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Nationwide

Poetry PhoneWhen: Friday 22 August, 9:00am – 5:00pmWhere: Your Place. Call/text Auckland. Description: Call Poetry Phone from 9am - 5pm, and a poet will read or sing you a poem. You can make requests for friends (or enemies!) receive a call. And callers might win prizes! Contact Details: Dial 09.309.POEM (309.7636) / txt +64.21.474.555Further info: sensitiveboyfriend.com. Entry details: Cost of a phone-call or text.

Online Poetry CompetitionEntry dates: 1 August – 21 August, 3pmEntries accepted by: email to [email protected] Announced: 22 AugustDescription: Tararua District Library is celebrating National Poetry Day with an Online Poetry Competition for the whole country. Have your poem published online and be in to win a book prize for first place. Competition open 1st to 21st August. Winner announced on National Poetry Day. Poems published on the Tararua District Library Blog at http://tararualibrary.wordpress.com/. Competition open to all NZ residents aged 18 and over. Entry details: Free to enter. Submit your poems and contact details by email to: [email protected] Info: See submission guidelines online at tararualibrary.wordpress.com/2014/07/22/have-you-got-a-poem-in-you/ Contact details: [email protected]

Pressure Cooker: 2014 Page & Blackmore Poetry CompetitionEntry dates: 6 July – 14 AugustEntries accepted by: Email Page and Blackmore for an entry formWinners Announced: 22 August Description: The pressure’s on to enter Page and Blackmore's annual poetry competition. Gather your ingredients and get your poetic ideas cooking. Choose a favourite recipe. Write a poem that responds to, is inspired or evoked by or re-writes that recipe. For full instructions and an entry form click here or email [email protected]. Entries due Wednesday 13 August. Winner will be announced on National Poetry Day at the Port O’Poets event in the bookshop from 4pm. The winner will receive a copy of the 2014 New Zealand Post Book Awards Poetry Book of the Year and a book voucher. The winning poem and runners-up will be posted on the Page & Blackmore website. Entry Details: Free. Open nationwide. Contact: Stella Chrysostomou [email protected]. Further Info: www.facebook.com/Page.Blackmore.Booksellers | https://pageblackmore.circlesoft.net/pages/402-Competitions

Check out the Regional National Poetry Day Competitions on page 22.



Far North

Kaitaia –A Feast of WordsWhen: Saturday 23 August, 1.00pm – 3.00pmWhere: The Earth House, 1307 Oruru Road, PeriaDescription: Join fellow poetry lovers of the Far North for an afternoon of shared poetry at The Earth House to wrap up the 2014 National Poetry Day celebrations. Whether it’s a poem penned personally or a favourite poem by another poet, bring it along and read it aloud so others can appreciate it too. Entries from the Far North Poetry Competition will also be on display. Lunch platters and afternoon teas are available. Come for a meal first before digesting the creative talents of local wordsmiths. Entry Details: free. Food is served on a gift economy. No EFTPOS. Further Info: facebook.com/theearthhouse.peria. Contact: [email protected]

Whangarei –Poetry for Everyone: Youth Poetry SlamWhen: Friday 22 August, 4.00pm - 6.00pmWhere: The Old Stone Butter Factory, 8 Butter Factory Lane, WhangareiDescription: Poetry slam is a performance poetry competition where the audience helps decide the outcome. See Northland's youth poets battle it out on-stage, performing their own original poetry and competing in two rounds for the most enthusiastic audience response and highest scores from the panel of judges. Come along to the Whangarei Youth Poetry Slam, hear Northland high school students tell you how they see it and lend your support to local young people with something to say. Entry as a competitor is open to all Northland high school students. Students: register to compete by Monday 18 August. Entry Details: Free to enter and attend. School representatives can enter through their schools or by contacting Hannah. Poems must be your own original work, under 3 minutes in length and be performed without props or accompanying music; you can only use the sounds you can make with your own body and spoken words. Time starts when you start speaking. Be prepared to perform up to two different poems, depending on how many rounds you make it through on the night. Further Info: www.butterfactory.co.nz/ | Facebook event: www.facebook.com/events/525845377538698/?context=create&source=49 | What is a poetry slam? http://nps2013.poetryslam.com/about/what-is-poetry-slam/ Contact details: Hannah White, [email protected], 0210 827 8140



Whangarei– Poetry for Everyone: reading and open mic nightWhen: Friday 22 August, 6.30pm – 11.00pm Where:The Old Stone Butter Factory, 8 Butter Factory Lane, WhangareiDescription:Come down and have your attention captured by established poets sharing their work and an open mic opportunity to take the floor! Whatever your level of poetry experience, there is Poetry for Everyone. From 6.30pm – 8.30pm local and visiting guest poets share their published and unpublished work. From 9pm – 11pm, the floor opens to what you have to share. The Old Stone Butter Factory is a café, bar and event venue (with mini golf) who regularly hosts open mic nights for Northland’s musicians and performers’ original material. Entry Details: Poets wanting to book guest performance time need to contact Hannah, but all are welcome to participate in the open mic session on the night. Further Info: www.butterfactory.co.nz/ www.facebook.com/events/525845377538698/?context=create&source=49 | Contact Details: Hannah White [email protected] 0210 827 8140

Auckland

Central Auckland, Mt Eden - The Unmade WorldWhen: Friday 15th August 7:00pm -8.30pmNote: This is a warm-up event, the week before National Poetry DayWhere:Time Out Bookstore, 432 Mt Eden RdDescription: Join four of Auckland’s adventurous poets as they experiment with words that make, question, and imagine the world. Iain Britton, Makyla Curtis, Mel Rands, and Lisa Samuels are writers, students, and educators who have published multiple works online and in print, in Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad. Each poet will perform fifteen minutes of poetry that explores how we enjoy and interpret language. One of the funkiest bookstores in town, Timeout Books, hosts a program suitable for everyone devoted to the thoughtful pleasures of poems. Come on down and get warmed up for National Poetry Day the following week. All welcome. Entry Details: Free. Further Info: Contact Makyla Curtis [email protected]

