​Radio Show

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​The Top Writers Radio Show consists of six programmes a year, going out fortnightly on Fresh FM. It began in 2016.

Each 25-minute programme features an interview with a local published writer and a PEN item from Dana Wensley, the PEN (NZ) representative for freedom of expression. 

All shows can be downloaded from this website.  ​More ...

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Writers at Lunchtime

Writers at Lunchtime is one of our
most popular events. It is held on the first Wednesday of every month, except January. 

Arrive any time from 11.30 am. There is usually a guest speaker starting at 12.30 pm. Occasionally there will be an 'open mic' session, and there is always a special Christmas event. 

Coffee and bar meals are available. 
All welcome. Gold coin donation.

The Prince Albert 
113 Nile Street, Nelson
(car park accessed from Tasman St)

First Wednesday of every month except January, 11.30 am - 1.30 pm

Check out what's happening at the next Writers at Lunchtime 

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​Short Story Competition

The Top of the South Branch of NZSA organises an annual national short story competition, now sponsored equally by the branch and by 
​Nelson booksellers Page and Blackmore.

Each year the competition is judged by a different, noted New Zealand writer.
All entrants receive written feedback on the stories submitted, and the three winning and seven highly-commended entries are published in an anthology.    
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