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About UsThe Top of the South Branch
of the New Zealand Society of Authors |
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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Ali Brown
Te Tauihu Short Story Coordinator, Ali publishes instructional books on flax weaving. Read her full profile... |
Kerry Sunderland
Kerry is coordinator of the Nelson Arts Festival’s literary programme, Pukapuka Talks. 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... |
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Lucy Wilson
As Secretary, Lucy looks after our website. Her resume reads like fiction. Read her full profile... |
Mary Prendergast
Mary writes short stories which reflect her West Coast upbringing and social work career. Read her full profile.. |
Deborah Early, PhD
Debbie is a freelance nature, science and well-being writer with a background in biomedical science. 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... |
John Du Four
An artist in many forms, John looks forward to participating in new creative projects to add to his impressive list of achievements. Read his full profile... |
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.