CBD - Resurrection Night: Celebrating National Poetry Day at Poetry LiveWhen: Tuesday 19 Aug 8:00-11:00 pmNote: This is a warm-up event, the week before National Poetry DayWhere: The Thirsty Dog, 469 Karangahape Rd, Auckland CBDDescription: Get warmed up for National Poetry Day. All are invited to dress up as or pay homage to a favourite dead poet with special guest Anne Kennedy. Open Mic. Sign up on the night. Prizes and fun giveaways. Part of the official build-up to National Poetry Day 2014. Entry Details: Koha, Further info: www.poetrylive.co.nz or www.facebook.com/groups/37443247217/ Contact details: [email protected]



Central Auckland, Grey Lynn - Pop-Up Pot Luck Poetry Breakfast with PrizesWhen: Friday 22 August,7:00am-9:00amWhere: Happy Tea House, 45 Ivanhoe Road, Grey Lynn, AucklandDescription: Poetry Day Breakfast, bring a poem and a plate of food to share if you'd like to. Enjoy breakfast from retro china under the back garden lania, or inside Happy Tea House. Prizes for poetic license used adeptly, wildly, terrifyingly, well, quite well, with audacity, shock-value, and admirable restraint. Raewyn Alexander shall host this poetry breakfast. Well known, she was recently featured in Random House's anthology, Essential New Zealand Poets. Happy Tea House provides tea, (including herbal), plunger coffee, (dairy milk, and rice milk), and fruit juice. Happy Tea House sits behind Blue Haven, a house downhill from Surrey Crescent shops, Grey Lynn. Lots of parking in nearby streets. RSVP is essential for this free event, book in reading your poem too please. Entry Details: RSVP for catering purposes, entry is free. Contact Details: [email protected]. Ph 846 1757

CBD –Chalk on Hobson WharfWhen: Friday 22 August,12.00pm – 4.00pmWhere:Maritime Museum |Corner Quay and Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour, Auckland, Rain contingency: Voyager NZ Maritime MuseumDescription: The Guerilla Poets are coming to the Maritime Museum to share their poetry in chalk on the waterfront. This is an afternoon of interactive, visual poetry with dangerous tales of the sea to be told. Visitors will be able to watch and get involved with the poets in action. All ages welcome. Join poets chalking on Hobson Wharf and inside the Maritime Museum. Entry details: Museum is free for Aucklanders. Hobson Wharf is free for all. Further Info: http://www.maritimemuseum.co.nz/whats-on Contact info: [email protected] |09 373 0800

Central Auckland, New Market –Chalking Station Square New Market When: Friday 22 August, 1.00pm – 2.00pm (reading at about 1.45pm)Where: Station Square, between Remuera Rd and Broadway, Newmarket, Auckland

Description: Bring poetry to the public in Newmarket; chalk in Station Square on the paving and listen to local poets reading on National Poetry Day. All welcome to write their own poems or that of others. Small prize for the best original poem to be decided by people’s choice.Free chalk provided and scribes if required. Poets reading: Anita Arlov, Michael Morrissey, Piers Davies & Will Leadbeater. Supported by Paper Plus Newmarket. Entry details: Free.



CBD –Rhythm and PoetryWhen: Friday 22 August, 2.00pmWhere: Iron Bar, 150 Karangahape Road, AucklandDescription: Poetry takes place in many forms. Hip-hop, is often over looked as a literary art form, but, if you dare to look closer and listen deeper you will see a rich culture of positive movement and enlightening messages. Rhythm and Poetry will give you a live and up close chance to experience this. The show itself will take place early afternoon at the vibrant Iron Bar Cafe with performers Bronson Price, Marina Alefosio, Demitrieus Khan, Simone Kaho, Non-Anomalous and a few surprise guests. For a gold coin donation you can experience the depth and artistic essence that poetry has installed into hip-hop and rap culture. Entry details: gold coin koha. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/events/538242296298328/

CBD –Poetry Central 2014When: Friday 22 Aug 5:30pm – 7.00pmWhere: Whare Wananga, Level 2, Auckland Central City Library, Lorne Street, Auckland CBDDescription: Auckland Libraries in association with the New Zealand Electronic Poetry Centre (nzepc), Auckland University Press and Phantom Billstickers, invite you to join the annual National Poetry Day celebration at Auckland Central City Library with refreshments, eight poets, free poetry posters from Phantom Billstickers and an electronic birthday cake for nzepc. With Michele Leggott as MC and readings by poets Makyla Curtis, Murray Edmond, Ya-Wen Ho, Selina Tusitala Marsh, Alice Miller, John Newton, Jack Ross, and Robert Sullivan. Entry Details: Free. Contact: [email protected] Further Info: www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/Events/Events/Pages/poetrycentral2014.aspx

Central Auckland, Grey Lynn –TRUST: Creative Writing Journal LaunchWhen:Friday 22 August, 5:30pm- 7:00pmWhere: ToiOra Live Arts Trust, 6 Putiki Street, Grey Lynn, AucklandDescription: TRUST is a book of creative writing. All of the contributors have experienced adversity, and have had contact with mental illness. ToiOra Live Arts Trust is a place in central Auckland that provides pens, paper, computers and other facilities to the book's contributors and others in their position. The launch will take place at ToiOra, 6 Putiki Street, Grey Lynn, and it will be a celebration of the collection's release with live performances. Each book will have a unique hand made cover and will be available for $10 on the night. Drinks and nibbles provided. Make sure you're there! Entry Details: Free. Further Info: www.toiora.org.nz/blog/ Contact Details: [email protected]



CBD –The Divine Muses XI Poetry ReadingWhen: Friday 22 August, 6:30p.m – 8:30p.m.Where: Gus Fisher Art Gallery, 74 Shortland Street, Auckland CBDDescription: Now in its 11th year, this annual poetry reading held in Auckland on National Poetry Day offers a stellar line-up of New Zealand’s finest established and emerging poets. This year’s readers are Bob Orr, Peter Bland, RiemkeEnsing, Chris Tse, Siobhan Harvey and our MC, Rosetta Allan. The 2014 Emerging Poets Competition, supported by Auckland University Press and The Divine Muses, is also at the heart of this literary evening. This year’s competition judge, Bob Orr will announce the results and the competition winner will read from their prized work. Entry free. Books by featured writers are for sale. To reserve seats contact Siobhan Harvey: [email protected].

