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Catalyst Literary Arts Journal Publishing, performance, art, literary lava. Catalyst & The Republic of Oma Rāpeti Press.

Catalyst began as a literary journal in 2003 born out of creative writing classes and open mics set up by Doc Drumheller. Both the publishing and performance aspects of Catalyst have continued to flourish in the years since. Catalyst is now a community, an open mic, a touring road show and an international literary arts journal. Catalyst often publishes work in translation and has featured a dozen

different languages since it started. It showcases visual art and design alongside poetry and sometimes the intersection of the two. Catalyst was the first literary journal in NZ to launch a spoken word CD series and has produced 3 collections of poetry/music collaborations since 2006. As a publication, community and performance showcase it has featured in successive Christchurch Writers' Festivals/WORD Christchurch since 2008.

It's that time again! The third edition of our Catalyst Poets' Market is coming up in May - this is our big final push t...
21/04/2026

It's that time again! The third edition of our Catalyst Poets' Market is coming up in May - this is our big final push to raise the funds for printing Catalyst vol. 23. We're calling for volunteers to share any crafts, arts, or 2nd hand books to sell on the night - for a profit share or koha towards our printing costs. Once again we're also looking for poets to offer 'live commissions' on the night - offer to write a poem on commission, proceeds to Catalyst! Entirely up to you what form, length that you offer. Ka rawe! We've also got some special surprises on the night and we may even be auctioning again! Please message us here if you'd like to help in some way. Ngā mihi!

Brilliant opportunity to sharpen your poetical knives and scythes with Catalyst friend Dominic Hoey. Check it out and dr...
21/04/2026

Brilliant opportunity to sharpen your poetical knives and scythes with Catalyst friend Dominic Hoey. Check it out and drop Dominic a line to book a space (limited, so get in there!)
Weekly Writing Workshops with Dominic Hoey

Every week we meet up at Te Wā, share work, learn craft and discuss writing.
The classes are ongoing and open to all skill levels. All you need is a passion for writing.
Separate classes run on both Monday and Tuesdays 630-8pm. There’s currently a couple of spaces left for both days. For more info or to book a space contact DM Dominic or email at [email protected]

Coming up at Space Academy - Dylan Kemp is launching the looong gestated, poetic novel 'Daisy'. With a few special guest...
08/04/2026

Coming up at Space Academy - Dylan Kemp is launching the looong gestated, poetic novel 'Daisy'. With a few special guests appearing to help launch things good and proper, come join Dylan to hear some excerpts come alive and pick up your very own signed copy. Weds 22nd April, doors open 5pm - pizza and books! Pure class indeed.

Catalyst is so excited for the long-awaited launch of this collection from Ariana Tikao on 16th April. We've been so luc...
25/03/2026

Catalyst is so excited for the long-awaited launch of this collection from Ariana Tikao on 16th April. We've been so lucky to have Ariana mesmerise us at Catalyst over the last few years so RSVP to that fine emporium of all-things-books Scorpio Books

Scorpio Books and Otago University Press warmly welcome you to the launch of Pepeha Portal by Ariana Tikao.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! Catalyst deadline approaches. Get yer poems in to Catalyst by the annual deadline 1st April. Submi...
24/03/2026

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! Catalyst deadline approaches. Get yer poems in to Catalyst by the annual deadline 1st April. Submission Guidelines are here - be sure to read carefully - note the additional guideline statement regarding generative A.I. https://catalystnz.blogspot.com/p/submissions.html

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