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• New Zealand Society of Authors (Pen NZ Inc) = Te Puni Kaituhi O Aotearoa
  NZSA (PEN NZ) represents the professional interests of New Zealand writers. Site includes a directory for people looking for an author. Resources for writers include information about getting published; a writers' toolkit; writers' rates of pay; writers' groups and organisations; awards and fellowships; books for sale; writing competitions and writing courses.
  
  
• NZ Poet Laureate
  Website updated and run by the current Te Mata New Zealand Poet Laureate (Michele Leggott 2008/09). It includes a brief history of the award, links to past laureats' biographies, poetry reading events, poetry websites, media statements, and a blog.
  
  
• NZAMA
  The New Zealand Association of Manuscript Assessors is a group of professional editors and writers who offer writers objective and constructive feedback on their manuscripts. Site has a directory of members.
  
  
• Quality web content
  Resources for web content writers, including ordering details for a training CD-ROM and the book Web Word Wizardry, by Rachel McAlpine. Articles by Rachel McAlpine on improving web content and on corporate communications are also available, including a style guide for the company intranet.
  
  
• Technical Communicators Association of New Zealand Inc.
  TCANZ supports members involved in paper based or online documentation, promotes technical communication as a profession and promotes technical communication training. Site provides information about the Association and the activities of its branches in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, professional resources and tools, and events.
  
  
• TFS : help and advice for writers at all stages of their careers
  Provides information on the TFS Literary Agency ands its services: assessment, mentoring, courses and advice. Also includes information on the books of Chris and Barbara Else, and Emma Neale.