Central Auckland, Mount Eden –All Tomorrow's PoetsWhen: Friday 22 August, 6:30pmWhere: Time Out Books, 432 Mt Eden RdDescription: All Tomorrow's Poets is a unique and exciting event, showcasing cutting-edge New Zealand poetry and situating it in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand’s literary history. Featuring poets Ross Brighton, Kirsti Whalen, Craig Foltz, Isobel Carrieson, Zarah Butcher McGunnigle, Jessica Hansell, Greg KanSteven Toussaint, Alex Wild and ManonRevuelta, all reading their own work alongside a New Zealand poem which they have found inspirational. Spend the evening with All Tomorrow's Poets in the reading room, upstairs at Time Out Books, in an informal atmosphere with copious food and drink. Come along from 6.30pm and explore the expanding possibilities of poetry. Contact: [email protected]. Further Details: www.facebook.com/events/1436544356627146/ Entry: Free.

CBD –NZ Poetry Slam: Auckland Regional Slam HeatWhen: Friday 22 August, 7:00p.m - 9:00p.m.Where: The Thirsty Dog, 469 Karangahape Rd, Auckland CBDDescription: The New Zealand Poetry Slam presents a knife fight of words: a night for poets to win a spot in the Auckland Slam Finals and the chance to represent Auckland at the National Slam Finals in Wellington this November. A 12 person slam battle with cash prizes open to the public! The Top 3 poets move onto the Finals! Come for the poems, the applause, the laughs, and the hecklers we’ll heckle back. Featuring an incredible surprise guest poet, come celebrate National Poetry Day and assign numbers to art! Entry Details: Koha collected. Sign up on the night. First in first served. Contact Details: [email protected]. Further Info: Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/637235723038324/?context=create&source=49



West and South Auckland –Poettiquette on Auckland busesWhen: Times available soon, see websiteWhere: Bus Network Auckland, West and South. Route info available soon.Description: On the morning of the 22nd of August, keep an eye out for local poets taking residence on the bus network, adding a bit more excitement to everyone's journeys, celebrating our country's thriving poetry community and encouraging people to be a bit more considerate of each other as they travel together each day. On National Poetry Day, Poets in Residence will be on West and South Auckland bus routes writing messages on whiteboards, giving performances on buses, and even writing poems especially for people who stop to chat. Featuring Marina Alefosio, Dietrich Soakai, Shane Hollands and more. Entry Details: Free for all bus passengers. Further Info: www.betteronbus.co.nz. Contact details: [email protected]

West Auckland, French Bay, Titirangi –Poetry Night: To the Ends of the VerseWhen: Friday 22 August, 6:00pm- 7:30pmWhere: McMahon House Museum, 67 Otitori Bay Road, French Bay, TitirangiDescription: Join an intimate evening at McCahon House for a mulled wine and readings by award-winning poet Sam Sampson who reads from his latest collection of poems Halcyon Ghosts (Auckland University Press) and performance poet SerieBarford who, with her distinctive delivery style, brings local cultural stories seldom shared. Musical interludes by singer/song writer Richard Ingamells who brings heart driven songs from the soul and is known to take off into improvised rhapsodic journeys. Limited seating, bookings required. Entry Details: Free, mulled wine by koha. Further info: http://www.lopdell.org.nzContact details: [email protected]

West Auckland, Kumeu/Huapai –Open Mic Night Poetry Evening at Kumeu Arts CentreWhen: Friday 22 August, 7:00pm-10:00pm.Where: Kumeu Arts Centre, 300 Main Road, Huapai (behind Kumeu Library)Description: Following the success of last year’s event and to celebrate National Poetry Day 2014, Kumeu Arts Centre is hosting an ‘Open Mic Poetry Night’, for all members of the community. Come along, enjoy some refreshments, recite your own (or your favourite poetry) and listen to others’ works. This evening was a great success in 2013 with many people sharing their love of the written word. There were tears, laughter, goose bumps andeven a song during the evening. This was such a popular and enjoyable evening it has now been made an annual fixture. Entry Cost: gold coin donation. Contact Details: Ph (09) 412-9480 /Email: [email protected]. Further Info: www.kumeuartscentre.co.nz



West Auckland, French Bay, Titirangi –Celebrating Poetry Out West: A West Auckland Wind Down EventWhen: Sunday 24 Aug 2:00p.m - 4:00pmNote this is a wrap-up event the Sunday following National Poetry Day.Where: The French Bay Yacht Club in Titirangi, Bottom of Otitori Bay Road & Valley Road, Titirangi, AucklandDescription: Celebrate Poets and Poetry from West Auckland with Bob Orr and John Pule. West Auckland has a rich history of poetry written towards the landscape and sea. Come along to hear the feature poets and share your poems at the open mic section. Bring your books, chapbooks or visual poetry to sell or swap. The venue is surrounded by the bush and the sea, looking into the heart of nature itself. Kokako coffee and cake. Family friendly. The perfect way to wind-down after National Poetry Day. Entry: Free. Further Info: contact [email protected]

CBD –National Poetry Day Wrap PartyWhen: Sat 23 Aug 7:30pm -10:00pm Note this is a wrap-up event the day following National Poetry Day.Where: Merge Cafe, 453 Karangahape Rd, AucklandDescription: Poetry to the People! Join NPD celebration with Page2Stage with artists, book sales, music and Wide Open Mic. All Welcome! The evening kicks off with a Wide-Open Mic session for your final chance to take part in the NPD celebrations. Ten poets will be invited to the stage before the guest musician sets. Sign up on the night - first in, first served. The night wraps up with feature readings/performances by Page2Stage poets. Light refreshments and hot drinks will be served. Music by "Afforest" and DJ Dubtext. Entry Details: Koha entry. Further Info: www.printablereality.com | www.facebook.com/events/661422643932698/ Contact Details: [email protected]

