by Erica Stretton | Apr 29, 2024 | News
It is with sadness that I note the passing of Sir Vincent O’Sullivan, co-patron of the New Zealand Poetry Society. Vincent was a much-loved poet of Aotearoa who contributed richly to our literature in multiple fields, including Katherine Mansfield...
by Erica Stretton | Mar 27, 2024 | Competition, News
Our popular annual competition is now OPEN and will close at midnight Aotearoa New Zealand time on May 31, 2024. You can enter in the following categories: Open 18+ years. No theme. Open Junior 17 years and under. The Open Junior category calls for poetry inspired...
by Erica Stretton | Mar 27, 2024 | Competition, News
The Open Junior category calls for poetry inspired by works of visual art such as painting, sculpture or photographs. The term used to describe this form of poetry is ekphrasis and we have produced a handy resource for teachers and students to help you get started....