Zelma Oakley Roberts (née Mason, 24 September 1915 – 9 February 1988) was a New Zealand-born writer who wrote several screenplays for T.O.
She studied at Victoria University College in Wellington, graduating Master of Arts in 1936.
[2] After her husband Wilfred died in the war while serving in the New Zealand 2nd Division,[3] she turned to writing.
[4] Roberts moved to Paris where she wrote and produced documentaries for UNESCO.
She died in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 9 February 1988, and her ashes were buried at Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park, Matraville.