Thames/ Coromandel

Thames –Operation Funny BoneWhen: Friday 22 Aug 7:30pm -9:30pmWhere:The Brew Cafe & Bar, corner of Pollen & Richmond Streets, ThamesDescription: Make us titter, make us smile, split our sides with poetic style. Join the Thames Poets Circle for a night of poetry and laughter. Write your own original humorous poetry and read it at our open mic night celebrating National Poetry Day. Participants of all ages are invited. Entries will be taken on the night. Prizes will be presented in two age groups - under 18s and over 18s. Musical interludes by The Tinkers. Entry details: Free. Further Info: www.facebook.com/ThamesPoetsCircleContact Details: Greg Brimblecombe, 07 868 9947, [email protected] or Jill Steadman Read, 07 862 9191, [email protected]



Katikati –Having Fun with Poetry When: Friday 22 August - Note a closed school eventWhere: Katikati Primary School, Katikati College, Matahui SchoolDescription: To celebrate National Poetry Day in Katikati, dance teacher and writer Gaye Hemsley is spending half a day with two local schools encouraging children to ‘Have Fun with Poetry.’ Students at Katikati Primary School and Matahui Primary School will get to hear Hemsley reading some of her own and her favourite children’s poetry and try acting out poems and using their imagination to create their own verses.

Katikati –Haiku Poetry Path competitionWhen: Haiku Poetry Path open daily all year round. Competition closes 20 August. Winner notified 22 August.Where: The Haiku path is signposted from the start and end of Katikati township and runs along the river behind the shopsDescription: Take a stroll through the Katikati Haiku Path prior to National Poetry Day this year and send in one of the haiku to be in to win. Read local and overseas Haiku inscribed on boulders. For a chance to win ‘Chocolates & Bubbly’ adults are invited to write down their favourite haiku from the walk to enter the free competition. Submissions close August 20th. Winner will be notified on National Poetry Day (22 August 2014). Deliver your entry together with your contact details to Haiku Poetry Path Competition 73 Wills Rd Katikati or email to [email protected] For further info: contact [email protected]

Katikati –High Tea and PoetryWhen: Saturday 23 August, 2.00pm – 4.00pm- Note this is a wrap-up event the day following National Poetry Day.Where: Anthenree Homestead, 360 Athenree Road, KatikatiDescription: Come along to High Tea & Poetry at Athenree Homestead where you can read a poem or relax and listen. An open mic is available to read a poem of your own or one of your favourites. Devonshire Tea Served. Entry details: Tickets $12 available from ‘Flowers on Main’ [54 Main Rd Katikati] or Ph 07 5771753. Proceeds go to the Homestead restoration fund.For further info: contact [email protected]



Hamilton

Hamilton –Secondary Schools Poetry WorkshopWhen: Friday 22 August, 1:00pm-2.30pmWhere: Sacred Heart Girls College, Cook Street, HamiltonDescription: Invited secondary school students will work with guest poet Paula Green. They will explore the role sound plays in giving a poem zing and zest. Students will play with a number of musical and poetry techniques in order to make music with words. They will write two poems and Paula will give the students the opportunity to send them to her for feedback if they work on them further. Further Info: As supplied to HODs English Entry Details: Via invitationContact Details: Catherine Wallace, [email protected]

Hamilton –Poetry Reading and Book SigningWhen: Friday 22 August, 3.30pm-4.30pmWhere: Books For Kids, 310 Grey Street, HamiltonDescription: Join guest poet Paula Green at Books For Kids in Hamilton East as she shares her latest book The Letter Box Cat and other poems, illustrations by Miles Lawford, published by Scholastic, due out August 2014. This new collection of children’s poems includes picture poems and has a Dr Seuss feel. Paula will read her poems and do book signings. Entry Details: Free. Contact Details: Catherine Wallace, [email protected] Further Info: http://hamiltonpoetryday.wix.com/2014

Hamilton –Open Mic Poetry Night at ArtsPostWhen: Friday 22 August, 5.30pm-7:00pmWhere: ArtsPost, 120 Victoria Street, HamiltonDescription: Join MC Richard Swainson and guest poet Paula Green for an exciting evening of poetry at ArtsPost. We invite people to bring along a couple of poems to read appropriate to share in a family-friendly setting. Paula will read two small brackets of her poems and announce the winners of the Wintec sponsored poetry competition. Spot prizes and giveaways. Entry Details: Free. Contact: Catherine Wallace, [email protected]. Further Info: hamiltonpoetryday.wix.com/2014



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Hamilton –Open Mic Poetry Night with Poets Alive When: Friday 22 August, 5.30pm -7.30pm.Where:Level 1, Garden Place Library, 9 Garden Place, Central HamiltonDescription:Join local poetry group, Poets Alive, at the Hamilton City Library for National Poetry Day 2014. The Open Mic Night gives members of the public the opportunity to perform poetry to a live audience. Participants may perform two works each, either original or from another poet. Open to all members of the public.Further Info: http://www.hamiltonlibraries.co.nz/ Entry Details: Free. Sign up to read on the night or register at http://www.hamiltonlibraries.co.nz/ Contact Details: [email protected]

Hamilton –Spoken Word Slam CompetitionWhen: Friday 22 August, 6.30pm-9:00pm.Where: Level 2, Garden Place Library, 9 Garden Place, Central HamiltonDescription: Join local spoken word group, Slamdown Poetry and TeAhuirei A Rangitahi Trust, at the Hamilton City Library for National Poetry Day 2014. The Spoken Word Slam is a competition for spoken word. An opportunity to perform to a live audience. Participants may perform two original works. Open to the public. Registration required and can be taken on the day or at Hamilton City Libraries website. Prizes to the Value of $200 to be won. Entry Details: Free. Contact: [email protected]. Further Info: www.hamiltonlibraries.co.nz/

Bay of Plenty

Tauranga –Caught in the ActWhen: Friday 22 August, 6.30pm -9.30pmWhere: The Mauao Performing Arts Center, 11 Totara Street, Mount MaunganuiDescription:Expect The Unexpected! at this year's celebration for National Poetry Day here in Tauranga, as musicians and poets take the stage. A unique mix of words and song. with a few surprises from the floor. Taking poetry off the page are the 'Bard Of Brookfield' Marcel Currin and his Ministry Of Ideas, Pete Dashwood, A trio of Women poets, Graham Clarke of 'Brilleaux' fame. And Many more with a special performance from the returning 'Son Of Tauranga' Mana Farrell. So grab a drink from the bar, and settle in with your friends and family, and feel the magic of words. Entry details: Free. Further info: contact Dhaivat Mehta: [email protected], 021 053 3548



