Mr David Hill, of New Plymouth, CNZM for services to literature, particularly children’s literature
David Hill has published more than 50 books. His works have been translated for international audiences, and he has received numerous awards. He is a member of the advisory group to the New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA) President. He is regularly a mentor and assessor for NZSA’s programmes for emerging writers. He has engaged with thousands of children through organisations such as Read NZ and Storylines and writers-in-schools programmes. He has advocated for further support for children’s writers and book awards, highlighting disparity of income and prize packages between children’s and adult’s literature, and more broadly highlighting issues around lending rights and compensation for broadcast adaptations affecting the income of professional writers. Mr Hill is respected as a reviewer of adult literature, columnist and speaker at writer’s festivals.