David Hill on Into the River by Ted Dawe

ON THE BLOG - NZ Book Council

Last week it was announced that Into the River by Ted Dawe has been subject to an interim restriction order pending a decision by the Film and Literature Board of Review, which means it cannot be sold in New Zealand, or taken out of the library. A decision as to its classification is expected in October, but it is considered unlikely that the book will actually be banned.

The New Zealand Book Council is dedicated to encouraging a vibrant reading culture in New Zealand. We are therefore alarmed by the Board of Review’s decision to issue an interim restriction order for access to Into the River by Ted Dawe.

David Hill reviewed Into the River last year in the Winter edition of New Zealand Books. We think he makes many excellent points about this novel, and thought we’d share them with you. Read the review here.