Entries for the Pikihuia Awards for Maori writers of novels, short stories and film scripts close on 15 May. The Pikihuia Awards for Maori Writers is about encouraging diversity in writing and supporting innovation by recognising outstanding work by Maori writers.

Go to the website of Huia Publishers for the entry form and conditions of entry.

The categories are:

• Best short story written in Maori
• Best short story written in English
• Best novel extract written in English
• Best short film script written in English

As well as receiving cash prizes, selected winners and finalists will also be published in Huia Short Stories 7 - the contemporary Maori fiction series published by Huia Publishers.

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