Rotorua –Interactive Illustrated Haiku Exhibition

When: Monday 18 August to Saturday 30 August, 9.30am- 6:00pm Where: Rotorua Public Library, Children’s exhibition space, 1127 Haupapa St, RotoruaDescription: Celebrate National Poetry Day Friday 22nd August. Come along and see beautifully illustrated haiku from selected pupils of John Paul College and St Mary’s Catholic School. Plus respond to Janet Keen’s animal photography and haiku. Vote for your favourite photograph and create a haiku (three lined poem) of your own. Pop your creation into the haiku box, along with your name and address and a lucky winner will receive a free photograph and haiku of their choice at the end of the exhibition. Join in, celebrate and encourage the writing and reading of NZ poetry. Entry Details: Free Further info: www.facebook.com/janet.artistteacherContact details: [email protected]. 07 346-3435

Central North Island

Hastings –Haiku in Handmade Books CompetitionWhen:18-22 August, Library opening hours Mon 10.00am – 5.00pm, Tue 9.00am – 8.00pm, Wed-Fri 9.00am – 5.00pmWhere:Hastings Library, Civic Square, Warren St, HastingsDescription:Come and enjoy locally-written Haiku poetry captured in beautifully crafted handmade books. Read these creative works of art and talk to the writers about this interesting form of Japanese poetry, often inspired by an element of nature, a moment of beauty or a poignant experience. Become a Haiku writer and join the display by placing work on the poetry board. Be inspired! Further Info: www.hastingslibrary.co.nz/haiku-handmade-booksEntry Details: Free. Contact Details: Carla Crosbie [email protected]

Tararua –Poetry EveningWhen: Thursday 21 August, 7:00 pm – 8.30pmWhere: Woodville Library, 42 Vogel Street, Woodville, TararuaDescription: Enjoy an evening of poetry on the open mic at Woodville Library on the eve of National Poetry Day. Bring along some poetry to recite – either your own, or your favourite poets, or both. Refreshments provided. Entry Details: Gold coin donation. Please register your interest in reading or attending at any branch of the Tararua District Library by 15 August or by email. Contact details: [email protected] info: http://tararualibrary.wordpress.com/2014/07/22/open-poetry-evening/



Taupo –Post-Shop Poetry ReadingsWhen: Thursday 21 and Friday 22 August, 12:00pm -2:00pmWhere: Taupo Post Shop, 46 Horomatangi St, TaupoDescription: Taupo Live Poets are celebrating National Poetry Day this year by reading their own and their favourite poems at the Taupo Post Shop. Come on down and join the fun from midday to 2 pm on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd of August. Keep an eye out around town for posters sharing poems in Taupo's people places - can you find them all? Posters will be up from Sunday 17th August to Sunday 24th August. Entry details: Free. Contact details: [email protected]

New Plymouth –Live Poetry at Lunchtime with Andrew McKayWhen: Friday 22 August 1:30pm (note this is a closed event for schools)Where: New Plymouth Boys’ High School Library, 107 Coronation Ave, Welbourn, New Plymouth 4310Description: Previous student and poet Andrew McKay is visiting New Plymouth Boys High School for a lunch time poetry reading and seminar with students.

Palmerston North –Kete Series Book LaunchWhen: Friday 22 August, 5:30pm – 7.30pmWhere: Palmerston North Central Library, George St, Palmerston NorthDescription: Local publisher Hau Nui Press have teamed up with award-winning poets Leonel Alvarado, Joy Green and Tim Upperton to create a clutch of poetry books. It's the ultimate tote packed with poetry and it's being launched on National Poetry Day. Entry Details: Free. Books for sale at $20 each or $80 for the Limited Edition Kete Set of three, cradled in a kete crafted by local Manawatu Weavers. Further info: haunuipress.co.nz/ Contact details: citylibrary.pncc.govt.nz



Wellington

Wellington –Best New Zealand Poems 2013When: Monday18 August, 12:15 pm - 1:15pmNote: This is a warm-up event, the Monday before National Poetry Day.Where: Te Papa Marae, Level 4, Te Papa, 55 Cable St, WellingtonDescription: What better way to anticipate National Poetry Day * than with a line-up of nine of the best? Come along to hear Kate Camp, Mary-Jane Duffy, Dinah Hawken, Anna Jackson, Therese Lloyd, Greg O’Brien, Rachel O’Neill, Chris Tse and Ashleigh Young read their poem selected for the annual online publication Best New Zealand Poems, plus a favourite NZ poem. The editors of this year’s selection, Mark Williams and Jane Stafford, will introduce the poets. (* National Poetry Day is on 22 August) Entry: Free. Contact: [email protected] Further info: www.victoria.ac.nz/modernletters/about/events/writers-mondays

Wellington –Seven Poets ReadWhen: Friday 22 August, 12.00pm – 1.00pmWhere: Unity Books, 57 Willis St, WellingtonDescription: Seven poets read in this free lunchtime event celebrating National Poetry Day 2014 in Wellington. Kate Camp, Marty Smith, Caoilinn Hughes, Helen Heath, Maria McMillan, Emily Dobson and Frances Samuels deliver moving, funny, brilliant poetry. All welcome. Entry Details: Free Further Info: www.facebook.com/events/279587498891915/Contact Details: Kirsten McDougall [email protected]

Wellington –Poettiquette on Wellington BusesWhen: Friday 22 August. Times available soon, see websiteWhere: Bus Network Wellington,. Route info available soon.Description: On the morning of the 22nd of August, keep an eye out for local poets taking residence on the bus network, adding a bit more excitement to everyone's journeys, celebrating our country's thriving poetry community and encouraging people to be a bit more considerate of each other as they travel together each day. On National Poetry Day, Poets in Residence will be on Wellington bus routes writing messages on whiteboards, giving performances on buses and even writing poems especially for people who stop to chat. Featuring local Wellington poets. See website below for details. Entry Details: Free for all bus passengers. Further Info: www.betteronbus.co.nz. Contact details: [email protected]



