Win $$$ in the Rodney Writes writing competition

Rodney District Council is calling all writers to get their thinking caps on for the 'Rodney Writes' writing competition. The theme is "Going Global" so tell us what it means to you in 2500 words or less. Entries to the competition can be factual or fiction and basically with the world at your feet your story could be about anything 'global'. You may be a young person about to embark on their big OE or perhaps you're a bit more mature and you'd like to reflect on the life changing experience your OE had for you. Alternatively your story could be about global technology or ecology - the world really is your oyster!

There are three categories:

- The Premier Award (for professional writers) - $1,000 first prize, $500 runner up.

- The Novice Award - $500 first prize, $200 runner up.

- The Young Writers Award (for under 18yrs) - $500 first prize, $200 runner up.

Entries for the competition are open. Closing date is 6th March 2009.

Please contact us if you have any questions.