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Competition Banner TWO.pngWelcome to our hub of poetic possibility! Across the motu, competitions have been blooming — from nationwide contests to local treasures. While some deadlines have now passed, there are still plenty of opportunities to enter, so don’t pack away your pen just yet.

Whether you're a seasoned poet or scribbling your first stanza, there’s something here for everyone. Explore what’s still open, get those entries in, and let your words shine on Friday 22 August!

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KOHUKOHU LIBRARY POETRY PRIZE (NATIONAL)

Kohukohu Library volunteers are thrilled to invite poets to enter this 2025's poetry competition.

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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  • Poems must be unpublished or accepted for publication as of June 6th, 2025.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