Friends of Randell Cottage Newsletter May 2025
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Two writers residencies in crisis
Two of the most well-established writers residencies in New Zealand literature are under threat. Wellington’s Randell Cottage Writers Residency has been defunded. The Sargeson Fellowship, with beautiful premises in Auckland’s Albert Park, is now essentially homeless. Both face uncertain if not downright gloomy futures.
Long-standing writers’ residency is crowdfunding for its future
The Randell Cottage Trust is urgently seeking crowdfunding to continue its sought-after writers’ residency, now in its 24th year, through a Boosted campaign.
Randell Cottage is crowdfunding to host our next writer
The Randell Cottage Writers Trust is preparing to launch a Boosted campaign to fill the gap left by the loss of Creative New Zealand funding.
Titaua Peu arrives for her Randell Cottage residency
The French Embassy’s Cultural Counsellor joined with Randell Cottage Trustees in welcoming our latest French resident this week.
Saraid de Silva to be 2025 New Zealand writer at Randell Cottage
The Randell Cottage Writers Trust is delighted to announce that Saraid de Silva has been selected as our Writer-in-Residence for 2025. She will be the first writer of Sinhalese descent to take up residency at Randell Cottage.
In the news: The prestigious Randell Cottage writer’s residency is at risk
The cherished Randell Cottage writer’s residency in Wellington’s Thorndon is under threat of being discontinued if it cannot find a long-term sponsor.
Friends of Randell Cottage Newsletter December 2024
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Cancelled: Randell Cottage Open Day
It is with great regret the Randell Cottage Open Day is cancelled for this year due to adverse weather conditions.
Don’t miss your once-a-year chance to visit Randell Cottage
Join us at 14 St Mary Street between 1 and 4 pm on Sunday 27 October to see our historic Cottage, enjoy a free afternoon tea in the garden and listen to readings from local poets and authors.