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.
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KOHUKOHU LIBRARY POETRY PRIZE (NATIONAL)
Kohukohu Library volunteers are thrilled to invite poets to enter this 2025's poetry competition.
The theme is LOVE/AROHA
- Poems must 30 lines or less.
- First prize - $150. 1 runner-up -$50.
- Poems must be unpublished or accepted for publication as of June 6th, 2025.
- Poets must be New Zealand citizens.
- Poets may enter up to 3 poems.
- Poems must be clearly formatted, preferably in a serif font, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing.
- Entry is free
- Poems must be the original work of the poet, free from AI generated content.
- Winners announced on Kohukohu Library Poetry Prize 2025 fb page on National Poetry Day, 22 August, 2025.
- Judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Entry Details: Entries to kohukohulibrary@gmail.com
Submission Dates: Entries close midnight on 15 August
Further Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087741992810