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Our supporters

Over the last 50 years, thousands of New Zealanders have supported us in our mahi.

Thank you to every Read NZ Te Pou Muramura supporter, member, and donor, for helping hundreds of amazing authors to reach out and inspire tens of thousands of children, every year.

Primary Supporter

Primary Supporter: Creative New Zealand

Creative New Zealand's generous support underpins our organisation. "Overall, Read NZ continues to be one of Aotearoa’s main literary organisations that lead the way in their commitment to developing opportunities for diverse communities.”

Thank you to our Major Supporters

Thank you to our Corporate Members

  • We are so grateful to our individual donors

    • Luke Pierson
    • James and Helena Brow

  • These community organisations suport Writers in Schools

    • Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury
    • Foundation North
    • Lion Foundation
    • Mātātuhi Foundation
    • One Foundation
    • Playmarket
    • Rātā Foundation
    • Toi Foundation
    • Trust Waikato
    • West Coast Community Trust

  • Our business supporters

    • Booksellers Aotearoa NZ
    • Hachette Aotearoa NZ
    • Penguin Random House New Zealand
    • T&D Print

  • School and Library Members

    We have over 500 schools and libraries who are part of our team; thanks to every single one for working in partnership with us to help children change their lives by reading.

  • Individual Members

    We have over 200 generous individual members who continue to support our work. If you would like to join our team and become a member, visit our membership page.