New Zealand Women Writers' Society

New Zealand Women Writers' Society
AbbreviationNZWWS
Formation11 July 1932 (1932-07-11)
Founded atWellington, New Zealand
DissolvedJuly 1991; 33 years ago (1991-07)
TypeIncorporated society
PurposeSupporting women writers in New Zealand
HeadquartersWellington, 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.