
Randell Cottage alumni in Ockham longlistings
We are thrilled to see alumni of the Randell Cottage Writers Fellowship featuring in the longlisting for the 2025 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards announced on 30 January.

Titaua Peu arrives for her Randell Cottage residency
The French Embassy’s Cultural Counsellor joined with Randell Cottage Trustees in welcoming our latest French resident this week.

Saraid de Silva to be 2025 New Zealand writer at Randell Cottage
The Randell Cottage Writers Trust is delighted to announce that Saraid de Silva has been selected as our Writer-in-Residence for 2025. She will be the first writer of Sinhalese descent to take up residency at Randell Cottage.

In the news: The prestigious Randell Cottage writer’s residency is at risk
The cherished Randell Cottage writer’s residency in Wellington’s Thorndon is under threat of being discontinued if it cannot find a long-term sponsor.



Friends of Randell Cottage Newsletter December 2024
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An evening with Hinemoana Baker, Villa Antipode, and French lauréates
Current writer-in-residence, Hinemoana Baker addressed an enthusiastic audience at the National Library on 21 November.



Hinemoana Baker at the National Library on 21 November
Don’t miss this chance to hear in person from renowned NZ poet, singer and performer, Hinemoana Baker!



A study in contrasts: Randell Cottage writers Hinemoana Baker and Julien Blanc-Gras
Randell Cottage invites you to A Study in Contrasts: writers Hinemoana Baker and Julien Blanc-Gras


Kirsty Gunn launches new short story collection
Congratulations to past writer-in-residence Kirsty Gunn (2009) on the publication of Pretty Ugly, the inaugural title in a new series of short story collections from Landfall Tauraka and Otago University Press, celebrating the art of short story writing in Aotearoa New Zealand.



Cancelled: Randell Cottage Open Day
It is with great regret the Randell Cottage Open Day is cancelled for this year due to adverse weather conditions.



Don’t miss your once-a-year chance to visit Randell Cottage
Join us at 14 St Mary Street between 1 and 4 pm on Sunday 27 October to see our historic Cottage, enjoy a free afternoon tea in the garden and listen to readings from local poets and authors.


Fiona Kidman’s French Tour Autumn 2024 – Paris and Angoulême
We are delighted to share these photos of Dame Fiona’s successful ‘Tour de France’.



Friends of Randell Cottage Newsletter October 2024
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Reminder – Two weeks left to apply for the Randell Cottage Writers Residency
There are just over two weeks left to apply for the 2025 Creative New Zealand Randell Cottage Writers Fellowship!


Julien Blanc-Gras receives ‘feel good’ award
In a special ceremony in Paris, our most recent writer-in-residence, Julien Blanc-Gras has been honoured for Bungalow, his record of travelling in Asia with his partner and son shortly before their New Zealand visit.


Dame Fiona’s life documentary ‘The House Within’ appears in Paris
Following its successful launch in New Zealand, the acclaimed new documentary on the life of Dame Fiona Kidman has featured at a special showing in Paris, attended by dignitaries including past writers-in-residence at Randell Cottage.