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Writer Emma Hislop has been named as the recipient of the 2023 New Zealand-Australia residency exchange with Australia. We’re pleased to work with the Michael King Writers Centre to support this residency through our Partnership Fund.

In this Chair Report, I would like to reflect on the significant achievements and challenges that the Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) Board faced in 2022. It was a year of transition, with the appointment of a new Chief Executive, the renewal of licensing schemes, and the implementation of various governance initiatives.

We’re excited to award our first CLNZ Partnership Fund grants of 2023 and to announce three final grants made through the 2022 Fund. Projects from Anahera Press, Helen Ellis, Trinity Thompson-Browne, OneTree House, and Michael King Writers Centre have been awarded grants.

We’ve heard from several Aotearoa New Zealand businesses who have been contacted by the Denmark-based organisation Copyright Agent recently, over the unlicensed use of photographs owned by other parties.

If you're passionate about connecting with people and working with an empowering organisation, we'd love to hear from you. We're on the hunt for a brand and marketing superstar to join our team in 2023.

Mel Winder has been appointed as Director to the CLNZ Board in conjunction with the Publishers Association of New Zealand (PANZ) and replaces Graeme Cosslett who steps down after holding this appointment for two terms.