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Local Matters

September 30, 2018 12:00am

Local Matters


Sep 30, 2018 12:00am

The clock is ticking for budding writers who wish to enter the Mahurangi Matters short story competition. Entries close on October 31.

There are two sections in the competition, a general section and a teen section.

The theme is up to the writer, but must include some reference to the Mahurangi area.

The general section winner will take home $400 and the teen winner $200, with books vouchers for the runners-up.

Full competition rules and entry forms are available at localmatters.co.nz or from the Mahurangi Matters office, 17 Neville Street.

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