In the rise of mist from the estuary and the fall of rain, in the movements of the incoming and outgoing tides, I see a reflection of the deepest mystery and most sustaining pattern in all of life: that of arrival and departure, of death and regeneration - Michael King Being Pakeha Now. In memory of Dame Christine Cole Catley. | |||
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The Michael King Writers' Centre is Aotearoa New Zealand’s first national writers’ facility and literary centre. Our mission is to support New Zealand writers and promote the development of high-quality New Zealand literature.
The centre is based in the old Signalman's House, a heritage house on the slopes of Mt Victoria/Takarunga in Devonport, Auckland.
We have a programme of supported residencies for New Zealand authors and we offer low-cost accommodation for visiting writers. We also offer specialist workshops and occasional literary events. We are building a collection of resources for writers, both on-line and in the centre’s library.
Sign up for our quarterly newsletter for information about residencies, workshops and activities.
The centre is run by a charitable trust registered with the Charities Commission. Donations are welcome.
This web site was initially developed with the support the ASB Community Trust and has been upgraded with the support of Creative New Zealand.
Newsflash
Playwright Arthur Meek, who held the 2011 Summer Residency at the Michael King Writers' Centre, has been awarded the Bruce Mason Award for 2011. The award recognises outstanding talent in a young playwright.
Three writers have been selected for residencies at the Michael King Writers' Centre in 2012. They are Wellington playwright and novelist Whiti Hereaka, well-known Lower Hutt author Chris Else and Christchurch short story writer Te Awhina Awahanga.
Novelist Eleanor Catton has been selected for the 2012 University of Auckland/Creative New Zealand residency at the Michael King Writers' Centre. The six-month residency will begin in July.
Latest News
- Three authors selected for 2012 residencies
- Novelist Eleanor Catton selected for 2012 University residency at the MKWC