Upper Hutt –Youth Poetry Reading and Competition Prize GivingWhen: Friday 22 August, 5:30 pm – 6.30pmWhere: Upper Hutt City Library | 844 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt 5018, Wellington

Description:To conclude the 14th Annual Upper Hutt Poetry Competition the Upper Hutt City Library is hosting a children and teens event at 5.30pm, with poetry readings from the competition entries and announcement of the winners from the children and teen sections., followed by an adult’s poetry event at 7pm. Entry details: Free. Register to attend this event at the Upper Hutt City Library or via the website www.upperhuttcity.com/uhpoetrycompetition Contact Details: Erica Herron call 04 527 2171 or email [email protected] Further Info: www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz, Library Newsletter

Upper Hutt –Adults Open Mic and Poetry Competition Prize GivingWhen: Friday 22 August, 7:00 pm – 9.00pmWhere: Upper Hutt City Library | 844 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt 5018, Wellington

Description: To conclude the 14th Annual Upper Hutt City Library the Upper Hutt City Library is hosting an adult event at 7pm with readings from competition entries, announcement of winners in the adult category and an ‘open mic’ session, giving anyone a chance to share a poem with the audience. If you want to share your poetry, secure your place by registering at www.upperhuttcity.com/uhpoetrycompetition. Entry details: Free. Register to attend this event at Upper Hutt City Library or visit the website www.upperhuttcity.com/uhpoetrycompetition.Contact Details: Erica Herron call 04 527 2171 or email [email protected] Further Info: www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz, Library Newsletter

Lower Hutt –Poetry of the River, Sea and HillsWhen: Friday 22 August, 7:30pm-9:30pmWhere: St Marks Church Complex, Woburn Road, Lower Hutt (opposite the library)Description: A Lower Hutt National Poetry Day event for writers and readers and anyone interested in the natural environment. Local poets will read, and there will be a chance for you to share your nature poetry, or your favourite New Zealand landscape authors. Bring poems to put on the poetry wall and mix and mingle with poets and readers. Entry by gold coin koha. Further info: https://www.facebook.com/events/491174294361043/ Contact details: Vivienne Ball by ph 04 5895-868 or email: [email protected]



Paraparaumu –Poetry Reading and Open MicWhen: Friday 22 August, 5.30pm- 7:00pmWhere: Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place, ParaparaumuDescription: Celebrate National Poetry Day this year with Kapiti Coast Libraries and listen to students from Kapiti College reading from selected World War I poets, followed by an Open Mic and announcement of the 'If You're a Poet..' poetry contest prize-winners.Entry Details: FreeContact Details: Juana Kelsen, [email protected]

Paraparaumu –Poetry Carry CardsWhen: Friday 22 August, Library opening hoursWhere: Paraparaumu Library, Iver Trask Place, ParaparaumuDescription: Kapiti Coast District Libraries are celebrating 'WWI Rememberance' for National Poetry Day 2014. To mark the occasion they're distributing special printed Poetry Carry Cards that let you carry a WWI poem to read and share. Futher Info: www.kapiticoastlibraries.govt.nz/ Contact Details: Tiriata Thorne [email protected]

Wairarapa

Wairarapa –Poetry on the HighwayWhen: Monday 18 - Monday 25 AugustWhere: Local businesses from Featherston to MastertonDescription: Browse your way from Featherston to Masterton to see which favourite poems businesses have displayed in their windows. What will be the most frequently displayed poem? Who has your favourite poem? Poems will be on display from 18 to 25 August. Further info: www.wairarapanz.com

Masterton – Paper Bag PoemsWhen: Friday 22 August, 12:15pm - 1:15pmWhere: Hedleys Book Shop, 150-152 Queen St, Masterton.Description: Local leaders will read their favourite poems at Hedleys Book Shop on Friday 22 August at 12.15pm and 1.15pm. The mayor, police, sports and arts people, school leaders, media, business people, farm leaders and many others will surprise you with their favourite poems to read. Bring your paper bag lunch and grab a cup of soup while you laugh, cry, remember old favourites and hear new poems. Entry details: Free. Further Info: Contact Jan Gerritsen [email protected]



Nelson

Nelson –The Poetry BoardWhen: Monday18 August - Friday 22 August 10:00am-5:30pmWhere: Elma Turner Library, 27 Halifax Street, NelsonDescription: Anyone can share a poem with Nelson for National Poetry Day. The Poetry Board will be up from Monday 18th August: Come down to the Library and pin up a favourite poem you have written, or just a favourite poem, or stop by for a quiet read. Entry Details: FreeContact Details: [email protected]

Nelson –Open Mic PoetryWhen: Friday 22 August, 12.30pm-1.30pm Where: Elma Turner Library, 27 Halifax Street, Nelson Description: All most welcome at the Nelson Library's annual Open Mic Poetry session at the Elma Turner Library. Come and read a poem you have written – or just one you love. A chance to share with local poets and soak up the atmosphere of National Poetry Day. Entry Details: Free. Contact Details: [email protected]

Nelson –Poems for PikeletsWhen: Friday 22 August, 4:00pm-5:00 pmWhere: Elma Turner Library, 27 Halifax Street, NelsonDescription: Students: Come along to the library and read or perform your favourite poem, a poem you have written or a poem from the books available in exchange for a pikelet with your choice of toppings. For intermediate and high school aged young people. Entry details: Free. Further Info: http://nelson.govt.nz/library/Contact details: Viv Rounce [email protected]

Nelson - Port O'PoetsWhen: Friday 22 August 4:00pm- 5:30pm.Where: Page & Blackmore Booksellers, 254 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010Description: Join the Page and Blackmore crew with your favourite poems for an open mic session in the bookshop on National Poetry Day, Friday 22nd August from 4pm. Share your favourite poem with your book community. Find out who won the 2014 Page and Blackmore Poetry Competition. Partake in a glass of port to celebrate the wonder of words and your love of poetry. All welcome. Entry Details: Free. Contact Details: [email protected]



