Two recent CNZ Randell Cottage writers-in-residence have received Prime Minister’s Awards for Literature. Stephanie Johnson (2016) received the prize for fiction and James Norcliffe (2018) received the prize for poetry.
The awards were established in 2003 and are given in recognition of a significant contribution to New Zealand literature. Congratulations to you both!
Writers honoured by prime minister for their contribution to New Zealand literature
Writers honoured by prime minister for their contribution to New Zealand literature
The Randell Cottage Writers Trust is also pleased to record that James Norcliffe has agreed to become a member of the Trust and will join the selection panel for future Creative New Zealand writers-in-residence at Randell Cottage.