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About UsThe Top of the South Branch
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ABOUT US
The New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) has been in operation since 1934, promoting the interests of writers nationwide.
The Top of the South Branch, which is devoted to the interests of writers in the top of the south region of the South Island, was established in 2005 and is managed by a small group of dedicated writers.
For you're looking for regular meetings of writers in your region, please go to our Writing Groups page.
The Top of the South Branch, which is devoted to the interests of writers in the top of the south region of the South Island, was established in 2005 and is managed by a small group of dedicated writers.
For you're looking for regular meetings of writers in your region, please go to our Writing Groups page.
CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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Kerry Sunderland
Our Chair is a writer and editor, who coordinates writer's workshops and the Nelson Arts Festival’s literary programme, Pukapuka Talks. Read her full profile... |
Lucy Wilson
Word herder for corporate writing and fiction projects, Lucy looks after our website and edits our newsletter. Her resume reads like fiction. Read her full profile... |
Chris Tait
Our Treasurer brings her passion for education at school and university level to our committee. Read her full profile... |
Kate Shaw
Indie author, Kate is primarily a novelist, and includes short story and scriptwriting in her repertoire. Read her full profile... |
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Iona Winter (Waitaha/Kai Tahu),
Poet, essayist, storyteller and editor Iona founded Elixir & Star Press. She creates work that spans genre and form. Living in Reefton, she is our West Coast representative. Read her full profile... |
David Briggs
David is a British-born geographer, environmental scientist, writer and poet. He now lives in Mapua, where he devotes himself to creative writing, in the company of his wife and their two dogs. Read his full profile... |
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Our Strategic Plan 2020-23
Aim
To support and encourage branch members in all genres of writing, to foster social and creative contacts and to offer information and advice on matters relevant to writing.
Strategic Goals
Goal one: To support and promote the writing activities of writers and writers’ groups in the craft and business of writing
Goal two: To maintain a healthy financial status and demonstrate effective governance
Goal three: Uphold the goals of and promote and increase the membership and diversity of membership of NZSA
*All activities to be as practical as possible in regard to availability of what is a small committee of volunteers.
Please contact us for details on how our Strategic Goals are being achieved.
Aim
To support and encourage branch members in all genres of writing, to foster social and creative contacts and to offer information and advice on matters relevant to writing.
Strategic Goals
Goal one: To support and promote the writing activities of writers and writers’ groups in the craft and business of writing
Goal two: To maintain a healthy financial status and demonstrate effective governance
Goal three: Uphold the goals of and promote and increase the membership and diversity of membership of NZSA
*All activities to be as practical as possible in regard to availability of what is a small committee of volunteers.
Please contact us for details on how our Strategic Goals are being achieved.