Short Story Awards 2026

Next date: Friday, 05 June 2026 | 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM

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Who doesn't love a good story, crafted with care and told with skill?

It's time to come together and celebrate the shortlisted and winning entries from the Teen and Adult Categories of our Short Story Competition 2026!

Meet Upper Hutt's homegrown writing talent and spend an evening travelling across genres and styles with some truly unforgettable characters.

This is not only a fantastic opportunity to listen to a selection of captivating stories – if you enjoy writing yourself, come along and find inspiration for your next story amongst like-minded people.

Nibbles and refreshments provided. This is a family-friendly event – nau mai, haere mai.

When

  • Friday, 05 June 2026 | 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Location

Central Library, 844 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt 5018, View Map

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