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As 2021 draws to a close and those of us in Tāmaki Makaurau look forward to a summer of some freedoms (mixed with a healthy dose of caution!), it’s a good time to share with you everything newsworthy in copyright and licensing.
Our investment in technology is now bearing fruit for our customers, in addition to our own operations. MyCopyright for licence-holders provides access to all aspects of the CLNZ licence and we’re delighted with the initial feedback we’ve received.
There are changes coming to the CLNZ Board with a new Independent Director and a new Author Director due to join us in the New Year and we thank Andrew McKenzie and Dr Dana Wensley for their contributions.
We were very pleased to hear that the Free Trade Agreement that New Zealand has agreed in principle with the UK includes provision for New Zealand authors to have the same term of copyright as their fellow writers in many other countries, and that an Artist’s Resale Royalty scheme will be revisited by Manatū Taonga (Ministry for Culture and Heritage).
We hope there’s something of interest in this issue for everyone and welcome your feedback on topics for future editions. Our warmest wishes for a safe and happy festive season.
Hei konā mai, Paula Browning, Chief Executive | | | |
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In this issue - highlights for licence-holders, authors, publishers and artists
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MyCopyright portal expands to embrace licence-holders | |
Following the successful introduction of the MyCopyright self-service portal for New Zealand authors and publishers that was rolled out in 2020, we’re pleased to announce that online services for licence-holders have recently been introduced.
In addition to annual licence renewals, many of our licence-holders can now easily apply to use licence extensions too, including:
- Additional one chapter/10% of works which doubles the standard blanket copying limit available in the licence.
- Out of Print allows reproduction of all or part of a work where it isn't available in-market.
- Work in Transit for when works have been purchased but haven't yet been delivered.
- Digital Works allows reproduction of parts of digital-only works.
- Courses where Learners are not Enrolled Students extends licence coverage to learners not covered by the standard licence, e.g. short course attendees.
Please note: Additional fees may apply to some of the above licence extensions, and availability of these extensions depends on rightsholder permissions and the licence type an organisation holds.
If you'd like to know more about these licence extensions or register for MyCopyright, please get in touch with Tom Hill here >>. | | | |
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PTE Licence renewals through MyCopyright in 2022
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Licence renewals for Private Training Establishments (PTEs) will take place through MyCopyright, beginning in February 2022. This will simplify the process for PTE licence-holders and allow your PTE greater opportunities to better manage your ongoing copyright requirements. If your PTE hasn’t yet registered, please email us to request registration details. | |
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Distributions to rightsholders in 2021
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In 2021 there were over 500 New Zealand rightsholders identified and allocated funds from domestic licensing revenue, with over $1 million dollars being distributed within the first two weeks after notification took place.
Data and Technology Manager, Jason Kay comments "The use of the online portal MyCopyright continues to improve the speed at which rightsholders can submit their distribution claims and receive payments. It's great to see payments being made so quickly, particularly during a difficult year".
A new distribution policy was adopted at CLNZ’s Annual General Meeting in May 2021. Learn more about how our distributions take place and to review the new policy on our website here >>. | |
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Working for visual artists in Aotearoa
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We are continuing to work and develop new revenue streams for visual artists in Aotearoa including progressing negotiations with New Zealand auction houses for a voluntary licensing scheme. The scheme will enable Aotearoa New Zealand artists to be paid for the reproduction of their work when it is advertised for sale in the secondary art market.
We're also championing a resale royalty scheme by advocating to government. Whenever an artist's work is sold on the secondary market, a small percentage of the sale would return to the original creator.
The more artists that register with us, the stronger our collective is and we can achieve more things. We encourage visual artists who have not already registered with us, to register here >>. | |
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Creative Rights = Creative Reads campaign update
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Creative Rights = Creative Reads has two new bold, beautiful and printable posters! Print and display these and show your support for creative rights and our Aotearoa New Zealand book sector. A3, in two designs and available here.
Take a look too at the new stories over on the Creative Rights = Creative Reads website. These are personal perspectives from people who create, read and love Aotearoa New Zealand books.