Canterbury

Christchurch – Poetic LicenceWhen: Friday15 August, 5.30pm-7.30pm Note: This is a Prelude / Build-Up Event.Where:Following the success of last year, South Island Writers (SIWA) and Airing Cupboard Women Poets would like to once again invite you to polish your best poem and air it in public to get you warmed up for the 2014 National Poetry Day celebrations. An Open Mic, open to all fabulous emerging or published poets - SIWA and Airing Cupboard give you the licence! Bring your friends and family. Sign up at the door if you’re reading. Drinks and nibbles provided. See you there! (Note: An official warm-up event, the week before National Poetry Day)Entry details: Free entry. Sign in at the door if you’re readingFurther Info: www.facebook.com/SouthIslandWritersAssociation/ www.facebook.com/SouthIslandWritersAssociation/ http://southislandwriters.co.nzContact Details: Gail Ingram [email protected]

Christchurch – Poetry for LunchWhen: Friday 22 August, 12:00pm-1:00pmWhere:Canterbury University Bookshop, University Drive, University of Canterbury, ChristchurchDescription: Join UBS for its traditional National Poetry Day celebration with readings from wonderful local poets Jeffrey Paparoa Holman, Roger Hickin, Frankie Macmillan, Ben Brown and James Norcliffe. Free coffee vouchers for the first 20 audience members. Entry details: Free. Further info contact: [email protected]

Ashburton - Poetry Day at Ashburton College

When:Friday 22 August, All dayNote- This is a closed school eventWhere: Ashburton College Auditorium, 27 Walnut Avenue, AshburtonDescription:This year Ashburton College has invited the award-winning poet, Jason Clements to inspire students from Year 9 and Year 10 and ignite within them a passion for poetry. At Poetry Day, the students will enjoy an inventive poetry presentation in the College auditorium. Following the presentation, selected students will also participate in workshops taught by Jason Clements. The day will finish with an awards ceremony to unveil the winners of the student poetry contest. Entry Details: Free for students from Ashburton College. Note this is a closed school event.



Contact Details: Sarah Saywell, [email protected]

Otago

Dunedin –Poetry AssemblyWhen: Friday 22 August, time TBC – Note, this is a closed school eventWhere: Bathgate Park SchoolDescription: Dunedin writers Jocelind Dunford and Kath Beattie and students from each class will read poems at morning assembly at Bathgate Park School on National Poetry Day. Jocelind Dunford will be doing workshops leading up to the day to help students write poems.

Dunedin –National Poetry Day 2014: Poetry EveningWhen: Friday 22 August, 6:00pm – 9.00pmWhere: Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, City Library, 230 Moray Place, DunedinDescription: Raise a glass to National Poetry Day! The line-up this year includes acclaimed poets: New Zealand Poet Laureate Vincent O'Sullivan, Wellington author and poet Helen Rickerby, and revered, multiple award-winning Owen Marshall. Three talented young poets, selected from local secondary schools, will also be invited to share in Dunedin's celebration of theliving art of poetry. Hosted by Dunedin writer Sue Wootton. FREE and all welcome! Bookings essential: 03 474 3690 or [email protected]

Palmerston –Whistle Stop Tour II: PalmerstonWhen: Friday 22 August, 10.30am-12:00pmWhere: Palmerston Library, Waihemo Service Centre, 54 Tiverton Street, PalmerstonDescription: Dunedin poets Kay McKenzie Cooke and Jenny Powell are touring the Waitaki region for National Poetry Day this year. Join them at the Palmerston Public Library for an open mic session followed by the touring poets' feature reading. Entry details: Free. Contact Details: Jenny Powell, [email protected]

Wanaka –Pop- Up Poetry CafeWhen: Friday 22nd August,11:00am-4:30pmWhere: Wanaka Public Library, 1 Bullock Creek, Wanaka 9305Description: Listen - Share - Discover / Poetry for all at the Wanaka LibraryRelax in the Pop-Up Poetry Café and enjoy poetry readings provided by local poets throughout the day, or dare to share something of your own. Share in the celebration



of poetry and be captivated by the talents of our local poets. Entry Details: Free. For further information or to express an interest in doing a reading please contact: Eve at Wanaka Library, 03 443 0410, [email protected]

Wanaka –Poetry Workshop: Paper Plan PoemsWhen: Friday 22nd August, 1.00pm – 2.00pmWhere: Wanaka Public Library, 1 Bullock Creek, Wanaka 9305Description: Liz Breslin's poetry workshop at the Wanaka Library will help you get your own words soaring for National Poetry Day this year. Suitable for all ages and stages of poetry writers.The workshop runs from 1-2pm on Friday 22nd August, in the Library. Liz Breslin's poems have been published at home, overseas and online. She is an entertaining performer and the creative director of the Outspoken Festival. Her website is www.lizbreslin.com. Entry Details: Free. Book your place at the Wanaka library. For further information or to book a spot contact: Eve at Wanaka Library, 03 443 0410, [email protected]

Wanaka –The Poet TreeWhen: 1 August – 5 SeptemberWhere: Wanaka Public Library, 1 Bullock Creek, Wanaka 9305Description: Check out The Poet Tree display of poems sent in by the children of Wanaka for the 2014 Children's Poetry Competition. Poems will be on display in the children's reading area at Wanaka Public Library from 1 August to 5 September. For further information contact: Eve at Wanaka Library , 03 443 0410 , [email protected]

Oamaru –Whistle Stop Tour II: OamaruWhen: Friday 22 August, 6:00pm-7.30pmWhere: Oamaru Public Library, 62 Thames Street, OamaruDescription: Dunedin poets Kay McKenzie Cooke and Jenny Powell are touring the Waitaki region for National Poetry Day this year. Join them at the Oamaru Public Library for an open mic session followed by the touring poets' feature reading. Entry details: Free. Contact Details: Jenny Powell, [email protected]

Middlemarch –Whistle Stop Tour II: MiddlemarchWhen: Saturday 23 August, 6.30pm - 8.00pm - Note: This is a wrap-up event the day after National Poetry DayWhere: Quench Bar & Café, 31 Snow Street, MiddlemarchDescription: Dunedin poets Kay McKenzie Cooke and Jenny Powell are touring the Waitaki/Strath-Taieri region for National Poetry Day this year. Join them at the



