Christine Busby has been elected Regional Councillor for Te Upoko o te Ika Maui.
Among the finalists this year are a number of big names in New Zealand’s children’s publishing including former LIANZA winners Gavin Bishop, Kyle Mewburn, Kate de Goldi, Ken Catran, Mandy Hager, Barbara Else and the late Margaret Mahy.
LIANZA now has a Facebook page for our Children's Book Awards where you can keep up to date with news about the awards and the industry.