Ripiro Beach Non-Fiction Writers Residency
In partnership with the University of Auckland
The Ripiro Beach Non-Fiction Writers Residency offers a University of Auckland alumnus the time, space, and support to work towards or complete a creative non-fiction work.
The residency was established in 2024 by Caroline Barron (Master of Creative Writing, 2015) and Jeremy Barron, in partnership with Associate Professor Paula Morris, Director of the Master of Creative Writing programme at the University of Auckland.
About the Residency
Each year, one University of Auckland alumnus (from any faculty) is selected to spend two weeks in residence at the Barron family bach at Ripiro Beach (Baylys Beach), Northland. The residency runs between July and September.
Residents receive:
- Two weeks of accommodation at Ripiro Beach (Baylys Beach), Northland
- A $1,500 stipend, funded by the Barron Family and the Master of Creative Writing Alumni Fund
2025 Resident
Congratulations to Avril Bell, University of Auckland alumna and recipient of the 2025 Ripiro Beach Non-Fiction Writers Residency. You can find an interview with Avril about the residency here.
2025 recipient Avril Bell at work at the bach
How to Apply
Applications are open to all University of Auckland alumni. Full regulations and the application form are available on the University of Auckland website.
Apply or find out more → University of Auckland
The Ripiro Beach Non-Fiction Writers Residency is funded by the Barron Family in partnership with the University of Auckland Master of Creative Writing Alumni Fund.