Quench Bar & Café for an open mic session followed by the touring poets' feature reading. Entry details: Free. Contact Details: Jenny Powell, [email protected]

Southland

Gore –Whistle Stop Tour II: GoreWhen: Friday 15 August, 10.30am-12:00pm Note: This is a prelude event, the week before National Poetry DayWhere:Gore Library, 8 Norfolk Street, GoreDescription:Dunedin poets Kay McKenzie Cooke and Jenny Powell are back in Gore, with their build up to National Poetry Day. Join them at the Gore Library for an open mic session followed by the touring poets' feature reading. Cost: Free. Contact Details: Jenny Powell, [email protected]

Regional Poetry Competitions

Far North –2014 Far North Poetry CompetitionEntry dates: 24 July – 14 AugustEntries accepted by: Enter by email to [email protected]. View the finalist entries at the Earth House, 1307 Oruru Road, Peria, NorthlandWinners Announced: 22 AugustDescription: The 2014 Far North Poetry Competition is open to anyone currently or previously residing in the Far North. Entries should be emailed to [email protected]. From there they will be forwarded in an anonymous format to the judging panel: Helen Yuretich, Sugar Magnolia Wilson and Gerry Webb. The winner will be announced on Friday August 22 via local media and on Facebook (see below). A $50 book token will be awarded as first prize. All finalist entries will be displayed at the Earth House over the weekend and at the Feast of Words event from 1-3 the day after National Poetry Day on August 23rd. Entry Details: Free. Entries must be submitted by Thursday August 14Further Info: facebook.com/theearthhouse.periaContact Details: [email protected]



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Hamilton –Wintec Poetry CompetitionEntry dates: Open now-6 August 12pmEntries accepted by: post or email. See guidelines at http://hamiltonpoetryday.wix.com/2014Winners Announced: Open Mic Night 22 August, 5.30-7pmDescription: A maximum of three poems can be entered and should reflect the theme “Living in the Waikato” to celebrate Hamilton’s 150th birthday in 2014. The judge is poet, cultural historian and occasional musician John Newton, the 2014 Writer in Residence at the University of Waikato. Entry open to Waikato region residents and entries can be posted or emailed. Please refer to competition guidelines for more details. Entry Details: FreeFurther Info: For competition guidelines visit http://hamiltonpoetryday.wix.com/2014 Contact Details: Catherine Wallace, [email protected]

Kapiti – If You’re a Poet We Want to Know It: Poetry competitionEntry dates: Open now until 1 August 2014Entries accepted by: email to [email protected] See guidelines and entry form on www.kapiticoastlibraries.govt.nzWinners Announced: 22 August 2014Description: Enter the Kapiti Coast District Libraries poetry contest (submissions close 1 August), with winners announced at a poetry reading on National Poetry Day (22August, 5.30pm). The theme is ‘War & Peace’ – commemorating the centenary of World War I – and the competition is open to three age groups: 6-12, 13-18, and 19 and older. Further info and submission guidelines: www.kapiticoastlibraries.govt.nz Entry Details: Free. Open to all Kapiti coast District Library users. Contact Details: Juana Kelsen, [email protected]

Upper Hutt –14th Annual Upper Hutt Poetry CompetitionEntry dates: 2 June – 8 AugustEntries accepted by: Email to [email protected] Winners Announced: 22 AugustDescription: Write a poem inspired by the 2014 theme ‘Remembrance’. Prizes will be awarded for the winning poems in each category. Pick up an entry form from Upper Hutt City Library website. Entries must be received by Friday 8 August. Winners will be announced Friday 22 August 2014 at Upper Hutt City Library as part of the New Zealand Post National Poetry Day celebrations. Categories: Adults, Children 6-12yrs, Teens 13-18yrs. Entry Details: Free.Further Info: www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz, Library newsletter Contact Details: Erica Herron on 5272171 or [email protected]



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Christchurch Libraries Poetry Writing CompetitionEntry dates: 28 July – 22 August 5.00pmEntries accepted by: any Christchurch City Library or emailed to [email protected]: Christchurch City Libraries are celebrating National Poetry Day 2014 by holding an original poetry writing competition. Get creative, with any topic and any style up to 200 words. There will be prizes for the overall winner and runner up and these will be published on the library website. It is easy to enter and open to all Christchurch City Residents 15years and above. For additional information please visit christchurchcitylibraries.com. Entries open 28th July and close 5pm 22nd August 2014. Contact details: www.christchurchcitylibraries.com or Ph 03 941 7923

Christchurch –2014 Hagley Writer's Institute Poetry CompetitionEntry dates: Open nowuntil 16 August, 2014Entries accepted by: email to [email protected] Announced: 22 August, 2014Description:The Hagley Writers' Institute invites current students and graduates to enter the 2014 Hagley Writer's Institute Poetry Competition, judged by Bernadette Hall. See submission guidelines for further information. There are prizes for first, second and third. Submissions close on Friday 16 August and the winners will be announced on National Poetry Day. Entry details: Free. Submission guidelines will be emailed to all students and graduates. Further Info: http://hagleywriters.net/ Contact details: Send your submissions to [email protected]

Wanaka –Children's Poetry CompetitionEntry dates:14 July – 8 August Entries accepted by: Email entries to [email protected] Drop entries to Wanaka Public Library, 1 Bullock Creek, Wanaka 9305Winners Announced: 22 AugustDescription: Get creative and have some fun with poetry. Send or drop your poems in to Wanaka Library and go in the draw to win book vouchers, swimming pool passes & library DVD vouchers. 1st, 2nd & 3rd prize for each age category; 5-7yrs / 8-10yrs / 11-14yrs & 15 yrs + (school age). Your amazing poems will be hung on the Poet-Tree in the children’s reading area, for all to share. Winners will be announced on Friday 22nd August, National Poetry day, in the Wanaka Library Pop-up Poetry Café at 4pm. You’ll even have the chance to recite your poem to an audience.Further information contact: Eve at Wanaka Library, 03 443 0410, [email protected]



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