Competition Calendar
Across the motu, competitions bloomed — from nationwide contests to local treasures — inviting poets of all ages and stages to put pen to paper. Some drew hundreds of entries, others unearthed hidden gems in schools, libraries, and community halls, but together they showcased the remarkable breadth of talent in Aotearoa.
Watch this space: The first 2026 competitions will begin appearing once registrations are complete and entries are open.
Event Filter
Open to Bay of Plenty residents only, aged 18+. Unpublished poems, maximum 24 lines, rhymed or unrhymed.
Entry Details: No fee to enter, send in one, two or three!
Submission Dates: Now open. Closing date: midnight, 19th August.
Further Info: Send as a Word.doc or .pdf attachment to info.linesandlyrics@gmail.com. No name on your entry poems, please. You will be notified by email of receipt. Winners to be announced on Friday 22nd August.
Prizes sponsored by Red Hen Books: 1st $200/ 2nd $150/ 3rd $100.