Copyright Licensing NZ

Copyright Licensing NZ Let's do the right thing. Making creative rights work for all New Zealanders. Simplify - Our technology and approach makes the rights process easier.

Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) provides licences to help make copying, scanning and sharing printed works easy and legal. We play a key role in making creative rights valuable assets for all New Zealanders, be they rightsholders (like creators or publishers), or users such as educators and students. We enable New Zealand’s creative people to record and manage their copyright, as well as pa

ckage the copyright in such a way that users can access the work through a simple licence. We see ourselves as an empowering organisation, making sure everyone enjoys their rights and gets full value from them. We issue the licences, and collect the revenues to distribute back to the rightsholders. We are a not-for-profit organisation, jointly owned by the Publishers Association of New Zealand (PANZ) and the New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA). To support understanding of copyright we provide online learning and information resources, and we advocate for legislation that will support the endeavours of New Zealand's talented creative people. Our Approach:
Experts - Our expertise helps everyone get it right when it comes to rights. Empower - We empower both creators and users of rights to get full value from them.

The Research Grants, bought to you by the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc (NZSA) an...
25/05/2026

The Research Grants, bought to you by the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa PEN NZ Inc (NZSA) and Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ), are open and accepting applications.

A broad range of fiction and non-fiction writing projects are eligible for these grants, however some works and projects are excluded, so make sure you carefully read the application guide before applying. Applications can be submitted in English or te Reo Māori.

Four Open $5,000 Research Grants are available in 2026

One of the four Research Grants is targeted at diverse writers and diverse and new topics, and writers who propose to write on issues or subjects that are topical in present day Aotearoa.

Applications close 19 June 2026 (4pm)

For more information, and to apply, find the link in our bio.

We loved being part of Auckland Writers Fest last week!We heard from so many different talented people and took part in ...
19/05/2026

We loved being part of Auckland Writers Fest last week!

We heard from so many different talented people and took part in a number of important and challenging conversations.

If you missed out on hearing CE Sam Irvine & Contracts and Policy Manager Daniel Watterson speak, make sure to follow this page. We’ll be sharing updates, insights, and our ongoing thoughts on the intersection of AI and copyright.

Auckland Writers Festival starts today, and we're excited to be part of the conversation! Join CLNZ CEO Sam Irvine, plus...
12/05/2026

Auckland Writers Festival starts today, and we're excited to be part of the conversation!

Join CLNZ CEO Sam Irvine, plus Daniel Watterson, for essential discussions on the future of creative rights and AI.

Copyright Licensing New Zealand and the New Zealand Society of Authors are proud to announce the CLNZ | NZSA Secondary S...
30/04/2026

Copyright Licensing New Zealand and the New Zealand Society of Authors are proud to announce the CLNZ | NZSA Secondary School Leavers Scholarship.

As part of our commitment to ensuring creative rights remain a valuable asset for all New Zealanders, this inaugural scholarship is designed to provide a tangible foundation for students transitioning from secondary school to tertiary arts degrees.

We are offering five grants of $2,000, split between the successful student and their licensed school, to celebrate and support the writers of tomorrow.

This initiative is open exclusively to schools with a copyright licence, and we invite eligible educators to help identify and champion the next generation of literary talent.

🔗 For full criteria and to check your school’s eligibility, visit our website
https://bit.ly/4tV7O7O

We’re excited to share that our Chief Executive, Sam Irvine, will be speaking at the Auckland Writers Festival this year...
24/03/2026

We’re excited to share that our Chief Executive, Sam Irvine, will be speaking at the Auckland Writers Festival this year.

He’ll take part in two conversations exploring how AI is reshaping the author experience:

• A one-on-one discussion with our own Daniel Watterson, followed by a Q&A

• A group panel with fellow writers examining the evolving relationship between authors and AI

Click here to book tickets:
https://bit.ly/4bYSYGS

When it comes to protecting your work, make sure you choose the right tool. Copyright, patents, and trademarks each safe...
17/03/2026

When it comes to protecting your work, make sure you choose the right tool. Copyright, patents, and trademarks each safeguard something different - from your creative ideas to your inventions, to the identity of your brand.

Visit our website to learn more and know your Copy Rights!

https://bit.ly/4bkm5De

Copyright Licensing New Zealand is currently on holiday for the Christmas and New Year period, continuing our commitment...
21/12/2025

Copyright Licensing New Zealand is currently on holiday for the Christmas and New Year period, continuing our commitment to supporting copyright licensing in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We’ll be returning on 7 January 2026 and look forward to working together again in 2026.

Wishing you a restful and enjoyable festive season — see you in the new year! 🎄✨

14/12/2025

🎧 Listen up, book lovers:
Our 2024 Pukapuka Talks podcasts are now live - you can listen for free on most of the major podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and iHeart Radio - enjoy!

Huge thanks to Copyright Licensing New Zealand for supporting our Pukapuka Talks podcast series through their 2024 Cultural Fund.

Find out more in today's newsletter 📚 - https://mailchi.mp/nelsonartsfestival/2024-podcasts-now-live

👏 We’re excited to announce the successful recipients of the 2025 Contestable Fund Grants, with a total of $75,000 award...
14/12/2025

👏 We’re excited to announce the successful recipients of the 2025 Contestable Fund Grants, with a total of $75,000 awarded to 19 outstanding projects. This year’s submissions were imaginative, wide-ranging, and of an incredibly high calibre – giving our judging panel plenty to deliberate over!

Congratulations to all our funded recipients, and sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to apply.

🌟 You can browse the full list of funded projects via the link - https://www.copyright.co.nz/about/news-and-blog/2025-contestable-fund-grants-announced

📸 Images courtesy of the 2025 Contestable Fund Grant recipients.

Copyright Licensing New Zealand were delighted to recently sign a reciprocal licensing agreement with Emirates Reprograp...
14/11/2025

Copyright Licensing New Zealand were delighted to recently sign a reciprocal licensing agreement with Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association (ERRA), UAE at the IFRRO World Congress in Singapore. We look forward to New Zealand authors and publishers receiving the benefit of this agreement in the future.

Images courtesy of ERRA.

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