Find out what books young student readers have loved reviewing for Hooked on NZ Books (and why), hear from publishers about their work and the critical role creative rights play in making books, hear from award-winning children’s author and teacher Tania Roxborough on the hard work that goes into writing, and from school librarians Jo van Dam and Alan Dingley on the importance of New Zealand books in children’s lives.
Read these and many more of our stories here. You can also connect with Creative Rights = Creative Reads and keep up-date with new book sector stories on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. | |
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Cultural Fund supports creative writers, publishers and researchers | |
In 2021, four Research Grants of $5,000 have been awarded in conjunction with the New Zealand Society of Authors (NZSA). Grants targeted writers working on diverse and new topics topical in present-day Aotearoa. Recipients this year include Lauren Keenan (Te Atiawa ki Taranaki), Anthony Green, Lilian Duval, and Bonnie Maihi. More here >>.
In conjunction with NZSA we also funded the $25,000 Writers' Award, which was open to writers of any genre of non-fiction (including education material) to enable the successful applicant to devote time to a specific writing project. This year it was awarded to Jade Kake (Ngāpuhi, Te Whakatōhea, Te Arawa) for her project on the legacy of Professor Rewi Thompson (1953-2017; Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Raukawa). More here >>.
We continue to offer $3,500 Creative Writing Tertiary Scholarships to students enrolled in Masters of Creative Writing at the University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, and Victoria University of Wellington. More here >>.
For the 2021 Contestable Fund, $75,000 was made available for projects that demonstrate publishing sector growth, develop the professional skills of writers, seek to grow export markets, support innovation in content creation and distribution, or use online platforms to enhance the profile of local published content. You can read about the 11 successful recipients here >>.
Visit the Cultural Fund on our website to learn more about our awards and grants, successful recipients and 2022 opportunities. | |
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Workshops for creators coming in 2022 | |
In chatting with industry leaders in the literary, dramatic, musical, and visual arts, we have identified the increasing desire of artists and authors to better understand their creative rights, and the role that copyright plays in their development towards becoming established artists.
With technological and communication advances, the opportunities and challenges have increased for creatives to both share their work, and gain financially from it. Karen Workman (pictured) is our new Creative Rights Educator and will be heading up a new Creative Rights programme in 2022.
Understanding the ethical and financial value of creative rights and knowing how to legally and/or artistically use the works of others is the focus of a new workshop CLNZ will be rolling out in the new year, with an emphasis on helping New Zealanders in the creative sectors. This work is funded by Manatū Taonga (Ministry for Culture and Heritage).
If you'd like to register to receive updates on this work and be notified when the 2022 workshop dates are released, please provide your details here >> | | | |
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Update on works excluded from CLNZ Licences | |
Sometimes rightsholders choose to exclude their works from our licences. Updates to our exclusions list are made quarterly and you can check the list of exclusions on our website anytime. | |
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New team members and board updates | |
In 2021 our team has grown with the appointment of our Creative Rights Educator, Karen Workman and Customer Service Coordinator, Todd Waters.
Building on recent experience in the Los Angeles film industry, Karen is designing a suite of workshops and education services for creators. Todd, with a background in theatre production and acting, joins us to provide customer support to licence and rights-holders. Visit our website to learn more and find our contact details.
Departing from CLNZ’s Board this year are Dr Dana Wensley and Andrew McKenzie. Dana was appointed by NZSA and, having completed her term on the board, is assuming an important role on the new End of Life Review Committee.
Independent Director and Kāinga Ora Chief Executive Andrew McKenzie also departs, and is replaced by new Independent Director Karun Shenoy. Appointment of the new NZSA Director will be announced soon. Read more here >>. | | | |
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Thanks for working with us! | |
Whether you're an author, artist, publisher, licence-holder, or someone else we've connected with in 2021, we want to say thanks for working with us over the past 12 months.
To learn more about CLNZ’s small, passionate team and what we do, please visit our website here >> | | | |
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