Abbreviation | NZWWS |
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Formation | 11 July 1932 |
Founded at | Wellington, New Zealand |
Dissolved | July 1991 |
Type | Incorporated society |
Purpose | Supporting women writers in New Zealand |
Headquarters | Wellington, New Zealand |
The New Zealand Women Writers' Society (NZWWS), originally named the New Zealand Women Writers' and Artists' Society, was founded on 11 July 1932 in Wellington. Until its dissolution in July 1991, the NZWWS supported and encouraged women writers in New Zealand. Its activities included running writing competitions, publication of a regular newsletter, hosting events and courses, advising members on the publishing process, and publishing journals and anthologies of members' work.