Read NZ Te Pou Muramura


Read NZ Te Pou Muramura is a not-for-profit organisation that presents a wide range of programmes to promote books and reading in New Zealand.

History

It was established in 1972 as a response to UNESCO's International Book Year.
In 2019, the New Zealand Book Council changed its name to Read NZ Te Pou Muramura.

Organisation

Read NZ Te Pou Muramural is based in Wellington.

Chief executives

It runs a public events programme that takes New Zealand and international writers to venues around the country. Programmes include:
Read NZ Te Pou Muramura produces a comprehensive of New Zealand writers.