How to Run a National Poetry Day Event
Would you like to get involved with National Poetry Day? Got a fantastic idea for an event? Your National Poetry Day event or activity can be anything that promotes New Zealand poetry or poets to the public. If you register, your event will be included in the official Calendar of Events and promoted across our social media channels.
A full 2026 Guidelines Pack is available here. It includes step-by-step guidance on planning, registering, promoting, and running a National Poetry Day event.
When you’re ready, head to the Register Your Event page to submit your event and view the key dates and deadlines for 2026.
Celebrating with our Future Poets!
Do you have a class or group you would like to involve in National Poetry Day? A keen small wordsmith? We have enlisted Aotearoa's much-loved children's poet, Paula Green, to provide guidance on the type of events you could run, the types of poem that young learners like, and a list of poetry resources from Aotearoa that you can use in your classes. Click here for the Schools Guide.
