESCO City Of Literature | Posted: Wednesday May 28, 2025

Make a nomination by 1:00 PM, 26 June 2025

Do you know of a New Zealand writer who has made a notable contribution to New Zealand literature in the genres of fiction, non-fiction, or poetry? Awards of $60,000 are made in each category.

Help to celebrate and recognise artistic excellence and achievements of New Zealand writers by making a nomination in The Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement. Writers can also nominate themselves.

Nominate here: Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement | Creative New Zealand