Calendar of Events
CELEBRATING THE 2025 CALENDAR OF EVENTS!
More than 110 events unfolded nationwide — some small and intimate, others swelling to 200 voices — and everywhere the feeling crackled with energy. From city slams to rural rhyme nights, verse on soda cans to typewriters on the street, the line-up was a powerful testament to the vitality of poetry in Aotearoa.
Organisers and participants captured the mood best:
“It felt like this year had a lot of good energy … we thrive on collaboration and it felt like that was everywhere.”
“Wonderful to see so many events across the motu, including schools. It had a much higher profile this year with a huge number of events.”
And perhaps most fitting of all: “Can’t wait to do it again next year.”
We can’t wait either. The 2026 Calendar of Events will be revealed on 30th of July.
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WAIUKU LIBRARY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Entry details: Free. Open to all ages. No experience required.
Date/time: Monday 11 August, 6pm – 7.30pm
Location: 10 King Street Waiuku
Contact: franklinoutreach@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Further info: https://www.facebook.com/waiukulibrary/
PUKEKOHE LIBRARY OPEN MIC NIGHT
Entry details: Free. Open to all ages. No experience required.
Date/Time: Friday 15 August, 6pm – 7.30pm
Location: 12 Massey Avenue Pukekohe
Contact: franklinoutreach@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Further info: https://www.facebook.com/pukekohelibrary