Poetry Competition 2025: celebrate the power of poetry with us
Published on 10 July 2025
Bold rhymes, striking metaphors – put inspiration in your pocket, sit back with pen and paper, laptop or tablet, and let the words take you places.
Our much-loved Poetry Competition for all ages is back!
And it’s a big one: we’re marking 25 years of hosting this annual competition in Upper Hutt.
Entries on the theme “Celebrate” are open until 4.00PM on Sunday, 3 August 2025.
Visit our Poetry Competition page
Our dedicated competition page has everything you need
- all competition details, including terms and conditions
- our online entry form, and a form to download if you prefer to submit your entry in person
- a detailed FAQ section about prizes, the judging panel, and more
No writer is an island: share and learn with others
Bring a draft, refine your style, or find inspiration from the masters. Our social, supportive writing group and special interest meet-up for poetry are guaranteed to help keep the writer’s block away.
Poetry Discussion Group
Thursday, 17 July 2025 | 10.00-11.30AM
Upper Hutt Writes
Saturday, 19 July 2025 | 11.00AM-12.30PM
Pens, keyboards, ideas at the ready! What, who, how will you “celebrate” in your poem?
It all starts with a line. This is your voice, your writing, your invitation to enjoy the journey – we can’t wait to see where the words will take you.