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The Arts
Meet the 2023 Ockham Collective crew
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Meet the 2023 Ockham Collective crew 

Announcing the 2023 Residents of the Ockham Collective.

Writers lauded at 2022 Ockhams (in most epic occasion since the Illiad)
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Writers lauded at 2022 Ockhams (in most epic occasion since the Illiad) 

A firmament of literary luminaries dazzled at the 2022 Royal Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

Visionary Property Developer Secures Future of Book Awards
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Visionary Property Developer Secures Future of Book Awards 

The first instalment of 'The Ockhams', New Zealand's premier book honours, was in 2016.

"From iconic names to emerging voices": a stunning shortlist for the 2022 Ockhams
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"From iconic names to emerging voices": a stunning shortlist for the 2022 Ockhams 

Shortlist for the 2022 Ockhams revealed - 16 finalists across four categories.

Meet the 2022 Ockham Collective crew
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Meet the 2022 Ockham Collective crew 

Announcing the 2022 Residents of the Ockham Collective.

Ockham announces partnership with Objectspace
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Ockham announces partnership with Objectspace 

In 2017 we announced our partnership with the Ponsonby public gallery devoted to craft, arts and architecture.

Longlist for 2022 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Revealed
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Longlist for 2022 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Revealed 

Forty fabulous titles across four categories have been longlisted for the 2022 edition of the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

Nelson snapper scoops NZ’s most coveted photography award
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Nelson snapper scoops NZ’s most coveted photography award 

Ruru Guru Grant Nicholson’s adorable image of two fledgling morepork takes out the Ockham People's Choice Award.

‘Knockout’ short story collection wins country’s richest writing prize
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‘Knockout’ short story collection wins country’s richest writing prize 

Whanganui writer Airini Beautrais has won the $57,000 Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the 2021 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards for her book Bug Week.

Our Writers Expose Our Biases and Force Our Empathy
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Our Writers Expose Our Biases and Force Our Empathy 

The 2021 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards was our sixth year as sponsor. Ockham captain Mark Todd delivered a succinct 213-word address. Subject: Dignity.

"Craft, nuance, urgent storytelling..." - a stellar shortlist for 2021 Ockhams
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"Craft, nuance, urgent storytelling..." - a stellar shortlist for 2021 Ockhams 

Sixteen titles have been shortlisted from a record 179 entries at the 2021 Ockham NZ Book Awards.

2020's top photogs – and Ockham People’s Choice winner – announced
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2020's top photogs – and Ockham People’s Choice winner – announced 

New Zealand’s most prestigious photography prize, New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year, has been claimed by Christchurch's Alden Williams for a remarkable portfolio that included land and cityscapes and social documentary

Debut novelist takes out fiction prize at 2020 Ockhams
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Debut novelist takes out fiction prize at 2020 Ockhams 

Debut novelist Becky Manawatu takes out the top prize at 2020 Ockhams. 

The 2020 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards go virtual
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The 2020 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards go virtual 

The 2020 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards have moved online.

"Salve and seasoning for the mind, the marrow, the spirit." The 2020 Ockhams' shortlist
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"Salve and seasoning for the mind, the marrow, the spirit." The 2020 Ockhams' shortlist 

Sixteen super titles have been shortlisted from a record 174 entries at the 2020 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

Ockham New Zealand Book Awards – A partnership we cherish
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Ockham New Zealand Book Awards – A partnership we cherish 

Ockham founder Mark Todd reflects on the company’s partnership with the New Zealand Book Awards Trust.

Ockham New Zealand Book Awards - 2019 Winners Announced
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Ockham New Zealand Book Awards - 2019 Winners Announced 

Dame Fiona Kidman wins the $53,000 Acorn Foundation Fiction Prize at the 2019 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

Confrontational new novel takes top prize at 2018 Ockhams
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Confrontational new novel takes top prize at 2018 Ockhams 

Wellington writer Pip Adam nabs the richest literary prize at the 2018 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards with a novel judges say 'will bring readers back from the dead'.

All Hail the 2017 Ockhams Champs
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All Hail the 2017 Ockhams Champs 

Three outta four ain't bad: a huge night for Victoria University Press at the 2017 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

Shearer, farmer and former soldier wins 2016 Ockhams
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Shearer, farmer and former soldier wins 2016 Ockhams 

Stephen Daisley has won New Zealand’s richest writing prize, the inaugural $50,000 Acorn Foundation Literary Award, for his novel Coming Rain.