About

Our story, our values, and how we protect creativity in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We’re a not-for-profit organisation jointly owned by the Publishers Association of New Zealand and the New Zealand Society of Authors. 

What we do

What we do and how creators get paid

History

How Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa came to be and why we exist

Kaupapa

Our purpose, values, and the meaning of Tāwhia

Global connections

Our international partnerships and how they protect Aotearoa creators.

Governance, policies, and annual reports

Our board structure, organisational policies, and annual performance reports.

Our people

The team behind Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa

“Copyright is how I earn a living. It’s the reason I’m able to work on my books full-time.”

—Donovan Bixley, Writer

Tāwhia Newsletter Sign Up
  • Tāwhia Newsletter Sign Up

    The latest copyright news delivered to your email inbox

    Please let us know what you're interested in. You're welcome to select both options!

Talk to us about a license

Copyright Licence Enquiry

    If you don't belong to an organisation, please use your first and last names.

Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa
Type something to search the website.

Responses are AI generated. AI can make mistakes. Please double-check responses. Responses are not legal advice. Review the End User Terms