The Penguin New Zealand Anthology

Amelia Batistich wrote novels and short stories, often focusing on the Dalmatian community in New Zealand.

Evana Belich is a poet and fiction writer whose work explores themes of identity and belonging.

Norman Bilbrough was a novelist and short story writer known for his depictions of rural New Zealand life.

Ben Brown is a poet, short story writer, and children’s author with a strong connection to his Māori heritage.

Eleanor Catton is a Man Booker Prize-winning novelist known for her intricate and immersive storytelling.

Craig Cliff is a short story writer and novelist recognized for his darkly humorous and inventive narratives.

Marilyn Duckworth is a prolific novelist known for her insightful portrayals of women’s lives and social issues.

David Eggleton is a poet, critic, and performer whose work is characterized by its energy and cultural commentary.

Fiona Farrell is a novelist, poet, and playwright whose work often explores themes of history, place, and memory.

Sia Figiel is a Samoan novelist, poet, and performer whose work celebrates Pacific culture and identity.

Janet Frame was a celebrated novelist, short story writer, and poet known for her unique voice and exploration of psychological themes.

Maurice Gee is a renowned novelist, particularly known for his children’s and young adult fiction, as well as his adult novels exploring family and societal dynamics.

James George was a poet and diplomat, whose work reflected his experiences and observations of the world.

Fiona Kidman is a distinguished novelist, poet, and short story writer whose work often focuses on women’s experiences and historical events.

Patricia Grace is a leading Māori novelist, short story writer, and children’s author whose work celebrates Māori culture and language.

Charlotte Grimshaw is a novelist and essayist known for her sharp observations of contemporary society and personal relationships.

Dominic Hoey is a poet, novelist, and playwright whose work often addresses social issues and personal struggles.

Witi Ihimaera is a prominent Māori novelist, short story writer, and editor whose work has been instrumental in promoting Māori literature.

Stephanie Johnson is a novelist, playwright, and short story writer known for her character-driven narratives and explorations of relationships.

Lloyd Jones is a celebrated novelist whose works often explore themes of identity, history, and displacement.

Tim Jones was a novelist and short story writer known for his speculative fiction and dark, imaginative narratives.

Shonagh Koea is a novelist and short story writer whose work often explores themes of family, identity, and social issues.

Sarah Laing is a graphic novelist and writer whose work blends personal narrative with social commentary.

Sue McCauley is a novelist and short story writer known for her realistic portrayals of New Zealand life and social issues.

Tina Makereti is a novelist, short story writer, and essayist whose work explores themes of Māori identity, culture, and history.

Selina Tusitala Marsh is a poet and scholar whose work celebrates Pacific identity and challenges social norms.

Owen Marshall is a renowned short story writer and novelist known for his insightful portrayals of rural New Zealand life and human relationships.

Tze Ming Mok is a poet and writer whose work explores themes of identity, culture, and migration.

Kelly Ana Morey is a novelist and short story writer known for her compelling characters and exploration of social issues.

Ronald Hugh Morrieson was a novelist known for his darkly humorous and unconventional portrayals of small-town New Zealand life.

Paula Morris is a novelist, short story writer, and essayist whose work often explores themes of identity, history, and place.

Carl Nixon is a novelist and playwright known for his engaging narratives and exploration of contemporary issues.

Julian Novitz is a novelist and short story writer whose work often explores themes of identity, relationships, and social issues.

Sue Orr is a novelist and short story writer known for her insightful portrayals of contemporary New Zealand life.

Vince O’Sullivan is a poet, novelist, playwright, and biographer, known for his diverse body of work and exploration of historical and personal themes.

John Puhiatau Pule is a Niuean novelist, poet, artist, and playwright whose work explores themes of identity, migration, and cultural connection.

Sarah Quigley is a novelist known for her historical fiction and exploration of complex characters.

Frazer Rangihuna is a novelist and writer whose work explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging.

Victor Rodger is a playwright known for his provocative and humorous explorations of Pacific Island identity and social issues.

Frank Sargeson was a pioneering short story writer and novelist known for his realistic portrayals of New Zealand life and social commentary.

Tracey Slaughter is a poet and short story writer known for her powerful and evocative language and exploration of complex themes.

C.K. Stead is a distinguished novelist, poet, critic, and essayist, known for his intellectual rigor and wide-ranging interests.

Bernard Steeds was a writer and historian known for his works on New Zealand history and social issues.

Alice Tawhai is a novelist and writer whose work explores themes of Māori identity, culture, and history.

Ngahuia Te Awekotuku is a writer, academic, and curator whose work focuses on Māori art, culture, and gender.

Elsie Uini is a poet and writer whose work explores themes of Pacific identity and cultural heritage.

Peter Wells was a novelist, short story writer, and filmmaker known for his exploration of LGBTQ+ themes and New Zealand history.

Albert Wendt is a Samoan novelist, poet, and scholar whose work has been instrumental in promoting Pacific literature and culture.

Judith White is a novelist and writer known for her works exploring themes of family, relationships, and social issues.

Alison Wong is a novelist and short story writer whose work explores themes of identity, migration, and cultural heritage, often focusing on the Chinese diaspora.