Maria Gill has written 62 books for children and the educational market. In 2020 Storylines awarded her the Margaret Mahy Medal for services to children’s literature.

The Spinoff Essay showcases the best essayists in Aotearoa, on topics big and small. Made possible by the generous support of ...

The 2025 Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction winner. Wilkins’ novel is the story of Mary and Pete, their great loves, ...

Role: Dentist, about to go on maternity leave. Salary/income/assets: 2023-24 $146,000; 2024-25 projected $98,000. My living ...