Welcome Northland Writers

NZSA NORTHLAND

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SATURDAY 9 MAY 2026, 9AM-5PM

Whether you are thinking about publishing your own books, or have already self-published, our Indie Publishing day will provide you with a wealth of skills and knowledge about what to expect – right now.

Formats, design, covers and marketing are changing all the time, and technology is, too. Staying up to date is a challenge.

Come along and hear from a range of experts, including USA Today best-selling authors, Wendy Vella and Cheryl Phipps, as well as children’s publisher and illustrator, Deborah Hinde. Experienced local authors will also share their publishing and marketing knowledge.

Thanks to our CCS grant, the fee for the day will be $60.00 with lunch included! Venue: NorthTec campus in Whangarei. Bookings open 2 March 2026

GRANT APPLICATION APPROVED!

A massive thank you to the Whangārei District Council Creative Communities Scheme who will be supporting our NZSA Northland NorthWrite Indie Publishing Day on 9 May 2026.

Our committee worked hard to put in our very best application, and we were successful!

Save the date – Saturday 9th May, in Whangārei.

We have already locked in our special guest speakers, all very experienced at indie publishing and marketing.

We will be running workshop sessions on the self publishing process, with particular reference to e-books and audiobooks (as well as print, of course), marketing, publishing on Amazon and other platforms, cover and page design (especially for children’s books, too) and various other aspects. Learn more about the Whangārei District Council Creative Communities Scheme at: https://www.wdc.govt.nz/funding

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                        Following our AGM held on

                        Sunday 23 March 2025

                        we’re pleased to announce that all our office-holders have been re-elected unopposed

                        Chairperson: Sherryl Clark

                        Vice-chairperson: Deborah Jowitt

                        Treasurer: Justine Baddeley

                        Secretary: Patricia Fenton

                        Minute Secretary: Lesley Marshall

                        Communications Coordinator: Sue Barker

                        Newsletter Coordinator: Patricia Fenton

                        Other committee members: Zana Bell, Heather Whelan